By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Every year, the United Way of West Central Connecticut hosts its annual Community Builders’ reception to honor its volunteers who dedicate their time and energy into the causes the United Way supports. This year’s event honored the United Way’s Youth Board, Webster Bank, Wheeler Clinic’s Doug Kerr, and Plymouth Police Chief Karen Krasicky. Receiving the Award for Excellence, which recognizes an organization’s commitment and support of the United Way, was Webster Bank whose employees raised over $40,000 during this year’s United Way campaign. With the corporate match and special event sponsorships, Webster Bank’s contribution this year in total was $65,000, which was a 45 percent increase over last year’s contribution. Rick O’Brien, regional president for Webster Bank, said the United Way is the bank’s charity of choice and he said he is happy to be part of a company that not only allows its employees to volunteer, but encourages it. The employees participate in many community events, including the United Way’s annual Day of Caring. This year’s recipient of the Lou Bachman Award was Wheeler Clinic Human Resources Manager Doug Kerr, who started at Wheeler Clinic in 2013. The Lou Bachman Award is given to [...]
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