67th installation for East Meadow Chamber

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The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce celebrated a new year of business and community at its 67th installation dinner on Jan. 27. The room at the Inn at New Hyde Park was energized with the possibilities of a new year, new board, and new opportunities.

James Skinner Jr., was installed as the new president. Roxanne Rose was installed as second vice president, and Anthony Bott as second vice president. Taleen Krug will be treasurer, and Ross Schiller will be secretary. County legislator Tom McKevitt also took part in the ceremonies.

Immediate Past President Richie Krug Jr., will be chairman of the board. The advisory board includes Kardim Brown, Michael Carroll, Lyndsey Gallagher, Joshua Malament, Lauren Maslov, Ryan Parkman, Maureen Pye, Lawrence Rutigliano, Mitchell Skoller, and Linda Walsh. Christine Mooney will be returning as the executive secretary.


Lyndsey Gallagher was honored as person of the year by the chamber. Gallagher is the Chief Financial Officer for Coldwell Banker American Homes. She was chamber treasurer for two years, and now sits on the board of directors. She has been involved with numerous chamber committees including the well-loved Culinary Delights.

Linda Walsh was honored with the Dave Rothbaum Silver Fox award, an award given to someone who has shown outstanding service to the chamber throughout the year and Frank Camarano was honored with the Marvin Bernstein Humanitarian award, for those who have shown outstanding service to the East Meadow community and its neighbors.