18 TIMES • MARCH 12 - mARCH 18, 2015 SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS Queens Victoria Grappone Vice President, Kwanis Club of Maspeth Community Involvement: Victoria Grappone plays many roles in the Maspeth community as vice president of the Maspeth Kiwanis, treasurer of the Queens West division of Kiwanis and with Maspeth Federal Savings Bank. Maspeth Kiwanis holds several fundraisers throughout the year to raise money to send children to camp during the summer and scholarships funding, as well. Grappone has organized such fundraisers as Casino Night and Murder Mystery Dinner for the Kiwanis. Motivation: “The people in the community,” are the biggest reason Grappone gives back, she said. “I’m dedicated to the communities I work within, Forest Hills and Maspeth, and I just want to give back to everybody,” she added. “I love to help people, that’s the bottom line.” Career/Day Job: Grappone was recently promoted within Maspeth Federal Savings Bank, becoming the Vice President and Retail Sales Development Manager--a brand new position with the bank. “I am going to be coaching and mentoring the employees here at Maspeth Federal with customer service skills and ongoing training,” Grappone explained. “It’s going to be interesting,” she said of having to learn and set the groundwork for a new department. Biggest Challenge: “My biggest challenge would be fundraising,” Grappone said. “Getting the word out about Kiwains, having more people join Kiwanis and having them understand what a good cause it is,” are other challenges faced by Grappone within the Maspeth Kiwanis. Achievements: Grappone earned a bronze key pin from the Maspeth Kiwanis, signifying that she has brought in one new member this year. She has also received awards from the 112th Precinct for her community involvement, as well as being treasurer for the 112th Precinct Community Council. As a member of Maspeth Federal, Grappone has been recognized for her work with the Chamber of Commerce and Forest Hills Civic. “We’re very involved with all the communities,” she said. Personal Life: Grappone live in Queens with her husband, three children and two dogs. “I have a great job here, I enjoy my job. I love meeting people, I love my customers and my employees,” she said. By Anthony Giudice brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 Adrian& Rocky’s CATERING EXPERIENCE “The Original” “FOR THE VERY BEST IN BUFFET STYLE CATERING” CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS CALL US TO CATER YOUR ST. PATRICKS DAY DINNER CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE IS OUR SPECIALTY Our Specialties • Business Meetings • Engagement Parties • Cocktail Parties • BBQ’s • Christenings • Communions • Anniversaries • Showers • Sweet 16’s • Graduations Planning a Party? BARTENDING & WAITRESS SERVICE AVAILABLE! Call 718.845.5525 SERVING QUEENS FOR OVER 20 YEARS or Fax 718.845.5643 132-08 Cross Bay Boulevard • Ozone Park VISIT US AT WWW.ADRIANSCATERERS.COM All Major Credit Cards Accepted • DELIVERY IS FREE OF CHARGE WITH ALL CATERING PACKAGES
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