The Catskill Chronicle

MONTICELLO, NY – The Kiwanis Club of Monticello held their 65^th Annual Installation Dinner at the Blue Horizon Diner & Restaurant on September 20.

In the photo at left, newly elected President Sharon Jankiewicz receives the gavel from past President Jack Leshner to the applause of all, including Rose Raimond, 2nd V.P.

The new officers for 2010-2011 were sworn in by Lt. Gov. Pat Flynn. They are: President Sharon Jankiewicz, 1^st Vice President Lori Benjamin, 2^nd Vice President Rose Raimond, Treasurer Janet Siano and Secretary Kathy Garlick.

Several members were recognized for their dedication and support. Rose Raimond was presented with the Kiwanian of the Year Award ,and Bill Lane and David Kaufman were both presented with the Legion of Honor Awards for 35 years of membership and service to Kiwanis. The accounting firm of Cooper and Nieman received the Distinguished Community Service Award.

The Club is busy planning many new community service activities for the upcoming year.