as NAACP chair

STAMFORD — Jere Eaton today confirmed reports that she has stepped down as president of the NAACP's Stamford Branch.

When reached by phone, Eaton said she was moving forward, but would not comment further as to why she resigned her post at the local chapter.

Stamford Emergency Medical Services welcomes new board member

STAMFORD — Scot B. Weicker has joined the Board of Directors of Stamford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (SEMS) as a member representing the community at large.

Scot B. Weicker is Director of Corporate Contributions and Events for UST, Inc. He oversees the company's philanthropic programs along with UST participation in meetings, conventions and special events. Scot also directs the corporate contributions program, along with his other responsibilities, at five regional offices and three manufacturing facilities. He joined UST in 1991 after spending eight years with Connecticut National Bank (now part of Bank of America) in retail and private banking sectors.

Prior to UST's move from Greenwich to Stamford, Mr. Weicker served on the Greenwich Emergency Medical Services Board and the American Red Cross, Greenwich Chapter Board. "Joining the SEMS Board is a natural fit," said Scot "and I look forward to working with them," he continued.

"We are looking forward to having Scot's input on the SEMS Board," noted Larry Davidoff, Chairman of the Board and owner of Davidoff Realty. "His expertise and perspective will be a valuable resource as SEMS continues to improve its high quality EMS services in the Stamford-area Community."

Stamford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit charitable organization providing the highest level of pre-hospital emergency care to the citizens and guests of Stamford, Connecticut and surrounding towns. In 2007, SEMS responded to over 12,000 calls and services to the Stamford area community of approximately 120,000 residents.

Formed in 1992 to consolidate all paramedic services in Stamford into one non profit entity, SEMS consists of thoroughly trained career staff and volunteers who together provide consistent, high quality paramedic ambulance services to the community. SEMS is the only emergency medical response service in the State of Connecticut to be accredited by the national Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS).

The 22-member SEMS Board of Directors is made up of representatives from The Stamford Health System, the SEMS Volunteer Corps, Stamford City Government and the City's Fire and Police Departments