East End Women’s Network Announces Its “Woman of the Year”

Ann Cotten-DeGrasse

GET YOUR PINK ON!

Celebration Event May 20, 2013

Since its inception in 1981, EEWN has continued its annual tradition of honoring a local east end woman who has exhibited solid leadership responsibilities, commitment to her goals, and achievements in her professional life as well as personal character and service to her community and her colleagues.

For thirty years, Ann Cotten-DeGrasse was a devoted teacher in the Riverhead School District while also serving for five years as President of the Riverhead Central Faculty Association, representing over four hundred teachers. Twelve years after her retirement she was elected to the Riverhead Board of Education where she currently serves as the Board President overseeing a $110 million dollar budget.

In 1995 Ann had her first scare with breast cancer and another scare two years later. Both lumps proved to be benign, but that experience was enough to compel Ann, and her husband Antonio, to launch an organization to help breast cancer patient’s deal with diagnosis and treatment. Thus was born the North Fork Breast Health Coalition in 1998. Ann served as President of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition from 2005 to 2012. During that time, the Coalition raised over $500,000 for direct financial assistance to breast cancer patients on the North Fork. Under her leadership the Coalition has expanded its services to offer Support Groups, Massage Therapy, Reflexology, and Yoga.  

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Monday, May 20, 2013

Location: Giorgio’s100 Fox Hill Drive, Baiting Hollow, NY 11933

Time: 5:30 PM- Cocktails, 6:30 PM – Dinner and Award Presentation

Fee: EEWN Members with reservations, $60; Non-members, $75. Open to the public. Non-members are welcome to attend.

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Past Meetings

APRIL MEETING

A FACILITATED PROGRESSIVE NETWORKING DINNER

Everyone had such fun and got to meet so many new ladies – we are doing it again!

Networking – Go – Round

Change tables for each course & Meet Everyone!

This event features a three-course dinner where each guest receives a pre-assigned table rotation. Each group has a facilitator. As the food course is completed, you will meet an entire new group of people and learn new ways to engage clients and increase revenue. Join us for a fun and interesting evening at Baby Moon Restaurant, delicious food, good people, along with great business development ideas.

BUSINESS SHOWCASE - Debra Boulanger, Live a Whole Life

Meeting Info:

Date: Wednesday, April 24

Location:  Baby Moon Restaurant, Westhampton

Time: 5:30 pm networking; 6:00 pm dinner seating

Fee: $40 Members with reservations, $45 for non-members and members without reservations. Public is welcome. Cash bar.

>>RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – CLICK HERE or email info@eewn.org

MARCH MEETING

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Women Making History

Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 (NOTE – New Date)

Location: Casa Basso, 59 Montauk Highway, Westhampton, NY

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Speakers:

Regina Calcaterra
Executive Director, *Moreland Commission & reigning EEWN Woman of the Year

Linda Hobson
Community Activist and Leader in the Horton Avenue Re-development

FEE: $40 Members with reservations, $45 for non-members and members without reservations. Public is welcome. Cash bar.

SPACE IS LIMITED – RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED CLICK HERE or contact Gia Heeg, Membership Chair info@eewn.org

* The Moreland Commission is tasked with investigating New York’s power utilities’ preparation and response to the major storms that have devastated communities in the State of New York over the past two years, including Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and Tropical Storm Lee.

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