The Kiwanis Club of Patchogue

The Kiwanis Club of Patchogue,Inc.

Serving The Children of the World Since 1938

Club Activity

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.

Patchogue Club Gathers Toys

The Patchogue Kiwanis Club and the Patchogue Medford Key Club joined in with the BrickHouse Brewery’s Annual Toy Trot to raise funds and gather toys for needy kids at Christmas. Annually, the Brickhouse Brewery sponsors a 5K Run and as part of the admissions fee for participants requires a gift toy. The Key Clubbers wrap and classify the toys by age and sex for delivery to churches in the community for distribution to the needy children. This year over 100 runners participated under the guidance of the Bohemia Running Club. While the Key Clubbers wrapped the gifts, the Kiwanians manned the roads for safety and guidance for the runners. Good weather conditions prevailed for the runners and the program was considered a success.

Holiday Parade

The Patchogue Kiwanis, Patchogue Medford High School Key Club and the Patchogue Medford High School Venture Crew join together to march in the Patchogue Annual Holiday Parade. Each year the Patchogue Kiwanis Club reconstructs and decorates its float to participate in this gala event. Over 70 floats built by Community organizations plus dozens of volunteer fire departments all gathered together to thrill young and old parade watchers along Main Street in Patchogue. This years theme was Charlie Brown and his sidekick Snoppy. Santa Claus highlighted the event with his appearance on the last float. Float chairman, Robert Albanowski, said that this year the building and parading of the float attracted the largest turnout of Kiwanis Family participants.

Patchogue Kiwanis Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner

Members of the Patchogue Kiwanis Club gathered with their families and Patchogue Medford Key Clubbers on Thanksgiving Day to cook and serve some of the community’s needy a full Thanksgiving Dinner at the BrickHouse Brewery where the Kiwanis meets weekly. The Patchogue Medford Key Club joined in on the event by waiting on the tables and serving the participants needs while the Kiwanians manned the kitchen and welcomed the guests. They all took rotational shifts working through the day giving up personal time to help. (Picture 1) from the Left, Kiwanis Club President Chris Picini, Past President, Jeffrey Vollmuth, and President-Elect, Robert Walch are shown here cooking and presenting the portions to be served by the Key Clubbers. (Picture 2) Key Club Advisor, Jeff Martin is shown with some of the Key Clubbers prior to their serving duties. (Picture 3) from the Left, Justin Martin, Jeff Martin, Walter Pepper, Alexandria Pepper, Katrina Hughes, Peter Devine, Nicholas Harding, Jr. and Past President, Edward Hughes post duty at the door to welcome the guests and show them to their tables. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to serving one community and one child at a time.

Thanksgiving Baskets for The Needy. The Patchogue Kiwanis Club joins with its Patchogue Medford High School Key Club to assemble 100 food bags for needy families in the Greater Patchogue area. The baskets included a turkey with all the fixings. Here the assembly crew under the direction of chairman, Glen Charvat, shows off a couple completed bags as a sample of its work. Also, the Patchogue Club hosted needy people for Thanksgiving Dinner at the Brickhouse Brewery Restaurant where the club meets. The club strives to work jointly with its sponsored youth to instill the spirit of serving the community one child at a time.

The Patchogue Kiwanis Club inducts a new Hixson Fellow into Patchogue’s Court of Hixson Fellow Recipients. George Brush is shown here receiving his plaque and ribbon as the 17^th Hixson fellow in the Patchogue Club. Mr. Brush who has been a Kiwanian for 21 years and is a Past President and currently director of his club, earned his honor with strong and reliable service. The award was presented to him by Diamond Hixson Fellow, Walter Ladick Jr. and the other Hixson fellows of the club. Observing the proceedings from the left in the back row are also Hixson Fellow Past Presidents, Glen Charvat, Jeffrey Vollmuth, Edward Hughes, Angelo Tarantino, Paul Vaas, George Hoag and Thomas Keegan, Jr.. The ceremony took place at Patchogue’s installation banquet held at Lombardi’s On the Bay.

Patchogue Treats Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck to Annual Barbeque.

Patchogue Kiwanians under the leadership of Ken Kasper hosted the campers at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck to a Steak & Kielbasa dinner in Moriches. Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck is a local Rotary Camp for disabled children. This year besides building a new Cabin at Kamp Kiwanis in Taberg, New York, the Patchogue Club sponsored 8 Kampers there and provided its annual foodfest at the Rotary Camp.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Chris Picini was installed by Lt. Governor Albert Norato, Jr. as the Kiwanis Club of Patchogue 71st president at this year’s installation dinner. Bob Borowski was honored by outgoing president Angelo Tarantino as Kiwanian Of The Year.

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

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.