Sixty-six business leaders from both sides of the Hudson — in Rockland and Westchester — have stepped forward to wear the volunteer hat today — Giving Tuesday 2019 — and support local volunteerism.
Like physical bridges, volunteers help bring our community together. Volunteer New York! is the premiere volunteer connector agency serving the Lower Hudson Valley for more than 70 years. The leaders pictured and named here have committed to supporting the mission of Volunteer New York! on Tuesday, Dec. 3 as part of #GivingTuesday, the largest single day of global giving.
These leaders were featured in a two-page spread — a special 5th anniversary celebration of a partnership between lohud and The Journal News in the editions of Monday, Dec. 2.
WE NEED YOU: #GivingTuesday is here. Participate — the Lower Hudson Valley community needs you
To join these leaders in making a difference, visit volunteernewyork.org/givingtuesday to see how your time or treasure can help keep our community thriving.
To further support, you can do some good during your binge-purchase sprees on Amazon by signing up for AmazonSmile and picking VolunteerNewYork! (known as Volunteer Service Bureau of Westchester Inc. on the site) as your beneficiary.
Here, we present the #GivingTuesday Volunteer Hat Class of 2019 and why they believe in the power of giving:
Dorothy Aguiar
Name: Dorothy Aguiar
Title: Vice President, Apple Maintenance Services, Inc.
Number of years company has worn the hat: 5
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving back to the community gives me such heartfelt satisfaction to be able to allow those in need to survive, grow and learn."
Joseph Ali
Name: Joseph Ali
Title: Partner, PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving is something that every human, of every walk and stage of life, can do. Whether it be giving one’s time, talents or finances there is something that each of us can do for others in our community and beyond."
Lucy Amicucci
Name: Lucy Amicucci
Title: Vice President, Non-Profit Banking, Sterling National Bank
Number of years company has worn the hat: 4
What does giving mean to you?
"Coming together with family, friends and co-workers to volunteer and donate to organizations that will make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in need."
Nicole Bail
Name: Nicole Bail
Title: Sr. Account Manager, Axis Promotions
Number of years company has worn the hat: 5
What does giving mean to you?
"Sharing a part of yourself with those less fortunate. Taking the time to give back to those in need fills a part of me."
Cheryl Baun
Name: Cheryl Baun
Title: Executive Director, Arts Council of Rockland
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving to me means that we should all do what we can to create the kind of community we all want to live in. Even giving in small ways can make a world of difference."
Zach Bell
Name: Zach Bell
Title: Service Area Manager, Wegmans
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving to me means making a difference in our community. That commitment includes sharing food and enriching our neighborhoods in every way we can. At Wegmans we believe communities thrive when we all work together."
Gary Blum
Name: Gary Blum
Title: Field Representative, Strategies for Wealth
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving is the way I express gratitude for what I have in my life. I consider it a privilege to be able to help those who need it most."
Elizabeth Bracken Thompson
Name: Elizabeth Bracken Thompson
Title: Partner, Thompson & Bender
Number of years company has worn the hat: 5
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving back to our community is the most important thing a company can do."
Barry Butlien
Name: Barry Butlien
Title: Certified Financial Planner Professional, Westchester Financial Advisors
Number of years company has worn the hat: 4
What does giving mean to you?
I learned about Volunteerism watching my mother, a widow with three young kids, dedicate her time to so many causes. Volunteering and giving of yourself is truly the best way to pay it forward.
Bob Byrnes
Name: Bob Byrnes
Title: President, Byrnes Athletic Consulting
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
What does giving mean to you?
"Critical medical interventions like cancer treatments and burn recovery require platelets. I am dedicated to ensuring others have platelets. It takes three hours twice a month and I have that time to give. I’m proud that I’ve helped 243 people so far. I encourage others that can to do the same."
Ugo Chiulli
Name: Ugo Chiulli
Title: CEO, Progressive Computing, Inc.
Number of years company has worn the hat: 5
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving is the personal privilege of being able to support others by giving from your own abundance whether it be time, talent, or money."
Harris Decker
Name: Harris Decker
Title: Optician, Eye Designs
Number of years company has worn the hat: 4
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving means helping those in the community that are down on their lunch. Whether it’s a free new pair of glasses or assisting at a local shelter."
Vinny DeLucia
Name: Vinny DeLucia
Title: President, Hudson Valley Region, Sterling National Bank
Number of years company has worn the hat: 4
What does giving mean to you?
"Sharing time, money, emotional and/or physical support with someone or some group without the expectation of receiving something in return. Being concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with your own. I’d say a great example of giving was when everyone in the country rallied around the events of 9/11, New Yorkers in particular, and 1st responders along with average citizens ran to ground zero to help people they didn’t know. They put their needs aside for the sake of someone else. It was a time when the entire country was united and selfless."
Nick Devincenzo
Name: Nick Devincenzo
Title: Owner, Continental 109 Salon
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"Sometimes when we think of the term giving, we think of money or someones ability to give a certain amount of something. But in fact the act of giving means so much more. Providing love, emotional support and care for others are what giving really means."
Taryn Duffy
Name: Taryn Duffy
Number of years company has worn the hat: 5
What does giving mean to you?
Title: VP, Corp. Communications & Public Affairs, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts
"Giving helps us remember that we are all connected."
Joan Fallon
Name: Dr. Joan Fallon
Title: CEO, Curemark, LLC
Number of years company has worn the hat: 5
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving is the act of using ones authenticity and empathy to meet the needs of another human being."
Ed Forbes
Name: Ed Forbes
Title: Senior Director, News and Engagement, USA TODAY NETWORK Northeast
Number of years company has worn the hat: 5
What does giving mean to you?
"Westchester and Rockland are very lucky to have remarkable community institutions — supporting them is essential for the health of our hometowns."
Bryan Fryer
Name: Bryan Fryer
Title: Senior Manager, Maier Markey & Justic
Number of years company has worn the hat: 4
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving provides people with and profound sense of community. I have a great deal of gratitude for all that I have been given in my life. My commitment and presence to those in different circumstances than mine is my thank you to all of those who have given in the past."
Wendy Green
Name: Wendy Green
Title: Vice PresidentThe Journal News/lohud.com
Number of years company has worn the hat: 5
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving means doing one’s part with an open heart and sacrificing as necessary with no expectations."
Michael Grossman
Name: Michael Grossman
Title: President, MAG Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"People have helped me in my life and I wouldn’t be where I am today without their kindness. Giving is my turn to help others."
Joe Guilderson
Name: Joe Guilderson
Title: President, Corporate Audio Visual Services
Number of years company has worn the hat: 5
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving to me, means thinking of others, and helping those that need help."
Timothy Hall
Name: Timothy L. Hall
Title: President, Mercy College
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
Karen Herrero
Name: Karen Herrero
Title: Owner, New York Hospitality Group
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
What does giving mean to you?
"We are so fortunate and grateful to live in these times and to have the ability to give and share with those in our own backyard. Corporate Social Responsibility is helping create a better world."
Peter Herrero
Name: Peter Herrero
Title: Owner, New York Hospitality Group
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
What does giving mean to you?
"We are so fortunate and grateful to live in these times and to have the ability to give and share with those in our own backyard. 'orporate Social Responsibility is helping create a better world."
Risa Hoag
Name: Risa B. Hoag
Title: President, GMG Public Relations
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving to others is not only the right thing to do, it feels good and lifts us up at the same time. In the end, it's all that really matters. Go out and make someone smile today."
Laura Rey Iannarelli
Name: Laura Rey Iannarelli
Title: President, The Rey Insurance Agency Inc.
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"I am so grateful and humbled to have the resources to give back."
Chereese Jervis-Hill
Name: Chereese Jervis-Hill
Title: President & Founder, Events To Remember
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving means sharing of yourself, it gives you a wonderful feeling, and something I try to do every day."
Alisa Kesten
Name: Alisa H. Kesten
Title: Executive Director, Volunteer New York!
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
Ted Kesten
Name: Ted Kesten
Title: Founder and Treasurer, Ranger Ready Repellents
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
What does giving mean to you?
"Sharing my good fortune so that others may have opportunities to achieve their goals."
Angela Kim
Name: Angela G. Kim
Title: Partner of Matrimonial and Family Law Group, Hartmann Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia, LLC
Number of years company has worn the hat: 3
What does giving mean to you?
"Making a world a better place for our younger generations."
Bob Knight
Name: Bob Knight
Title: Parter/COO, Harrison Edwards
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
What does giving mean to you?
"Few things are more gratifying than giving time and treasure to deserving causes. It's core to how we operate at Harrison Edwards, and something my wife and I instill in our children."
Michael Lang
Name: Michael Lang
Title: Chief Sign Officer, Signarama Hartsdale
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving and making someone's day a little bit better, enriches my life and motivates me to be more than who I am today."
Sue Lara
Name: Sue Lara
Title: President, Sir Speedy Print Signs Marketing
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving is one of the best emotions to have. By giving I am helping someone. Giving makes me feel happier, reduces my stress level and helps my community. I love donating to a good cause!"
Carmen L. Martínez-López
Name: Carmen L. Martínez-López, Ph.D.
Title: Dean, School of Business and Professional Careers, SUNY Westchester Community College
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving is a tribute of appreciation for the efforts that non-for-profit organizations are making to improve the quality of life for the underrepresented population."
Valerie Mason Cunningham
Name: Valerie Mason Cunningham
Title: Managing Principal, PRIDE Matters LLC
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving is sharing my time, talent and treasure with an unwavering passion-helping inspire and being purposeful; one person at a time. Making a difference matters."
Joseph McCoy
Name: Joseph McCoy
Title: Region Manager, People's United Bank
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving means finding a way to engage that is both beneficial to the community and helps to fulfill your personal mission. I love mentoring and teaching our community's youth. To help them grow and achieve their own dreams."
Bill Merz
Name: Bill Merz
Title: Vice-President, Lending, The Westchester Bank
Number of years company has worn the hat: 5
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving provides the opportunity to make our world a better place, for us, for our kids, for future generations."
Robert Minton
Name: Robert Minton
Title: Lead Solution Engineer Strategic Accounts, Salesforce
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
Marc Mirabella
Name: Marc Mirabella
Title: Investment Advisor, Hudson Financial Group
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
Weezie Mullaly
Name: Weezie Mullaly
Title: Agency Owner & President, GEICO Local Office Westchester
Number of years company has worn the hat: 4
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving means thinking of those in our community and providing for them in ways that can help them help themselves."
Kwame Ndzibah
Name: Kwame Ndzibah
Title: Relationship Manager, M&T Bank
Number of years company has worn the hat: 5
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving is a critical responsibility that we all have. It allows me to be more compassionate, considerate and thankful."
Chuck Newman
Name: Chuck Newman
Title: President, Charles Newman Co.
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
What does giving mean to you?
"Being part of any community starts with giving of yourself (whether you volunteer or whether you donate to aide the missions of those who do the work in your community). We're all part of the human family, we need to work together to thrive. Volunteering and giving enhances community and strengthens all of us in return (and it feels great!)."
David Perlmutter
Name: David Perlmutter
Title: President, Perlmutter Properties
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving means giving back."
Kevin Plunkett
Name: Kevin Plunkett
Title: Director of Strategic Initiatives, Simone Development Companies
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
Laura Picone
Name: Laura Picone
Title: Vice President - Commercial Lending, TD Bank, N.A.
Number of years company has worn the hat: 4
What does giving mean to you?
"It is the ultimate act of compassion when you can see a need and can respond with your time or resources."
Katherine Quinn
Name: Katherine Quinn
Title: Executive Director, Support Connection, Inc.
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
Ronnie Ram
Name: Ronnie Ram
Title: President & CEO, Inspiria Outdoor Advertising
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving Tuesday is a dedication to pay it forward and to establish a habit of thinking of others."
David Richman
Name: David Richman
Title: President & CEO, Rakow Commercial Realty Group
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving is the most rewarding experience I can imagine and being able to provide for another is magical."
David Ringler
Name: David Ringler, CAP®, CRPC®, CPFA
Title: Co-Founder, 100 Donors: Westchester Men Who Care
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
100 Donors is a nonprofit that provides men the opportunity to have a larger positive impact on their community as a group, rather than as individuals, by leveraging our resources, ideas, and experiences. We value equality, community and diversity."
David Ritacco
Name: David Ritacco
Title: Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer, PCSB Bank
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"I was raised to always give back to those who may be less fortunate. I watched my father do that for as long as I can remember. He instilled in me by his actions the importance of giving back to the community, so I find it incredibly gratifying to help others."
Lloyd Robinson
Name: Lloyd Robinson
Title: President, AWISCO
Number of years company has worn the hat: 5
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving back to the community is really what we should all strive to do every day. Without a strong community would all of the hat wearers be where they are today?"
Scott Rocco
Name: Scott Rocco
Title: Artist, Rainbow Road Pictures
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving means being a compassionate person by offering your time and support to helping others for a good cause. To me, the real reward of giving is not expecting something back from anyone, but knowing you're making the world a better place as both an altruist and giver of humanity."
Gerry Ryan
Name: Gerry Ryan
Title: President and CEO, DGC Capital Contracting Corp.
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
Rori Sagal
Name: Rori Sagal
Title: Vice President/Cash Management Officer, ConnectOne Bank
Number of years company has worn the hat: 1
What does giving mean to you?
Giving has allowed me to directly feel the impact of helping make our community (and the world) a better place for all its citizens, no matter their circumstances or needs
Maddy Schiering
Name: Maddy Schiering
Title: Principal, Sheer Strategy
Number of years company has worn the hat: 3
What does giving mean to you?
Giving to me means serving my community by volunteering my time and skills, contributing financial support, and promoting the impactful work of our many local inspirational non-profits.
Mark J. Seiden
Name: Mark J. Seiden
Title: President, Mark Seiden Real Estate Team
Number of years company has worn the hat: 3
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving to those in my community brings me a great sense of happiness and joy. This is how I live my life and how I show up every day as a leader in my community."
David Severance
Name: David Severance
Title: President, New Door Leadership
Number of years company has worn the hat: 4
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving is my acknowledgment that I'm sharing this world with others--that we all have a stake in what our lives become."
Felix Tapia
Name: Felix Tapia
Title: Director of Marketing, Robison Oil / Original Energy
Number of years company has worn the hat: 2
What does giving mean to you?
"#GivingTuesday means joining with like minded individuals to encourage people to do good. It also means taking the time to spread a message of helping one another in meaningful ways."
Joanne Taylor
Name: Joanne Taylor
Title: CEO, Senior Helpers Westchester
Number of years company has worn the hat: 4
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving is a privilege and an act of service to others. Although giving benefits individuals and organizations to support worthy causes, it also provides me with a sense of purpose and fulfillment."
Heidy Tejeda De Castro
Name: Heidy Tejeda De Castro
Title: Educational Director, Pilates Unleashed Studio
Number of years company has worn the hat: 4
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving is our ability to respond accordingly to our environment, we take every minutes we are in this world so giving is actually non optional or negotiable, giving is our respond ability and Joy."
Jane Veron
Name: Jane Veron
Title: CEO, The Acceleration Project
Number of years company has worn the hat: 3
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving is fundamental to our mission — harnessing our professional skills to provide strategic and tactical advice to small business owners. There’s nothing better than doing our part to preserve and create jobs, to make achieving the American dream a reality."
Lisa Vitiello
Name: Lisa Vitiello
Title: Agent, State Farm Insurance
Number of years company has worn the hat: 3
Michael Welling
Name: Michael Welling
Title: Partner, Meridian, Risk Management
Number of years company has worn the hat: 3
What does giving mean to you?
"If you want to find meaning in something bigger than yourself, find a meaningful way to give back. Giving back is what makes the world go round."
Philip J. Wilner
Name: Philip J. Wilner, MD
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center
Number of years company has worn the hat: 3
What does giving mean to you?
"Giving means recognizing that my gifts and blessings must be shared. By helping others I strengthen our community and create a foundation on which all people can grow and prosper. There is no greater privilege than being able to extend oneself in the service of others."
Russell Yankwitt
Name: Russell Yankwitt
Title: Managing Partner, Yankwitt LLP
Number of years company has worn the hat: 3
What does giving mean to you?
"To me, giving means helping those in need by donating time and/or money and expecting nothing in return. It’s one of the greatest gifts that you can give."
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Ed Forbes is the senior director for news and engagement for the USA TODAY NETWORK Northeast, which includes lohud and The Journal News and NorthJersey.com and The Record of northern New Jersey.
Email: eforbes@lohud.com Twitter: @edforbes
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