Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst, N.Y., Inc.
Serving the Children of the World
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Women’s History Month
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Country Music Dance Party III
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Scout Pack 645
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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
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Food Drive
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Key Club
Inside this issue: St. Pat’s Dinner & Raffle
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Lindy Library Connection
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Kiwanis Kalendar
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Kiwanis Food Drive
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Scout Pack 645 Moving Up
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Key Club Executive Board
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Member Profile: Angela Petri
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By: Ralph A. Somma
One year ago – in March of 2018 – we published the first issue of the Lindenhurst Kiwanian. An article in that issue shared the history of the Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst and explained that until 1987 – in accordance with the Kiwanis International bylaws – membership was limited to men. Happily, On July 7, 1987, facing rebellious clubs and federal lawsuits, delegates to the International convention in Washington, DC voted to allow women into the ranks of membership.
without the women who daughter of founding memhave been instrumental to its ber Arthur Cromarty and success. chairs our food drive and Country Music party comCarol Canning was the first mittees with the Hon. Lindenhurst Kiwanian to Gaetan Lozito and Paula Vibreak through the glass ceildal (who also contributes ing followed shortly thereafimmeasurably to this newster by our current Vice Presiletter). Last, but not least on dent Jo-Ann Boettcher. our MVP list is immediate Louise Perrotta – currently two-term distinguished past Secretary of the North Amipresident and current treastyville Club – was the first urer Kelly Drummond who female Lindenhurst Kiwanihas helped me in countless an to serve as the Suffolk ways to fulfill my role as West Lt. Governor. Susan president. Groenewood was First Lady of the New York District and Since 1987, our club has enserved as liaison to the KPTC joyed the privilege of having In the fifteen years I’ve been Foundation. This month’s 170 women among its mema member, I’ve served on member profile subject – bers. This Women’s History committees, the board and Angela Petri – is our distin- Month and every month we now as President and could- guished secretary in perpetu- thank and honor you all for n’t imagine our Kiwanis Club ity. Alice Cromarty is the your service.
Country Music Dance Party III By: Paula Magdalena-Vidal
The Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst will host a Country Music Dance Party on Friday, April 12. The festivities start at 7 pm at Firemen’s Pavilion in Lindenhurst. Unwined - Long Island’s premier country music dance band - will provide the entertainment and
wonderful prizes straight from Nashville will be raffled off. There will be free popcorn and portraits and delicious dinners available for purchase. All money raised will support our Lindenhurst High School Scholarship Fund.
Did you know that since the Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst was founded in 1950 we have awarded over $430,000 in scholarships to high school seniors in our community! Please help our kids to achieve their educational goals!
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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Raffle By: Paula Magdalena-Vidal
Lindenhurst Kiwanis President Ralph Somma, VP Jo-Ann Boettcher and Director Garry Biggs congratulate Wheelbarrow of Cheer winner Lt. Gov Janice Bar,
On Thursday, March 14th the Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst held its annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner and raffle. The money raised by this event is used to fund our high school senior scholarship program and to send needy children to Kamp Kiwanis for a week of summer fun and adventure. Our club will be offering scholarships of $2,000 over four years to
five deserving Lindenhurst students this year and hopes to send at least 6 children to Kamp Kiwanis.
Patrick’s division in Babylon performed traditional Irish step dancing. Our overflowing wheelbarrow of cheer was won by Suffolk West Lt. Governor E. Janice Bar. We think we know which club in the division will be Janice’s favorite moving forward!
Mise Eire Irish Dancers from the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, St.
Lindenhurst Library Connection By: Lisa Kropp, Director Lindenhurst Memorial Library
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” Mahatma Gandhi
Research shows that the informal learning that takes place during the first five years of life is among the most critical in setting a strong foundation for later success in school. The Lindenhurst Memorial Library has a special program called 1,000 Books before Kindergarten (1KBK) that celebrates reading together.
Whether you are entertaining grandchildren for a weekend, a parent looking for a next bedtime story, or an independent reader needing a suggestion, meet with one of our youth librarians for a great book. Did you know the Library also has children’s audio books and
e-books available for digital checkout? Check our website at www.lindenhurstlibrary.org under Downloads. Helping children succeed in life is a goal shared by the Library and the Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst. Both aim to improve the world, one community and one child at a time.
Kiwanis Kalendar March 17—Happy Birthday Corinne DiSomma! Mar. 28—Guest Speaker: Joe Corace, KPTC Foundation President March 29—Happy Birthday Michael Sherwood! Apr. 4—Guest Speaker: Lori-Ann Novello, Lindy Community Cares Coalition Apr. 12—Country Music Dance Party III. Firemen’s Park, Lindenhurst Apr. 25—Community Dinner. Goccia D’oro Restaurant II Apr. 27—Food Drive. King Kullen N. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst
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Kiwanis Food Drive a Huge Success By: Alice Cromarty
On Saturday, March 2, Lindenhurst Kiwanis Club and St. John’s Lutheran Church combined forces at Stop & Shop to stock the St. John’s Food Pantry to combat the hunger crisis in our community. The statistics are staggering -- 216,000 Long Islanders are hungry; 90,000 are children!
Special thanks to our friends from the Deer Park/North Babylon Kiwanis Club who came to support us and the Deer Park Presbyterian Church for their contribution which was delivered by the Lindenhurst Kiwanis club’s newest member, Ricky Weidenburner.
A dozen Kiwanians, two Key Club members and Pantry director Bob Stein braved the cold to collect over 10 shopping carts full of food items.
What struck us most was the generosity of our neighbors who came to the supermarket to purchase one or two items and donated a full bag of gro-
ceries to our effort. Thank you! Another food drive is planned for April 27th. Please follow us on Facebook or our website www.LindenhurstKiwanis.org for details.
“216,000 Long Islanders are hungry; 90,000 are
Cub Scout Pack 645 Moving Up
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By: Melody Anne Butler
Cub Scout Pack #645 celebrated its annual Blue and Gold Award Ceremony on March 2 at the Baiting Hollow Scout Camp where they received rank badges after much hard work this year. The Pack was proud to award Webelos Scout Aidan Butler the Arrow of Light Award as he bridged over to Boy Scouts and was welcomed by Troop #1421.
drive to benefit the Town of Babylon Animal Shelter on March 16th. Scouts donated collected supplies, toured the shelter and met the beautiful pets available for adoption there.
the support of the Kiwanis Club who attended the event and encouraged the Pack throughout the year.
Pack #645 will host a Food Drive on March 23 11am-3pm at Stop and Shop at 575 Montauk Highway in West Babylon and a Popcorn Sale on March 31 at Brothers Deli 8am-11am at 80 West Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst.
Pack #645 Scouts are grateful for The Scouts also participated in a
Key Club Elects New Executive Board By: Paula Magdalena-Vidal
The Key Club of Lindenhurst High School elected a new executive board at its Feb. 27th meeting. Pictured (from left to right) are outgoing president, Brianna Kern; Jennie McPadden, treasurer; Oleksandra Blyshchak, secretary; Sabia
Akand, president; Miranda Shipsey, vice president; and Robert Hager, webmaster. Congratulations and the Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst looks forward to working with you!
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst, N.Y., Inc. Serving the Children of the World PO Box 406 Lindenhurst, NY 11757 Phone: 631-388-7891 Fax: 631-587-1760 Email: lindenhurstkiwanis@gmail.com www.lindenhurstkiwanis.org
Since its original charter on April 5, 1950, the Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst has proudly served the children of its community and the world through the dedication and sacrifice of its members and supporters. Thank you for helping us continue the mission of Kiwanis. For more information about Kiwanis or our club, please do not hesitate to contact us or be a guest at our next meeting. We’d love to have you! We meet at 6:30 PM on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday at Goccia D’oro Restaurant 118 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst
Member Profile: Angela Petri By: Paula Magdalena-Vidal
In recognition of Women’s History Month and all the hard work and dedication she has offered to the Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst, our member profile section this month features our Secretary in Perpetuity, Angela Petri.
Kiwanis Member of the Year Award in 2003 and 2009 and the Arthur P. Jones Fellowship Cup in 2008 and 2013.
She is currently the club’s distinguished secretary and served as a board member and for two consecutive terms as distinguished president. Angela is a two-time recipient of the
Angela also served as president of Donna D’Italia Lodge of the Order of Sons of Daughters of Italy; is currently a member of the Brumidi Lodge in Deer Park; and is a woman of the Moose Lodge. Angela is the manager of Amity Harbor Sports where she’s been employed for 39 years.
Like many women in our club, Angela - who has been a member since 2001 - has been donating her time, talent and treasure to the Lindenhurst community for a lifetime. Kiwanis allowed her the opportunity help serve the children of the world on a larger scale.
kids in our community.
She is most proud of her daughter, two sons and 5 grandchildren who often participate in Lindenhurst Kiwanis events. Congratulations, Angela and thanks for all you do! Angela also chairs our annual Children’s Christmas party; instituted the W.H.A.L.E. (We Have A Little Emergency) car safety seat program; and advocated for bicycle safety providing helmets for