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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
The Rider Group Matthew Spirn & the Northport Tasting Room
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"I am personally convinced that one person can be a change catalyst, a "transformer" in any situation, any organization. Such an individual is yeast that can leaven an entire loaf. It requires vision, initiative, patience, respect, persistence, courage, and faith to be a transforming leader." Stephen R. Covey
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THANK YOU FOR A GALA NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Leadership Gala & Graduation of the Class of 2012!
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Celebrating the Class of 2012: From left: Nancy Cuccaro, J. Philip Plonski, Melisa Rousseau, Robert Riekert, Christopher Sagistano, Vita Scaturro, Michael DeCristofaro, Robert Benson, Elizabeth Irwin, Ra'chelle Chambers, Dorian Stert, Susan Tully, Prafulba "Pinky" Vaghela, Program Director Trudy Fitzsimmons
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Over 140 people joined the Leadership Huntington Foundation at the Harbor Club on Thursday, April 12th to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2012. This event commemorated sixteen years of service to the Town of Huntington and honored the achievements of three outstanding leaders in the community. Attendees of the gala represented a cross section of sectors in the Town, including the business, not-for-profit, government and arts communities.
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Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, Class of 1995 shares the value of his Leadership experience.
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Trudy Fitzsimmons, LH Program Director; Yogesh Patel, Tabla Player, Prafulba Vaghela, LH Class of 2012 and Khyati Pandya, Dancer.
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The Gala commenced with a cocktail hour performance by Khyati Pandya, a traditional Indian dancer, who was followed by six year-old Tabla player Yogesh S. Patel. The evening was emceed by Michael Davies, Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Leadership Huntington Foundation, who introduced the organization's Acting Director Katheryn Laible and Program Director Trudy Fitzsimmons.
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LH Board VP Michael Davies, Acting Director Katheryn Laible
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NYS Assemblyman Andrew Raia (Class of 1997)
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MJ Fitzgerald, Pederson Krag; LH Pres. Council member Thomas Glascock, Esq, Councilwoman Susan Berland
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SC Legislator Dr. William Spencer
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Remarks were then given by several elected officials, including New York State Senator Carl L. Marcellino, Suffolk County Legislator Dr, William Spencer, Huntington Town Council members Mark Cuthbertson and Susan A. Berland, and Scott Martella, Suffolk County representative for Governor Andrew Cuomo. Among other elected officials in attendance were New York State Assemblyman (and Flagship Program graduate) Andrew P. Raia, and New York State Supreme Court Justice William B. Rebolini.
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From left: Arthur Goldstein, Esq, LH 2011 Founder's Award recipient, Libby Hubbard, LH 2012 Founder's Award recipient, NYS Senator Carl Marcellino, Kevin Lawlor, President and CEO of Huntington Hospital, Terence Smith, Administrator of the Dolan Family Health Center and LH 2012 Outstanding Community Trustee, Lawrence Kushnick,Esq, Kushnick Pallaci PLLC and LH 2012 Graduate of Distinction.
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Following those remarks, three individuals whose contributions to the community cannot be understated were honored with special awards from the Foundation. Elizabeth (Libby) Hubbard, a long-time civic leader who currently remains a member of the Huntington chapter of the League of Women Voters, as well as the Huntington Township Housing Coalition and the Leadership Huntington President's Council received the Foundation's Founders Award. Terence Smith, a passionate advocate for affordable community health care and administrator of the Dolan Family Health Center, received the Outstanding Community Trustee Award. And Lawrence Kushnick, Esq., a local attorney, active business leader in the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, strong supporter of many other community initiatives and a Flagship Program graduate of the Class of 1997, and strong supporter of many other community initiatives was honored with the Graduate of Distinction Award. "It was truly a humbling experience to be honored by Leadership
Huntington," said Mr. Kushnick. "What a great organization that has been such an integral part of the Huntington community for 16 years. I look forward to the success of this organization for years to come."  | |
The Class of 2003 finally completes its journey: LH Secretary, Steve Hearl; Laura Genovese; LH Acting President Mark Mediavilla, Honorary Class of 2003 Graduate Edwin Perez, Anne Marie Provenzano
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The evening concluded with the graduation of the Flagship Program's Class of 2012, during which the thirteen class members received certificates from the organization as well as local elected officials. After the ceremony, Vita Scaturro, Vice President at Community National Bank and member of the Class of 2012 said, "I look at the Leadership program of Huntington as a continuous journey through time. The unification of individuals from all sectors of our community, with different knowledge, backgrounds, and expertise; work together towards a common goal. The experiences and the new relationships that I have gained through the program will help me continue to deepen my involvement in our community. This will also allow me to be part of the process to make it a better place to do business, raise a family, and maintain its world class status."
Leadership Huntington is dedicated to developing, connecting and engaging individuals to identify and advance the best solutions to the complex issues facing our region. The core of this process is the organization's unique Flagship Program, a nine-month series of workshops held for a class of current and emerging leaders recruited by the Foundation.
The Flagship Program experience brings approximately 20 people of diverse backgrounds together on a journey to understand the Town's history, its system of government, the role of the non-profit sector and its importance to the entire Town, as well as both small business and corporate interests. Together with approximately 100 volunteer mentors from throughout the community who currently participate or contributed to the development of the program, students learn about issues facing the Town, consider how all the pieces work together, and contemplate their own visions and values as members of our community.
Thank you to our 2012 Gala Sponsors! 
   
 Dr. George dos Santos  Carol & Arnold Rubin
Advanced Medical Technologies  BE A PART OF THIS!!! The Leadership Huntington Foundation is now recruiting the Class of 2013! For more information or to schedule an interview please call (631) 470-3990 or visit www.leadershiphuntington.org. Thanks! |
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Wings over Haiti Hopes You Can Donate a Few Items We Tend to Take for Granted
From Melisa Rousseau, Class of 2012:
Hey Everyone!
I hope that everything is going well with you all. It has been wonderful over here.
Next week, my group is going back to Haiti to the Wings Over Haiti community and I was wondering if any of you had any of these items to donate -- we would like to send them back to the Wings Over Haiti community.
Please email me ASAP to let me know if you have any of these items to donate or you know of people who would like to help and donate these items...
Fabric
Beads
Art Supplies
Band-Aids
Alcohol swabs
New Shoes: the children range in ages 6-9; Due to malnutrition, they are smaller than American children so they're sizes are toddler 11 up to child 4.
Hair ribbons
Colorful pony tail holders
Barrettes
Combs and brushes
Hair picks
We would be soooo grateful for any help you can give. I look forward to hearing from you.
Love,
Melisa
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Ca$h Mob -- April 26th at the Crushed Olive!
Money spent in locally-owned businesses stays local. PLUS, local merchants are often deeply involved in the community and central to supporting important local initiatives. The many Leadership Grads and President's Council members at the Huntington Chamber of Commerce hope you will grab a friend, bring your money, & join the Village Merchant's Committee in this program to encourage "Buying Local."
The Cash Mobs are fun, draw great attention to our local businesses, and are a great opportunity to get inside these places and see the value they bring to our communities.
When: April 26th at 6pm
Where: The Crushed Olive, 278 Main Street, Huntington
Don't forget to support your local restaurant while you're out there! The Pre-Event starts @ 5pm, hosted by Vitae Restaurant & Wine Bar, 54 New Street,Huntington! |
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East Meets West at Leadership -- Come Sing About it with Us at the Asian American Festival!
Come, bring the whole family to sing with Leadership, learn about diverse asian cultures and raise money for a good cause! Volunteers needed! email info@leadershiphuntington.org
Last week, the Class of 2012's Prafulba "Pinky" Vaghela had fellow classmate Melisa Rousseau and LH Board Member Sharon Saudino decked out in saris MC-ing a beautiful 40-dancer show sharing the Indian Creation Story. This was done in partnership with the Northport Arts Coalition and the Navdeep Cultural Society. Now, she wants you to come sing with Leadership at the Asian American Cultural 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:
Some of the press coverage is here: http://www.asianinny.com/?p=17682 and here http://www.asianinny.com/?p=17678
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 -- So bring your ipod loaded with your favorite song and come sing with Leadership!
For more details about this rich event, contact Karen Bomzer, Media Relations 631.754.6640 karen@aacfli.org
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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 Dr., 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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Moonjumpers Fundraiser for Kaila Karlan
Help this organization loaded with Leadership Grads to help a local family in need by coming out an having a good time with other great people in our community.
From the flyer: Kaila Harlan is a real sweetheart. Just ask her
friends, family and former teachers at Huntington High School. She's so well-liked the community's heart sank when it heard the young woman was battling leukemia. A member of Huntington's Class of 2009, she was ready to enter her junior year at York College in Pennsylvania where she is studying nursing, when a routine blood test revealed she had leukemia. Intensive treatment, including a bone marrow transplant followed, requiring her to put college on hold. Treatments are continuing. Moonjumpers wants to help.
When: Monday, May 7th from 7-10pm
Where: Jellyfish - 441 E. Main St. (25A) in Centerport
Details: Tickets $60, includes Appetizers (including SUSHI), Cash Bar, Raffles, DJ
Visit www.moonjumpers.org to purchase tickets or email info@moonjumpers.org for more information!
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Bowling for Betty's Dream!
The first ever Betty's Dream Bowling Bash is coming! $25 for bowlers, $15 for spectators. Bowling pass includes 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental and pizza. Pre-registration required.
When: Sunday, May 20 from 2-4pm
Where:AMF Commack Veterans Lanes
Cause: Support the Dolan Family Health Center
Sponsorship opportunities are available. You can also donate raffle prizes. Can't make it on the 20th? Any contribution you can make in your absence would be greatly appreciated. If you want to sing up or donate, please follow the link above to Huntington Hospital's website to download and print the forms.
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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
- 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, Huntington · 631-271-6380
Suburban Eats · Deli, Catering & Pizza · 610 Broadhollow Rd, Melville - 631-293-3287
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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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