Pub. 5 2020 Issue 4

3 ISSUE 4 2020 Hello CTAA members and supporters, I hope this note finds you all well. T he summer proved very busy with advocacy efforts at the local, state and national levels. The news is not good, with the extension of the eviction moratorium, CDC order and continued extension of the Governor’s powers and Executive Orders. The CTAA website is continually updated with information and action alerts, and communications to the membership have increased substantially to keep you all in the loop. I encourage you all to take a look at all that is posted. Thank you to all who have reached out to their local legislators and federal representatives. We will continue the communication, advocacy and education, and we hope you will too. CTAA is once again proud to partner with the American Red Cross as a Ready 365 charitable giving partner, and we are also hosting blood drives in Rocky Hill. You can read all about the partnership in this issue. Thanks to our sponsors, volunteers and donors that are making these blood drives such a success! Thank you to all who have renewed their dues with CTAA this year — we appreciate your support and look for- ward to continuing to serve you and the industry. If you’re not sure if your dues have been paid (due date September 30, 2020), please log in to your member portal, where you can update informa- tion and pay invoices right online. We wouldn’t want you to miss out on all the great benefits of being a member. The networking and advocacy, and even your Blue Moon lease rights, are affiliated with your membership. While the format of our events and education at this time continues to be virtual, please know that CTAA is plan- ning for the day when we can all come back together safely and responsibly, to network, gather and share time. As always, my email (and virtual door) is always open. Take care of yourselves and your communities, and I look for- ward to seeing you! Thank you for your continued support. Jessica Olander Executive Director