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CEO & Capital District Wedding Association "The Fairest of them All" Bridal Show

 

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FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE SUPERBOWL CHILI COOK-OFF

CEO SUPERBOWL PIZZA LUNCHEON AND " I SUPPORT MY TEAM "CONTEST

COATS AND TOYS FOR ALL OF OUR KIDS IN HEAD START

December 2007 —  As in the past, once again we were able to provide a coat and toy for the more than 500 children in our Head Start program. This is due to the generosity of many individuals and organizations, such as Capital Communications Federal Credit Union, Rensselaer County's Unified Family Services, Industrial Development Agency, Star and Strand, and ValueOptions.  Lodges in downtown Albany provided the coats at a very reasonable price, making it all possible.

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Coats for Kids Photo Gallery

A TIME FOR TASTING AND A SEASON FOR HELPING

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A Time for Tasting, A Season for Giving Photo Gallery.

CEO STAFF DAY A HUGE SUCCESS

June 8, 2007 — CEO Staff Day was attended by nearly 90 percent of the staff and all participated in the interactive presentation "Positive Outcomes when Dealing With Difficult People", presented by Brenda McGuire of McGuire Consulting. This presentation was an interesting examination of how people develop their "imprints" and how these "imprints" impact the way in which they deal with others. The group was divided into age-related smaller groups consisting of a Radio Group, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y and much discussion ensued about the difficulties of "generational interaction in the workplace".

The afternoon program was centered around celebrating and recognizing many different employee milestones. Included in the afternoon celebration were the following:

Karen Gordon, was recognized for her 25th anniversary as Executive Director;

Many staff members were recognized for their five, ten, fifteen, twenty-five and thirty years of service with CEO.

Three employees were congratulated for completing education degrees during the year, and Ten "CEO Stars" were recognized for exemplary performance during the year.

Karen's annual remarks were inspirational and informative. We all look forward to Staff Day 2008!

CEO HONORS THIRTEEN GRADUATES OF ITS YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM

May 22, 2007 — The Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, Inc. (CEO) has honored thirteen young men and women who recently completed the eight-month YouthBuild program. Keynote speaker Lonnie Palmer, Troy City Schools Superintendent, expressed his pride in the accomplishments of the YouthBuild students, and praised them for their commitment and perseverance. He also thanked CEO for its contributions to the community and the school district.

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CEO Youthbuild Graduation Day Photo Gallery.

CEO COMMUNITY ACTION DAY AND SPRING FLING

May 11, 2007 — The Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, Inc. (CEO) recently celebrated its annual Community Action Day. The day featured a special ceremony honoring key community partners and customers, a number of whom shared heartfelt stories portraying their strength, courage and resiliency. The ceremony was followed by CEO’s “Spring Fling” Block Party, where a crowd of more than 400 enjoyed food, music, prizes and lots of fun.

SECOND ANNUAL CEO GOLF MIXER HELD TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM

April 4, 2007 — CEO held its second annual golf mixer on April 4th, 2007. Golfers participated in "mini-golf" and also were able to bid on some wonderful prizes such as: Golfing at the beautiful Saratoga National Golf Course, The Country Club of Troy, The Sagamore and tickets to go see a NY Mets baseball game. Both Silent & Live Auctions were held and the big prize was a $10,000 cash raffle.

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CEO 2nd Annual Golf Mixer Photo Gallery
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