The Community Fund

The Community Fund of Bronxville Eastchester Tuckahoe Inc. at its Annual Meeting voted an allocation of $489,200 in community grants to be awarded in 2011- 2012 recognizing the continued increasing needs of social services within the Eastchester Township. The grants will help support 26 local social service agencies and programs in the community. The meeting held at Siwanoy Country Club on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 was attended by over 30 community members and The Community Fund Board.

Fred Taylor, 2010-2011 President of the Community Fund, thanked all the donors and noted, “The services provided by the agencies we support help everyone in the Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe communities. In this difficult fundraising year, we are even more appreciative of the contributions made by our donors to the Annual Campaign and Annual Golf Outing. The evaluations process this year was one of the most thorough I’ve ever participated in during my tenure on the board and we are pleased to be able to allocate $489,200 in grants for the coming year.”

Romy Coquillette and Carol Conway, Co-Chairs of the Evaluation Committee expressed their appreciation to the over 40 Community Fund volunteer evaluators for their efforts this year.
“The dedication and hard work by the committee, was truly appreciated and although we had to make some difficult decisions, we are encouraged and inspired by the dedication of our agencies to continue to provide the services needed for our community.”

The grants will continue to support services for Seniors at the Bronxville, Tuckahoe and Eastchester Senior Centers and Gramatan Village; health services and support from Eastchester Volunteer Ambulance Corps (EVAC), Lawrence Hospital flu shot program and Cancer Survivorship Program, the Cancer Support Team, the Bereavement Center and Westchester End of Life Coalition; Drug, alcohol and mental health counseling and prevention programs from the Counseling Center, Victims Assistance Services, Eastchester and Tuckahoe D.A.R.E., Juvenile Law Education Project and Maxwell Institute; College counseling and support for underprivileged youth from College Careers; Youth Programs from Bronxville Youth Council, Concordia Conservatory’s Musical Adventures at the Library, Eastchester Child Development Center , Eastchester Community Action Program, Eastchester Youth Council Summer Theater, Eastchester Teen Scene, Heartsong, South East Consortium for Special Services and Tuckahoe Police’s Youth Programs among others. The Community Fund has a strong collaborative partnership with its member agencies and community program providing technical, financial, marketing and fund-raising support. (See attached for complete list of Grants, effective July 1, 2011)

Another highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the Community Fund High School Scholarship Awards. These scholarships to local graduating seniors are made in memory of Michael Frey and in appreciation for all the support the community receives from its dedicated police, fire and other emergency workers. Students are chosen in recognition of their service and dedication in support of their peers at school and the community at large. This year the recipients are Alexander C. Hartwell, Molly Warnken and Janelle Weir from Bronxville High School; Regina DiFede and Jamyang Gyaltsen from Eastchester High School and Dana Marie Cirillo, Paul Luisi and Mark Sarno from Tuckahoe High School.

Executive Director, Melinda Burge, in granting the awards, mentioned that “This is a very special privilege for The Community Fund each year. Seeing such wonderful students who demonstrate a real commitment to their community is inspiring and makes The Community Fund proud to recognize the next generation of dedicated community members.”

At the Board Meeting, new Board Members and Executive Committee Members were also welcomed into The Community Fund. Joining the Board are Steve Arcano, Neal Denning, Judy Foley, Erin Kretinski, David Kuhns, Joella Lykouretzos, Cathy Needham, Kim Powell, Jim Rotenberg and Brennan Warble. Retiring from the Board are 2010-2011 Omar Abboud, Leslie Anagnostakis, Co-Chair of Investments Tom Dempsey, Marketing Chair Mary Escherich, Molly Hendrick, Tom Likovich, Michael McGonigle, Co-Chair of Golf John Near and Pirkko Stechler. Tom Likovich, who served as president of the Fund in FY2009 was also nominated to the Honorary Board.

Gayle Haller, Incoming President, welcomed the new members and pledged to continue the mission of The Community Fund to support the needs of the Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe Community. “I want us to continue to increase awareness of the Fund and the agencies we support; to communicate better the needs of our agencies and that the need is great. We need to all reach out to our neighbors and tell them about these agencies and how they are here to help all members of our community.” The new slate of Officers include: Gayle Haller, President; Betsy Goodell, President-Elect; Chris Eldridge, Secretary; Steve Doherty, Treasurer; Larry Bettino and David McBride, Investments Co-Chairs; Susan Kutzin, Marketing Chair; Bill Dowling and Katharine Outcalt Campaign Co-Chairs, Bronxville; Margaret Colavita and Joe Dooley, Campaign Co-Chairs, Eastchester; Carol Conway and Romy Coquillette, Evaluations Co-Chairs; and Fred Taylor Golf Outing Co-Chair.

For further information, you can contact Executive Director Melinda Burge at the office at 337-8808.

2010 Community Guide

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For further information about The Community Fund,
to get involved or to contribute,
please contact:
Melinda Burge, Executive Director
The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, Tuckahoe
17 Sagamore Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914)337-8808
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