Society of Old Brooklynites celebrates 135th anniversary
The Society of Old Brooklynites celebrated its 135th anniversary at the Bay Ridge Manor on Sunday, June 28, by swearing in the society’s officers and directors, with former Borough President Marty Markowitz delivering the keynote speech.
“We feel it was a very successful event, and hopefully it will encourage us to move on with bigger and better things,” said Ted General, who was sworn in as the society’s first vice president. “I appreciate the opportunity to join in on the celebration and the fact that the organization just marked its 135th anniversary.”
The event began at 12:30 p.m., and Markowitz, who is now tasked with drawing visitors to the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn as vice president of borough promotion and engagement for NYC & Company, spoke about some of his new responsibilities. Markowitz is a life member of the society. State Senator Marty Golden swore in the officers, beginning with George Broadhead, the new president, who took the reins of the society from outgoing President Ron Schweiger.