The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe Names New Officers

The following release is from The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe:

The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe recently named Katharine Outcalt as its new President for the 2014-15 fiscal year. Outcalt, who has lived in Bronxville since 2007, is in her fifth year on the Community Fund Board. In that time, she has served as Evaluator, Team Captain, Campaign Co-Chair and President-Elect. She is a member of the Pingry School Alumni Association Board, the Trinitas Health Foundation and an active volunteer with the Bronxville Elementary School Council. She succeeds outgoing president Jeff Rohr.

“The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe is unique in its mission,” noted Outcalt, who went on to say; “It is neighbors helping neighbors in every sense of the word. I am excited and proud to be a part of this dynamic organization whose sole mission is to make good things happen in our community.”

Other appointments for the 2014-15 year include Doug Meyer, who will be taking on a dual role as President Elect and Bronxville Campaign Co-Chair along with Annette Healey Dowing; Judi McCandless, Secretary; Dana Arrighi, Treasurer; Donna Ruhanen, Marketing Chair; Larry Bettino and Joella Lykouretzos, Investment Co-Chairs; Neal Denning and Susan Kutzin, Campaign Co-Chairs for Eastchester & Tuckahoe; Ron Mager and Cathy Needham, Evaluation Co-Chairs; and Judy Foley and Jim Rotenberg as Co-Chairs of the Community Fund’s Annual Golf Outing.

New to the Board this year are Andrea Bates, Kristen Evans, Bill Knox, Jennifer Lescott, Rosetta McArdle and John Reynolds. They will be joining returning board members: Stephen Arcano, Mike Calano, Robert Castano, Jennifer Colao, Michael Connolly, Philippa Freeman, Fran Harris, Michelle Liscio, David McBride, Kimberly Powell, Jeff Rohr, Lauren Toal, Elinor Urstadt and Mark Welshimer.

“I am truly excited about the upcoming year” noted Melinda Burge, Executive Director of the Fund. “The new talent joining the board is exceptional and with the experience and expertise of our returning board members combined with the leadership of Katharine and the other officers, I am confident that the Fund will have a successful year.”

The Community Fund is a non-profit corporation founded in 1919 to enhance the quality of life and provide assistance to all residents living in Bronxville (including the areas located in the 10708 zip code), Eastchester and Tuckahoe. For 95 years it has provided funding and support to social service agencies and community programs serving the health, education and welfare needs of local residents. For more information please contact Melinda Burge at (914) 337-8808 or log onto the website at www.thecommunityfund.org.

Photo: Katharine Outcalt. Photo credit: The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe