2021 Virtual Dashaway Luncheon

On November 17th we will host our 2021 Virtual Dashaway Luncheon to benefit our SMART Girls program.  Elle Duncan from ESPN will be our Master of Ceremonies. Our Keynote Speaker is Eboni S. Nelson Dean and Professor at the UConn Law School. This year’s Jan-Gee McCollam Champion of Young Women Award will be Merle Traeger. Additionally, you’ll hear the inspirational story from  Daisy, our 2021 SMART Girl of the Year.

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Since four women founded the nation’s first Boy’s Club, the Dashaway Club, in Hartford in 1860, women have played a critical role in our organization’s history.

Today women continue to play a vital role in shaping the lives of Hartford’s youth. The need to invest in, inspire and empower the next generation of young women leaders in our Clubs through SMART Girls has never been more important.

Presenting Sponsor

Outfit Sponsor

Thank You to Our 2021 Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

United Healthcare

Outfit Sponsor 

AT&T Communications

Champion for Girls Sponsor

Coldwell Bankers Residential Brokerage

Delta Dental

Gengras Motor Cars

Junior League of Hartford, Inc.

S/L/A/M Collaborative

SMART Girls Table Sponsor

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Reid and Riege

Robinson & Cole LLP

Talcott Resolution

The Cheryl Chase and Stuart Bear Family Foundation

University of Connecticut School of Law

About SMART Girls:  The SMART Girls program focuses on
guiding girls in developing and adopting a healthy attitude and lifestyle, as well as acquiring and maintaining a positive self-concept, positive peer relationships, and sound decision-making skills. That’s even more important today as our youth grapple with the social, emotional and financial impact of the pandemic along with issues of racial and social justice.