Two members of our community, Karin Pantel and Jack Luster, will be honored along with many other wonderful volunteers that were nominated throughout NYS.  Come to the library to watch the celebration as it will be live-streamed on Facebook and on YouTube.

https://aging.ny.gov/2023-older-new-yorkers-day

Register here.

Karin Pantel

Years of Volunteer Service: 2 years with Alzheimer’s Association, Hudson Valley  Chapter. Karin has been a lifelong volunteer for other organizations.

Names of Organizations: Alzheimer’s Association: Volunteer Community Educator, Advocate-AIM (Alzheimer’s Impact Movement), OATS—Founding member, NYS/SC Chapter Professional Women’s Group, Inc, NYSARH—New York State Rural Health  Association Board member, SC OFA Advisory Board member, Boy Scouts of America

Advice for other New Yorkers:  Start by considering the causes or issues that you genuinely care about. Think about what motivates you and where you believe you can make a meaningful impact. Identifying your passions will help you find volunteer opportunities that align with your values. Volunteering is a rewarding experience. Your efforts, no matter how small, can make a significant difference in your community and beyond. Just do it!

Jack Luster

Years of Volunteer Service:  50 years

Names of Organizations:  Mended Hearts Association, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Sullivan County, Distributes food to people who need it, Ronald McDonald House in Brooklyn, Camp Simpcha, Catholic Charities in Honesdale, PA, Plays flute for       Christmas mass, Plays saxophone at food pantry, Plays sax or flute at the homeless shelter, Plays flute at the Synagogue, Makes balloon animals at Marie’s Park in Woodbourne

Advice for other New Yorkers: You receive back more than you give.