BY STEPHEN VRATTOS
Photo by Julie Weissman
Regardless of the vote, the
results of this year’s elections
promised some new blood
on the Board of Directors due to
several factors. Last year’s unfortunate
passing of former Board
President Mort Gitter opened an
additional spot—albeit for a single
year term—to the usual annual
quartet of places to fill. Adding
to that veteran member Felice
Hannah’s unexpected non-participation
reducing the number of
incumbents to four, ensured that at
least one of the two fledgling candidates
of the total of six running
would gain one of the five open
spots. Newcomer Warren Glenn
received that honor capturing
fifth place in the vote tally and the
1-year term. He will join returning
Steve Redlich, Bob Ricken, Phyllis
Goldstein and Stanley Goldsmith,
who won a full 2-year term after
finishing out the initial year of
Gitter’s term.
The Tuesday following the election,
the newly elected Board got
down to business, meeting for the
first time to vote on offices. Mario
Carmiciano was elected to remain as
president, with Chernow as 1st Vice
President and Redlich as 2nd Vice
President. Redlich will also retain
his position as Treasurer. Goldsmith
has taken up the mantle of Board
Secretary. Committee Chairs will be
determined at a later date.
2017 Election Results
2017 Board of Directors election candidates (l. to r.) Mel Fox, Stanley
Goldsmith, Steve Redlich, Phyllis Goldstein, Bob Ricken, Warren Glenn
THE FOLLOWING IS THE LIST OF CANDIDATES IN THE 2017
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION AND THEIR RESPECTIVE VOTE
TOTAL AS COMPILED BY AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION:
1. Steve Redlich 3,106,439 ELECTED for 2-Year Term
2. Bob Ricken 2,980,141 ELECTED for 2-Year Term
3. Stanley Goldsmith 2,859,071 ELECTED for 2-Year Term
4. Phyllis Goldstein 2,729,949 ELECTED for 2-Year Term
5. Warren Glenn 1,693,336 ELECTED for 1-Year Term
6. Mel Fox 1,204,109 Not Elected
HELP MAKE “BABES & GUYS” A SUCCESS
Golf Tournament • Card Party • Luncheon
Thursday, July 6, 2017
STORY AND PHOTO
BY STEPHEN VRATTOS
When Women’s Golf
Association President
Judy Lev was passed
the gavel from her predecessor,
Teri Oropallo, at last year’s end of
season dinner, it marked her debut
at the helm of the distinguished
position. But when it came to
one of the association’s biggest,
most important events, Lev was
a seasoned veteran. “I’ve been
intimately involved with ‘Babes &
Guys’ for the past three years,” she
revealed.
Three years ago, Lev chaired the
event, which has been raising money
for the American Cancer Society
since the ’80s, and immediately
made an impact with her decision
to open the event to the entire
North Shore Towers community,
not just Country Club members.
To Lev, it made little sense, astutely
observing, “Everyone’s
been touched in some
way by cancer.” Under
Lev’s chairmanship, the
event raised more than
$28,000, a dramatic
leap from the $1000 it
garnered in its inaugural
year. In fact, the annual
tradition has raised more
than $100,000 in the past
three years alone.
“Our goal is to raise
more money than the
year before,” Lev said,
and there are many
ways you can be a part
of the fun, whether you
play golf or not. “There’s
always playing cards…
or the luncheon.” Other ways
include sponsoring a hole or a
lift, dedicating a leaf to the “Tree
of Life” or purchasing a chance to
win a day of golf at a prestigious
Long Island club or other top-tier
prizes in the “Land on the Green”
For a mere $10, you can dedicate a leaf to
“The Giving Tree,” which stands outside the
Country Club entrance
contest. Or you could simply make
a donation. Leave your check for
$25 or more, made out to the
“American Cancer Society,” at the
Country Club reception desk and
help in the fight against cancer. “I’m
committed to it,” Lev said.
“BABES & GUYS”
EVENT
YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US!
MINIMUM DONATION: $75
SPONSOR A FREE LIFT: $30
SPONSOR A HOLE: $100
TREE OF LIFE LEAF: $10
ALL OTHER DONATIONS
WELCOME!
American Cancer Society serves
men, women and children with all
forms of cancer. Funds are used to
Support cancer control programs of
research, public education, advocacy,
and patient and family services.
Please leave checks at Front Desk of
Country Club
Together we can make
a difference!
Judy Lev Marilyn Salzman Linda Savid
718-423-8850 516-852-1400 516-770-5762
July 2017 ¢ NORTH SHORE TOWERS COURIER 3