Senator Foley Honored at Literacy Suffolk Legislative Breakfast
Bellport, N.Y. On May 15, 2009 New York State Senator Brian X. Foley, long time Literacy Suffolk advisory council member and ardent supporter, was presented the Light of Literacy award. Focusing on the theme “Men Who Serve”,
the breakfast was prepared and presented by committee members.
Executive Director Gini Booth, Board President Dr. Al Jordan, Honorable Brian X. Foley
Literacy Suffolk 2009 Legislative Breakfast Men Who Service Committee
Left to right: Martin Murphy, Kevin Verbesey, Burke Kincaid, Al Jordan,
Don Chiappetta, Sen. Brian Foley, Steve Moll, Randy Manning, and Mark Grossman
The first step to serving a pancake breakfast to a large group
of people is to take off your jacket and roll up your sleeves!
Board of Directors Treasurer Steve Moll made certain there was plenty of
pancake batter on hand and he, Burke Kincaid and Martin Murphy got right to the cooking.
The Legislative Breakfast was held at the Suffolk Cooperative Library System in Bellport
and Director Kevin Verbesey faced an added pancake flipping challenge. At the suggestion of
Amityville Library Director and LS board secretary Nora Schual, several Suffolk County libraries joined in placing a challenge and making donor pledges to Literacy Suffolk,
based on Kevin’s good spirit and skill at the griddle.
Not to be out done, Brian Foley also showed off his ability to man a pancake station!
Always ready to make folks comfortable, Don Chiappetta provided guests added attention and fine service.
Rev. Arnulfo Jara Galvez spoke to guests about the need for and importance of adult literacy services. He is appreciative of the tutoring he has received through the
Literacy Suffolk program and for the broad network of literacy volunteers
who tutor daily throughout Suffolk County in reading, writing, and English as a second language.
Among those who attended or were represented at the Legislative Breakfast were Suffolk County Legislator Kate Browning, NYS Assemblyman Andrew Raia, Suffolk County Director of Womens Services Deanna Marshall, and Chief Deputy Clerk of Suffolk County Legislator Renee Ortiz, as well as public library directors and trustees, educators from all sectors, and community based organizations.
The Men Who Serve – and staff –
took their commitment seriously of course, so nobody left until the kitchen was cleaned!
2009 Legislative Breakfast a pleasurable success.
Volunteers:
Ann Favilla
Diana Heinlein
Christine Moriarty
Jenn Vasell
Graheme Williams
Men Who Serve Committee:
Don Chiappetta, Mark Grossman, Al Jordan, Burke Kincaid, Randy Manning,
Steve Moll, Martin Murphy, Kevin Verbesey
Donations:
Cindy Brodsky
Don Chiappetta
Don Chiappetta Jr.
Kevin Hauss
Randy Manning
Robert Margolin
Mary Sanford
Suzanne Smith
Library Zone II
Library Zone III
Library Zone V
Photos:
Susan Shiloni
Event Coordinator:
Suzanne Smith