Your Disability Connection

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Your Disability Connection is a local cable television program created by Susan Cauley, a mother of two children with autism. She created this show to offer support for other families. If you or your loved ones are dealing with issues relating to raising children with disabilities this is a resource you may wish to consider. Susan is also seeking support from individuals and businesses to expand her programing.

Below is a letter from Susan explaining the origin of the program and how you can support:

Greetings:

The show “Your Disability Connection” is personally a very special project for me.  As a single parent struggling to raise two children with autism, I had to learn how to effectively teach and advocate for them at a time when autism was a fairly unknown diagnosis by the general population. I found there was very little support.  Even now that they have grown older, living in group homes, support is still an issue and learning new approaches and information about autism is constant.

Guided by this endless journey and my personal experience, I decided to develop a show geared towards parents that live every day with challenges and frustrations caring for their child with a disability. Most parents feel alone in the difficult task of raising children with special needs and could use some encouragement from other parents facing the same responsibilities. This is reflected in every show produced, sharing valuable knowledge that allows me to reach out to other parents that are also searching for answers, direction and support.

Dedicated to providing accurate, up to date information, each guest on our show is a professional in their field or a parent who shares their experiences on a particular topic. The guests discuss issues pertinent to the subject matter in a conversational half hour format.  Topics that have been covered include guardianship, financial planning, respite care, autism, bullying, the IEP and much more. The show is produced in Woburn and broadcast on several cable stations including WPMC. All 34 shows are also available to watch on YouTube.com.

As a business owner I am seeking your assistance in increasing our coverage area and viewership.  We hope to make the show more accessible to anxious and overwhelmed parents of children with disabilities”

Please consider supporting “Your Disability Connection” in any way possible.

You could become a member of the board, committee member, production staff or just to spread a positive word about our show to others. Donations can also be  made to Go Fund Me.com or call Susan Cauley 782-281-0772 for additional information.

So if you haven’t heard about or seen “You’re Not Alone, Surviving Your Child’s Disability”, I hope you decide to take a look and help us out!!

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Contact Susan[/gdlr_heading]

You can reach Susan by phone  781-281-0772 (H), 857-236-6270 (C) or email at scauleyyna@gmail.com  

Please include your name and contact information.

  1. What topics are of interest to you and would like to see discussed on the show.
  2. Would you like to participate in the production of the show?
  3. Would you be interested in becoming involved as a Board Member/Committee Member?
  4. Would you like to make a donation?  (Can be made on Go Fund Me or call Susan Cauley for more information)

 

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Woburn Municipal Federal Credit Union Celebration

The WMFCU recently held their annual meeting. They celebrated with some very special awards.

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Scholarship Recipients[/gdlr_heading]

Molly Murphy recently graduated from Woburn Memorial High School with a 4.61 GPA.  She will be attending The College of Holy Cross this fall where she will be Pre-Med, studying biology, as she pursues her dream of becoming a Pediatrician.

Shayla Murphy also recently graduated Woburn Memorial High School with a 4.38 GPA. She will be attending the University of New Hampshire this fall where she will be a Bio-Medical Science Major.

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]New Youth Member Bicycle Winners[/gdlr_heading]

During the months of April and May the credit union ran a promotion for new youth members. “It was our pleasure to present two of our newest members with these brand new bikes!” said Jim McCorkle, President and CEO

The bicycle winners were, Maeve Grabert and Anthony Perna (unfortunately Anthony was unable to attend, accepting on his behalf was his sister Gianna).

Seen in both photos are Chairwoman, Carolyn Flaherty and President/CEO Jim McCorkle.

 

 

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Woburn Chamber of Commerce Member Benefit[/gdlr_heading]
The credit union has been a long time partner with the Woburn Chamber of Commerce, offering employees of our member businesses access to credit union financing.

LEARN MORE

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Congratulations, Title Boxing Club

Title Boxing Club of Woburn recently celebrated their 3rd Anniversary.

They had a blast with a DJ, food, drinks and giveaways. They had a great turnout of regulars and new students stopping in to check thing out.

They finished the night with an epic 24 rounds and had a whopping 48 people who finished all 24!

Title Boxing Woburn

 

 

 

If you would like more information or to try a class, please contact Lauren MacCauley at lauren@titleboxingclub.com and she will save you a spot!

Lauren was recently recognized by TITLE Boxing Club International as Franchisee of the Year.

Macaulay opened her first club in 2013 and has locations in Woburn, Burlington, North Andover and a fourth on the way. READ MORE

Title Boxing Club is located in the Kohl’s plaza at 425 Washington Street in Woburn.

 

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Let’s Get Social (Media)!

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]The Social Media Smith[/gdlr_heading]
We recently held a Social Media for Small Business workshop in partnership with the Woburn Public Library. Our presenter, Amy Smith works with small business owners and entrepeneurs, helping them develop social media strategies. She emphasized the social aspect of social media and encouraged attendees to think in terms of creating a digital village.

The Social Media Smith

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]What are your goals?[/gdlr_heading]
Consider what you are trying to accomplish and who you are trying to reach. Keep in mind that your ultimate goal is to drive people to your website (always have a website!).

To accomplish your goals, you are looking to create content and establish credibility. You are also looking to build engagement through likes, shares and comments. Amy advises you to be judicious, but definitely add a call to action from time to time. For example, adding some version of: “Learn More”, “Share”, “Tell us what you think”, and “Donate Now” can encourage people to engage and give you opportunity to connect personally.

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Content Calendar[/gdlr_heading]
A content calendar is a way for you to intentionally manage your social media postings. Planning in advance what will go out and when, means you can “schedule it and forget it”. The content you post should be relevant to your business and help to establish your credibility. For example, a landscaping company can schedule weekly lawncare tips, gardening advise and customer testimonials. As a business, you do not need to post all of the time but you do need to build engagement to be seen.

You can find out more about Amy Smith at her Website and Facebook

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Additional Tips[/gdlr_heading]

Our workshop was generously hosted by MindTrek VR. We felt this was the perfect location for several reasons. First, it is located directly behind the WPL’s temporary space in Cummings Park. Second, their business is a great example of how social media can be used to grow your brand and build excitement! Third, we really wanted to try out the VR experience (You can see our fierce zombie killing crew below)!

We were joined by Victor Machado of Post & Wall, the company that manages social media for Mind Trek VR. Victor encouraged us to:

A. Productize your business, B. Build your content around that, and C. Give people a Call to Action.

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Women of Woburn June Luncheon

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Join the Women of Woburn at The Local on June 20th[/gdlr_heading]

Join the Women of Woburn as they kick off summer at The Local with a live summer cooking demo. We will also discuss the year’s events and what we would like to see in the line up this fall.

Add your voice to the conversation!

The Women of Woburn is a welcoming women’s networking group who meet for lunch, friendship and casual networking. Woburn Chamber of Commerce members and non-members are welcomed. We love new faces!

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Businesses asked to support Woburn Kiwanis Club

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Dear Woburn Chamber of Commerce Member,

I am writing you on behalf of the Woburn Kiwanis Club and some of our upcoming events.  Woburn Kiwanis is made up mostly of business owners who work or live in Woburn.  We give time and money in order to donate to the youth of Woburn, surrounding communities and lastly to Kiwanis International that runs program for the youth of the world.  A few examples of who we serve are the Woburn Boys and Girls Club, Woburn High School and Northeast Regional High School scholarship funds, Woburn Council of Social Concern, Hospice Care, Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute (KPTI) at the New England Medical Center, Woburn H.S. Academic Awards Banquet and our own Terrific Kid Program, Best Buddies, The Builders Club and the Key Club.  We have sponsored many local sports teams and have donated to specific requests based on need.

Two events you could help with are Flag Day and our annual Golf Tournament.

This year, as in the past, we will be publishing a supplement to the Woburn Daily Times that will run a few days prior to the event.  While we realize that many businesses may be feeling the pinch financially, we are hopeful that you will purchase an ad, which will help the local charities named above and provide great exposure for your business.

                        Please send you donation and business card or other ad copy by June 7, 2018 to:

Woburn Kiwanis PO Box 521 Woburn MA 01801-0521
or email the information to AttySalvati@comcast.net and we will be happy to pick up the donation.

Here is a breakdown of the different size adds and the cost.

  • Full Page Ad $500
  • ½ Page Ad $250
  • Quarter Page Ad $150
  • Business Card $100

Please include the following information with your ad submission:

Your Company’s Name, Contact Name, Address, Phone Number, E-Mail Address, and Type of business.
Also include any additional text for the ad.

Please contact Rich Mahoney Jr 617-216-7713 to discuss details

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Golf Tournament on 7/27 at the Woburn Country Club. There are several ways to get involved: Submit a foursome or play as an individual.  Sponsor a Hole or you can Sponsor Breakfast, Lunch or dinner.

Here is a breakdown costs and benefits included.

  • Dinner Sponsor $2,000/2 foursomes with lunch and dinner signage on course and at dinner
  • Lunch $1,000 1 foursome with lunch and dinner signage on course and at lunch
  • Breakfast $ 500   1 twosome with breakfast and lunch signage on the course and at

Breakfast

  • Foursome $500    4 players morning or afternoon Flight
  • Individual Player $125    morning or afternoon flight
  • Hole Sponsor $100    Signage on one of the holes on the course

Please contact Rich Mahoney Jr 617-216-7713 to discuss details

 

You are always welcome to come to a meeting and see what we are all about.  We meet every Tuesday 7:00 PM at the American Legion Post 101 in West Woburn.  Call me Rich 617-216-7713 and let me know when you are coming!

Thank you for your support,

Rich Mahoney                            Jim Juliano                               Mark Salvati
Kiwanis President                       Flag Day Chairman                  Supplement Chairman

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Speed Networking at Del Frisco’s Grille

June 26th at Del Frisco’s Grille, meet lots of new people at this fun Speed networking event to benefit Harvest for Humanity who will be awarding educational scholarships to women in Haiti.

Enjoy networking, food, drinks, raffles and more! The speed networking is FREE for all attendees. Sample questions will be provided to help you break the ice. Be sure to bring lots of business cards!

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Privacy and Cyber Security Resources

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Your Business and the Privacy and Cyber Security Regulations[/gdlr_heading]
Are you wondering what you need to do to ensure that your business complies with the GDPR?

Several of our member businesses have resources and support available to you.

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Murtha Cullina
Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group, LEARN MORE
Chair of the Cybersecurity Practice Group, Dena Castricone
Bio and email dcastricone@murthalaw.com 

Read: Three Important Considerations for all Businesses in Light of GDPR

The GDPR is the most comprehensive and complex privacy regulation currently enacted. The GDPR can apply to a business or organization (including a non-profit organization) anywhere in the world and its potential financial impact is huge; fines can reach up to € 20 million Euros (over $23 million USD) or 4% of an entity’s total revenue, whichever is greater. continue to full article

SSJM Attorneys
Lead attorney of Legal Compliance and Cyber Security Practice Group, William D. Chase
Bio and email bchase@ssjmattorneys.com

In an expanding area of law, failure to comply with cybersecurity legal compliance can result in crippling liability and business destruction.  Bill’s vast and unparalleled expertise in the area of Legal Cyber Compliance and Insider Threat is the only comprehensive defense in this new world.  The SSJM Team now educates our business clients in the area of Legal Compliance with both state and federal cybersecurity law.  We then prepare a Cybersecurity Legal Compliance Report (CLCR) for each individual business.  The CLCR then provides the “Road Map” to achieve legal compliance and minimize enormous liability exposure.  Legal compliance with cybersecurity laws can NO LONGER be ignored.

McLane Middleton

Privacy and Information Security LEARN MORE

Read: Has your company addressed it’s privacy and data security risks?
and What does it really take to be data security compliant? excerpted below

Most businesses know (or should know by now) that they must comply with state and federal data security laws and regulations. But business leaders often are unaware of what it really takes to do so. That is understandable. Data security seems complex, and technology consultants and vendors rarely try to demystify it for their customers.

Data security is just like any other legal or business risk management issue. The risk is managed through a process of collaboration between business leaders, information technology professionals, and qualified legal counsel. continue to full article

These articles can be found on McLane Middleton’s Privacy and Data Security blog. Subscribe by following the links above.

Call (781) 904-2700 or email info@mclane.com for more information

 

 

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Talent Show Fundraiser for Syrian Refugees

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Tocci Building Corp is Hosting a Talent Show Fundraiser and You’re Invited![/gdlr_heading]

Tocci’s own Marvin Lahoud recently made us aware of his efforts to welcome Syrian refugees into his corner of the world in Lebanon. His organization works with refugee families, and has a focus on helping those families with special needs.

When Marvin moved here, we asked how we could help, he told us the operating budget, the financials needed, and we decided to throw the best (and possibly weirdest) fundraiser ever you’ve ever seen, a company talent show. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Marvin’s church in Lebanon where it can do the most good.

Help the cause by joining us for our party! It’ll be a fun-filled night with food, drink, games and a talent show!

*Sturday, June 9th from 6:30 to 9:30 PM

*Feel free to bring your friends and family.

*Kids under 12 are $5 at the door

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Golf Tournament

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Welcome to the 2nd Annual Woburn Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament[/gdlr_heading]

We invite you to join us on May 7th at the Merrimack Valley Golf Club for our second annual Woburn Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Your participation supports the work of the Woburn Chamber of Commerce and helps to fund our scholarship.

Golfer registration for our 18 Hole, Scramble Style Tournament is available online. Golfers not registering as foursomes will be matched with other golfers. Start the day at 7:30 am with warm breakfast sandwiches and coffee, hit the links for 18 holes of golf on the beautiful course, then enjoy lunch with amazing raffles and prizes.

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]2018 Woburn Chamber of Commerce Scholarship[/gdlr_heading]

Your support is greatly appreciated. The Golf Tournament provides tremendous support for the Woburn Chamber of Commerce.

It helps us continue the important work of supporting and maintaining a positive business climate in the city. Encouraging our members to Buy Local, Buy Woburn and our policy makers to continue making the changes that make Woburn a great place to do business.

Our Golf Tournament is also an important source of funding for our Woburn Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. Our Scholarship has been established as a benefit to our members. We will be award a member business’ employee or their child. Deadline for scholarship applications is June 1st, 2018.

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