Bayard Buzz

Friday, March 30, 2007

Kudos to Catholic Digest
A national poll conducted by the Center for Applied Research for the Apostolate has revealed Catholic Digest is the most widely read and most recognized Catholic publication in America with 33% of Catholics saying they know about the magazine and 23% of Catholics saying they read it. This is more than double in market publication than Maryknoll, triple Our Sunday Visitor (which is third), and nearly four times more recognized than St. Anthony Messenger, which claims a similar circulation to Catholic Digest.

Free Shelf
If anyone would like the large wooden cubby hole/shelf system that was in Mary Carol’s office, you are welcome to it. Previously it was used in Mystic as the employee mail slots. Please see Bert if you are interested.

New Staff
On Monday, our new Controller Cathy Mastrofino will be here. She will move into Valerie’s office. In her new role as Circulation Manager, Valerie will move to Mary Carol’s former office.

Our new Circulation Marketing Director, Marilyn Samuelsen, will be here later next week after spending two or three days at the New York office. She will work in Alison’s former office.

Parking reminder
The following people are to park only in parking spaces marked with “21 MPB”. Do not park along the side of the Medical Building facing the bank. We need these parking spaces for the rest of the employees who do not have parking in the garage. We have made an agreement with the Medical Building owner and your license plate number has been provided to them so they will not tow your vehicle. Please see Valerie if you have any questions.

Judy Bennett
Danielle Drolet
Michelle Gerstel
Mary Anne Grillo
Jessica Kretzer
Traci Neal
Matt Robichaud
Cara Sammataro
Cidalia Schott

Also, no one should park in the bank parking lot. The bank parking lot is for bank customers only.


Who’s In, Who’s Out
Bret is in Chicago today
Kathleen will be in New York Monday & Tuesday
Didier will be here April 26-May 3.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Visitor
Rick Johnson, President of Creative Communications for the Parish, will be here today and tomorrow.

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Seminar Tonight
Tonight at 7 p.m., Art Horn, meteorologist is speaking at the Groton Public Library about Global Warming. From his talk, audience will derive for themselves the seriousness of this controversial subject.
Open and free to the public.
Andrea

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Parking reminder:

The following people are to park only in parking spaces marked with “21 MPB”. Do not park along the side of the Medical Building facing the bank. We need these parking spaces for the rest of the employees who do not have parking in the garage. We have made an agreement with the Medical Building owner and your license plate number has been provided to them so they will not tow your vehicle:

Judy Bennett
Danielle Drolet
Michelle Gerstel
Mary Anne Grillo
Jessica Kretzer
Traci Neal
Matt Robichaud
Cara Sammataro
Cidalia Schott

Also, no one should park in the bank parking lot. The bank parking lot is for bank customers only.


Meeting for All Staff
Wednesday morning at 9:00 Bret would like us all to gather in the cafeteria for an information sharing meeting. He will update us on the status of the company, share any corporate items of interest, etc. Bret plans to meet with us regularly and hopes we will feel free to participate and bring up any concerns or questions we may have.


Scholarship Nomination
As members of the NCEE, parents of children attending a Catholic school are entitled to enter their sweepstakes for a $1000 scholarship. Nominations must reach them by March 30. See Sue for an entry form.

Who’s In, Who’s Out
Kathleen will be in New York March 19-21
Didier will be here March 20-23

Old News
We will continue to use ext. 208 as an alert for work delays or cancellations. Early on the morning of a snow storm, call into work at 437-3012 and dial ext. 208 for an announcement about whether work is delayed.

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Friday's Luncheon
Don't forget the the pizza luncheon tomorrow for St. Patrick’s day. There will be door prizes and a prize for the person who dresses best in St. Pat’s day attire.

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Punch for Party
If anyone has a punch bowl and dipper at home and is willing to loan it to us, we’d appreciate using it on Friday.

Scholarship Nomination
As members of the NCEE and an employee of Bayard, parents of children attending a Catholic school are entitled to enter their drawing for a $1000 scholarship to be applied to the Catholic elementary school, high school, or college of their choice. Nominations must reach them by March 30. See Sue for an entry form.

Who’s In, Who’s Out
Kathleen will be in New York March 19-20
Didier will be here March 20-23

Old News
We will continue to use ext. 208 as an alert for work delays or cancellations. Early on the morning of a snow storm, call into work at 437-3012 and dial ext. 208 for an announcement about whether work is delayed.

Monday, March 12, 2007

Pizza Party
We’re going to have a company-wide pizza party luncheon on Friday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Pizza and salad will be provided. Please wear something GREEN. The sillier the better. Door prizes will be awarded and there will also be a prize for the most creative St. Patrick’s Day attire. If anyone would like to bring dessert, that would be great.

Who’s In, Who’s Out
Kathleen will be in New Haven Tuesday
Kathleen will be in New York March 19-20
Didier will be here March 20-23


Weather Watch
We will continue to use ext. 208 as an alert for work delays or cancellations. Early on the morning of a snow storm, call into work at 437-3012 and dial ext. 208 for an announcement about whether work is delayed.

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

New session for Basic French lessons beginning soon.
All those interested in learning some basic French are invited to join the upcoming, new session of French lessons with Madame Conant. The session will be held each Monday from April 16 to June 11, 2007, excluding Memorial day (Monday, May 28th). The class is tentatively scheduled to run from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.. Please let Kerry Weber know if you'd like to take lessons but have a conflict during that time, as the hours are flexible. All levels are welcome, whether you need to brush up on your skills, or are starting from scratch. If interested, please sign up with Kerry Weber.

Thursday, March 01, 2007

Who’s In, Who's Out
March 2, 2007 starts LA Religious Education Conference in Anaheim, CA

Bret Thomas, Dan Smart and Danielle Drolet are attending along with Nick Wagner and consultants Anna Humaydan and Stephanie Baker.

Dan and Danielle will be back in the office on Tuesday, Bret will be back Wednesday.


Weather Watch
We will continue to use ext. 208 as an alert for work delays or cancellations. Early on the morning of a snow storm, call into work at 437-3012 and dial ext. 208 for an announcement about whether work is delayed.