Women’s Day presented by Travelers

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TravelersThursday, June 21, 2012

The Travelers Championship hosted its third annual Women’s Day presented by Travelers on Thursday, June 23, 2011. Mika Brzezinski was the keynote speaker during the event and she was joined by her MSNBC “Morning Joe” co-host, Joe Scarborough, to discuss her new book, “Knowing Your Value,” and the unique professional and personal challenges women face in the key moments of their lives. In addition, Women’s Day featured a cooking demonstration with sustainable food pioneer, chef and author Michel Nischan, founder of Wholesome Wave. Golf Digest presented a style seminar, and there will be morning and afternoon golf clinics.

2011 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:00 a.m.
Networking Breakfast

7:45 a.m.

  • Welcome from Master of Ceremonies, Sage Steele, co-host of ESPN’s “SportsCenter”
  • Doreen Spadorcia, Travelers
  • Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman
  • Cooking Demonstration with Chef Michel Nischan, Founder of the Wholesome Wave

9:00 a.m. – Break

9:20 a.m.

  • Sponsor Recognition – BJ’s Wholesale Club and Prize Giveaway
  • Chris Dailey, UConn Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach
  • Ask the Experts: Everything you ever wanted to know about golf equipment, style and etiquette – with Golf Digest Editors Marty Hackel, Stina Sternberg and Argy Koutsothanasis
  • Sponsor Recognition — Hartford HealthCare and Prize Giveaway

10:45 a.m.

  • Golf Clinic at the Practice Facility with Suzy Whaley
  • Networking Break in the Pro-Am Tent

11:30 a.m.

  • Governor’s Women’s Day Proclamation — First Lady Cathy Malloy
  • Keynote speaker Mika Brzezinski with her MSNBC “Morning Joe” co-host Joe Scarborough
  • Sponsor Recognition — Liberty Bank and Prize Giveaway

3:00 p.m.
Golf Clinic at the Practice Facility with Suzy Whaley

10:00 a.m. – End of Play
Special activities geared specifically for women in the SUBWAY® Fan Zone

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
First round of competition for the Travelers Championship

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