The Catskill Chronicle

MONTICELLO, NY (October 12, 2012) – The Monticello Kiwanis Club recently hosted its 67^th annual installation dinner at the Blue Horizon Diner.

In photo at left (l-r): newly installed Lieutenant Governor David Morse, Treasurer Janet Siano, First VP Jane Sorensen, President Lori Benjamin, Second VP Sheila Lashinsky and Secretary Kathy Garlick.

Debbie Kaplan, Alan Blocker and Carol Lane were installed as new board members.

Morton Baum (at right in photo below with President Lori Benjamin) was the recipient of the Legion of Honor Award and Pin for 50 years of service to Kiwanis and Perry Meltzer for 35 years of service.

The club continues to be involved with many child-related activities. Books on the subject of Friendship were purchased by the Kiwanis club and distributed to second graders at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School to coincide with what they were studying in class. The students will read and discuss the books in class and then they will each be given a book to take home and will be encouraged to share their thoughts and feelings with family members.

Upcoming events include the Bernie Shore Memorial Roast Beef Dinner which will be held on November 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Monticello Elks Lodge. The cost is $10, eat in or take out. Monticello High School Key Club members will be serving at the dinner. Tickets will be sold by Kiwanis members or may be purchased at the door.

The club is also selling beautiful multi-colored roses for $15 per dozen. Orders must be received by November 12 and picked up by November 20.

Thanksgiving Baskets will be prepared and distributed to United Way for circulation to needy families in time for the holiday.

For more information about the Monticello Kiwanis Club, contact Lori Benjamin at 845-794-7050.