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JP D i T roia , L ieutenant G overnor 2 014-2015 Queens West Division New York District, Kiwanis International November 2014
Volume 17 • Issue 2
Message From Lieutenant Governor JP Di Troia We are in our second month of our division year. Many of the clubs have been very active. I would like to thank all the past advertisers for their continued support of the Division and I welcome the new ones. Please remember to support them. I have made 95 percent of my installations and I thank all the clubs who invited me. I look forward to performing the installations of the remaining four clubs. I enjoyed my visits and admired the diversity of the clubs in our Division. Each club has its own individual pulse to get the job done in helping the community. I will be emailing the presidents and secretaries this edition of the News Letter in a PDF format. Please forward this to your members as well as to any potential members. By forwarding the news letter to potential members, it may peak their interest in our Kiwanis Family. In this issue you will see photos of Kiwanis Clubs of Queens West in action. Glendale and Howard Beach had wonderful Halloween parades which certainly left a mark on their communities. You will see listed some upcoming events for the clubs. Please try to support these events when you can. Our past Lieutenant Governor, Steve Sirgiovanni, once again will be chairing the division visit to Ronald Mc Donald House in December. The date and time will be announced. Also you will find a message from our “1000 plus members” Immediate Past Governor Joe Aiello who is now chairing the formula team on growth. We need to retain these new members as well as gain
new ones. Each club should appoint a new membership chair and a member’s retention chair. The roll of the retention chair is to contact the new members to see if the club is meeting their needs and expectations and to assist them in getting involved in the events of the club. I would like each club to send me the complete contact information of for both chairs At this time I would like to thank, our Glendale Member Lou Di Rico of Arland Printing for putting together a great news letter and also in PDF format. Our next Division Meeting will be Dec 15th and will be hosted by the Woodside club at Donovan's. This is our traditional Holiday Event and promises to be lots of fun. November is the month to be thankful, count our blessings and to reflect on how fortunate we are. We should also ponder on how our Kiwanis Family can help others, not only for the up coming Holidays but for the whole year for the act of giving is its own reward. Bless all of our Kiwanis Family and have a wonderful Holiday. JP Di Troia Lieutenant Governor jpkiwanis@gmail.com 718-821-9700
The News Inside: Birthday List - December .................. 2 Q u e e n s We s t F o u n d a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 East River Charter Night ............. 2 Upcoming Events...................... 3 Astoria Holiday Auction...............3 M a s p e t h C o m e d y N i g h t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 K e y C l u b N e w s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 M i d d l e V i l l a g e F o o d D r i v e . . . . . . . . . .4 The Formula ............................. 4 H a l l o w e e n Pa r a d e p h o t o s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Queens West Kiwanis Foundation by John Stahl and Janice Bar
To Our December Division Members Dec. 1st:
Dec. 2nd: Dec. 3rd: Dec. 4th: Dec. 5th: Dec. 6th: Dec. 7th:
Dec. 8th: Dec. 9th: Dec. 11th:
Dec. 12th: Dec. 14th: Dec. 16th: Dec. 17th: Dec. 18th: Dec. 20th: Dec. 22nd: Dec. 23rd: Dec. 24th: Dec. 26th: Dec. 27th: Dec. 28th: Dec. 30th: Dec. 31st:
Charles Gering Vincent Lodico Jack Megiel Thomas Kearns Warren Kroeppel Jimmy Fogle William Manolopoulos Stephen Stafford Nathaniel Bowman Jerry Krill Kenneth Rudzewick James Furey Edward Boladian Serphin Maltese Haseeb Mohamed James Van Westering Kelly Sexton Frederick Strobel Liborio Galante Rocco Manniello Joyce Robinson Roselee Lehrer Matthew Reimann Juanita Lick (Yeelick) Thomas Munetz Ronald Joseph Kevin Kennedy Steven Hanson Michael Falco Julia Ammaturo Richard Marotta Mary Gasparic Tina DiTroia Carolyn Bratton Walter Chaluisant Edward McGowan N.J.L’Heureux Frank Monteforte Vincent Arcuri Thomas Walsh Frank McIntyre William Huisman Mildred Mandese
Glendale Maspeth Maspeth Leffert/Liberty LaGuardia E. Elmhurst Astoria/LIC Corona/E. Elm. Corona/E. Elm. Astoria/LIC Maspeth Astoria/LIC Astoria/LIC Glendale Leffert/Liberty Forest Hills Lefferts/Liberty Maspeth Glendale LaGuardia E. Elmhurst Astoria/LIC Glendale Corona/E. Elm. Forest Hills Howard Beach Forest Hills Glendale Maspeth Glendale LaGuardia Glendale Maspeth E. Elmhurst Ozone Park Jackson Hgts. Rich.Hill/Wdhaven Howard Bch. Glendale LaGuardia LaGuardia LaGuardia Glendale
Lt. Governor JP Di Troia Queens West Division U. S. C. c/o JP Di Troia, PO Box 28, Middle Village, NY 11379 T: 718-821-9700 – E: jpkiwanis@gmail.com Division Secretary: Michael Terry 69-64 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378 T: 718-898-0871 – F: 718-732-2402 E: mterry@mtpadvisors.com Layout & Printing: Lou Di Rico, Arland Printing 1300 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park, NY 11040 T: 516.488.3232 – E: arlandprnt@aol.com www.queenswestkiwanis.org Friend us on The Queens West Face Book tps://www.facebook.com/pages/Queens-West-Division-KiwanisInternational/1495654700689912
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At the October meeting of the Foundation we welcomed two new members, Anthony Sauro (Glendale) and Roseanne Alafogiannis (Astoria/Long Island City). The board approved the purchase of Holiday gifts for the children at the Ronald McDonald House. Members of the Queens West Division will be providing food for the families during the December Holiday Season. Christmas/Holiday cards were distributed to our board members and members of the division. This is another fundraising event. Anyone interested in purchasing a packet of 20 Christmas/Holiday cards for $25, please contact John Stahl (718 651-9479). The Beatles Concert, held on Saturday, October 25th was an outstanding success. There were 14 of our 17 Kiwanis clubs in attendance, with over 250 people enjoying the sounds of Yesterday & Today. A special thanks to the committee and Hank Kraker for an enjoyable evening of entertainment and Kiwanis fellowship. The next meeting of the Queens West Kiwanis Foundation is Monday, November 17th beginning at 5:45 PM at Villa Erasmo 69-61 Juniper Boulevard South, Middle Village.
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N EXT D IVISION M EETING M ONDAY, N OVEMBER 17, 2014 Villa Erasmo 69-61 Juniper Blvd. South, Middle Village, NY 11379 718-894-8191 7 pm The Queens West Foundation will meet at 5:45 pm at Division meeting’s location.
Queens West Division - Upcoming Events: November 13, 2014
Middle Village Kiwanis begins collecting for Turkey Dinners
November 15, 2014
Ozone Park Kiwanis Comedy Show Sat., 7:30pm @Boys & Girls Club Tickets $25-Food & Drinks Available
November 17, 2014
Division Meeting, Villa Erasmo @7pm
November 18, 2014
Maspeth’s The Godfather’s Meshuggener Wedding, O’Neill’s Restaurant, Dinner 7pm. - $60 p/p.
December 1, 2014
Astoria/LIC Holiday Auction, 6:30pm @ Riccardo’s, 21 St. & 24 Ave., FREE Admission
December 15, 2014
December Holiday Division Meeting, Donovan’s, Woodside @7 pm
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K e y C lu b New s Hello Queens West! My name is Cindy Pietrakowski and I am currently serving as the Lieutenant Governor of Division 8-A in Key Club. Key Club has currently passed the half way mark of our service year and our clubs are pushing to squeeze in as many fundraisers, service project, and events as possible. After recently being exposed to the organization “The Thirst Project”, our officers have started an initiative to join together and brainstorm ways to donate enough money to build an entire well in the country of Swaziland. This organization helps the water crisis in under developed nations, and has a focus on education through exposure to students. From inter-clubbing with dance fundraisers to walk-a-thon with water jugs, definitely ask clubs about their plans and encourage them to become involved. Being the start of the school year our clubs are also in their busiest recruitment season an, with Key Club week coming up, advertisements about the organizations will be at their prime. Clubs will be contacting their sponsoring Kiwanis clubs to discuss plans to incorporate the K-Family into their Key Club week; in the final year of the Eliminate campaign extra pushes from the K-Family are needed. Our Fall Rally (division lead training conference) has recently come and passed. At Fall Rally club officers and members had to chance to attended a variety of workshops surrounding leadership and key club international, meet individuals from different city divisions, and speak to guests from the district board- including District Governor Jacob Spencer and District Secretary Heather Farley. As I said before we are done with over half of our service year, which unfortunately means we are closer to the end of the year. On the bright side that means that our annual Leadership Training Conference in Albany will be coming up! Clubs are being encouraged to begin fundraising, spreading awareness, and seeking help from their Kiwanis clubs to register and attend the conference. Finally on behalf of the division as a whole - Thank you! We have such an amazing Kiwanis division behind us, and amazing sponsoring clubs. We are proud to be able to work with all of you! THE FORMULA - LOVE IT, SHARE IT, LIVE IT. THE KIWANIS EXPERIENCE IP GOVERNOR JOE AIELLO I welcome our NY Kiwanis Family to the FORMULA. As the chair of the Formula, I want to share our Vision, Mission, and Goal for 2014-2015 year. Our Governor has entrusted me to lead the District with DPG Joe Eppolito to strengthen our District in growth and club building. Each Lt. Governor and President should have received the contact information on the Formula team. If not, contact Joe Eppolito.
Middle Village Kiwanis 4th Annual Food Drive Our Goal is to Feed 150 Families in Need This Holiday Season in our community *Collecting canned goods, stuffing mix, boxed dessert
*Monetary donations appreciated! Checks can be made payable to Middle Village Kiwanis
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We have chosen the goal of 1,100 NEW MEMBERS, 6 NEW CLUBS. These Goals can be reached because of the PASSION, DYNAMICS, DEDICATION, MOTIVATION, ENERGY, and HEART. We have the talent to make our Kiwanis family #1! How are we going to do this? We built 5 clubs and 1,056 members 2013-2014. Now, we need to focus, educate and retain. There is nothing we can’t do. But, we need to start NOW. Not next week. TODAY! I urge all the LT. Governors to be creative, think out of the box. Work with your club Presidents, set Goals, Recognize & Incentives. I know all of you have your best interest for the Divisions. Just think, making your clubs stronger makes a better community and for the youth. The Formula team is here for your use to assist you in every way. As, I did in the past, I’m willing to visit your Divisional meeting to motivate, retain, and educate. You can’t do this alone get support from the team. NEW CLUB BUILDERS: Are in every Division, the team will not start to build a club, without your knowledge or your input. Once club is built it will fall under the Lt. Governor. The club builders are in place to support and canvas the locations in your community. Also assist clubs that are small or on a verge of closing or board action. Mentor clubs to keep stability. CLUB COUNSELORS: Are in every Division, assist smaller clubs, clubs that may need assistance, bring club to Charter strength. They mentor new clubs, educate, and retain membership. The team will do this if invited by the President. The Lt. Governor must be notified. It’s up to the Lt. Governor to invite a counselor to step in. MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: Lt. Governor Elect Julie Watterson (Three Village- Brookhaven Township Suffolk LI) JULESW77@aol.com; 108 Fawn Ln. E., South Setauket 11720 - 631-987-2442. Julie is the NY District Membership Chair. Julie will be sending out potential member inquiries from K. International. The contacts will be sent to Presidents, and Lt. Governors. You need to follow up with those potential members and report back to Julie timely with a copy of your new member application to be sent to Julie for recognition. Also, send any deletes with contact information. Club Counselors can see why a member left or maybe to bring back a member. NCB CHAIR: DPG Joseph EPPOLITO will lead the NCB TEAM Building clubs is his specialty. Joe will send out updates, stats, new club locations. Joe will make team member changes if needed. He will work closely with the class of LT. Governors, NCB, C/C and the Zone Chairs. The magic number is 6 for the year. PEPSTER@aol.com; Cell: 315-652-5940
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FORMULA CHAIR: IP GOVERNOR JOE AIELLO; 516-622-6758; JOA9014@nyp.org to oversee the Formula; to assure we reach our Goals; to strengthen our District by 1,100 members; to educate, motivate and retain; to get all the team to Focus and Believe! We will succeed and close the back door. We have the capabilities to be CHAMPIONS. WE ARE.
Your Kindness Is Truly Appreciated!!
The Formula Training Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19th at the Atlas Park Community Center at 7:00 pm, 3rd Floor, Room 213. Mr. Layton Lee from Kiwanis International will be the instructor. We urge every club to have at least 2-3 representatives at this meeting.
Halloween Parades G len d a le
Lt Gov. JP Di Troia with one of the winners, Iron Man
Lt Gov. JP Di Troia and his lovely wife Tina Di Troia, having a blast at the parade
Grand Marshal of the Glendale Parade Lt Gov. JP Di Troia with one of the winners
Immediate Past Governor “1000 plus new members” Joe Aiello at the Halloween Parade
DPP of the Middle Village Club and a Maspeth Club Member, Tina Di Troia
President of the Glendale Kiwnanis Club, Kenneth Voisin, with a spooky winner!
Kenneth Voisin, President of the Glendale Club, with the spooky winner and other club members
Ho w a rd B e a ch
Our Grand Marshal’s at the 28th Annual Halloween Parade. From left: Frank Almonte from Key Food, Howard Beach President John Spagnuolo, Gov. Elect Forbes Irvine and Howard Beach resident Rocco Morabito, seated.
At the 28th Annual Halloween Parade - From left: PG Joe Corace, Howard Beach residents John and Laura Morabito, Gov. Elect Forbes Irvine, PLG Stephen Sirgiovanni, and Grand Marshal Rocco Morabito, front center.
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