Local Civic Leaders Honored at Meals-on-Wheels Annual Gala

Thursday, October 27th at the 33rd Annual Autumn Gala, Meals-on-Wheels of New Rochelle honored the following Civic Leaders for their Contributions to our community.

Eric Woodlin - former Director of Operations Boys & Girls Club, increasing revenue while he launched and developed STEM workshops performing and visual art activities and activities for children with special needs. founder of the "Taco Bell Study Hall" and Advisory Board Member to the New Rochelle Council on the Arts.

The Reverend Deacon Hyacinth Lee - Trinity St. Paul's Church, a Steadfast and Committed Servant for the Church and Community. Director of the Project C.H.I.L.D.D. program, Meals-on-Wheels and Coalition for Mutual Respect Board Member, Chair of the Diaconal Formation Board and a member of the Spirituality Committee, the Commission on Ministry and the Deacon's Committee.

Camille Edwards-Thomas - House Principal, New Rochelle High School, Mother, Educator, Advocate; Founder of Zawadi Exchange.

Marguerite "Mickie" Fosina - Volunteer and "Project Person" Extraordinaire.

Donald and Patricia Hayes - Former MOW Board Member and long time "Dedicated Volunteers".

Held at Beckwith Pointe with record attendance in spite of the rain the evening was a great success. Board member Frank Bernabei was a "masterful" Master of Ceremonies. Our Mayor Noam Bramson spoke welcoming everyone and remarking that he was pleased to say he personally knew each of our Honorees and the floor was packed with attendees dancing to the music of DJ Mike Guiliano. A good time was had by all!!

Above: L to R: Honorees Pat & Don Hayes, Mickie Fosina, Eric Woodlin, Deacon Hyacinth Lee and Camille Edwards-Thomas