Connecticut State Management Advisory Council

Manager's Day 2009

Please enjoy the photos and transcript of the Keynote Speech delivered by Dr. William Cibes, Jr.

Please note:  This material is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to represent the views of the Management Advisory Council, any MAC member, or any other individual in State of Connecticut government.

2009 Keynote Speaker Dr. William Cibes, Jr.

Dr. William Cibes, Jr., Keynote Speaker for 2009.

 

Please click here to read the transcript of Dr. Cibes' speech.

(Thanks to Dr. Cibes who was kind and generous enough to waive his speaking fee)

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MAC Treasurer Dave Lynn signs in Manager's Day attendees.
  
Peggy Zabawar from DAS assists with attendee registration.
Managers enjoy continental breakfast prior to the start of the festivities. Managers enjoy continental breakfast prior to the start of the festivities.
MAC Chair Peter Bucknall delivers opening remarks. Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele addresses state managers.
Peter Bucknall introduces speaker Dr. Joyce Saltman. Dr. Saltman, a laughter consultant, talks about the many benefits of laughter.
Three volunteers participate in Dr. Saltman's presentation. Deputy Commissioner Norma Gyle of DPH speaks about awardee Catherine Kennelly.
Dr. Martin Anderson, Deputy Commissioner of DAS, presents Ms. Kennelly with her award. Catherine Kennelly of DPH, Distinguished Managerial Service awardee, speaks.
Deputy Commissioner Jackie Mandyck of Consumer Protection speaks about Timothy West, posthumous DMS awardee. Dr. Anderson congratulates the family of Timothy West.
The family of Timothy West poses for a photo after receiving his Distinguished Managerial Service Award. DSS Commissioner Michael Starkowski says some words about DMS award recipient Jim Wietrak.
Jim Wietrak delivers remarks about his time with the state. Jim retired this year. Jim Wietrak and his wife with Commissioner Starkowski and Dr. Anderson.
Wanda Seldon of DOT thanks MAC members for their generous book donations. A staff member of the Wilderness School addresses the crowd prior to an interactive group activity.
A Wilderness School staff member provides instructions for one of many group activities. A group of managers listens intently to group activity instructions.