 Town Supervisor Tony LaFountain, Past Gov. Bob Calabrese and Past International President Jerry Christiano cutting the cake for the event. |
 Christiano presented Calabrese with his Legion of Honor pin for 55 years of Kiwanis membership. Calabrese, who was a charter member of the club, served as club president in 1976-77, and as New York governor in 1985-86. |
On Aug. 15 the Kiwanis Club of the Penfield-Perinton Townships celebrated its 55 year anniversary of providing service to the community and the Kiwanis organization. This celebration also provided the club with an opportunity to honor its 55-year charter member, 1985-86 Governor Bob Calabrese. At this dinner Past Kiwanis International Pres. Jerry Christiano presented Past Governor Bob with his 55 year Legion of Honor Past Governor's pin.
Also Distinguished Past Lt. Gov. John Hanratty presented club Past President Geddy Reinis with his 30 year Legion of Honor Pin and recognized club Past President Father Fredrick Bush for his 30 years in Kiwanis.
Along with Past Kiwanis International President Jerry Christiano, this dinner celebration was also attended by Past Gov. Doreen Pellittieri and Past Gov. Eric Paul. Twelve club past presidents and 12 past lieutenant governors also attended.
Past Rotary International Director Jack Best, from Penfield Rotary, attended. Civic leaders included Penfield Town Supervisor Tony La Fountain, Jim Costello, director of developmental services for the town of Penfield and retired Supreme Court Judge Andy Siracuse, a former club president.
(Posted August 16, 2017)
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