62 The Queens Courier • buzz • NOVEMBER 20, 2014 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com Queens Council 2014 Salute to Women in Leadership Russo’s on the Bay was the site for a Women’s Leadership Reception. Tha master of ceremonies was Philippa Karteron, music by Bartlett’s Jazz Ensemble, and the awards were presented by Victoria Schneps with closing remarks by Ethan Draddy, Scout Executive, Greater New York. Honoree Marilyn Artis, founder of For the People Productions and her Dr. Devivo with her Vaughn College staff Margaret Denson with Councilman I. Daneek Miller and Senator Leroy Comrie Honoree Renee Xenakis, VP Compliance Assurance at HSBC Bank, accepts her award Honoree Margaret Denson, director of planning, events & community relations for Councilman I. Daneek Miller President of Vaughn College Dr. Sharon Devivo was given a lifetime achievement award Top row - Debra Artis, Malikka Karteron, Margo Lewis, Tamara Artis. Seated - Philippa Karteron, Marilyn Artis Dr. Sharon Devivo accepted her award from Queens Scouts Peter Vallone Sr. and Tina Vallone with granddaughter Catena Vallone, center Joseph Pistilli, CEO, Pistilli Realty Group; honoree Thomas Donovan, guest of honor, partner, Massey Knakal Realty Services; Lindsay Pistilli, Pistilli Realty Group; Nicole Aloise-Frankenstein, granddaughter, accepting Gloria D’Amico Lifetime Achievement Award; Anna Kril, founder/president; honoree Dr. Sonal Sura, Physicians Recognition Award, Radiation Oncology, Elmhurst Hospital; honoree Jeffrey Gold, Community Recognition Award, dir. of operations, Multifamily Management Services; honoree Dr. Che-Kai Tsao, Physicians Recognition Award, asst. professor of hematology and medical oncology at the Tisch Center Institute, Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Gloria D’Amico Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to Hon. Gloria DeMarco Aloise-Posthumously. Wendy D’Amico; Nicole Aloise- Frankenstein, granddaughter; Carolyn Scarano; Anna Kril, founder/ president; Mary Demakos, treasurer; Eartha Washington, VP. SHAREing & CAREing celebrates 20 years Michael Serao, Chairman of the Board; Anna Kril, Founder/President; Elaine Lazaridis, Frienz For a Cause, presenting a $3,000.00 check. The nonprofit SHAREing & CAREing held its 20th annual benefit on Nov. 12 at Riccardo’s. Catena Vallone provided the entertainment as the organization commemorated 20 years of providing cancer support services.
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