Kiwanis installs its officers

James Smith, left, the outgoing Kiwanis president, gave words of encouragement to new president Kevin Kamper, before handing him his official Kiwanis bell and hammer.

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East Meadow Kiwanis board members were thanked for their service to the East Meadow community. Each received pins as a token of their dedication. The recipients included Marcee Rubenstein, third from left, Ellen DeRosa, Marc Resnick, Ed Rosenthal, Mel Kussoy, Lisa Santer and Harry Demiris Jr. Board members Norma Gonsalves and Helen Meittinis also received pins.

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The East Meadow Kiwanis Club installed its new president, Kevin Kamper, and other officers at its 63rd Annual Installation Dinner last Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Chateau Briand Catering Hall in Carle Place.

Outgoing president James Smith, who will serve as treasurer for 2014-15, handed the club’s reins to Kamper, 49, an East Meadow resident of 19 years. Debbie Kirsh, who was president from 2012-13, thanked Smith for his service at the ceremony, and presented him with a brand new golf club.

The 2014-15 officers are:

President: Kevin Kamper
President Elect: Brian O’Flaherty
Vice President: Gary Fromowitz
Secretary: Ross Schiller
Treasurer: James Smith