KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
RAFFLE PROGRAM
THE 2ND
RAFFLE PRIZE WINNER OF $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE
PROFESSOR’S DINER KEVIN DENIS
AND MRS. O’SHEA
KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Christmas Tree Lighting
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The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce held their Annual
Tree Lighting Ceremony this past Saturday, 12/3/11 @
the Veterans Plaza.
A continuous
serenade of
Christmas Carols by William T. Rogers
Middle School 7th & 8th Grade
Band directed by Beth LaFantano. Special
guests introduced by speaker Kevin Denis, Director
of the Chamber were as follows: Councilman Kevin
Malloy, Leg. John Kennedy, Councilman Robert
Creighton, NY State Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick
and St. Joseph’s Father Sean Gann lead in a prayer
to begin the holiday season celebration. The
countdown lead to the KINGS PARK FIRE
DEPARTMENT escorting Santa on his Fire Truck
sleigh to meet all the families with holiday candy
canes. The 4th Precinct Police
Department Inspector Rhoades Officers
controlled the crowd to keep everyone safe and
secure.
Before everyone headed home ANDERSEN’S DELI &
CATERING sponsored hot chocolate and holiday
cookies for all to enjoy.
The glorious lights and set-up by the Parks
Department, Marcel (Frenchy)
The Main Street Holiday decorations completed by
Anthony Salucci, A.L.S. Construction, Chris
Dabrowski/Chris Graphic Art & Design, Charles
Gardner, Pres. KP Chamber & Dee Grasso, Exec Dir.
The Officers and Directors of the Kings Park Chamber
thanks all of you who helped make this event a great
success.
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KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
New Holiday
Decorations
The Kings Park Chamber of
Commerce is proud to announce that the membership successfully
replaced the Holiday Decorations which have graced Main Street
in Kings Park for Years. Chamber President Charles Gardner
explained that last year, the weather surrounding the Holiday
Season damaged most of the decorations beyond repair. The
Chamber of Commerce solicited the local community as well as the
membership and was successful in funding the replacement of
these beautiful holiday decorations.
The Kings Park Chamber of
Commerce has been a zealous advocate for Downtown Kings Park,
recent projects included the safety improvements on Main Street,
Construction of Savatt Plaza and the Summer Concert Series which
features local bands performing in Savatt Plaza. In additional
to supporting positive change in Kings Park, the Kings Park
Chamber of Commerce has worked as an un-official liaison to the
Town of Smithtown, assisting local business with advice and
navigating through the permitting process which at times can be
complicated for new business.
Happy Holidays to All!
Decorated Classic Lamp Post
Outside of Astoria Federal Savings Bank
KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOLIDAY SPONSORS
Special Thanks to all of those who sponsored the Holiday
Decorations and Events.
With
over 70 guests in attendance the party celebration was a great
success thanks to the hard work and delicious food from
Shanahan’s Bar & Grill.
From
appetizers through dinner and delicious desserts everyone had a
great time to begin the 2011 holiday season.
HOLIDAY PARTY SPONSORS
Clayton Funeral Home – McElhone Family
Allstate insurance company – Chris Reimels
Shanahan’s bar & Grill – Deana Shanahan
Vested Business Brokers – Nate & Marie Goldstein
Peoples United Bank – tammy Harbourne
Charles & Diane Gardner
RAFFLE & DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS
CLAYTON FUNERAL HOME – McElhone Family
JOHN J. FLYNN REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE – Larry Flynn
CHARLES & DIANE GARDNER
ANN CARLIN
MAIN STREET PIZZA – Gabe Hamill
KINGS PARK FIRE DEPT.
KINGS PARK FLORIST – Judy McAvey
PROFESSOR’S DINER –Kevin Denis
KINGS PARK MEAT MARKET – Fred Messina
KINGS PARK CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOC.
KINGS PARK STATIONERS – Kenny Miller & Jessica Brezina
ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS – Jennifer Arculeo
KINGS PARK HARDWARE
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
GOLD - $600
CLAYTON FUNERAL HOME – McElhone Family
PLYCON VAN LINES – Chris Pliaconis
ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS – Jennifer Arculeo
SULLIVAN & KEHOE, LLP – Michael Sullivan, Esq.
SILVER - $300
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS
ST. JOHNLAND NURSING CENTER – Mary Jean Weber
BRONZE
- $100
JOHN J. FLYNN REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE – Larry & Maryann Flynn
MARKETTA USA – Angie & Bob Marketta
KINGS PARK HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
PROFESSOR’s DINER – Kevin Denis
CJV HOLDING – Charles Vita
LEOPIN & SON, INC. – Yvonne Dalibasti
R. SCHLEIDER CONTRACTING
Chris Dabrowski Holiday
Displays
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Kings Park Chamber of Commerce Member Chris
Dabrowski's creative holiday displays are being
featured in NYC during the month of December. If you
are planning a visit to NYC, click
HERE for
more information on the Holiday Displays! |
KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
November General
Meeting
Assembly Member Mike
Fitzpatrick with KP Schools Superintendent and KP Chamber
President Charlie Gardner
New York State Assemblyman
Michael Fitzpatrick
| New York State
Assembly Member Mike Fitzpatrick addressed the Kings
Park Chamber of Commerce at the November General
Meeting. Mr. Fitzpatrick detailed his plans to
reform the pension system, specifically to explore
converting the existing system from defined benefit
to a defined contribution. The hardworking Assembly
Member detailed that the current system is
"unsustainable", going on to explain that by having
the pension system modeled after a private sector
401k, we will be giving control back to the people
who earned the money, have portability between
employers and is a pay-as-you-go system, not
shifting the cost to future generations.
Mike Fitzpatrick
explained in addition to reforming the pension
system, we will need to examine other cost controls
including Modernizing the Triborough Amendment to
the Taylor Law.
The Taylor Law
removes the ability of labor units to strike, the
Triborough Amendment to this legislation attempts to
balance the no-strike provision with a requirement
which preserves the terms of the expired contract
until a new contract is in place. Mike
explained that this provision needs to be modified
to exclude all increases in base pay. Right now even
with an expired contract, some unions are getting
4-6% pay raises due to longevity and professional
development steps. Raising the question; What
incentive does a labor unit have to negotiate if
they have this type of a pay raise in perpetuity?
Assembly Member
Mike Fitzpatrick is a regular attendee at the Kings
Park Chamber of Commerce Meetings, please be certain
to attend our next general meeting and be part of
our service to our Kings Park Community! |
Picture Gallery - Mike Fitzpatrick
(Click Image Below to View)
KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
October General
Meeting
Special Guest Speaker: Steve
Bellone
Babylon Town Supervisor
and Candidate for Suffolk County Executive
Democratic
Candidate for Suffolk County Executive Steve
Bellone addressed the Kings Park Chamber of
Commerce at the October General Meeting hosted
at the VFW Hall in Kings Park on October 19,
2011.
During his comments to the Kings Park Community,
Steve highlighted his plan to improve the local
transportation by creating a program called
"Connect Long Island" which Mr. Bellone believes
is essential in creating a growing economy. "We
have to figure out how to move people around
without exclusively using automobiles". Key
components include centering local downtowns
around transit stations and improving the
connections between these transit stations.
Essential parts
of this plan include adding a second set of
tracks to the Long Island Rail Road and
improving North/South transit especially in the
Route 110 Corridor. Supervisor Bellone explained
that funding for this "Connect Long Island"
project has not been established and was not
prepared to discuss the details, but emphasized
that Suffolk must invest in the local
transportation system in order to grow.
Supervisor Bellone is currently serving his
fourth term as Town Supervisor. He resides in
West Babylon with his wife, Tracey and their two
daughters, Katherine Ann and Mollie Elizabeth.
Steve Bellone is a graduate of North Babylon
High School and he earned a BA degree at Queens
College in 1991, earned a Masters Degree in
Public Administration by attending night classes
at Webster University while serving as a
communication specialist for the US Army and
went on to earn his Law degree from Fordham
University and was admitted to the New York Bar
in 1999.
Angie Carpenter addressed the Kings Park Chamber
of Commerce in September where she explained
that she had her start in public service as a
member of her local chamber of commerce.
Kings Park Chamber of
Commerce Sept Meeting
Adrienne Giannadeo, Angie
Carpenter and Denise Creighton
At that Meeting, Angie Carpenter explained
that…"I owned a typesetting firm when there was
such a business. I
had to make a payroll and felt the burden of
excessive governmental regulations."
Mr. Carpenter was elected to the Suffolk County
Legislature in 1993. In November of 2005, she
was elected by the voters in Suffolk County to
serve as the County Treasurer and re-elected in
2009 with a cross endorsement of both the
Republican and Democratic Parties. |
Picture Gallery! Click Image to View
KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
RAFFLE PROGRAM
1ST WINNER WAS
AT PROFESSOR’S DINER
DOROTHY KONOPKA
YOU CAN WIN A $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR $1
AT PARTICIPATING KINGS PARK BUSINESSES
LOOK FOR THE RAINBOW @ THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
PROFESSOR’S DINER
CIRO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
CAFÉ RED RESTAURANT
MAIN STREET PIZZA
KINGS PARK HARDWARE STORE
KINGS PARK MEAT MARKET
KINGS PARK FLORIST
SHANAHAN’S BAR & GRILL
PARK LOUNGE
EDELWEISS DELI
INTERMEZZO BRICK OVEN
RESTAURANT
SIAM THAI RESTAURANT
KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
September General
Meeting
Adrienne Giannadeo, Angie
Carpenter and Denise Creighton
Special Guest Speaker: Angie
Carpenter
Suffolk County Treasurer
and Candidate for Suffolk County Executive
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In Order
to Fix Suffolk, You Need a Carpenter!
Was the message from Angie Carpenter, Republican candidate for
Suffolk County Executive. Mrs. Carpenter explained that
she is making history running for the highest county
office in Suffolk; Not because she is indeed the first
woman to run, but because she is the most qualified
candidate to ever seek election to the Office of Suffolk
County Executive.
Mrs.
Carpenter
detailed that she has extensive private and public
sector experience.
Angie,
as she is known to most people, explained that she got
her start in public service as a member of her local
Chamber of Commerce, "I owned a typesetting firm when
there was such a business.
I had to make a payroll and felt the burden of excessive
governmental regulations."
Mr.
Carpenter was elected to the Suffolk County Legislature
in 1993. In November of 2005, she was elected by the
voters in Suffolk County to serve as the County
Treasurer and re-elected in 2009 with a cross
endorsement of both the Republican and Democratic
Parties.
The
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the
Democratic Candidate for Suffolk County Executive, Steve
Bellone, on Wednesday October 19th, 2011. |
Kings Park Day
Gold and Platinum Sponsors Honored
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The
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce publically thanked the
Gold and Platinum Sponsors from the Kings Park Day Fair
which was hosted on Main Street in Kings Park this past
summer. "These people and organizations are vital in
insuring that our Kings Park Day Celebration is a
success" explained Kings Park Chamber President Charlie
Gardner.
Presented with Honor Plaques were Marie Goldstein CEO of
Vested Business Brokers, Maureen Bishop of People's
Bank, Jen Arcuerlo of Astoria Federal Savings Bank and
Ed McElhone of Clayton's Funeral Home. |
Picture Gallery
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September General Meeting
Catered by: Professors
Dinner - Kevin Denis
Sponsored by: St.
Catherine of Sienna Medical Center,
Astoria Federal Savings, Dante Enterprises - Dee Grasso
SAS Group Security - Ed (Duke) Schneider
KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
End Of Summer BBQ 2011
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The Kings Park Chamber
of Commerce Annual End-Of-Summer BBQ at Shanahan's
Grill in Kings Park was an overwhelming success.
Smithtown Town Council
Member Eddie Wehrheim is proud of his long
association with the Kings Park Chamber Of Commerce
and explained that Chamber’s members endeavor to
make Kings Park an even better place to live, work
and raise a family.
Mr. Wehrheim explained
that the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce is a driving
part of positive change in Kings Park, “When they
see an opportunity, they get to work with the Town
of Smithtown Officials to get the job done”.
Recent successes of
the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce include
Construction Projects such as Savatt Plaza, The
Playground at the Kings Park Library, Veterans Plaza
and the Town of Smithtown Hike and Bike Trail;
Weekly Community Events such as the Classic Car Show
at Kings Plaza and Live Music in Savatt Plaza; and
Safety Improvements along Kings Park’s Main Street
including Cross Walks, Lighting and Safety Signage.
Also in attendance is
Smithtown Town Council Member Bob Creighton, Judge
Jack Toomey, New York State Assembly Member Mike
Fitzpatrick and Town Of Smithtown Tax Receiver
Deanna Varricchio.
The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
will be returning to the regular meeting schedule in
September. |
Picture Gallery
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KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Welcomes Our Newest Members!
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Diversified Acquiring Solutions
49 Landing Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787
Contact:
John Black
631-265-6272 x:111
Toll Free: 800-555-6441
Fax: 631-265-0410
Email:
l.caceres@dasmerchantservices.com
Website:
http://www.dasmerchantservices.com/
Advanced Plastic Fabrications
Corp.
99 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788
Contact: Jeffrey
Lingner
Voice: 631-244-3620
Fax: 631-231-4466
Email:
jeff@mailapf.com
Website:
www.adplasfab.com
Wildtree Herbs
PO Box 450, Kings Park, NY 11754
Contact: Catherine
Mercuri Eliahu
Voice: 240-551-6803
Email:
cmeliahu@aol.com
Website:
www.mywildtree.com
Smithtown Matters
PO Box 324, Kings Park, NY 11754
Contact: Pat Biancanello -- 631-921-4880
Email:
pat@smithtownmatters.com
Web:
www.SmithtownMatters.com
VIP
Advertising, Inc.
215 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Contact: Robert Pastorelli, CEO
Voice: 631-231-6060
Fax: 631-231-0030
Cell: 516-359-8448
Email:
advertising@vipadv.com
Web:
www.vipadv.com
APW Insurance
4 Primrose Lane, Kings Park, NY 11754
Contact: Ada Wasserman
Voice: 631-793-9368
Fax: 631-724-5685
Cell: 631-786-4677
Email:
awasserman@apwinsurance.com
Website:
www.apwinsurance.com
Bywater Design
PO Box 801, Kings Park, NY 11754
Contact:
Will Neville
Phone: 516-769-2180
Email:
will@bywaterweb.com
Website:
www.bywaterweb.com
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KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Kings Park Day 2011!
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This
past Kings Park Day was the most successful ever. The
entire community came out for a day of fun in the sun.
Old friends, new friends, yet to meet friends, that is
Kings Park at its best.
Our special thanks to the
Kings Park Fire Department for the cool shower from one
of the pumper trucks which make the Fire Department a
must stop for all in attendance. The Kings Park Fire
Department has announced their 2013 Centennial
Celebration which will be held at the WTR Middle School
in August 2013. The celebration will be reminiscent of
the Old Fireman Fairs which were the highlight of past
Kings Park Summers for decades.
A
special dedication was held at Veteran's Plaza for Kings
Park's Larry Noon. According to Jennifer Sloat of
Kings Park Patch,
online newspaper:
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Marine Corp Veteran Larry
Noon was presented with a $37,457 check by
Rep. Tim Bishop at the 2011 Kings Park Day
in a ceremony he came close to missing.
“I only found out 40
minutes before I got here by seeing the
story about me on Kings Park Patch,” said
Noon. “I had no idea,” he said.
Noon who suffers from Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder and migraine
headaches due to several shrapnel injuries
approached Bishop’s office in November of
2010 for assistance in expediting his claim.
A grateful Noon
acknowledged Bishop’s efforts saying it had
been a struggle getting qualified for
additional benefits. Gratitude for his
hometown was evident as well.
“My community treats me
like a hero. I have been here all my life,”
said Noon.
Noon received the Purple
Heart and a Navy Commendation for Valor for
his service. |
The
People of Kings Park are grateful of all our veterans
for their sacrifices, both past and present. The reason
why we here in Kings Park have the freedom enabling us
to live the American Dream is because of their selfless
service, thank you. |
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View!
KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
June 2011 General
Meeting!
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce 2011 Scholarship Awards!
Click HERE to Download Presentation PDF
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Kings
Park Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship
Presentation
By Lino Bracco,
Principal Kings Park High School
June 1, 2011
The Kings Park
Chamber of Commerce partnership with our school
district has provided an increased educational and
enrichment opportunities for our students aimed at
improving levels of achievement, self-esteem, and
understanding of the expectations of the work world.
Through your continued support to provide for our
school, staff and students you have also increased
our staff morale and enthusiasm for learning.
Let me take this opportunity to express my
gratitude for your generous and sustained support of
our student scholarship program. This afternoon we
will award four seniors with a $1,000 scholarship
which I am sure in today’s economy will go a long
way.
Allison Kaminski
Our first
recipient is Allison Kaminski. Academically Allison
has mastered a demanding college preparatory
curriculum which includes accelerated, honors,
college level and AP courses. Being in the top 5% of
her class she is an AP Scholar with Honors and an
active member of the National Honor Society. She has
placed first in the N.Y. Science and Engineering
Fair. Her strongest areas are math and science.
Outside of the classroom, Allison has expanded her
experiences through Independent Science Research,
interning at Brookhaven National Laboratory and
becoming involved with the school’s environmental
and math clubs.
On a personal level, Allison is sincere, humble and
a compassionate young lady who volunteers her time
with beach cleanups, children’s summer reading
programs, and even travelled to Costa Rica to do a
community service project.
Brandon Reynolds
Our second
recipient is Brandon Reynolds. According to his AP
American History teacher, Mr. Kiernan, “Brandon
always maintained a high level of excellence and he
exhibited strong comprehension of the content
matter. His critical thinking skills provided some
of the best discussions in class last year and he
was one of my strongest students.”
Outside of the classroom, Brandon is a dedicated
athlete. As captain of the track team, Brandon
demonstrated a great deal of determination and
drive. Athletics along with his involvement in
community service through his participation in
National Honor Society have helped shape Brandon’s
personality. He is an amiable and compassionate
individual who is well respected by both his peers
and the faculty.
Unfortunately, Brandon’s father suffered a
debilitating stroke several years ago which left him
physically disabled. Brandon stepped up to assist
his family. His mother notes, “Brandon helps without
a question, often without being asked to do so. He
makes significant contributions to the household. He
has shown maturity and understanding beyond his
years.”
Breezy Smoak
Our third recipient is Breezy Smoak. In 2006 Breezy
started her own line of clothing, “Smoakan Voltage”
designing, sewing, wearing and selling her
creations; she taught herself the art of riding a
unicycle and has become an accomplished musician on
at least five instruments including her most recent
acquisition of a vintage accordion. Her most recent
venture is an internship with the Long Island Arts
Alliance where she will be the new photographer and
media manager, visiting venues and posting updates
on their website, twitter and facebook.
On the high school level, Breezy was selected
President of the French National Honor Society.
Academically, she has excelled in a demanding
college preparatory curriculum.
She will be spending this summer in Paris, France as
part of her studies while attending NYU next year.
Breezy is also an altruistic and community minded
person who has been extremely successful in some
local fund raising ventures. She is a leader,
innovator and a terrific human being!
Michael Zucker
And last but
not forgotten our final recipient Michael Zucker. If
there is one word to describe Mike it would be
commitment. In every aspect of his life; academics,
athletics, volunteer work, employment, community
service and family, Mike gives one hundred percent……
and it shows!
Academically Mike has mastered a demanding college
preparatory curriculum as well. He has also received
recognition for being chosen as an AP scholar,
Student of the Year and Student of the month in
English and Math. His teachers describe him as,
“focused, conscientious someone who truly loves to
learn, hard-working, respectful and always willing
to participate and help others.
Outside of the classroom, Mike is a natural on the
baseball field. Playing on travel teams for eight
years plus varsity has made him an outstanding
player. Mike also volunteers his time at St. John’s
Nursing Home and with various community service
projects in and out of school.
On a personal note, Mike is a sincere, honest and
compassionate young man who is serious about his
commitments, but also has a great sense of humor and
outgoing personality.
Congratulations on your accomplishments! |
Photo Gallery!
Special Thanks To:
Marissa and Rob Spera from Party Hardy for the Decorations!
KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
May 2011 General
Meeting!
Special Guest Speaker US Congressman Tim
Bishop
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Bishop addresses residents concerns about rising gas
prices.
By Jennifer
Sloat
U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop was the guest speaker at
Wednesday’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon held at the
Veteran’s of Foreign War hall.
Bishop spoke on a variety of topics including
national debt, government spending and rising gas
prices with the later being the hot topic for most
audience members with gas having surpassed the $4
mark.
“Oil companies, I think all corporations, have a
responsibility to be responsible citizens,” said
Bishop referring to the recent Senate hearings
challenging Big 5 oil company profits.
According to Bishop, rising gas prices is a
speculative driven problem.
“We have a set of policies that are encouraging the
type of behavior you see at the pump,” he said.
Bishop filed a bill that would take $3.5 billion a
year of tax subsidies provided to the major oil
companies and eliminate them. The Senate had a
similar bill that was voted on Tuesday and was
defeated.
“Why don’t we regulate it and put it back on the
commodities market then? We have commoditized other
utilities,” said one audience member. Bishop said he
is asking Congress to crack down on speculation.
Questions on the gas tax were raised as well. “The
government receives 0.18 cents per gallon and does
nothing for it,” said Alex Barnych, and investor and
counselor with David Lerner and Associates. “They
(the government) are taking as much taxes in my
house as they have ever taken.”
Bishop explained that much of the investments to our
infrastructure come from that tax.
“The whole oil debate, there are only two numbers
you need to know; we have two percent of the world’s
reserves and we use twenty-five percent of the
worlds oil. Those are the only two numbers you need
to know…that says that we cannot drill our way out
of this problem not short term not long term,” said
Bishop.
Kings Park Post Office employee, Dennis Guinaw came
to the meeting specifically to hear Bishop speak.
“It was the first time I heard him speak. I thought
it was good. I thought it was very informative.”
By Jennifer Sloat
Kings Park Patch |
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KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
April 2011 General
Meeting!
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The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
held the April General Meeting on 4/13/2011 at
the VFW Hall in Kings Park. As always the focus of
the meeting was Kings Park.
Special Guest Speakers Included NHL Skating
Instructor Barbara Williams who detailed her efforts
in creating a Skate Board Park, she explained that
she often would see the children "hanging out" and
at risk for getting into trouble. She asked, "What
do you like to do besides hanging out?", the answer
was loud and clear, "Skate Boarding". Barbara is
working hard to make a skate board park a reality
and admits that economic times are tough but she
will not give up; Barbara has a long track record of
being successful in her efforts on behalf of our
children.
Jack Hessel spoke on the efforts of the local Civic
Association's efforts to bring a farmers market to
Kings Park and Live Music for Savatt Park in the
newly renovated Kings Park Down Town Area.
Other speakers included the representatives from the
Knights of Columbus, who detailed special upcoming
Easter events and the newly appointed outreach
coordinator from St. Catherine's Hospital spoke on
the recent upgrades to the services offered by the
hospital and their ongoing humanitarian efforts on
behalf of the community.
Special Keynote Speaker was Dr Susan Agruso from the
Kings Park School District who detailed the adopted
Kings Park School Budget. The Kings Park School
Superintendent explained that this budget is very
lean and yet provides excellent educational
opportunities for the students of Kings Park while
being reflective of the difficult economic times we
live in. For more information on the 2011-2012 Kings
Park School Budget please visit the
Kings Park
School District Website.
The event was catered by Ciro's Restaurant, sadly
there were no left-over's for the Chamber's Officers
to take home! The Chicken was out of this world and
the eggplant is second to none.
Our Special Thanks to Dee Grasso, Charlie Gardner
and all the good people of the Chamber for their
support of our community! |
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KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1st Annual St Patrick's Day
Parade
Only In Kings Park!
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Only
in Kings Park, could be the title of this
photograph! New York State Assembly Member Mike
Fitzpatrick, New York State Senator John Flanagan,
Smithtown Town Council Members Ed Wehrheim and Bob
Creighton and Retired Police Office Chris Shea, push
replica 1955 Smithtown
Police Car driven by
Tony Tanzi down Church Street in the First Annual
Kings Park St Patrick's Parade!
By
all accounts this year's parade was the best ever
hosted by Kings Park, fun, food, music, dance and of
course, plenty of Irish Pride!
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KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
JANUARY
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING LUNCHEON
(L/R) Smithtown Councilman Robert Creighton, William Butler,
Charles Gardner,
Peri Wallack,
Leo Ostebo, Ed McElhone, Jr., Anthony Leteri, Kevin
Denis,
Bonnie Luisi, Jack Hessel & Alex Barnych
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The Kings Park Chamber
of Commerce held the 1st General
Membership Luncheon of 2011, Wednesday, 1/26/11 @
the VFW Hall. Even though another snow storm was
approaching, the meeting was well attended with over
45 guests.
Town of Smithtown
Councilman Robert Creighton was the honored guest
speaker and discussed Kings Park’s upcoming St.
Patrick’s Day Parade being held on Saturday, March
5th @ 12 noon with Matty O’Reilly as
Grand Marshall and later sworn in 2011 Officers and
Directors of the Kings Park Chamber Of Commerce.
The delicious food was
catered and served by Professor’s Diner, Kevin &
Linda Denis. It was great to see everyone as well
as Smithtown Councilman Ed Wehrheim, Smithtown Town
Clerk Vincent Puleo, Tax Receiver Deana Varricchio,
Town Councilman Kevin Malloy, Roy Starke-KP Fire
Dept. and Dr. Susan Agruso, Kings Park Central
School District. |
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The St. Patrick’s Day
Parade participation, assistance and sponsorships
has spread tremendously and the Committee (pictured
above) is working hard to make it even bigger with
great success.
NEW MEMBERSHIP
SPOTLIGHT: Director, Alex Barnych, David Lerner &
Assoc. introduced John Romano, Corp. Rep. of
PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK previously known as Bank of
Smithtown in Kings Park. (Bonnie Luisi, Bank
Manager) |
The election
of Directors sworn in with Officer positions were:
Charles Gardner - PRESIDENT
Anthony Leteri - 1st VICE PRES.
Leo Ostebo - 2nd VICE PRES.
Ed
McElhone, Jr.
– SECRETARY
Jack
Hessel
– EXECUTIVE V.P.
Bonnie Luisi – TREASURER
DIRECTORS:
Alex Barnych, Peri Wallack, Bill Butler and Kevin
Denis
Picture
Gallery:
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Special Thanks to our
Meeting Sponsors:
McKNIGHT
REALTORS – George McKnight
KINGS PARK
SHIPPING & BUSINESS – John Nobles
LETERI
WASTE MANAGEMENT SVS. – Anthony Leteri
PEOPLE’s
UNITED BANK – (Formerly Bank of Smithtown)
Bonnie
Luisi, Bank Manager
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
2010
Person's Of the Year!
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