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The Leadership Huntington Foundation wishes to thank the League of Leaders for their Generous Support! 
Leadership Huntington Class of 2008
The Arthur & Olive Christensen Memorial Fund
Community StewardsArthur Goldstein, Esq. Sara Bluestone Carol Rubin Community National Bank Covanta George dos Santos
Libby Hubbard Prospect Financial Svcs LLC Matthew Spirn & the Northport Tasting Room
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Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
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NEXT THURSDAY! APRIL 12TH!!!
Support Good People Doing Great Things! Leadership Gala, Graduation of the Class of 2012!
This is great opportunity for friends new and old to support informed, inspired community leadership. Come celebrate the dynamic individuals who comprise the Class of 2012. Connect with the graduates and mentors who make this unique program possible, and get to know Leadership a little better!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE!
In addition to phone and mail, you can now register online via PayPal -- Click Here!. Just scroll down when you reach the page!
Celebrating the Class of 2012
Robert Benson Melisa Rousseau
Ra'chelle Chambers Christopher Sagistano
Nancy Cuccaro Vita Scaturro
Michael DeCristofaro Dorian Stern
Elizabeth Irwin Susan Tully
J. Philip Plonski Prafulba "Pinky" Vaghela
Robert Riekert
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From left, Graduate of Distinction, Larry Kushnick has helped start and fuel more good things in this town than he cares to count! We are honored to bestow Libby Hubbard with our 2012 Founders Award She is perhaps best known for her work with the League of Women Voters but has had a hand in much more. Outstanding Community Trustee, Terence Smith, has successfully seen the Dolan Family Health Center though it's most challenged year yet.
"Great event, amazing leaders, wonderful organization!" Susan Hayes of Verizon, LI Business News "Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business" 2010 Honoree, Leadership Grad
Thank you to our growing list of sponsors!
   
 Dr. George dos Santos
 Carol & Arnold Rubin
Advanced Medical Technologies
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Click here for a form with Ticket and Sponsorship Information. Every ounce of support helps us keep our ever-evolving curriculum current, bring public education to the community and serve our graduates in more meaningful ways.
We look forward to seeing you on April 12th! Please direct any questions to info@leadershiphuntington.org or call us at 631-470-3990. Thanks!!!
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 Professional Volunteer Opportunity: Hand in Hand for Seniors
Looking for an opportunity to prepare to get back into the workforce, or a deeply meaningful way to "give back"? Hand in Hand for Seniors, Inc. -- a member of the Huntington Community Council -- is a new not-for-profit community-based agency whose mission is to help seniors age in place. Located in Huntington Village, the organization seeks a volunteer Executive Director to take charge of the day-to-day activities of the program. This position reports to President of the board.
This role requires a self-starter who is dynamic, innovative and focused. Organizational, inter-personal and leadership skills are a must. Computer and social networking skills would be a big plus.
Duties are varied and multi-faceted, ranging from business development, volunteer supervision and membership services to routine office responsibilities. Until adequate funding is received, the position is voluntary with reimbursement for job related expenses, and possible future employment as organization grows. Hours (25/week) are flexible.
Interest in this rewarding opportunity should be directed to:
Anne Meyer, President, Hand-in Hand for Seniors, Inc., 164 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743, Tel-631-629-4449, handinhandforseniors@gmail.com.
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 Happy 50th Birthday Townwide Fund!!! The Class of 2012's Vita Scaturro and other good friends want you to know that Leadership isn't the only organization with something to celebrate! The Townwide Fund of Huntington, Inc. is celebrating 50 years of serving the town of Huntington:
What: Townwide Fund "Red Tie" Gala
When: April 19th, 6PM
Where: Oheka Castle
The Townwide Fund of Huntington was founded in 1961 by a group of private citizens who wanted to help local charities raise funds. The organization's essential mission was to keep money raised in Huntington within the community. Now more than 50 years and $10 million later, they continue to infuse local organizations with the support they need to provide vital health and human services to the people of Huntington. |
 
Huntington Station Action NOW to Present Quarterly Report on April 18th
All who care about the Huntington Station community are invited to
come out and learn:
What: Report from Huntington Station Action NOW Coalition
When: April 18, 5:30 PM
Where: Huntington Town Hall, 100 Main St. Huntington
The Coalition was initially formed by Supervisor Frank Petrone in 2009 was was reconvened in late 2011. It is led by Friends of the Huntington Station Latin Quarter president Ed Perez (Class of 2003) and Dolores Thompson of the Huntington Branch of the NAACP (Leadership President's Council Member). Twenty distinguished community leaders were appointed to this group and charged with "identifying the root causes of Huntington Station's problems and developing possible solutions.
This group helped form the annual Huntington Awareness Festival, which is growing each year and performs a significant community outreach role, and greater coordination between Town of Huntington Public Safety and the Suffolk County Police. More must be done, both to address critical issues facing the community and to highlight the positive things that are occurring. So, come out April 18th and be part of the solution! |
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Multicultural Connections - For Business, Pleasure, and Community Care!
East meets West at Leadership Huntington! The Class of 2012's Prafulba "Pinky" Vaghela is opening doors, working hard to apply her Leadership insights to encourage multicultural connections and bring her own community's rich cultural resources to Huntington. Check out the upcoming events she seeks to share:
Indian Creation Story
Pinky heads up the Young Adults for Community Service (YACS), which is partnering with the Northport Arts Coalition (NAC) and the Navdeep Cultural Association of the U.S.A. to invite one and all to come to a captivating, beautifully choreographed dance and music drama featuring the Indian Creation Story.
When: April 21, 2012 3-5pm
Where: Northport High School.
Ticket Price: $7 (teachers and students come free!)
Arrive early as local restaurants will be offering delicious Indian Cuisine at a nominal cost. Raffle prizes will also be available! With an eye on giving to community through arts and culture, forty student dancers from local colleges and universities will donate their time and expertise to bring a flavor of India to our area and help raise funds for Huntington's Tri Community Youth Agency and the Northport Food Pantry. Please bring a canned good to donate! Classically trained Indian musicians will provide traditional Indian music to accompany the show. Custom made costumes featuring lovely Indian traditional design will further enhance the beauty and authenticity of this performance. A question and answer session will follow.
Asian American Festival
The Mission of the Asian-American Cultural Festival is to promote cultural awareness and appreciation between Asian-American groups, Non-Asian groups, Long Island communities and the Business Community
When: April 28, 2012
Where: Farmingdale State College:
Rumor has it that in addition to the incredible cultural offerings, there will be a Karaoke booth manned by Leadership Huntington! Folks of all ethnicities will be invited to have their voices heard -- Details coming soon!
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Huntington Chamber to Honor H2M's Christopher Sagistano on May 1st!
Kudos to the Class of 2012's youngest member, Chris Sagistano of H2M Architects + Engineers! He is one of 30 great reasons to come to the Huntington Chamber's annual showcasing of the area's top Young Professionals. Congratulations on an honor well-earned, Chris. We expect great things going forward!
What: Huntington Chamber Celebrates LI's Young Professionals
When: May 1st 2012, 6:30-9:30pm
Where: Huntington Crescent Club, 15 Washington Drive, Centerport
Details: Register Here
An architect for H2M, one thing Chris Sagistano has done that is above and beyond is serving as the sponsorship chair of
Canstruction Long Island -- part of a global charity of the design & construction industry to help fight hunger in our communities.
This year H2M's team (which included Leadership Grads Jenny Mulholland and Jessica Soskil) won Honorable Mention and Most Cans Used! Thank you, Chris, Jenny, Jessica and all the good folks at H2M for your emphasis on Caring and Sharing!
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MJ Fitzgerald Wants You to "Taste the Town" to Help Abused Women and Children, Food Pantries
This is a delicious way to help, offered by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 4 Mary Robinson! The food will be prepared live. Fado of Huntington, Vitae of Huntington, Nisen of Woodbury, Mr. Sausage of Huntington, Finnegans of Huntington, Jelly Fish of Centerport, Kim's Kandies, Firello Dolce are all kicking in under the roof of the community oriented, family owned Appliance World of Huntington!
When: Thursday, May 3, 2012
Where: Appliance World, 414 NY Ave, Huntington
Ticket Price: $50
For Info: Call MJ Fitzgerald at 631-920-8067
Wine & Chocolate, Live Music, Great Raffles, More!!! Bring a non-perishable item for the local food pantry and get a free raffle ticket. Hope to see you there!
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Shop Local and Support Those Who Support Your Community...
We hope you shop local, supporting our beautiful downtown communities, and please consider those who catered to Leadership this year. We can vouch for their deliciously good service and their commitment to our community. Please give them your support -- and don't forget to tell them 'Thanks!' on behalf of Leadership!
Almarco Italian Grill · 13 Wall St, Huntington · 631-935-1690, Take Out: 631-271-3132
Canterbury Ales · The English Style Pub is Celebrating 33 Years! · 314 NY Ave, Huntington · (631) 549-4404
Coliseum Caterers · All American Picnic & BBQ · 1150 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale · Phone: 516-483-4900
Copenhagen Bakery - 75 Woodbine Ave, Northport, 631-754-3256 The Harbor Club · Full Service Event/Catering Hall · 95 New York Ave., Huntington · 631-271-5600
Kura Barn · Japanese Restaurant · 479 New York Ave., Huntington · 631-673-0060
Shoreline Beverage · Largest Selection of Beer in NY · 645 New York Ave, Huntington · 800-783-BEER
Southdown Wine and Spirits · 212 Wall Street · 631-271-6380
Suburban Eats · Deli, Catering & Pizza · 610 Broadhollow Rd, Melville - 631-293-3287
Waterside Caterers * 1 Forester Ct. Northport, NY 11768 (631) 754-1859
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We hope in this newsletter to continually thank and support the multitude of people who fuel Leadership Huntington and give this organization reason, purpose, and deep satisfaction. There's no way to ever do it all at once, but we hope you know that every bit of financial support, guidance and volunteer effort is deeply appreciated and has impact beyond what any of us can know.
We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Leading Edge. We love to hear your feedback and to find out more about what our grads are up to. Please send your comments and submissions to info@leadershiphuntington.org
Sponsorship opportunities are available
Sincerely,
Katheryn Laible, Newsletter Editor
Leadership Huntington Foundation
Leadership Huntington is an independant 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation that has been developing, connecting and enaging community leaders in the Town of Huntington since 1995. To learn more, visit www.leadershiphuntington.org or contact us at: 164 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 (T) 631.470.3990
(F) 631.425.2870
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