of Mineola-Garden City
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 • 6 PM THE STEWART MANOR
Mayor of the Incorporated Village of Mineola
J. R ANDOLPH COLAHAN Chairman, Board of Trustees,
Garden City Public Library
Recipients of Rotary’s 2024 Community Service Award
Donations From Local
Businesses:
Ambiance Beauty
Ambiance Salon
Angelo & Co.
Bagel Boss East
Bileddo’s Key Food Marketplace
CheerWare
Cultural Arts Playhouse
Duck Donuts
Garden City Pizza
Hurricane Grill & Wings
Iavarone Bros.
Robert Mehran, Jr., Esq.
New Ground
Pantano’s Bagels
Revel
Salon Aqua
Salvation Army
Seventh Street Cafe
Stow and Behold
Taku Asian
Club Member
Contributors:
Arthur Anderson
James Brady
Randy Colahan
Jennifer Ferrara-Poupis
Anita Frey
Diane Marmann
Joanne Meyer-Jendras
Meg Norris
Tina O’Keeffe
Diana O’Neill
Ann Paulson
Katherine Perrera
Althea Robinson
Ray Sikorski
Special Thanks:
Kimberly Carlstrom
Garden City High School
Chamber Orchestra
Garden City News
Leo Stimmler
President:
Diana O’Neill
Vice President:
Meg Norris*
Publicity/Speakers
Bureau Chair:
Althea Robinson
Membership:
James Brady*
Scholarship Chair & Service Projects
Joanne MeyerJendras*
Development: Tina O’Keeffe
Jennifer FerraraPoupis* Secretary Peter Gall
Treasurer & Asst. District Gov:
Diane Marmann, Esq.*
Sergeants-at-Arms: Martin Lord
Helmut Schuler
Member-at-Large
Peter Marshall *
* Past President
James Brady
Kimberly Carlstrom
Jennifer Ferrara-Poupis
Diane Marmann
Joanne Meyer-Jendras
Meg Norris
Tina O’Keeffe
Diana O’Neill
Katherine Perrera
Althea Robinson
Ray Sikorski
WELCOME
Diana O’Neill
President, Mineola-Garden City Rotary
SALUTE TO AMERICAN FLAG
INVOCATION
Jean Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, The INN
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Ray Sikorski
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
BUFFET DINNER IS SERVED
AWARD PRESENTATIONS
New York State Senator Jack Martins, Presenter
Paul A. Pereira, Mayor, Incorporated Village of Mineola
Garden City Public Library Trustee Colleen Foley, Presenter
J. Randolph Colahan, Chairman, Board of Trustees
Garden City Public Library
HAPPY BUCKS
Jim Brady, Gary Fishberg
RAFFLES & DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS
Tina O’Keeffe
A 47-year resident of Mineola, Paul Pereira began his teaching career in the Mineola School District in 1993 as a member of the Social Studies Department.
Completing his 32nd year within the school district, Paul has been Involved in numerous school, community and charitable organizations. In 1989, as a graduating MHS senior, Paul had received the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club’s Scholarship Award. After high school, Paul’s studies continued at Adelphi University from which he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History followed by a Master’s degree in History from Queens College plus Certification in School Administration from the College of St. Rose.
During his high school career, Paul had coached the soccer program for more than 20 years, and been acknowledged as having led the successful boys varsity soccer program to become the winningest soccer coach in school history.
A dedicated 26-year member of the Long Island Portuguese Lions Club, Paul served as treasurer and received the organization’s highest honor and was awarded the Order of Merit medal in recognition of his service to the community along with the promotion of Portuguese language and culture in the United States.
Paul was elected to position of Mayor of Mineola in March 2022
A lifelong resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City, Randy has spent more than 20 years in Garden City’s Public Library system. He had served as Library Trustee since 2002 and as Chairperson and President since 2007. Randy’s leadership positions also include service as former president of the Garden City Centennial Soccer Club from which he was the recipient of the Past President Award, the Fiftieth Anniversary Award and Tim Kevil Award.
He has coached numerous intramural and travel soccer teams. Randy had served as president of the Estates POA, as a director on the Original Turkey Trot Race Committee and as a director of The Mens Association (TMA).
Randy also served on the Adelphi President’s Advisory Council, the Duke University Admission Committee, and on several GCHS Class of 1970 Reunion Committees. Professionally, Randy has held management, sales and ownership positions in the printing and graphics art industry for more than 50 years having received numerous industry awards. Randy serves as a proud member of the Board, Kiwanis Club of Garden City and as an active member of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club.
on receiving the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club's Community Service Award.
As Library Trustee and Board Chair, you have been a dedicated leader and advocate on behalf of the Library and the residents of Garden City. Your service as Library Trustee and leadership as Chairman for over 22 years has helped to strengthen the Library as an important part of the community, and further its growth.
With our sincere appreciation and gratitude, The Garden City Public Library Board of Trustees and Staff
Civility Campaign: Our signature service project this year will be to promote civility (consideration and respect for others) EVERYWHERE!! Our Club will be allocating $5,000 to mail George Washington’s famous booklet, “Rules of Civility” to each graduating senior in Garden City.
RULE #1:
“Every action done in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those that are present.”
CIVILITY IS CONTAGIOUS!
We will ALL reconvene at the “World Famous” St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Garden City Hotel!!
PAUL
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To our colleague and friend...
To our colleague and friend... Congratulations Mayor Paul A. Pereira on being named
Congratulations Mayor Paul A. Pereira on being named
Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club
Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club
Community Service Award Honoree
Community Service Award Honoree
The recognition is well deserved!
The recognition is well deserved!
Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori
Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark
Trustee Paul S. Cusato
Trustee Donna M. Solosky
Trustee Jeffrey M. Clark
Trustee Donna M. Solosky
Thank you for your dedication and service to Garden City and its residents.
Sincerely, Your friends on Kilburn Road
This holiday season, RotaCare is calling on the community to join its annual holiday campaign: In Every Gift, There’s Hope – Giving to Those Who Need It Most.
Donations from this campaign will go toward helping to provide:
• Medications for individuals unable to afford them
• Medical supplies for diabetes testing, strep throat screenings, and flu vaccinations
• Equipment to maintain a tracking system that ensures ongoing patient care
RotaCare extends heartfelt thanks for your support and wishes everyone a joyful and healthy holiday season.
RotaCare aims to raise $50,000 by December 31st to help facilitate these critical services, which rely entirely on community generosity. Every donation, no matter the size, can help make a difference. Donations can be made by scanning the QR code below or visiting www.RotaCareny.org.
congratulate’s Randy Colahan recipient of Rotary’s 2024 Community Service Award
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When it comes to printing, only two names come to mind: Johannes Gutenberg & Randy Colahan
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