The Kiwanis Club of Patchogue, Inc.

Serving The Children of the World Since 1938

Meets 7:00 p.m., Tuesday,

BrickHouse Brewery, Patchogue

2008-2009 Officers:

Angelo Tarantino—President

Joseph L. Barry—Immediate Past President

J. Glenn Charvat—President Elect

Walter F. Ladick, Jr.,—Treasurer

Mark Charvat—Secretary

Board of Directors:

Robert J. Borowski, PhD, George Brush, Thomas J. Keegan, Jr., David Lorber, Chris Picini, Jim Roche, Victor Villacara, Jeffrey Vollmuth

P.O. Box 605, Patchogue, NY 11772

Mission Statement: Through camaraderie, leadership, and teamwork of our members with a focus on children, we serve the needs of our community and the goals of Kiwanis International.

Vision Statement: We will be the premiere service club in the community providing quality service, especially to children, while building upon our traditions and through the participation and teamwork of our dedicated membership.

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Patchogue Kiwanians gather for a festive ladies night meeting. Chairman Chris Picini, spearheaded an evening of good casual fun at the Bellport Country Club. Almost 40 Kiwanians and their wives attended the affair.

Angelo Tarantino takes the reins from Joseph Barry at this year’s installation dinner. Angelo is the first president of the Patchogue Kiwanis Club to serve for a second term after being president in 1993-94. Ken Picard and Robert Borowski were awarded “Distinguished Awards” for their outstanding service to the club by Joe Barry the outgoing and 70^th President. Glen Charvat received “Kiwanian of the Year” and Hixson Fellow Ken Picard awarded a “Diamond Hixson” to Walter Ladick, Jr., a first for the club. The highlight of the year was delivery of the final payment to Kamp Kiwanis for the construction of a cabin. Lt Governor, Albert Norato, Jr. installed Tarantino as President for 2008-2009.

Flipping Flapjacks

The Patchogue Club is shown here advertising it’s annual Pancake Breakfast at the Patchogue Firehouse on Jennings Ave. Holding the sign is (from the left) President Angelo Tarantino, Breakfast Co Chairman, Ed Hughes and President Elect Glen Charvat. Each year the club invites it’s two key clubs and Venture Crew to participate and jointly raise funds for the club’s sponsored youth initiatives.

Patchogue Kiwanis Builds Kabin

Kiwanis Motto, “We Build” being exemplified by the Patchogue Kiwanis Club. Shown here are members of the Patchogue Kiwanis Club presenting a check for the construction of a cabin for needy campers at KAMP KIWANIS in Taberg, New York. Albert Norato, Jr. (front left), Patchogue Kiwanis Immediate Past President and Current President, Joseph Barry (front right ) present check to Salvatore Anelli, President of the New York Kiwanis District Foundation which runs the camp. Fellow Foundation Board Member Kiwnanians join the celebration (second row from right) Alan Alterman, Anthony Merendino, Joseph Battista and Mike Siniski. Patchogue Kiwanians looking on (from the left next row) are Walter Ladick, Jr., Edward Hughes, Frank Virno, Jr., Robert Albinowski, Angelo Tarantino, Jeffrey Vollmuth, Brian Kieffer, Robert Walch, Thomas Keegan, Jr,, Chris Picini, and Ken Kasper. The camp is administered by 90 counselors who supervise over 700 campers each year.

New Furniture for the Pediatric Unit Family Waiting Room at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital- Trying out a rocking chair is Past President of Patchogue Kiwanis and Past Board Chairman at BMHMC, Walter Ladick, Jr.. Looking on from behind is Patchogue Kiwanis President, Angelo Tarantino. On the right of Mr. Ladick is Tammy Cornacchiulo, a registered nurse in the Pediatric Unit. She was responsible for initiating awareness of a need for a new appearance with new furniture and curtains. The walls of the room are painted with a bright and colorful country scene provided by the Splashes of Hope art group. Electronic games and a library of children’s books are provided for the families who are visiting a pediatric patient. Looking on from behind is a contingency of Patchogue Kiwanis members who helped in providing the funds for the purchase of special furniture and equipment required for the room. The Patchogue Kiwanis Club has provided nearly $500,000 in assistance for the Pediatric Unit since the club’s chartering of the 321 bed hospital in 1954. In recognition of Mrs. Cornacchiuolo’s extraordinary concern, the club presented her with an “Everyday Hero Award”.

Home Programs History Photo Gallery

Brochure Describing Patchogue Kiwanis

Weekly Kalendar

Patchogue Kiwanis Gives to Kamp Kiwanis

Brochure for Koins for Kids Kans

Kiwanis Kabin Pictures

Special Sweepstakes 2009 winners: 1st–Susan Kogel,

2nd–Michael Hackett, 3rd–F&R Industries

Patchogue Kiwanis Kicks off Koin Kans For Kids Kampaign

In order to raise funds for sending Kampers to Kamp Kiwanis this summer, the club has purchased 50 Kans to be distributed to retail establishments where change is generated by patrons at a register. Kamp Kiwanis lacked sufficient Kampers last summer to cover expenses. With the construction of the Patchogue Kiwanis Kabin this year at the Kamp, it is essential that the Patchogue club help assure the season with the maximum Kampers possible. Kans may be obtained by calling Glen Charvat at 631-289-0557 or Walt Ladick at 631-289-0938.

New Cabin Dedicated

During the Kamp Kiwanis Open House on June 6, the Kamp's newest cabin, sponsored by the Patchogue club, was dedicated.

At last year's open house the cabin's future site was noted, but the building is now virtually complete and will be ready for use by kampers this summer.

District Foundation President Sal Anelli thanked the Patchogue club for its follow-through on its commitment to fund the construction of the cabin, and the many volunteers from Patchogue and elsewhere who assisted with its construction.

Pictured above are Anelli (at left) and Patchogue President Angelo Tarantino during the dedication. Behind them is the cabin, wrapped in a red ribbon for the event.

The lieutenant governors for 2009-10 and Gov. Elect David Booker also gathered for their first meeting over the weekend and participated in the open house.

Raising Funds For Children in Memory of J.P. Brown. Pictured here are participants for twin fund raising projects by the Kiwanis Club of Patchogue. From the left is club President, Angelo Tarantino; chairman of the Patchogue Kiwanis Golf Klassic, Chris Picini; JP Brown’s children, Donna Lunati and Scott Brown and Special Projects Sweepstakes Co-Chairmen, Glen Charvat and George Brush. Both projects culminated simultaneously honoring the memory of JP Brown, who was Past Lt Gov. of the Kiwanis Suffolk East Division, Past President of the Patchogue Club and a George Hixson Fellow. Drawing of the Sweepstakes and the Golf Klassic were held at the Bellport Country Club. Recently, the Patchogue Club finished and dedicated a cabin for campers at Kamp Kiwanis in Taberg, New York. The cabin will house 40 campers at a time during this summer’s season. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Venturing Leadership Award recipient Robert Borowski receives his award for exceptional service to Boy Scouts Venturing and for outstanding service to the youth of the community. It is only the third such award made by the Suffolk County Council since Venturing started in 1998. Presenting the award from the left is Joe Gallagher, Suffolk County Executive of the BSA and on the right is Andy Calev, VP Program, SCC BSA. Mr. Borowski is the advisor to the Venture Crew 1776 at the Patchogue Medford High School which is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Patchogue. In addition, Mr. Borowski serves as advisor for the Patchogue Medford Key Club. Mr. Borowski is a member and on the board of directors of the Patchogue Kiwanis which also sponsors the Patchogue Medford High School Key Club.

70 years of service to the children of our community celebrated at the Annual Charter Night Banquet. Shown here are Legion of Honor recipients being recognized for their years of dedication and service. Murray Rosenblatt and Vitro Rizzi received recognition for 50 years and Charlie Falkner for 45 Years. Vito and Charlie were not able to attend the charter night, however, it was a great evening recalling years gone by. Murray and Kathy flew in from Chicago to join the festivities. Thanks to them both for their extra effort.

Jim Romeo Runs Terrific Valentine Party

Shown here is Jim preparing the Antipasto tray along with volunteers of the committee. Over 30 Kiwanians and guests celebrated the holiday with a casual but fun time at the Suffolk Boat Club. Each lady received a long stem red rose and a door prize of a gift certificate to Pine Grove Inn was raffled. The event left a good taste of relaxed fun and camaraderie traditional for the club. More pictures of this

Patchogue Kiwanis sponsors another Builders Club at Ocean Ave Middle School.

Past President President Joe Barry joins in the fun at another milestone in Child Service. Under the chairmanship of Mark Charvat, the club was organized and charted with Jennifer Charvat and Mrs. Nolan as Teacher Advisors. Shown here is the chartering group with the new officers, banner and bell.

A Check For Crohn's

Helping Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America with a check for $5,000 as part of the proceeds of Patchogue Kiwanis’ Annual Golf Classic. Receiving an award of CCFA Appreciation (from left) is Kiwanis Tournament Chairman, Chris Picini. Holding the check from the left is Susan Gomberg, Development Director of CCFA and Linda Berman, Development Manager of CCFA. Looking on from the rear is Phil Muller of the Patchogue Kiwanis and a Director of the CCFA. Looking on from the right is the President of the Patchogue Kiwanis, Joseph Barry.