Bill Risbrook won election as 2010-11 Governor-Elect at the District Convention in Binghamton on Aug. 21.
Risbrook, a member of the Cambria Heights club and a Past Lt. Governor of the Queens East Division, defeated Mike Siniski of the Sayville Club.
At left, Risbrook thanks his partner, Dr. Lavonia Francis, for her support.
In other action during the House of Delegates on Saturday, Gov.-Elect Michael Malark was elected governor for 2010-11.
More coverage of the convention is available.
Long-term Kiwanian Edward Sexton was honored for his service to Kiwanis and the district with the Gerald Christiano Distinguished Service Award during the opening session of the District Convention.
Sexton, a member of the District Foundation Board for 19 years, was selected for the honor by the Past Governors' Council, which annually selects a Kiwanian for the award. Past Governors are not eligible for the award, which is named for Past International President and Past New York Gov. Gerald Christiano. More information on the award is available.
At left is Sexton with the trophy honoring all the awardees.
Contest Entries SoughtThe Past Governors' Council is pleased to sponsor awards for Club Bulletins and Scrapbooks. Clubs seeking to submit scrapbooks for judging need to bring them to the Mid-Year Conference where they will be on display and judged accordingly. Samples of your club's bulletin (newsletter) can be sent to PG Doreen Pellittieri, 1791 Schlegel Road, Webster, NY 14580, or to dpellit1@rochester.rr.com. Information on the judging criteria is available. 2010 Black & White BallThe 2010 Black & White Ball to benefit the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center at North Shore University Hospital will be on Friday, Sept. 24. This will be the 15th annual Black and White Ball, and will also mark the 20th anniversary of the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center at North Shore University Hospital. At the event, tribute will be paid to all KPTC foundation past presidents and the Kiwanians who helped get the program started. More information is available. |  |
District Shirts for SaleTraditional blue New York District shirts can now be purchased online. New Member Count RisingSo far this year 467 new members have been inducted by Kiwanis clubs in the New York District. You can see who they are and what clubs and divisions they have joined. Web Site Contest Results AnnouncedFive clubs scored more than 50 points out of a maximum of 60 in the district's 2010 Web Site Contest. The full results are now available. Kiwanis WebinarsKiwanis International is continuing its series of online webinars on a variety of Kiwanis subjects, including member recruitment, effective meetings, and planning for a club's success. Even if you miss the scheduled time for the webinar, they often can be replayed later on your schedule. See the listing on the Kiwanis International web site for more information. |
