2011 News

	CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT CHICOPEE, MA. May 16, 2012. The Chicopee Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2012. ESGR is also celebrating an anniversary this year, its 40th. To mark both significant accomplishments, the President of the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce signed a Statement of Support at the Chamber's breakfast meeting today held at Elms College. With about 100 members and... (full story)
	MA EMPLOYERS GET CLOSE UP LOOK AT WORLD FAMOUS COAST GUARD STATION AT WOODS HOLE WOODS HOLE, MA. May 11, 2012. On Friday, May 11th members of the Massachusetts Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MA ESGR) lead a group of employers on a tour of U.S. Coast Guard Station Woods Hole on Cape Cod. Civilian employers of members of the National Guard & Reserve components gathered at 0900 hours to begin their day in the Station Galley. The forecast for the ... (full story)
	SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD BOSTON, MA. May 8, 2012. One of America’s most famous buildings is Boston's historic Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Cradle of American Liberty". The historic facility has been the scene of many important and historic events in the history of our nation. Today it served as the venue for the graduation ceremony of the MBTA Police Academy. The... (full story)
	AMHERST FIRE CHIEF SURPRISED WITH PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARDS AT DEPARTMENT MEETING AMHERST, MA. May 7, 2012. The Amherst Fire Department's meeting this morning started with a pleasant surprise for Chief W. Tim Nelson. Among the over 30 people gathered for the meeting were three MA ESGR members. The planned focus of the meeting was to introduce the department's newest member and also to welcome back three... (full story)
	LOCAL HARDWARE STORE SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD HUDSON, MA. May 4, 2012. Robinson's Hardware Store is a local establishment here in Hudson MA. Twice a Citizen, MA Army National Guard Specialist Gregory Boutwell is employed there. Today, MAESGR Volunteer and Central Area Chair Mr. Anthony Ingrisano traveled to the store for a ceremony where SPC Boutwell enthusiastically... (full story)
	BOSTON UNIVERSITY DOCTOR AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE CHIEF HONORED WITH PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARDS BOSTON, MA. May 02, 2012. Army Reserve Major and Doctor Rickey Kue returned recently from a tour serving his country. Dr. Kue is the Associate Medical Director of Boston EMS; Attending Emergency Physician, Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the... (full story)
	NORFOLK COUNTY AGRICULTURE HIGH SCHOOL (NCAHS) AND SUPERINTENDENT/DIRECTOR HONORED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD WALPOLE, MA. May 01, 2012. LTC John Lee, Army National Guard, is also an Educator at Norfolk County Agricultural High School (NCAHS). Today, MA ESGR Volunteer, Senior Ombudsman and Southeastern Area Chair Joachim-Ingo Borowski, "Chief Ski", presented the Above & Beyond Award to NCAHS Superintendent/Director Ms. Suzanne Green. LTC Lee of the ... (full story)
	NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY HOSTS A VETERANS CAREER AND JOB FAIR BOSTON, MA. April 20, 2012. Northeastern University is one of our Nation's most prestigious institutions of higher learning. The venue today was the university's Cabot Cage where a Veterans Career and Job Fair was held. The fair was sponsored by Northeastern University's Department of ... (full story)
	MASS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS COMMISSIONER AND 4 OTHERS PEN FIVE STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT AND HONORED WITH FIVE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARDS MILFORD, MA. April 20, 2012. The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) has eighty six employees who are members of all the various guard and reserve components. One of these employees is Army National Guard Captain (CPT) Keith D. Donahue. CPT Danahue requested awards to... (full story)
	TWO NURSE LEADERS HONORED WITH ESGR PATRIOT AWARDS DEVENS, MA. April 15, 2012. In front of his assembled A Company of US Army Reservists of the 399th Combat Support Hospital (CSH), Devens MA, Captain (CPT) Robert Williams honored and thanked his Nurse Manager, and Nursing Supervisor, for their outstanding... (full story)
	GILLETTE STADIUM HOSTS THE LARGEST MILITARY AND CAREER JOB FAIR IN NEW ENGLAND FOXBORO, MA. April 12, 2012. This event is the largest military/veteran job and career fair in New England. Today, over 500 veterans and service members attended. MA ESGR was there to provide information and assistance to those attending. Volunteers were providing information especially about the new Heroes to Hired Program (H2H)' along with the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces. All the... (full story)
	CHASE MANAGEMENT SERVICE, INC RECOGNIZED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD SPRINGFIELD, MA. April 11, 2012. Chase Management Service, Inc.was founded in 2005 by Ms. Sheryl Chase, a Certified Property Manager with experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credit Properties. One of her employees, Jacqueline Bones, also has a second career as a Senior Airman in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. The SrA is thankful for the support her military career continues... (full story)
	COMPASS GROUP MANAGER PLOTS A COURSE TO THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD BOSTON, MA. April 6, 2012. O'Naturals Restaurant is within the Brigham-Women Hospital Complex here in Bean Town. Mr. Derek George is the Executive Chef and the assistant manager in charge of 15-20 people of the restaurant. Mr. George is also a First Lieutenant (1LT) in The Rhode Island Army National Guard. 1LT George recently recommended his boss, Glenn Comeau of The Compass Group, for the... (full story)
	THE COPPERLINE EATERY SERVES UP A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT CHICOPEE, MA. April 5, 2012. The Copperline Eatery on Broadway Street in Chicopee has been a very popular local establishment since it opened in 1993. It is open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch and two nights for dinner. The owners, Glenn Chamberland and Jeffery Rockwal, are strong supporters of... (full story)
	JET BLUE SUPERVISORS TAKE OFF WITH TWO PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARDS AND ANOTHER AWARD PRESENTED TO THE AIRLINE BOSTON, MA. April 2, 2012. Commander Terry Reynolds is a drilling reservist and is employed by Jet Blue Airlines at terminal C, Logan International Airport. Recently, Commander Reynolds nominated supervisors Ms. Maryellen Anson and Ms. Patricia Carnevale for the Patriot Award. CDR Reynolds wrote: "Ms. Anson and Ms. Carnevale's willingness to help out has been exemplary. Their quick responses and active involvement have helped me navigate a... (full story)
	DISTRICT SIX AMERICAN LEGION COMMANDER PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT QUINCY, MA. March 28, 2012. Department of Massachusetts American Legion District Six Commander Ben Wilcoxen signed a Statement of Support on behalf of Norfolk County District Six. Morrisette Post #294 in Quincy MA hosted a monthly meeting of the representatives of all the American Legion Posts in Norfolk County. District Six consists of all of Norfolk County and is one the largest districts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Commander Wilcoxen urges all Posts... (full story)
	CONCORD FIRE CHIEF PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD CONCORD, MA. March 23, 2012. At a ceremony held here today, Concord, MA Fire Chief Mark Coutreau signed a Statement of Support. When he finished, the Chief was surprised to receive the Patriotic Employer Award. Chief Coutreau was nominated for the award by firefighter and Air Force Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) Eric M. Pelkey. SMSgt Pelkey has worked for the Concord FD for ten years. During his... (full story)
	VW DEALERSHIP SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND HONORED WITH TWO PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARDS WESTBOROUGH, MA. March 22, 2012. Air National Guard SGT Christopher Finneran is well liked by his colleagues at Colonial Volkswagen on Turnpike Road in Westborough, MA. General Sales Manager Tony Strozina is looking forward to his return in the near future and wishes it were sooner. Mr. Strozina said; "Chris is a hard worker and a good guy. We miss him around here". The feeling is... (full story)
	SPOUSE’S SUPERVISOR EARNS THE PATRIOT AWARD TAUNTON, MA. March 20, 2012. Mrs. Laura Hathaway is the wife of MSG Keith Hathaway of the MA ARNG and an employee at the Customer Service Fulfillment Center-New England Verizon Communications facility in Taunton, MA. Mrs. Hathaway feels very thankful for the outstanding support she has, and continues to, receive from her supervisor, Ms. Susan Walsh. She expressed these feeling when she... (full story)
	COVIDIEN SUPERVISOR EARNS THE PATRIOT AWARD CHICOPEE, MA. March 20, 2012. Mr. Gary Heard is a shift supervisor at the Covidien facility in Chicopee MA. One of his employees is Victor Rodriguez, who is also a Specialist (SPC) in the Army Reserves. SPC Rodriguez is very thankful for the support he receives from his civilian employer and in particular, his ... (full story)
	CISCO SYSTEMS MANAGER PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD BOXBOROUGH, MA. March 19, 2012. Jon E. Novak is an employee of Cisco Systems at its Boxborough MA location and also a Captain in the MA Army National Guard. Mike Keohane, his manager at Cisco, has been very supportive of the Captain's military career. To show his appreciation, CPT Novak nominated Mr. Keohane for the Patriotic Employer Award. In his nomination he wrote: "In the past year I have been... (full story)
	MAESGR PARTICIPATES IN CAREER FAIR IN CHICOPEE CHICOPEE, MA. March 19, 2012. MAESGR continued its aggressive effort to assist unemployed Veterans and Reserve Force members find employment with its active participation in the Western Massachusetts Career Far. The event, hosted by U.S. Senator Scott P. Brown, was held at the Castle of Knights Meeting & Banquet House just... (full story)
	DISTRIBUTORS OF GOOD SPIRITS SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD AUBURN, MA. March 16, 2012. US Naval Reserve LCDR Todd Moores and his family received great support during his recent deployment to the Middle East. Care packages, frequent communications and care for his family just to name some of the great concerns of his boss and co-workers. At a ceremony today at Atlas Beer Distributing Company, and with 20 other employees present, LCDR Todd Moores presented his boss, Mr. Joseph Salois, a... (full story)
	NEHRA’s BOARD CHAIR PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AT THE 2012 ANNUAL DIVERSITY & INCLUSION DINNER BOSTON, MA. March 15, 2012. On Tuesday, March 15, 2012 the Northeast Human Resources Association celebrated their 17th annual diversity dinner, "a place to celebrate our differences", at the Westin Copley in Boston. The Northeast Human Resources Association is the premier HR association in the Northeast and is dedicated to helping their members lead, advance and influence the management of human resources and its impact on organizational success. This event was an excellent... (full story)
	POLAR BEVERAGES MANAGER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD WORCESTER, MA. March 14, 2012. SGT Keith E. Morris is a member of the MA ARNG. Recently, SGT Morris took the time to recognize his boss, Michael Coons at Polar Beverages with the Patriotic Employer Award. SGT Morris is very appreciative of his boss' concern for his welfare and sense of duty. SGT Morris said of his boss: "Whenever I need time off, or have to leave without notice, such as a state activation, he is quick to... (full story)
	US AIRWAYS SUPERVISOR SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD BOSTON. MA. March 12, 2012. As the early spring day unfolded, MAESGR Eastern Area Chair John Pelose ventured over to Terminal B in Logan International Airport. His purpose was to visit US Airways Supervisor Michael A. Rogers. Mr. Rogers would pen a Statement of Support and also be honored with a Patriot Award. Mr. Rogers was nominated by an Air Force Reservist and employee, MSgt Ronnie A. Wing. Mr. Rogers is a ... (full story)
	WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN SKI MANAGER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD PRINCETON, MA. March 7, 2012. Private First Class (PFC) Mackenzie LeFort is assigned to the MA Army National Guard where she is not only a water treatment specialist, but also serves on the Massachusetts’ State Honor Guard. Although she works as a snow board instructor at Wachusett Mountain Ski Resort, her honor guard duties often coincided with her instructor duties. Today at a small ceremony with 5 other employees present, MAESGR Volunteer Tony Ingrisano, along with PFC Lefort, presented ... (full story)
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	SIX MASSACHUSETTS AMERICAN LEGION POST COMMANDERS PEN A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MA. FEBRUARY 29, 2012. MA ESGR Eastern Area Chair John Pelose is also a member of the Department of Massachusetts American Legion District Six. During the District's February meeting, six Post Commanders demonstrated their strong support of our Nation's Reserve Forces members by... (full story)
	INN MANAGER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD NORWOOD, MA. February, 27, 2012. Mr. Charles F. Woodward has been a member of the team employed by The Residence Inn in Norwood Massachusetts for a little over a year. Technical Sergeant (TSgt) Charles F. Woodward is also a long time member of the United State Air Force Reserve Team. Recently, TSgt Woodward strongly recommended his manager, Ms. Najwa Murphy for The Patriot Award. In his narrative, the TSgt wrote... (full story)
	HAMPDEN COUNTY SHERIFF RECEIVES ANOTHER PATRIOT AWARD LUDLOW, MA. February 21, 2012. Gunnery Sergeant Stephen Rose, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve is also employed by the Hampden County Sheriff's Department here in Ludlow. GySgt Rose appreciates all the support his civilian employer continually gives to his military career. To show his appreciation the Gunnery nominated Sheriff Michael J. Ashe, Jr. for the Patriot Award. Presentation of the award was... (full story)
	PRESIDENT OF PIONEER PACKAGING INC. SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT CHICOPEE, MA. February 8, 2012. Mr. Jeffrey G. Shinners is the President of Pioneer Packaging, Inc. which is located just outside the gate of the Westover Air Force Reserve Base in Chicopee Massachusetts. To demonstrate his strong support of the men and women who work at the base, and all citizen soldiers wherever they may be stationed, Mr. Shinners signed a Statement of Support. The signing was accomplished in Mr. Shinners' office with... (full story)
	PRESIDENT AND CEO AT QUANTECH SERVICES, INC. RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD LEXINGTON, MA. February 9, 2012. Mr. Jim Monopoli is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Quantech Services, Inc. in this historic town. One of his employees is Darrin Fernald who has a second career as Senior Chief in the US Naval Reserve. The Senior Chief nominated Mr. Monopoli for the Patriot Award to show his appreciation for the support he has received.. In his nomination, he wrote: "Whenever I have to... (full story)
	NORFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF LOCKS UP A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT DEDHAM, MA. February 7, 2012. Sheriff Michael G. Bellotti is a strong supporter of ESGR and is a participating employer in the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces working to find employment for members of the National Guard, reserve and veterans. The sheriff, as much as possible, gives... (full story)
	SWIM CLUB DIRECTOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD CAMBRIDGE, MA. February 2, 2012. Abraham "Abe" Rogers is the Head Coach at the Cambridge Master Swimming Club located here in Cambridge. Ms. Stephanie Morawski is the Director of the Cambridge Master Swimming Club as well as the Head Coach of the Harvard University's Women's Swimming Team. Ms. Morawski was recommended for the Patriot Award by "Abe" Rogers who also... (full story)
	FINANCIAL TEAM LEADER PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT CAMBRIDGE, MA. January 18, 2012. MAESGR Volunteer and Area Chair for Central Massachusetts Anthony Ingrisano, ventured to Cambridge today to witness Mr. Robert M. Avakian, Financial Advisor and Advisor Team Leader at the Cambridge Office of First Command Financial Services, sign a Statement of Support. First Command develops and delivers comprehensive financial plans and solutions to assist families in their efforts to... (full story)
	DALTON POLICE CHIEF RECEIVES THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD DALTON, MA. January 17, 2012. Today a ceremony was held in the Dalton Police Station Ombudsman Director Earl Bonett visited the newly appointed Dalton Police Chief Jeffery Coe to present him with The Patriot Award. Chief Coe heads a four member police force that has two officers in the Guard and Reserve. Chief Coe was nominated for the award by SFC Gregg J. Stefanik of the... (full story)
	EAGLE HILL SCHOOL ONCE AGAIN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS SUPPORT HARDWICH, MA. January 12, 2012. MAESGR's Earl Bonett made his second visit in recent months to this small central MA town to present an award at the Eagle Hill School. The previous trip was to present the school's Headmaster, Peter J. McDonald, Ed. D, with the Patriot Award on behalf of Builder Chief Petty Officer Eric Stone to show his appreciation for all the support he has received from... (full story)
	COMMUNITY VNA OFFICIAL SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD ATTLEBORO, MA. January 11, 2012. Today, newly appointed MAESGR Volunteer Alicia Shambo visited The Community VNA Staff to present The Patriot Award to Mr. Russ Dubuc. Twelve employees gathered for the ceremony and then witnessed Mr. Dubuc sign a Statement of Support. Community VNA has two citizen soldiers on staff. This is the 4th year that Community VNA Staff volunteers and... (full story)
	PLYMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT PLYMOUTH, MA. January 11, 2012. With five MAESGR Committee members and several co-workers looking on Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald demonstrated his strong support of our Nations' National Guard and Reserve Force members with the signing of a Statement of Support. Sheriff McDonald has a long history of ... (full story)
	GE HEALTHCARE SENIOR DIRECTOR RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD AND SIGNS STATEMENT OF SUPPORT WILBRAHAM, MA. January 11, 2012. It was a beautiful New England winter day as two MAESGR members stopped by the GE Healthcare facility in Wilbraham MA to participate in the presentation of the Patriot Award to Mr. L. Richard Varga/Senior Director, Risk & Portfolio Management. Mr. Varga was nominated for this honor by employee Brian D. Raymond, a Lieutenant (LT) in the U.S. Navy Reserve. The importance of the... (full story)
	PARENT COMPANY OF MAJOR FOOD MARKET COMPANIES RECEIVES THREE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD QUINCY, MA. January 6, 2012. MAESGR Volunteers presented three Patriot Awards today to Sean O'Keefe, Deanne Pettinelli and Julie Grant. They were all nominated by Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) Stacey Miller, a member of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. The event was held at the AHOLD USA's Quincy office. Ahold USA is the parent company of Stop & Shop Super Markets. CMSgt Miller works at... (full story)
	FINANCIAL SERVICES EXECUTIVE PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FALL RIVER, MA. January 4, 2012. In the hub of "The Spindle City" on 10 North Main Street located on the third floor of the Bank of America Building is the conservative offices occupied by DURKIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, an office of MetLife and Financial Services Representative Mr. Thomas J. Durkin, CLU, ChFC, CLTC. Tom is well aware of the secrets to any business are to give great customer service and to deliver a quality product at a fair and reasonable... (full story)
	OPTICIAN SEES HIS WAY CLEARLY TO SIGNING A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FALL RIVER, MA. December 30, 2011. In today's world of cyber buying and "Big Box Stores", people can buy almost anything on line or in the big store. A person can walk into a store to a display and try on eye glasses until you can "See better". However, the secrets to any business are to give great customer service and to deliver a quality product at a fair and reasonable price. For the last forty one years, Howard, Rebecca and Barbara Starr of STARR OPTICIANS INC. know... (full story)

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