Centennial Toasts
Over the course of 2025, the Council held a series of Centennial Toast cocktail receptions in each New England state as an opportunity to bring our members together to celebrate 100 years of connections and collaboration. Each of the six events featured a member of the region’s Congressional delegation as a special guest. The Centennial Toasts were a wonderful way to gather with our members and friends in each state to raise a glass and say Cheers to 100 Years!
Massachusetts Centennial Toast
March 18, 2025 at The UMass Club, Boston, MA
Featured Guest: House Minority Whip Katherine Clark
Sponsors: EMD Electronics, EMD Serono, Millipore Sigma
CONNECTICUT Centennial Toast
April 23, 2025 at The Society Room, Hartford, CT
Featured Guest: Rep. Joe Courtney
Sponsors: Travelers
New Hampshire Centennial Toast
May 29, 2025 at The Bedford Village Inn, Bedford, NH
Featured Guest: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Sponsors: Comcast, EMD Electronics, EMD Serono, Millipore Sigma
Vermont Centennial Toast
May 30, 2025 at The Hotel Champlain
Featured Guest: Sen. Peter Welch
Maine Centennial Toast
August 13, 2025 at The WEX Rooftop, Portland, ME
Featured Guest: Sen. Angus King
Sponsors: WEX & Unum
Rhode Island Centennial Toast
September 24, 2025 at Ochre Court, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Featured Guest: Sen. Jack Reed
Sponsors: Salve Regina University & Amica
New England Council Fellows Program
To commemorate the Council’s 100th anniversary, we are pleased to announce the establishment of the New England Council Fellows Program, whereby the Council will select a total of six non-profit organizations – one in each state – and will provide these organizations with $5,000 each to support the hiring of a summer intern to support their charitable mission. The goals of the program are twofold: to support worthy organizations with missions to provide important services in the region, and to help provide young adults with valuable work experience to prepare them for future career success.
