KPTC

The Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center closed out the 2012-13 Kiwanis service year, with more than 300 Kiwanians and friends at its 18th Annual Black & White Ball. This celebration of service and support for our trauma center witnessed the presentation of 12 KPTC Fellows, 2 Single-Level Diamond Fellows and 1 Two-Level Diamond Fellow.

This year's Fellow Recipients:

Vincenzo S. Lippiello, Fordham University club, Bronx Westchester South
Alison Mandel, Elmira club, Chemung
Linda DeStio, North Shore club, Long Island North
Kathy Levinson, Manhasset-Port Washington club, Long Island North
Jeffrey Chesner, Massapequa club, Long Island South Central
Elizabeth Fries, East Meadow club, Long Island South Central
Stella Lai, Chinatown club, Metropolitan
Leslie Summer Snow Ying, Chinatown club, Metropolitan
Fred Strobel, Maspeth club, Queens West
Tina DiTroia, Middle Village club, Queens West
Victor Rodriguez, Ozone Park club, Queens West
Robert Bluver, Northport club, Suffolk West

Diamond Level Recipient:

Juan Na Chen, Chinatown club, Metropolitan
Gov. Al Norato Jr., Sayville club, Suffolk East

Two-Level Diamond Recipient:

Ann Torcivia, Bethpage Central club, Long Island South Central

The KPTC Fellowship Awards, a highlight of the Black & White Ball, represents a $1,000 donation that has been made in the honored recipient's name. The donation is placed into the KPTC Endowment. The interest from that fund is used to help the hospital while the principal remains untouched. The Diamond levels are also each $1,000.

At the Ball the Trauma Center Board of Directors also honored Kiwanis International President Tom DeJulio and Kiwanis International Foundation President Peter Mancuso. These two leaders admirably represented the New York District in Kiwanis International's highest elected offices.

The ball was a huge success thanks to many people. I would like to extend my gratitude to the KPTC Foundation Directors and Chairs and all the clubs that support this event through the awarding of KPTC Fellows, taking journal ads, donating raffle baskets and their attendance.

Special thanks also go to the Five Towns Kiwanis Club who presented their annual KPTC Al Bevilacqua Memorial Scholarship to WT Clarke Key Club Past President and continuing KPTC Service Leadership Committee member Gina Principato.

Once again, the KPTC Service Leadership Committee assisted with set-up, check-in, selling raffle tickets and delivering raffle baskets to winners. Their efforts on behalf of the KPTC Foundation are always appreciated.

The KPTC Service Leadership Committee is holding an upcoming "hoot & hollering" fundraiser of its own for KPTC. Everyone is invited to their "KPTC Hoedown" on Sunday, October 6, 2013 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at Levittown Hall in Hicksville. Admission includes a BBQ dinner, line dancing, contests and prizes. Admission is $10 for children and SLP members, and $15 for adults. Please support our SLPs as they support our trauma center.

Finally, please set aside November 13, 2013 for the KPTC Annual Meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset. A light supper will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

As the 2012-13 service year comes to a close, we thank Governor Al Norato for his support of KPTC and we look forward to working with Incoming Governor Joe Aiello.
 

Column Posted on Web Site November 10, 2013