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WESTOVER
HAS NEW WING COMMANDER
The 439th Airlift Wing senior leadership changed hands
June 8 when Col. Robert R. Swain Jr., took command of Westover’s host
unit. Colonel Swain comes to Westover from 22nd Air Force
headquarters at Dobbins Air Reserve Base,
Ga., where he was chief of staff. This numbered Air Force Reserve Command
unit comprises more than ...
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District
Manager of Postmasters Signs Statement of Support
On June 20, 2008, John W. Powers III, United States
Postal Service District Manager for
Massachusetts
signed a Statement of Support in a ceremony attended by more than one
hundred Postmasters and Managers from
Massachusetts
. Also in attendance were several postal employees, currently serving in ...
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Annual
Employer Appreciation Day on the
Cape
Friday, June 13, 2008 was a perfect spring
day on Otis Air National Guard Base, Bourne MA the venue for this year's
Annual Employer Appreciation Day. Sheriff Jim Cummings greeted the
group at The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office and provided the
"Joe". According to MAESGR Program Support Specialist
David St. Germain, this was the largest employer attended event the
committee has ever held. On hand for this milestone...
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Berkshire
County
Sheriffs Office Receives "Above and Beyond Award"
On May 30, 2008, ESGR Ombudsman
Director Mr. Earl Bonett visited the Berkshire County Sheriffs Office. The
purpose of Mr. Bonett's visit was to present Sheriff Carmen C. Massimiano,
Jr., the prestigious "Above and Beyond Award". Sheriff Massimiano
was recommended for...
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Employers and ESGR Volunteers
Recognized at Awards Dinner
The 2008 Awards and Recognition
Dinner achieved its intended purpose on May 17, 2008, when employers and
volunteers were publicly acknowledged for their contributions in support of
the men and women who serve
Massachusetts
and America
in the National Guard and Reserve. Staged
at the Sheraton Milford Hotel, this gathering of 100 plus guests was treated
to...
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ESGR
Volunteers Receive Department of Defense Medal
The prestigious Secretary of Defense Medal for
Exceptional Public Service was presented to MA ESGR volunteers in
two recent pinning ceremonies.
The first ceremony took place on May 9, 2008 at
Westover ARB where... ...
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Governor Patrick of
Massachusetts
Signs Statement of Support
The Executive Office of the historic
Massachusetts State House was the May 12th setting for a
Statement of Support signing by Governor Deval Patrick.
Seated at his desk...
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One
Day Bosslift to
Bangor
ANG Base Well Received!
Twenty-eight
Massachusetts
employers of National Guardsmen and Reservists had the unique opportunity to
participate in a one day Bosslift to Bangor Air National Guard Base in Maine. This once in a lifetime event...
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Local
Post Office Officer-In-Charge presented with “Patriotic Award”
On May 7, 2008, ESGR Program
Support Specialist Mr.
David St. Germain, visited Ms. Jeston Neghili, Officer-In-Charge of the
Centerville,
MA
Post Office. Ms. Neghili was presented an ESGR Patriotic Employer Award
for her outstanding support of ...
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Bose
Recognized for Going Above and Beyond
ESGR recently presented the
Above and Beyond Award to Bose Corporation. Bose was recognized for
supporting Steve Rooney of the Noise Reduction Technology Group (NRTG), who
has been serving as an infantry company commander with the Massachusetts
National Guard in
Iraq
. Steve and his troops...
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Massachusetts
Committee for ESGR Hosts Employer Briefing Event
Newport Naval Station and The
Naval War College in
Newport
,
RI
provided a picture perfect setting for the MA ESGR Committee’s employer
briefing and luncheon event held on April 18, 2008.
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Foley Hoag, LLP Receives
the "Above and Beyond Award"
On Wednesday, 16 April 2008,
ESGR Eastern Massachusetts Area Chairman
John Pelose
presented an "Above and Beyond" Award to Foley Hoag LLP for
supporting members of the Guard and Reserve more than the minimum required
by law. The firm was ...
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Massachusetts
Committee Leaders Attend Northeast Regional Conference
The Massachusetts Committee for
the ESGR took part in an outstanding educational conference held from
6-9 April designed to share "Best Practices".
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Saint Anne's Hospital signs Statement of Support for the National
Guard and Reserve
Mr. Robert E.
Guyon, Jr. President of Saint Anne's Hospital signed a Statement of Support
for the National Guard and Reserve on Friday Morning, 14 March. The signing
ceremony took place in the office of President Guyon...
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Pre Deployment
Briefing Part of SEABEE Family Day
Hanscom Air
Force Base in
Bedford
,
Massachusetts
was the setting for The Massachusetts Committee for Employer
Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of
Defense, to participate in a Pre Deployment Family Day Brief for
Members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Twenty Seven (NMCB-27).
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Framingham Fire
Department Receives the "Above and Beyond Award"
Framingham,
Massachusetts was the site of a exciting ESGR event on Friday, March 7,
2008. Headquarters of the Framingham Fire Department was the site of a
presentation of the Above & Beyond Award to the Department for
outstanding support of the military member workforce over a long period
time. Differential pay compensation for mobilized military employees,
continuation of benefits, preference for hiring military, family
support, reaching out to veterans groups plus assistance to the local
National Guard Armory are just a very small percentage of the wonderful
things that the Framingham Fire Department accomplishes daily.
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Duel Statement of Support Signing
MA
ESGR State Chair, Mr. Kenneth Forchielli and ESGR Eastern Area Chair,
Mr. John Pelose presided over a duel Statement of Support signing
on Thursday, March 6, 2008. The special event was held by Sheriff James V.
DiPaola of the Middlesex County Sheriff's Department. The reception was
in honor of the soon to be deployed National Guard Citizen Soldier and
Deputy Sheriff, Mark O'Brien. Also present at the event was Mr. Barry
Sloane, Chief Executive Officer and Co-President of Century Bank.
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Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. with the notable "Above
and Beyond Award."
On February 29, 2008, during a luncheon being held at the Coast
Guard Station in Boston MA., Massachusetts ESGR Committee Chair Mr. Ken
Forchielli presented Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. with the
notable "Above and Beyond Award." This honor was presented
to the company as testimony to their continued commitment to their
Guard and Reserve Employees.
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Luncheon with the Boss -- Coast Guard Station, Boston MA
The Massachusetts Committee for the Employer Support of
the Guard and Reserve sponsors many events during the course of the
year. These special events involve ESGR Members and groups of
Employers. ESGR has held these events to celebrate the
partnership between the committee and employers who have members of
the guard and reserve on their staff. One of the many gatherings is
called: "Luncheon with the boss".
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Premiere
Medical Staffing Signs a Statement of Support
On February 28, 2008, an Armed Forces Connection's Diversity
Job Fair was held in the Conference Center of The Marriott Hotel in
Burlington, MA. ESGR Members Mr. John Pelose, Dr. Thomas Mulvaney and
Mr. Leo Lazo attended the fair. Our Members were there not
only to man an informational booth, but also to approach
various companies and employers to obtain Statements
Of Support signatures.
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Environmental
Services Incorporated, Receives Their Second Award
On February 28, 2008, Massachusetts ESGR Committee Program
Support Specialist David St. Germain paid a visit to Environmental
Services Incorporated (ESI) in Attleboro, MA. The purpose of Mr. St.
Germain's visit was to present ESI with the notable "Above and
Beyond Award" as testimony to the company's commitment to
their citizen soldiers.
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Massachusetts
Army National Guard Family Covenant Signing Ceremony
On February 21, 2008, the Massachusetts National Guard Family
Programs held a Family Covenant Signing Ceremony at the Massachusetts State
House. In the hall of flags, Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray, MG Joseph
Carter, BG Thomas Sellars and Command CW5 Peter Georgenes signed the
covenant on behalf of the
Commonwealth
of
Massachusetts
and the Massachusetts National Guard.
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Caritas
Christi Good Samaritan Hospital Receives Above and Beyond Award
Caritas Christi Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, MA was
the venue for the presentation of ESGR’s "Above and Beyond Award”. On
February 19, 2008 members of the
Massachusetts
ESGR Committee presented the prestigious award to the hospital in
recognition of their outstanding support of their military member employees.
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Marine
Reservist Signs a Statement of Support for His New
Business
On 20 February, 2008 Mass. ESGR Program Support Specialist Dave
St.Germain was busy again securing another Statement of Support.
Optimum Performance Strength and Condition Facility is a brand new business
founded by Matt Chandler. What was significant about this signing is that one
weekend a month and two weeks a year, Matt is Sergeant Matthew Chandler,
United States Marine Corps Reserve.
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A.J. Martini
Receives the Above and Beyond Award
On February 20, 2008, A.J. Martini, Inc., a
Winchester
based family owned construction firm, was the recipient of the prestigious
“Above and Beyond” award from the ESGR (Employer Support for the Guard and
Reserve) National office in
Washington
,
DC
. The Martini Company has received numerous accolades and awards for its
quality and professionalism in the construction industry for its work throughout
New England and down the East Coast to
Florida
since 1950.
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President of Mabbett & Associates, Inc.
Honored with
Above & Beyond Award
Mr. Arthur Mabbett, President of Mabbett
& Associates, Inc. was informed by members of his firm that his presence
would be needed at a conference scheduled for noon on February 17, 2008. He was
presently surprised to find that the conference was to honor his firm for the
support shown to Corporal Jody Freitas, a civilian Environmental Engineer and
member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. In the conference room, Mr.
Mabbett found his employees, representatives from the MA ESGR Committee and CPL
Freitas (in uniform)
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Andover Town
Clerk Received "Above and Beyond" Award
On February 11th. Francis Reidy, from
ESGR, presented Ms. Hanson the award in recognition for her support of Lynn
Spitalere, one of her employees.
Lynn
is an Air Force Reserve Sergeant that recently...
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Above and
Beyond Award Presented to WATD-FM Radio
On January 29, WATD-FM radio in
Marshfield
was the sight of a first in
Massachusetts
ESGR history. An Above and Beyond Award was presented on the air, as part
of a broadcast about the ESGR mission. Accepting the award for WATD were
Edward Perry, CEO, and Christine James of WATD News.
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Stop & Shop
Inc., Received an Above and Beyond Award
On January 23rd, in historic Quincy,
Mr. Jose Alvarez, CEO of Stop & Shop Inc., received an Above and Beyond
Award for Stop & Shop’s outstanding support provided to its military
member employees. Joining Mr. Alvarez in recognizing citizen soldiers was
Major General Joseph Carter, the Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National
Guard, Massachusetts State Chair Kenneth Forchielli, numerous company officials
and ESGR members Joachim-Ingo Borowski and Roger Fortin.
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Securitas
Security Services Accepts Above and Beyond Award
In mid January, ESGR Regional Director for Southeastern
Massachusetts, Ski Borowski, presided over the presentation of an Above and
Beyond Award to Securitas Security Services in Hingham, MA.
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Above and
Beyond Award for the New England Baptist Hospital
On
16 January, Eastern Massachusetts Area Chairman John Pelosi was busy presenting
an "Above and Beyond" Award to New England Baptist Hospital.
Accepting the award on behalf of the hospital was Mr. Joseph D. Dionisio,
President and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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BBS Tree
Experts of
Kingston
Receives Above and Beyond Award for Outstanding Support of their Military
Members
On
January 1,
Massachusetts ESGR PSS David St.
Germain, presided over the first ESGR event of 2008. Robert Carmody, owner
of BBS Tree Experts of
Kingston
was the recipient of the Above and Beyond Award for outstanding support of
their military members. A small five employee operation Mar. Carmody, a
Vietnam
Veteran has one current employee in the National Guard and another one awaiting
basic training.
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New Bedford
Police signs Statement of Support
On
December 20, 2007 the New Bedford Police Department signed a Statement of
Support for the Guard & Reserve.
New Bedford
has twelve members of the force currently serving as members of the
National Guard & Reserve. Chief Ron Teachman signed the document on
behalf of the Department.
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MA ESGR
Conducts Annual Training Day
November found the Massachusetts Committee for Employer
Support of the Guard and Reserve convening at the Massachusetts National Guard
Joint Forces Headquarters in
Milford
MA
for a day of training. Classes included special guest speakers, general
updating for all members and splitting into groups for specific training related
to assignments and time in the program.
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Cobblestone Restaurant shows their Support
for The Guard and Reserve
Historic South Sixth Street in New Bedford, Mass was the
signing recently of a Statement of Support for the Guard & Reserve.
Recently sold to its new owner, the Restaurant has been a downtown landmark
for 18 years. The owner was proud to sign the statement, her husband,
employed as a weekend manager is a 22 year member of the Massachusetts Army
national Guard. Cobblestone's offers a ten percent discount to military
members upon presentation of a military ID. The Statement of Support is
proudly displayed near the entrance with an American flag.
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Woods Hole US
Coast Guard Base Tour & Luncheon
Friday, October 26, 2007 was the date of the Woods Hole US Coast Guard Base Tour
& Luncheon. Sponsored by Mass. ESGR, the event brought together Guard &
Reserve member employers, military members from three components and several
ESGR representatives. Employers left the Woods Hole USCG facility amazed
at the skill, leadership and knowledge displayed by Coast Guardsmen throughout
the tour. Many commented on the level of responsibility given to and
assumed by young personnel only a year or two out of high school.
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Above and
Beyond Award Presented to Brigham & Women's Hospital Respiratory Care
Director
In the
early O-dark hundred hours of October 22nd, as weary fans of red sox nation
slowly made their way home after celebrating a world series victory.
Members of
the Massachusetts ESGR Committee were up and heading into Boston, the purpose
was to attend a 6:00 AM group meeting at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital (BWH).
The early hour was selected to fall during hospital shift changes, a time that
accommodated and allowed a maximum number of key individuals to attend.
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Massachusetts Business Roundtable Hosts the 2007 National Conference The
Massachusetts Business Roundtable hosted the 2007 national conference of
business roundtable/ council executive directors from twenty states that was
held in
Chatham
October 15-17th. State business roundtables and councils are made up of
the CEOs or senior executives of major employers in those states. The
memberships vary from 35-100 employers depending on the size of the state.
Massachusetts
for example has 72 members representing the largest employers in the
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Logan Airport's Dollar Rent-A-Car Supports our Men & Women who serve in
the Guard and Reserve On Tuesday November 6th, SGT George
M. Mercuri, a member of the 719th Transportation Battalion presented Mr. Richard
J. Ray, Vice President of Dollar Rent-A-Car in East Boston, a U.S. Flag that had
been flown over the unit Headquarters in IRAQ. The flag was presented in
appreciation of Mr. Ray’s support for members of SGT Mercuri’s Army Reserve
Unit. (full story) |
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Patriot Funding Signs
Statement of Support On October 22, Patriot Funding of
Centerville, MA on
Cape Cod
became the latest in a growing list of employers, public and private, who have
stepped up and signed the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve Statement
of Support Certificate. (full story) |
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Triple Statement of Support Signing at the Historic
Amesbury Town Hall On Tuesday, October 16, 2007 Mayor
Thacher Keezer, Fire Chief William Shute and Police Chief Michael Cronin all
signed Statements of Supports. Mayor Keezer is the only serving elected head of
a town or city government in Massachusetts who is also a member of the Guard and
Reserve. There are four members of the Guard & Reserve employed by the Police
& Fire Departments. (full story) |
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Seven Seals Awarded to Three Outstanding ESGR Massachusetts Committee Members
On Oct 11, 2007 at the General Business Meeting
at Westover Air Reserve Base in
Chicopee, Mass State Committee Chairman Ken Forchielli awarded the Seven Seals Award to
three outstanding members of the Mass Committee. (full story) |
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Mid Cape Tire & Auto Service Center Signs Statement of Support
On Friday, October 5, 2007 Mid Cape Tire & Auto Service Center in
New Bedford, became a member of a special group of patriotic American public and
private sector employers who have signed the ESGR Statement of Support
Certificate. (full story) |
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Service Members Scored Early and Often at
the Gillette Stadium Job Fair Jobs were being offered and both
current and previous members of the armed service came in droves to submit their
resumes and discuss employment opportunities. Early July 12th, the doors to the
luxury level seating opened and this Country’s true Patriots were extended a
warm welcome as they rode the escalator to the job fair located on the mezzanine
level. (full story) |
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Employers In-Process and Deploy into
Military Life
BDUs and a mobility line greeted
the bosses who “deployed” to Westover in July. A line of bosses filed out the
door to the Westover Club as they waited to “in-process” for the annual Employer
Day held July 7. Their employees – more than 30 reservists– assisted the group
as each boss received a mobility folder, shot records and other vital
information before their welcome from Brig. Gen. Wade Farris, 439th Airlift Wing
commander. (full story) |
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Gentex Optics Welcomes Its Employee Back
from Afghanistan On July 18th, fellow
employees and staff from the Gentex Optics plant in Dudley met in the conference
room where they were recognized for their support of a fellow employee who
recently returned from military deployment. During this event, Cpl Shetland
spoke first hand about military life in Afghanistan and the importance of
receiving support from his employer. (full story) |
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Tri-State Truck Center Extends Best Wishes
to one of its Own The Tri-State Truck Center of
Shrewsbury became one extended family on May 25th as SGT Steve Harrop
prepared to leave his civilian employment and deploy with his unit in the
Massachusetts Army National Guard. During a short but highly charged and
emotional ceremony, company employees joined with Mr. Kevin Holmes, President of
Tri -State Truck Company, as he expressed his feelings for SGT Harrop as an
employee. (full story) |
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FLIR Receives the Above & Beyond Award On June 13th, The
Massachusetts State Chair attended a special award ceremony at FLIR Systems in
Billerica where MAJ John Hodge, a member of the Individual Ready Reserve, was
presented with a flag case from his employer. The case contained a large
American flag with certificates documenting the flag had flow over the Pentagon
on Memorial Day and then flown outside FLIR Systems the next day. (full story) |
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Proven Process Medical Devices Site of ESGR Triple-header Event
Proven Process Medical Devices, Mansfield, MA was the site on July 27 of a ESGR
triple-header event. Alongside around 30 of his fellow employees, Seaman
Alexander L'Esperance of the Navy Reserve, began the program by presenting a
Patriot Award to Operations Manager Brian Valentine. (full story) |
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Advanced Metrology Systems CEO Signs Statement of Support
President and CEO Chris Moore signed a 5 Star Statement of Support on behalf of
Advanced Metrology Systems of Natick, MA. The event took place at an outdoor
patio, decorated with patriotic balloons and signs. (full story) |
