Gregor
K. Smith, P.E. an Associate at Bernier, Carr &
Associates, P.C. recently graduated from the
Jefferson Leadership Institute sponsored by The
Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce.
The Jefferson Leadership Institute is a leadership
development program that immerses participants in
community issues through twelve full day sessions
that run from September through June. The curriculum
enables participants to develop their leadership
capabilities, build strong relationships and
encourages involvement in effecting positive change
in the community.
The program was formulated in 1991, when a number of
community leaders recognized that the same few
people were serving on many Boards, and that major
community decisions were being made by a very small
group of people. They recognized that the future of
the Jefferson County area is directly linked to the
quality of its leadership, and that dedicated,
trained and motivated community leaders shape and
determine the future of the region. The “founders”
decided that a leadership program was needed to
teach and cultivate new community leaders, and to
help move those participants into important
positions within the community.
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C.
encourages and supports staff participation in the
Jefferson Leadership Institute. Gregor joins Bernard
H. Brown, Jr., AIA, Mark B. Kimball, P.E., Kelly E.
Reinhardt and Corey G. Reid, P.E. on the list of
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. graduates from the
Jefferson Leadership Institute.
A Night
of Baseball
Bernier, Carr and
Associates recently
sponsored a night of Watertown Wizards
baseball for our staff. Fun was had by all.
JCC Scholarship
Djibrilla F. Rapant and Jeffrey Rutigliano,
Watertown were this
year’s recipients of the Jefferson Community College
Scholarship provided by Bernier, Carr & Associates,
P.C. Bernier, Carr and Associates, P.C. sponsors a
scholarship annually to two students enrolled in
Engineering Science at Jefferson Community College.
American Heart Association
Heart Walk
Each spring, Bernier, Carr & Associates staff participate in
the American Heart Association Heart Walk. This year was
particularly special because Bernard H. Brown, Jr., CEO was
the Chair of the Heart Walk 2010 Committee. The total
amount raised has yet to be tallied, but it was a beautiful
day and hundreds of walkers participated!!!
Dry Hill Family Outing
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. holds family outings
throughout the year at local attractions including Old
McDonald’s Farm, Dry Hill Ski Area, Thompson Park Zoo, and
the Wizards Baseball Game. Check out this incredible card
from one of our families.
Family Winter Outing
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C.
enjoyed a day at Dry Hill Ski Area in Watertown, NY.
Bernier, Carr Families enjoyed skiing, snowboarding and
tubing! Some skied for the first time! A great day was had
at our local ski hill for the second year in a row! James
Fralick won the chili cook-off with his Black and Tan
Howlin’ Good Chili!!!
Jefferson Community
College’s Annual
Spaghetti Bridge Building Competition
The Engineering Club at Jefferson Community College recently
hosted its 7th annual Spaghetti Bridge Building Competition.
Thirty-one teams from 15 local area schools and the Bohlen
Technical Center participated. Bernier, Carr & Associates,
P.C. is a proud supporter of the Spaghetti Bridge Building
Competition. More than 150 high school students gathered in
the Robert R. and Jean S. Sturtz Theater to test their
bridges for durability and weight. Trophies and cash prizes
were awarded to first, second and third place winners.
Jefferson Rehabilitation Center Donation
The photo
above is of a donation made by the Jefferson Rehabilitation
Center to the 15th Annual Children's Gift and Fund Drive
sponsored by Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. and the Paul
G. and Kathleen E. Carr Foundation. Pictured from left are:
Bernard H. Brown Jr., CEO of Bernier, Carr & Associates,
Howard Ganter, Executive Director of JRC, and Pamela S.
Beyor, Chairperson of the Board of Bernier, Carr &
Associates, P.C.
15th Annual Children's Gift
and Fund Drive
Despite the horrible
blizzard weather, the
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. 15th Annual
Children’s Gift and Fund Drive Co-Sponsored by The
Paul G. and Kathleen E. Carr Foundation was a
success! People braved the snow blowing sideways
and joined us at the Black River Valley Club for a
wonderful evening. Thank you to all who attended or
dropped off their gifts at the office. The Gift
Drive would not be possible without your generosity.
Day at Old
McDonalds Farm
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Bernier, Carr & Associates
enjoyed a day at Old McDonalds Farm in Sackets Harbor, NY.
Everyone enjoyed cider and donuts, a hay ride, a dairy tour,
feeding the animals and picking out a pumpkin at the pumpkin
patch! We look forward to enjoying a day at the farm every
fall.
Henderson Historical Society
John Treadwell, Henderson Historical
Society Member, presented Bernard H. Brown, Jr., CEO
of Bernier, Carr &
Associates, P.C. with a half hull replica of a
Henderson Harbor Guideboat. The plaque reads:
“Presented by the Henderson Historical Society to
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. for their
contributions and goodwill toward the Peters-Stevens
Boat Annex – September 2009”.
Afternoon at the Zoo
Bernier, Carr
and Associates, P.C. held their family
picnic at the Thompson Park Zoo in
Watertown. The Bernier Carr families
enjoyed all access to the zoo,
animal demonstrations and a cookout. The
New York State Living Museum at Thompson
Park was a wonderful setting to have such an
event
Relay for Life
Our first year as a Team participant for the American Cancer
Society’s Relay for Life 2009 event was a huge success! The
“SUPER STRIKERS” Team sponsored by Bernier, Carr &
Associates, P.C. participated in the 2009 Relay for Life
held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on June 12th. The
team stayed up all night and walked the track in support of
Cancer Research. The team raised and donated a total of
$19,000 that includes matching funds donated by Bernier,
Carr & Associates, P.C. for the Jefferson County Chapter of
the American Cancer Society. The entire firm supported the
team’s efforts for the past couple of months and the team
captains Jackie Tunstall and Linda Rohde did an exceptional
job organizing the team and coordinating several different
fund raising events over the last 6 months!! These
well-received fund raisers included bake sales, auctions,
raffles, crafts, flower sales and a spaghetti dinner.
Adopt a Platoon Luncheon
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. recently held a luncheon to
send off our latest platoon to be adopted when they leave
for Iraq. This will be our 10th year of adopting our brave
soldiers while serving overseas from nearby Ft. Drum, NY.
Congratulations
Corey
G. Reid, I.E. recently graduated from the Jefferson Leadership
Institute sponsored by The Greater Watertown-North
Country Chamber of Commerce. The Jefferson Leadership
Institute is a leadership development program that
immerses participants in community issues through twelve
full day sessions that run from September through June.
The curriculum enables participants to develop their
leadership capabilities, build strong relationships and
encourages involvement in effecting positive change in
the community.
The program was formulated in 1991, when a number of
community leaders recognized that the same few people
were serving on many Boards, and that major community
decisions were being made by a very small group of
people. They recognized that the future of the Jefferson
County area is directly linked to the quality of its
leadership, and that dedicated, trained and motivated
community leaders shape and determine the future of the
region. The “founders” decided that a leadership program
was needed to teach and cultivate new community leaders,
and to help move those participants into important
positions within the community.
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C.
encourages and supports staff participation in the
Jefferson Leadership Institute. Corey joins Bernard H.
Brown, Jr., AIA, Mark B. Kimball, P.E., and Kelly E.
Reinhardt on the list of Bernier, Carr & Associates,
P.C. graduates from the Jefferson Leadership Institute.
North Country
Reads
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. assisted the North
Country Reads project once again by providing design
services for their marketing pieces. This year's
book choice was Skeletons at the Feast by Chris
Bohjalian.
A Graphical
Approach to Career Day
Christopher G. Bova, Graphic Designer at
Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. recently
presented at a Career Day at the Howard G.
Sackett Technical Center at Jefferson –
Lewis B.O.C.E.S. in Glenfield, NY. Mr. Bova
spoke about his career as a Graphic Designer
in an Architectural/Engineering Firm and
presented various marketing materials to the
Visual Communications Class.
The Bernier Carr Group is made up of: Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C., Mach Architecture + Engineering, P.C., & Strategic Environmental, LLC
Corey
G. Reid, I.E. recently graduated from the Jefferson Leadership
Institute sponsored by The Greater Watertown-North
Country Chamber of Commerce. The Jefferson Leadership
Institute is a leadership development program that
immerses participants in community issues through twelve
full day sessions that run from September through June.
The curriculum enables participants to develop their
leadership capabilities, build strong relationships and
encourages involvement in effecting positive change in
the community. 
