KPTC

The Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center Foundation held its annual meeting on Nov. 13 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church in Manhasset.
The meeting was attended by close to 100 members of Kiwanis, Key Club, Circle K and K-Kids. Dignitaries lead by Gov. Joe Aiello, Past International President Tom DeJulio and Immediate Past Governor Al Norato showed their support by finding the time to be at this meeting.
Thanks to the fundraising efforts of our Kiwanis Family, this year a check in the amount of $50,000 was presented by the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center to the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center at North Shore Hospital.
The meeting was educational, entertaining, informative and rewarding.
Rosemarie Ennis, EMT and SAFE KIDS Director from the Trauma Center gave a program about how our funding supports programs for children's medical attention and prevention programs.
Eleanor Lalena, President of the Friends of the KPTC, gave a presentation on the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Kit Program.
Rickie Santer and Kat Graves and the Service Leadership Committee supplied the entertainment with a demonstration of the Swimming Safety Program with Vycki, an educational robot donated by the Joey Foundation. The Foundation was started by Lt. Gov. Ann Torcivia in memory of her late son, Joey.
The Joey Foundation also presented Distinguished Past Gov. Joe Corace with a 3 Diamond KPTC Fellow for his work as president of the KPTC.
John Lalena took care of the business part of the meeting and the following directors were elected: Lawrence Benedetti, John C. Lalena, Selwyn G. Rudnick, Ann Torcivia, Joseph l. Corace, Doris Mellina, Julia R. Salat, William Van Wagner, Richard D. DeCastro, Thomas Mollo, Rich Santer, Thomas DeStio, Herman Ovadia, Michael S. Siniski.
Checks were presented by: the KPTC Service Leadership Committee from their HoeDown Fundraiser; the newest Kiwanis Club in the district, the Nassau County Unity Club, and G.C. Tech Key Club. The Massapequa Club was the first donation towards our annual campaign.
The Bowling Green K-Kids made a donation from their last fundraiser to KPTC and took the opportunity to invite all to their annual caroling for KPTC Night on Dec. 13.
Certificates of appreciation were presented to many board members and K-Family members who supported KPTC this year with fundraisers.
President Joe concluded the meeting by thanking all for their continued support and attendance.

Column Posted on Web Site December 29, 2013