Text By: Maria Moore; Photos By: Phil Worley
[All photos have now been uploaded]
Great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere: All essential ingredients for a great party and all very much on display at the Holiday Mingler which Northwest Community Bank recently hosted in New Hartford. This year’s Mingler brought together about 75 members of the New Hartford Business Council and other business owners and leaders, giving everyone the opportunity to relax and and mingle and enjoy some holiday cheer during a hectic time of the year.
Phil Havens & Dawn Whalen
Dawn Whalen, President of the New Hartford Business Council (NHBC), welcomed everyone to the Mingler and made a point of thanking Carol Monroe, Manager of the bank’s New Hartford office, and her staff for their wonderful hospitality. Dawn was followed by Phil Havens, Vice President of the Business Council, who presented checks from the proceeds of the NHBC’s Holiday Marketplace to representatives of both libraries in town, Andrea Gaedeke from the Beekley Library and Joan Auclair from the Bakerville Library.
Steve Reilly
Following the presentation to the libraries, Steve Reilly, president of Northwest Community Bank, spoke a little about his bank’s 150-year history in the area and he emphasized their commitment to giving back to the communities they serve. And then it was time for the guests and their hosts to mingle and catch up with old friends and meeting new ones, until, all too soon, it was time for the Mingler to end. As one of the guests was heard to exclaim at the gathering: “There’s so much excitement in the air, it’s contagious!” The mark, indeed, of a great party!
Northwest Community Bank’s Holiday Mingler took place on Wednesday, December 15. Two local businesses catered the event, Chatterley’s Restaurant and New Hartford Wine and Beverage.
To read more about the Holiday Mingler and to see more photos of the event, please visit the New Hartford Business Council’s website.
Many Thanks: To Carol Monroe and her staff at the Northwest Community Bank branch in New Hartford for hosting this wonderful Holiday Mingler: “Thanks for your hospitality, everyone!”
Many Thanks Also: To Phil Worley, Executive Director of the Canton Chamber of Commerce for generously sharing his wonderful photographs of the Holiday Mingler. “Your photos are the best, Phil!”
Phil Havens presenting the checks from the Holiday Marketplace to Andrea Gaedeke and Joan Auclair with Dawn Whalen in the background.
Carol Monroe talking with one of the guests at the Mingler.
Joanne Dahill (Marwin Farm) and Anita Barden (Barden Farm) hatching up their next event? Behind Dawn is a glimpse of Bart Baxter, past President of the NHBC.
David Childs catches up with Mike Devins.
Mary Ann Gunning sharing a few words with Maria Moore (NewHartfordPlus editor) with Bob Moore (New HartfordPlus techie) in the background.
Mike D'Apice (Insurance & Investments) enjoying a visit with Betty and an employee of the bank.
Skip Rogers (Rogers Law Firm) shares a good laugh with Anita Baxter (Baxter Communications).
Andrea Gaedeke (Beekley Library), Phyllis Webb (Magic Fluke), David Childs (Economic Development Chairman) and Mary Ann Gunning (Chapin Park B&B) sharing some holiday cheer at the Mingler.
