The Catskill Chronicle

MONTICELLO, NY (October 17, 2011) – The Monticello Kiwanis Club recently hosted their 66^th Annual Installation Dinner at the Blue Horizon Diner.

Lt. Governor Elect Sue Sheehan installed the Club Officers and Board Members as follows: President Lori Benjamin; 1^st VP Jane Sorensen; 2^nd VP Sheila Lashinsky; Treasurer Janet Siano and Secretary  Kathy Garlick.

Linda Barriger, Susan Leshner and Tom Cragan were installed as new Board members. Sharon Jankiewicz, Immediate Past President, thanked everyone for their hard work and support during her term of office.

Jay Heimowitz was the recipient of The Legion of Honor Award for 25 years of service. The Kiwanian of the Year Award was presented to Sheila Lashinsky. Additionally, The New York Distict Kiwanis International named Sharon Jankiewicz, Lori Benjamin and Sheila Lashinsky as Distinguished Kiwanian Members for 2010-2011.

The Club continues to be involved with many child related activities. Books were purchased and distributed to Rutherford School 2^nd Graders for the Read Around the World Assembly, which was a huge success.

They will be assisting with the EPIC Program (Every Person Influences Children) for Monticello elementary school students by purchasing and donating packages with socks, underwear, hats and gloves for the school to distribute to needy students.

Kiwanian members will be helping out with Cooke School students visiting the Monticello Fire House to learn about fire safety.

There is a joint service project with Woodridge Kiwanis Club to provide activity packets, stuffed animals and toys for children who accompany their parents/guardians to the Monticello, Woodridge or Fallsburg Justice Court or Police Departments as well as to the local hospital emergency room in order to keep them occupied while the are waiting.

Upcoming events include the Bernie Shore Memorial Roast Beef Dinner to be held on Monday, November 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Monticello Elks Lodge. The cost is $10.00, eat in or take out. Tickets can be bought at the door or by calling Lori Benjamin at 845-794-7050. Monticello Key Club members will be serving at the dinner.

The Club is also selling beautiful multi color dozen roses for $15/dozen. Orders must be received by November 14 and picked up by November 22. Call Lori Benjamin for further information about any of these activities, future activities or if you are interested in membership.