Flags for Heroes Citizen of the Year
Leo Kaytes, Jr. heads Warwick Rotary Club
WARWICK -- Leo R. Kaytes, Jr., who served as president of the Warwick Valley Rotary Club in 2014-15, will again be at the helm of the 58-member community service organization.
County Executive Steve Neuhaus, State Senator Mike Martucci and Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton joined 120 friends, family and Rotarians during an installation beefsteak dinner ceremony June 23 at Warwick Town Park.
Although he graduated with a degree in architecture, Leo R. readily admits his father has been a major influence in his life. learned the automobile business from the ground up, pushing brooms and working in every department at the Warwick Ford dealership his father started in 1978. Now, Leo R. serves as president of Leo Kaytes Ford.
His father also taught him the value of community service. Father and son have been long-time supporters and volunteers with numerous community non-profits. Leo Kaytes, Sr. served as Warwick Rotary president in l987-1988.
Laura Barca, a professional engineer who provides engineering services for the Town of Warwick, will serve as Rotary president-elect. Neil Sinclair, an international electronics importer, will become vice president.
Other officers for 2021-2022 include, Layna Skok, recording secretary; Patti Lurye Dempster; corresponding secretary; Rochelle Dong, treasurer; and Ashish Anand, assistant treasurer.
Elected to the board of directors are Joyce Perron and Stan Martin, community service; Dr. Laurene Iammatteo and Travis Podolec, club and membership service; John Mickowski and Dr. David Dempster, international service; Ryan O’Leary and Denise Moderno-May, vocational service; and Tina Buck and Kristi Greco, youth services.
Outgoing club president Ed Lynch spoke of the many accomplishments of Warwick Rotarians this past year, including the club’s being a leader in the eight county Rotary district in most gift-giving categories, “epitomizing Rotary’s motto of 'Service Above Self.'”
Former Rotary District 7210 Assistant Governor Stan Martin installed Kaytes and his officers and board of directors.
Rotary International is a worldwide service organization of business and professional men and women. There are 1.2 million members in 33,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.
Local Rotarians sponsor the Warwick Valley High School Interact Club, which has more than 100 members. Jeanine Fogler is the Interact advisor.
Warwick Rotarians assist dozens of local projects and organizations through donations and volunteering of time. The Warwick Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Landmark Inn. Persons interested in membership are invited to attend.
County Executive Steve Neuhaus, State Senator Mike Martucci and Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton joined 120 friends, family and Rotarians during an installation beefsteak dinner ceremony June 23 at Warwick Town Park.
Although he graduated with a degree in architecture, Leo R. readily admits his father has been a major influence in his life. learned the automobile business from the ground up, pushing brooms and working in every department at the Warwick Ford dealership his father started in 1978. Now, Leo R. serves as president of Leo Kaytes Ford.
His father also taught him the value of community service. Father and son have been long-time supporters and volunteers with numerous community non-profits. Leo Kaytes, Sr. served as Warwick Rotary president in l987-1988.
Laura Barca, a professional engineer who provides engineering services for the Town of Warwick, will serve as Rotary president-elect. Neil Sinclair, an international electronics importer, will become vice president.
Other officers for 2021-2022 include, Layna Skok, recording secretary; Patti Lurye Dempster; corresponding secretary; Rochelle Dong, treasurer; and Ashish Anand, assistant treasurer.
Elected to the board of directors are Joyce Perron and Stan Martin, community service; Dr. Laurene Iammatteo and Travis Podolec, club and membership service; John Mickowski and Dr. David Dempster, international service; Ryan O’Leary and Denise Moderno-May, vocational service; and Tina Buck and Kristi Greco, youth services.
Outgoing club president Ed Lynch spoke of the many accomplishments of Warwick Rotarians this past year, including the club’s being a leader in the eight county Rotary district in most gift-giving categories, “epitomizing Rotary’s motto of 'Service Above Self.'”
Former Rotary District 7210 Assistant Governor Stan Martin installed Kaytes and his officers and board of directors.
Rotary International is a worldwide service organization of business and professional men and women. There are 1.2 million members in 33,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.
Local Rotarians sponsor the Warwick Valley High School Interact Club, which has more than 100 members. Jeanine Fogler is the Interact advisor.
Warwick Rotarians assist dozens of local projects and organizations through donations and volunteering of time. The Warwick Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Landmark Inn. Persons interested in membership are invited to attend.
The Landmark Inn
Wednesdays at 12:00 pm
Let us know if you would like to join us!
Send us an email.
About Us
Rotary is an international membership organization made up of people who share a passion for and commitment to enhancing communities and improving lives across the globe. With clubs in almost every country, our more than 1.2 million members embrace their diverse background and unite to exchange new ideas, apply expertise, and implement improvements that transform communities.
|
|
|
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney
MissionThe Warwick Valley Rotary Club is a dedicated group of individuals who exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action in order to create positive, lasting change in our community.
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
Getting involved in Rotary means helping your neighbors with programs such as the American Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels, Backpack snack Attack, Garden of the Child, Warwick Valley Community Center, Warwick & Florida Food Pantry, the Senior Barbeque, SADD, Beautiful People, Literacy Orange, the Warwick Humane Society, and many more. For more information, visit our Facebook page or email us at warwickvalleyrotary@gmail.com Download a Warwick Valley Rotary Membership application. and join us at our weekly lunch meeting each Wednesday at 12:15pm at The Landmark Inn. |
Join Us |