FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com MARCH 12, 2015 • The Courier sun 17 SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS brought to you by star OF queens SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 CUTLER’S LIGHTING Over 50 Years Experience REPAIRS • REWIRING • RE-FINISHING • LAMP SHADES LAMP SHADE SALE 12 years from now, this LED bulb will still be saving you money. on yellow and red tagged items 10% OFF OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. LYNBROOK 817 Sunrise Hwy (2 Blocks west of Peninsula Blvd.) 516-887-1300 20-50% OFF TAKE GREAT NECK 120 Northern Blvd. 516-482-1919 Excludes Repairs, Refi nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 3/31/2015 CUTLER’S LIGHTING CUTLER’S LIGHTING WINNER 3 YEARS IN A ROW Vict oria Grappone Vice President Maspeth Kiwanis Community Involvement: Victoria Grappone plays multiple roles in the Maspeth community as vice president of the Maspeth Kiwanis and treasurer of the Queens West division of Kiwanis. Maspeth Kiwanis holds several fundraisers throughout the year to raise money to send children to camp during the summer and for scholarships. Grappone has organized fundraisers such as a casino night and a 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.” Oc upation: 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 set the groundwork for a new department. Bigg est Challenge: “My biggest challenge would be fundraising,” Grappone said. “Getting the word out about Kiwanis, having more people join Kiwanis and having them understand what a good cause it is” are other challenges she faces. Ac hievements: 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 for 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 Association. “We’re very involved with all the communities,” she said. Personal Life: Grappone lives 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 [email protected] @A_GiudiceReport
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