John Winthrop Wright Ethics in Action Award & Character Celebration
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Pictures from past Celebrations.
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SEE's 2018 Character Celebration is planned for May 2 at Amarantes Sea Cliff in New Haven, CT. RSVP is required by April 16, 2018. The Celebration program outline includes:
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Merle Berke-Schlessel (2017 John Winthrop Wright Ethics in Action Recipient)
President and CEO of United Way of Coastal Fairfield County
President and CEO of United Way of Coastal Fairfield County
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Merle Berke-Schlessel will receive the 2017 John Winthrop Wright Ethics in Action Award on May 3 in New Haven. She is the President and CEO of the United Way of Coastal Fairfield County. She was nominated for the John Winthrop Wright Ethics in Action Award for her commitment to ethical practices in her personal and business life. During her tenure with the Coastal Fairfield County United Way, the twelve-town agency has been transformed into a dynamic organization driving collaborative community change.
Ms. Berke-Schlessel has been the recipient of community and state awards for her efforts in ending homelessness, and improving the lives of children and families. She is a frequent speaker and panelist on trends and issues shaping urban communities and philanthropy. A lifelong New Haven area resident, Ms. Berke-Schlessel currently resides in Branford with her husband Robert, a surgeon. She is the mother of two married children and proud grandmother of three. |
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"Ethics in action creates character."
