On the Avenue: Kiwanis divisional meeting features all Brooklyn clubs
The more the merrier! Members of the Kiwanis Club of Bensonhurst & Bay Ridge were among dozens of Kiwanians from throughout Brooklyn who gathered “on the avenue” for a delicious meal at Mama Rao’s Italian Restaurant, 6408 11th Ave., as part of a special Kiwanis Divisional Meeting on Wednesday, June 15.
The meeting gave all Brooklyn clubs a chance to meet with New York District of Kiwanis International Gov. James Mancuso and past Gov. Joseph Ruggiero. Ben-Bay’s own Brooklyn Lt. Gov. James Orlando was also in attendance and welcomed Mancuso, who was pleased to receive a special gift from Ben-Bay President Thomas Aellis on behalf of the club.
“It’s always great when all the clubs come together for our divisional meetings,” Aellis said. “Not only do we get to share some of the incredible things we’re doing to help children and families in need here in Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst, but we get to hear about how so many of our Kiwanis brothers and sisters are helping those in need throughout Brooklyn.”