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O’Side is ready to help out for the holidays side school board trustee, said. “We want to bring people together to share quiet conversation, Oceanside’s strong tradition enjoy a nice meal, and raise of giving back was on full dis- awareness about what we do.” Though not a fundraiser, the play during the Oceanside Community Service dinner, spotlight- dinner is an opportunity for OCS ing the organization and volun- to engage with the community, teers who contribute to its mis- share updates on its services, sion of helping local families in a n d e n c o u r a g e d o n at i o n s need. through normal channels. OCS, Held last Thursday at the a charitable organization that Alias Smith and has been serving the Jones restaurant, at community for more 2863 Woods Ave. in than 70 years, was Oceanside, the OCS founded in 1947 to event brought address school together residents, absenteeism due to a local business leadlack of proper clothers and community ing and shoes for groups, all united in children from large, their shared comlow-income families. mitment to supportAt the heart of BoB TRANSoM ing their neighbors. the organization is In years past, the OCS president T r a n s o m ’s w i f e, annual dinner has B e t s y, w h o h e served as both a described as his fundraiser and a community “whole right arm and left hand.” gathering. While the event has She handles the finer details, evolved over the years, from a paperwork and lists, ensuring lively affair with music and raf- the pantry runs like clockwork. fles to a more intimate gather- Al Marino, who T ransom ing, its purpose remains the described as “indispensable,” same — bringing people together plays a key role in pantry operain the spirit of giving. tions, while Laura Lisi, dubbed “This year’s dinner is more of the “new guru,” brings a fresh a networking event,” Bob Tran- understanding of the organizasom, OCS president and Ocean-
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Mount Sinai South Nassau’s chief financial and operating officer, John Pohlman, far left, and President Dr. Adhi Sharma presented a certificate of appreciation to veteran John Banham at the hospital’s veterans celebration on Nov. 7.
Mount Sinai South Nassau honors veterans at annual celebration By KEPHERD DANIEl kdaniel@liherald.com
Mount Sinai South Nassau hosted its eighth annual Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 7, recognizing the men and women who have served the nation. At the hospital’s main campus, veterans, hospital staff, local leaders and community members gathered to celebrate service as well as perseverance, resilience and compassion. Suheil Genovese, co-chair of the MSSN Veterans Committee and a U.S. Army veteran, described the success of initiatives like Suits on Soldiers, which provides veterans in need with clothing. Since its beginnings three years ago, the program has expanded to include Coats on Soldiers and Shoes for
Soldiers. This year’s Veterans Bake Sale also broke records, raising over $4,800, with the proceeds going to Folds of Honor, an organization that provides educational scholarships to families of fallen and disabled service members. U.S. Navy veteran and the hospital’s director of safety and security Steve Biscotti presented a check for $5,000 to Robert F. Garrison VFW Post 3350, in East Rockaway, highlighting the hospital’s community efforts. Oceanside resident Leslie Etwaroo, an Army veteran and the hospital’s information service director, was presented with a Mount Sinai South Nassau Veteran Employee Scholarship in recognition of his commitCoNtiNueD oN PAge 11
just like to see the smile on people’s face when they get a box of food.
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