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    2007 Community Service Awards: Inservice Members 
  
  
    Contiguous ED #1-2 
    
    Denise Dilgard 
    
    Williamsville Teachers Association 
  
  
    Contiguous ED #7-8 
    
    Jackie Cross 
    
    Marcellus Faculty Association 
  
  
    Contiguous ED #9-10 
    
    Sean McHale 
    
    Carthage Teachers Association 
  
  
    Contiguous ED #15-16 
    
    Sophia Williamson 
    
    Mt. Vernon Federation of Teachers 
  
  
    Contiguous ED #18-19 
    
    Marianella Mena 
      
    Lawrence Teachers Association 
  
  
    Contiguous ED #17-20 
    
    Barbara Brown 
    
    North Babylon Teachers' Organization 
  
  
    Contiguous ED #21-22-23 
    
    Gail Farrell 
    
    Bay Shore CTeachers Association 
  
  
    Contiguous ED #24-25 
    
    Diane Ganz 
    
    United Federation of Teachers 
  
  
  
    2007 Community Service Awards: Retiree Members 
  
  
    Ruth Brown 
    
    Retiree Council 4 
  
  
    Anthony Montanaro 
    
    Retiree Council 5 
  
  
    Craig Pratt 
    
    Retiree Council 6 
  
  
    Carole Gehrig 
    
    Retiree Council 8 
  
  
    Juanita Stone 
    
    Retiree Council 9 
  
  
    Marcia Nickerson 
    
    Retiree Council 10 
  
  
    Carolyn Darkangelo 
    
    Retiree Council 12 
  
  
    Judith Schecter 
    
    Retiree Council 17 
  
  
    Mireille Taub 
    
    Retiree Council 18 
  
  
    Phyllis White 
    
    Retiree Council 20 
  
  
    Nancy Porta Libert 
    
    Retiree Council 21 
  
  
    Renee Bachman 
    
    Retiree Council 24 
  
  
    Eileen Bernstein 
    
    Retiree Council 24 
  
  
    Hinton Causey 
    
    Retiree Council 24 
  
  
    Christine Charitis 
    
    Retiree Council 24 
  
  
    Louis Feldman 
    
    Retiree Council 24 
  
  
    Judith Goldberg 
    
    Retiree Council 24 
  
  
    Lauren Grant 
    
    Retiree Council 24 
  
  
    Donesa Jackson 
    
    Retiree Council 24 
  
  
    Judith Jaffe 
    
    Retiree Council 24 
  
  
    Janet Kaplan-Pressman 
    
    Retiree Council 24 
  
  
    Rose Malinconico 
    
    Retiree Council 24 
  
  
    Margot Marinangeli 
    
    Retiree Council 24 
  
  
    Francine Brewer 
    
    Retiree Council 37 
  
  
    Patricia Stamm 
    
    Retiree Council 43 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    2007 Life Line Honor Roll 
  
  
    Eugenia Quagliana 
    
    North Tonawanda United Teachers 
  
  
    Robert Husain 
    
    Mayfield Teachers Association 
  
  
    Dean Berardo 
    
    Brewster TA 
  
  
    Patricia Frische 
    
    Brewster TA 
  
  
    John Kinnane 
    
    Brewster TA 
  
  
    Elizabeth Adams 
    
    Jericho Teachers Association 
  
  
    Jennifer Keane 
    
    Jericho Teachers Association 
  
  
    Robert Fitzgerald 
    
    Bay Shore CTA 
  
  
    Chris Nentwich 
    
    Rocky Point Teachers Association 
  
  
    Michael Doyle 
    
    Eastport/South Manor TA 
  
  
  
  
  
    2007 Local Community Service Awards 
  
  
    Arlington Teachers' Association 
  
  
    Robert Maier 
  
  
    The Arlington Teachers' Association consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      participating in and raising over $20,000 for the American Cancer Society's "Relay For Life 
    
 
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      sponsoring "The Breakfast Club" which provides healthy breakfast to children 
    
 
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      raising over $7,000 for the Arlington Education Foundation 
    
 
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      raising over $5,000 for the March of Dimes "Blue Jeans for Babies" campaign 
    
 
  
  
    Bay Shore Classroom TA 
  
  
    Darlene Darch 
  
  
    The Bay Shore Classroom Teachers Association considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      contributing $17,700 to Dollars for Scholars 
    
 
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      contributing $2,000 to the Acres Foundation, a Civil Rights Program 
    
 
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      sponsoring the Bay Shore Senior Citizen "Senior Prom 
    
 
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      contributing $3,500 to the Bay Shore Community Summit 
    
 
  
  
    Bayport-Blue Point TA 
  
  
    Marcia Meirowitz 
  
  
    The Bayport-Blue Point TA consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      conducting food and coat drives for the Greater Sayville Food Pantry 
    
 
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      contributing to the Susan G. Komen Foundation 
    
 
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      awarding nine scholarships to high school seniors 
    
 
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      supporting a local Boy Scout Troup and Eagle Scout Project 
    
 
  
  
    Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers 
  
  
    Michael Dolber 
  
  
    The Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      donating Christmas gifts to the patients at the Nassau University Medical Center 
    
 
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      contributing over $1,000 to the Community Wellness Council of the Bellmores and Merricks 
    
 
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      raising fund for local homeless shelter and addiction counseling center 
    
 
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      participating in the Walk for a Cure 
    
 
  
  
    Bethpage Congress of Teachers 
  
  
    Karen Thomas 
  
  
    The Bethpage Congress of Teachers has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      awarding scholarships to graduating high school seniors 
    
 
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      participating in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      conducting a "Toys for Tots and Needy Children of Bethpage" drive at the holidays 
    
 
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      sponsoring the Senior Citizen Prom 
    
 
  
  
    Buffalo Teachers Federation 
  
  
    Philip Rumore 
  
  
    The Buffalo Teachers Federation has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      establishing the "Make a Dream Come True" Scholarship Fund 
    
 
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      providing Thanksgiving Dinner to over 200 families 
    
 
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      sponsoring Read Across America Celebrations in the Buffalo Public Schools 
    
 
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      supporting Junior Achievement 
    
 
  
  
    Camden Teachers Association 
  
  
    David LaGatta 
  
  
    The Camden Teachers Association consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      participating in the Adopt A Highway Program 
    
 
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      donating to the Shop With A Cop Program 
    
 
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      hosting an after prom bowling party 
    
 
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      funding a billboard promoting education and supporting school budget voting 
    
 
  
  
    Carthage Teachers' Association 
  
  
    Patricia Sheehan 
  
  
    The Carthage Teachers' Association consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      collecting 1100 items for the Community Food Pantry 
    
 
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      collecting $515 to purchase winter coats for needy students 
    
 
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      awarding $1500 in scholarships to graduating seniors 
    
 
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      contributing $8203 to the United Way Campaign 
    
 
  
  
    Cassadaga Valley Faculty Association 
  
  
    John Ognibene 
  
  
    The Cassadaga Valley Faculty Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      awarding $3000 in scholarships to graduating seniors 
    
 
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      donating over $750 to the New York State Police 
    
 
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      participating in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      sponsoring a dress down day to benefit a colleague stricken with ALS 
    
 
  
  
    Cheektowaga Central TA 
  
  
    Janet Goddard 
  
  
    The Cheektowaga Cetnral Teachers' Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      donating $1,200 in food vouchers to the Cheektowaga Central Needy Family Fund 
    
 
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      donating $1,000 to the Variety Club Telethon 
    
 
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      sponsoring 30 members in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a senior planning on joining the teaching profession 
    
 
  
  
    Depew Teachers Organization 
  
  
    Kathleen Ward 
  
  
    The Depew Teachers Organization considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      raising $3000 for the Depew-Lancaster Boys and Girls Club 
    
 
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      awarding $1500 in scholarships to graduating seniors 
    
 
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      donating to local youth organizations 
    
 
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      raising $1220 for the American Cancer Society 
    
 
  
  
    East Hampton Teachers' Association 
  
  
    Priscilla Campbell 
  
  
    The East Hampton Teachers' Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      awarding book scholarships to graduating seniors 
    
 
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      coordinating a blood drive 
    
 
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      donating over $2,000 plus toys to 3 local families during the holidays 
    
 
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      sponsoring a breakfast for walkers in the Ride-For-Life Walkathon 
    
 
  
  
    Eastchester Teachers Association 
  
  
    Rhonda Homes 
  
  
    The Eastchester Teachers Association considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      raising $935 for Sloan Kettering Memorial 
    
 
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      organizing fundraisers for four families whose homes were destroyed by fire 
    
 
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      organizing and supporting fundraisers to benefit the family of an ill child with expensive medical needs 
    
 
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      participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
  
  
    Eden Teachers Association 
  
  
    Mary Carlson-Nowicki 
  
  
    The Eden Teachers Association consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      awarding a $1000 scholarship to a student going into teaching 
    
 
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      hosting a charity dance for your local Boys & Girls Club 
    
 
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      participating in the Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      donating to Warm the Children organization 
    
 
  
  
    Elmont Elementary Teachers' Association 
  
  
    Elaine Mitchell 
  
  
    The Elmont Elementary Teachers' Association have continued their efforts to improve the quality of life in their community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      sponsoring an Elmont Little League team 
    
 
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      collecting clothing and household necessities for needy families 
    
 
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      raising over $3,000 for the Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      holding an annual Senior Brunch for senior citizens 
    
 
  
  
    Faculty Association/Suffolk Community College 
  
  
    Ellen Schuler Mauk 
  
  
    The Faculty Association/Suffolk Community College considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      contributing $2,000 and 15 volunteers to Habitat for Humanity's Day of Building 
    
 
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      raising $4,860 for the COC Affordable Housing Raffle 
    
 
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      collecting 7 cartons of new books for children at Hope House and local homeless shelters 
    
 
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      donating $500 to NYSUT's Disaster Relief Fund 
    
 
  
  
    Farmingdale Federation of Teachers 
  
  
    Claire Zatorski 
  
  
    The Farmingdale Federation of Teachers has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      participating in the Farmingdale Community Summit Council 
    
 
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      donating funds and supplies to Rotacare, a free medial clinic on Long Island 
    
 
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      participating in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life 
    
 
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      donating to needy families during the holiday seasons 
    
 
  
  
    Fredonia Teachers' Association 
  
  
    Richard Lewis 
  
  
    The Fredonia Teachers' Association consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      sponsoring the annual FTA Holiday Drive, purchasing, wrapping and delivering holiday gifts to students 
    
 
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      sponsoring the Youth Run in the Billy Bead ALS 5K Run for Research 
    
 
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      sponsoring the Senior Citizen Ball 
    
 
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      sponsorship of two summer soccer teams 
    
 
  
  
    Harrison Association of Teachers 
  
  
    Karen Magee 
  
  
    The Harrison Association of Teachers considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      donating $2,000 to Food Patch which assists needy families 
    
 
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      distributing backpacks and school supplies to 20 students in need 
    
 
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      participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      providing over 150 children with winter hats and mittens 
    
 
  
  
    Hempstead Classroom Teachers Association 
  
  
    Dawn Sherwood 
  
  
    The Hempstead Classroom Teachers Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      conducting Immigration Law Education Program to assist Hispanic residents in the community 
    
 
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      organizing Winter and Spring clothing and coat drives 
    
 
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      awarding two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors pursing a degree in education 
    
 
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      participating in the American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
  
  
    Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association 
  
  
    Joan Skowronek 
  
  
    The Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      sponsoring 2 Hewlett-Woodmere Little League teams 
    
 
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      contributing to the Susan G. Komen Race For a Cure as well as "Sandie's Bosom Buddies" Walk for a Cure 
    
 
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      helping in-district teachers through your Teacher's Helping Teachers Fund 
    
 
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      awarding scholarships to students who positively contribute to the community 
    
 
  
  
    Johnstown Teachers Association 
  
  
    Kathryn Zajicek 
  
  
    The Johnstown Teachers' Association considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      awarding two students $1000 scholarships for each of their four years of college and $300 to two alternates 
    
 
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      helping to finance the building of the Fulton County YMCA 
    
 
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      participating in the March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon 
    
 
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      promoting literacy through the Books for Babies Program 
    
 
  
  
    Kings Park Classroom Teachers Association 
  
  
    Russell Mathie 
  
  
    The Kings Park Classroom Teachers Association considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      conducting food drives for needy families in the community 
    
 
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      participating in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life 
    
 
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      supporting the Kings Park Heritage Museum 
    
 
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      raising $3,000 for the KPCTA Scholarship Fund 
    
 
  
  
    Kingston Teachers' Federation 
  
  
    Hugh Spoljaric 
  
  
    The Kingston Teachers' Federation has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      organizing a blood and organ donor drive 
    
 
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      participating in a golf tournament which raised $12,000 for student scholarships 
    
 
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      donating to the Holy Cross Church pantry 
    
 
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      donating $500 to Habitat for Humanity 
    
 
  
  
    Lake Shore Central TA 
  
  
    Rosemarie Murphy 
  
  
    The Lake Shore Teachers' Association consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      participating in Adopt-A-Highway Program 
    
 
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      awarding scholarships to students 
    
 
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      donating to community members and organizations in times of need 
    
 
  
  
    Lawrence Teachers' Association 
  
  
    Patrick Terkoski 
  
  
    The Lawrence Teachers' Association consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      distributing holiday food baskets to 50 needy families 
    
 
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      sponsoring a Little League team 
    
 
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      participating in the Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      providing financial support for a local church-run children's day camp 
    
 
  
  
    Levittown United Teachers 
  
  
    Therese Rogers 
  
  
    The Levittown United Teachers has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "Light the Night" walk 
    
 
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      sponsoring the Senior Citizen's Prom 
    
 
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      supporting the Levittown Little League 
    
 
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      supporting the Wantagh-Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Corp 
    
 
  
  
    Lockport Education Association 
  
  
    Gail Niparts 
  
  
    The Lockport Education Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      awarding three $1500 scholarships to seniors 
    
 
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      contributing over $30,000 to the United Way 
    
 
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      45 members volunteering to ring Salvation Army bells 
    
 
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      raising $2764 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
  
  
    Marion Teacher's Association 
  
  
    Tim Quill 
  
  
    The Marion Teacher's Association considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      contributing to the AFT Disaster Relief Fund 
    
 
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      contributing to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      contributing to the local scholarship fund 
    
 
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      working to "Get Out The Vote" on the Budget 
    
 
  
  
    Massapequa Federation of Teachers 
  
  
    Richard Goldman 
  
  
    The Massapequa Federation of Teachers has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      raising over $50,000 for the family of member with an ill child 
    
 
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      sponsoring teams for the Massapequa Coast, International and Challenger Baseball Leagues 
    
 
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      raising over $6,000 for a member's family in need 
    
 
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      participating in Long Island's 2-Day Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
  
  
    Middle Country TA 
  
  
    Nadia Resnikoff 
  
  
    The Middle Country TA considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      distributing holiday cards to veteran homes, nursing homes and hospitals 
    
 
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      distributing Holiday Food Gift Baskets 
    
 
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      supporting an ALS fundraiser 
    
 
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      participating in a Breast Cancer Walk and fundraiser 
    
 
  
  
    Mineola Teachers Association 
  
  
    Teresa Richards 
  
  
    The Mineola Teachers Association considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      awarding $8,800 in scholarships to graduating seniors 
    
 
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      raising $11,700 for the Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      donating $2,000 to NYSUT and AFT Disaster Relief 
    
 
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      donating over $1,000 to the Mineola Fire Department 
    
 
  
  
    Mohawk Valley Community College Professional Association 
  
  
    Ellis Gage Searles 
  
  
    The Mohawk Valley Community College Professional Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      sponsoring the Ted Moore Run/Walk which raises awareness of local STOP-DWI efforts 
    
 
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      supporting the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      conducting food drives to benefit the Utica Community Food Bank 
    
 
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      participating in the Relay for Life 
    
 
  
  
    Monroe Woodbury Teachers Association 
  
  
    Anne Pauek 
  
  
    The Monroe Woodbury Teachers Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      donating over 1000 books during the annual Holiday Book Drive 
    
 
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      baking and distributing muffins and cookies to the Senior Centers for Thanksgiving and Valentines Day 
    
 
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      raising over $5,000 by participating in the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      awarding $15,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors 
    
 
  
  
    Newark Teachers' Association 
  
  
    Patricia Davidson 
  
  
    The Newark Teachers' Association considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      awarding scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing careers in education 
    
 
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      providing a monetary donation to cover the cost of broadcasting athletic teams games 
    
 
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      supporting the Newark Public Library 
    
 
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      supporting booster clubs for athletes and musicians 
    
 
  
  
    Newfane Teachers Association 
  
  
    Kyle Beth Bridgeman 
  
  
    The Newfane Teachers Association considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      awarding a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior entering the field of education 
    
 
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      sponsoring an Annual Theme Basket Auction to benefit Niagara Hospice 
    
 
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      sponsoring an Annual Toy Drive for Community Food Pantry 
    
 
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      sponsoring a June golf day with the proceeds going to a needy family 
    
 
  
  
    Niagara Falls Teachers 
  
  
    Joseph Catalano 
  
  
    The Niagara Falls Teachers have continued their efforts to improve the quality of life in their community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      contributing 200 hams/turkeys plus over 150 food baskets through their Annual Holiday Food Drive 
    
 
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      supporting the Coats for Kids Program 
    
 
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      donating over $30,000 to the United Way 
    
 
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      awarding six $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors 
    
 
  
  
    North Babylon Teachers' Organization 
  
  
    Pamela Katz 
  
  
    The North Babylon Teachers' Organization has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      raising over $13,200 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      collecting 800 boxes of sundry items for U.S. soldiers overseas 
    
 
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      conducting an annual Toy and Book Drive for needy children 
    
 
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      financially supporting community sports teams and leagues 
    
 
  
  
    North Bellmore Teachers Association 
  
  
    Randee Colter 
  
  
    The North Bellmore Teachers Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      providing awards to select graduating seniors 
    
 
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      coordinating a tee shirt sale to benefit Habitat for Humanity 
    
 
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      supporting and participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk-a-Thon 
    
 
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      donating new books to the local chapter of The Food and Nutrition Network 
    
 
  
  
    North Tonawanda United Teachers 
  
  
    Linda Roach 
  
  
    The North Tonawanda United Teachers considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      awarding scholarships and savings bonds to outstanding seniors, 8th graders and 6th graders 
    
 
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      donating $500 to Breast Cancer Awareness 
    
 
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      donating $300 to sponsor both a pre and post-Prom Breakfast 
    
 
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      contributing toys to Toys for Tots and turkeys and non-perishable food items and money to the North Tonawanda Food Pantry 
    
 
  
  
    Nyack Teachers Association 
  
  
    Donna Ramundo 
  
  
    The Nyack Teachers Association consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      supporting the Students Opposed to Starvation project which distributes food and clothing in the homeless 
    
 
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      participating in Toys for Tots 
    
 
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      participating in the "Go Red for Women" project sponsored by the American Heart Association 
    
 
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      purchasing and distributing $30 gift cards to needy families 
    
 
  
  
    Oceanside Federation of Teachers 
  
  
    Leslie Krasnoff 
  
  
    The Oceanside Federation of Teachers considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      donating $1,000 in supermarket gift certificates for needy families 
    
 
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      organizing an annual Toy Drive providing toys to various community organizations 
    
 
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      awarding scholarships to students 
    
 
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      sponsorship of the Rotary Club's Annual Golf Tournament 
    
 
  
  
    Plainedge Federation of Teachers 
  
  
    Laura Pokorny 
  
  
    The Plainedge Federation of Teachers considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      raising over $7,000 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      funding and organizing a Senior Barbeque for high school seniors 
    
 
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      honoring students at the "We Make A Difference" Awards Ceremony 
    
 
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      supporting a Get Out The Vote movement that resulted in the budget passing overwhelmingly 
    
 
  
  
    Rocky Point Teacher's Association 
  
  
    Steven Lagnena 
  
  
    The Rocky Point Teacher's Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      performing in the Singing Santas production 
    
 
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      donating to the Kids in Need Fund 
    
 
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      awarding $6,000 in scholarships to Rocky Point High School Graduates 
    
 
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      assisting with the Senior Citizen Prom 
    
 
  
  
    Sachem Central Teachers' Association 
  
  
    Robert LaCorte 
  
  
    The Sachem Central Teachers' Association consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      raising over $20,000 to benefit the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund 
    
 
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      raising over $6,000 for the American Heart Association 
    
 
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      awarding $10,000 in SCTA Educators of Tomorrow scholarships 
    
 
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      providing clothing items to over 600 families in need 
    
 
  
  
    Sayville Teachers Association 
  
  
    Tim Southerton 
  
  
    The Sayville Teachers Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      helping the local public library pass a needed bond 
    
 
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      sponsoring a blood drive 
    
 
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      participating in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      participating in the LI Educators Gold Tournament to raise money to fight ALS 
    
 
  
  
    Somers Faculty Association 
  
  
    James Ambury 
  
  
    The Somers Faculty Association consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      raising $4,000 for U.N.I.C.E.F. 
    
 
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      donating to annual food and gift drives for needy families 
    
 
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      visiting local nursing home residents 
    
 
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      participating in Senior Citizen Pen Pals 
    
 
  
  
    Syosset Teachers' Association 
  
  
    Jeffrey Rozran 
  
  
    The Syosset Teachers' Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      hosting Thanksgiving Feasts for residents of nursing homes, veterans and local fire and police 
    
 
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      participating in "Birthday in a Box" supplying everything needed for a birthday party for needy families 
    
 
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      conducting a food drive for local soup kitchens 
    
 
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      co-sponsoring 12 scholarships with the PTA 
    
 
  
  
    Teachers' Association of Lindenhurst 
  
  
    Rose Russo 
  
  
    The Teachers' Association of Lindenhurst consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      raising $6,000 for the American Cancer Society 
    
 
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      sponsoring a soccer tournament supporting the American Schizophrenia Association 
    
 
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      raising funds to distribute 250 turkeys to local families 
    
 
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      awarding $4,000 in scholarships to deserving students 
    
 
  
  
    United Teachers of Island Trees 
  
  
    John Price 
  
  
    The United Teachers of Island Trees consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      raising $8000 in a community garage sale for the family of two ill students and planning future fundraisers for the family 
    
 
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      collecting and distributing 1000 canned goods for local churches 
    
 
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      raising $1200 for the breast cancer walk 
    
 
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      raising $7500 for scholarships 
    
 
  
  
    Valley Central Teachers Association 
  
  
    Timothy Brown 
  
  
    The Valley Central Teachers Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk and raising $10,000 
    
 
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      awarding over $11,000 in scholarships to students 
    
 
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      participating in the United Way Campaign 
    
 
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      sponsoring an All Night Grad Party 
    
 
  
  
    Wallkill Teachers' Association 
  
  
    Donna Benishake 
  
  
    The Wallkill Teachers' Association considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
    sponsoring a Senior Citizens Springtime Breakfast 
  
  
    sponsoring an Adopt-A-Highway Spring Clean Up 
  
  
    sponsoring district-wide food drives to benefit the Wallkill Food Pantry 
  
  
    participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
  
  
    Watertown Education Association 
  
  
    Dianne Loonan 
  
  
    The Watertown Education Association consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      donating children's books to the community library 
    
 
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      awarding scholarships to graduating seniors 
    
 
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      presenting holiday gifts to local Senior Citizens 
    
 
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      donating the NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund 
    
 
  
  
    Waterville Teachers' Association 
  
  
    Jacqueline Battista 
  
  
    The Waterville Teachers' Association considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      designing and decorating a tree to be auctioned in the Faxton-St. Luke's Hospital's Foundation's Festival of Trees 
    
 
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      awarding scholarships to two graduating seniors pursuing a career in education 
    
 
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      participating in America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk 
    
 
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      sponsoring the Salvation Army's Red Kettle in Waterville 
    
 
  
  
    West Hempstead Education Association 
  
  
    Barbara Hafner 
  
  
    The West Hempstead Education Association consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      participating in golf outing to raise money for charity 
    
 
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      organizing a toy drive for needy children 
    
 
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      participating in Relay For Life 
    
 
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      publishing and distributing community newsletter 
    
 
  
  
    West Irondequoit Teachers' Association 
  
  
    Beverly Engel 
  
  
    The West Irondequoit Teachers' Association consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      awarding three scholarships to graduating seniors planning to study education 
    
 
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      donating school supplies for needy families 
    
 
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      raising $2819 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 
    
 
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      sponsoring the Junior and Senior Safe Parties 
    
 
  
  
    Whitehall Teachers Association 
  
  
    Penny Whiting 
  
  
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      The Whitehall Teachers Association has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
    
 
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      holding a golf tournament to support local scholarships 
    
 
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      donating to the Whitehall Festival Week Celebration 
    
 
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      donating to the Washington County Children's Committee 
    
 
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      participating in Operation Santa 
    
 
  
  
    Wilson Teachers' Association 
  
  
    Jeff Dabill 
  
  
    The Wilson Teachers' Association considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      coordinating a benefit for a member of your custodial staff with a serious illness, raising over $30,000 for him and his family 
    
 
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      providing over $4000 in scholarships to students 
    
 
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      hosting the senior citizen breakfast 
    
 
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      contributing to the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk 
    
 
  
  
    Yonkers Federation of Teachers 
  
  
    Patricia Puleo 
  
  
    The Yonkers Federation of Teachers has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      awarding $9,000 to deserving high school seniors 
    
 
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      sponsoring a Toys for Tots Drive 
    
 
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      distributing childrens books to community agencies and homeless shelters 
    
 
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      donating $2,000 to Westchester Children's Hospital 
    
 
  
  
    Yorktown Congress of Teachers 
  
  
    Robert Faigle 
  
  
    The Yorktown Congress of Teachers has been dedicated to supporting its community. In 2006 they demonstrated this by: 
  
  
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      raising $1,812 for the Children's Hospital in Valhalla 
    
 
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      collecting 4,800 pounds of food for the Yorktown Community Help organization 
    
 
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      donating $2,353 to the Support Connection which helps individuals and families affected by breast and ovarian cancer 
    
 
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      awarding three $1,000 scholarships to Yorktown High School graduates