The Catskill Chronicle

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Peter Panzarino, Larry Schafman, Past President Judge Bart Rasnick and Treasurer Sy Berenson with the $3000 donation check.

FALLSBURG – The Fallsburg Lions Club appreciates the services offered to the community by the Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC). Chief Operating Officer Steve Ruwoldt recognized the Club’s support for as soon as he took over management of the facility, he became an active member of the Lions.

This year the Fallsburg service group donated $3000 to the hospital and an additional $1000 to Rape Intervention Services and Education (RISE) that is now under the auspices of CRMC.

Lions President Larry Schafman presenting certificates of service to left to right, Gregory Bedik, Amanni Sitz and Stephen Bedik (Brooke Rappaport was unable to attend the dinner).

Mr. Ruwoldt was unable to attend the hospital sponsored dinner at CRMC on November 19 and had his Chief Medical Officer Dr. Peter Panzarino, ably stand in for him as to receive the $3000 check from Treasurer Sy Berenson, former President Judge Bart Rasnick and current President Larry Schafman of the Fallsburg Lions Club. Mrs. Dale Berenson organized the event with hospital staff.

Dr. Panzarino thanked the Lions for their ongoing support of the hospital and for their commitment to service in the Sullivan County community.

The future for service was ably represented by four students from Fallsburg High School – Stephen and Gregory Bedik, Amanni Sitz and Brooke Rappaport, who were special honored guests of the Lions in recognition of their efforts in serving club functions in the community.