Mid-Year Concludes

The 2025 Mid-Year Conference took place last weekend in Binghamton. At left, Gov. Gordon Soderholm speaking at Friday's board meeting. Seated are District Executive Director Rich Hall, District Treasurer William Davis and Immediate Past Gov. Lucien Giancursio.

More pictures and the 2023-24 Achievement Awards are available.

Lyme Foundation Gala is April 27

A 25th anniversary Jubilee Gala benefiting the Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation will take place on April 27 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.

The event will honor Distinguished Past Gov. John Gridley and former first lady Rosemary. International President Lee Kuan Yong and International President-Elect Michael Mulhaul will be attending the event.

The event will feature: 2 live bands, a cocktail hour with assortment of food, open bar all day with two signature drinks, and a sit down dinner.

Every guest will receive a favor as a thank you for your support. There also will be a surprise door prize.

There are many ways to support the event: purchase a journal ad, donate a basket for the raffle, or be a sponsor. Tickets are $125 per person if you RSVP by March 1; they will be $135 after that date.

See the event flyer for details including how to become a sponsor and a ticket order form.

Scholarship Applications Sought

The New York District Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship is designed to assist high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding community service, leadership, academic achievement, and financial need. This one-time scholarship can be used for college-related expenses, including tuition, room and board, and books.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated outstanding community service through school and community activities.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities through school and community activities.
• Academic success and achievement.
• Documented financial need.

Conditions of Eligibility:

• The applicant must be nominated by a Kiwanis Club in good standing.
• A completed application (including all required documentation) must be submitted on or before April 15, 2025.

Please use the application form found at: https://www.jotform.com/form/243493627770162.

The scholarship is a one-time award. The Scholarship Selection Committee will carefully review all nominations, and the successful applicants will be announced in May 2025. If you have a deserving student in your community who meets the scholarship criteria, we encourage you to submit a nomination to your Club President.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the nomination process, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at: NYDFScholarships@kampkiwanis.org