FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com JULY 16, 2015 • THE COURIER SUN 23 SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS ALEXANDER MAUREAU COMMUNITY BOARD 5 B A C K G R O U N D : Alexander Maureau, 28, has been a lifelong resident of Glendale. For 25 years, he lived on 79th Place with his mother Roberta, his father Thomas and his brother Andrew. Maureau most recently moved across from the Glendale Library and lives on 73rd Place. OCCUPATION: Maureau works for the NYC Parks Department as a parks analyst for the Queens borough commissioner. He handles correspondence for Queens and provides assistance on some Rockaway issues. He enjoys what he does and has been holding this position since November of 2014. Prior to this position, Maureau served as a constituent liaison for state Senator Joe Addabbo’s offi ce in Middle Village for fi ve years. C O M M U N I T Y INVOLVEMENT: Maureau is involved in several community organizations. He participates in Relay for Life in Middle Village each year. In 2014, the event’s biggest year yet, he co-chaired the event. That year they raised more than $200,000, and more than 1,000 people participated. Maureau has also coached high school basketball at Sacred Heart in Glendale for the past three years. For the past four years, Maureau has helped organize and promote the annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Dry Harbor Playground’s 9/11 memorial. He is also a newly appointed member of Community Board 5. GREATEST CHALLENGE: One of the biggest challenges Maureau faced was when he was working for Senator Joe Addabbo during Hurricane Sandy and the subsequent recovery efforts. “It was a very trying time for everyone on the staff, as we were getting devastating phone calls, mostly from people in the Rockaway and Howard Beach areas. Many had been fl ooded out and lost everything,” Maureau said. The offi ce organized a recovery effort. They accepted supplies of clothing, food, water, batteries and toys and distributed the supplies to people in need. They also had to help with rebuilding their Howard Beach offi ce that had been fl ooded out by the storm. “It was a long few weeks, but as a team, we were able to navigate and help many, many people,” Maureau said. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Maureau’s biggest achievement was the successful 2014 Relay for Life event. Additionally, his ninth-grade boys basketball team winning the championship this past year for Sacred Heart in Glendale was another one of his biggest achievements. BIGGEST INSPIRATION: “My goal is to help things improve and change for the better,” Maureau said. While he says he can’t change the world, he can try to make a difference in his corner of it. He makes an effort to help keep his neighborhood clean, safe and welcoming, and being a part of Community Board 5 will give him more opportunities to do so. BY BROOKE RUTMAN brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 star OF queens CUTLER’S LIGHTING Over 50 Years Experience REPAIRS • REWIRING • RE-FINISHING • LAMP SHADES SUMMER SAVINGS TAKE 20-50% OFF LAMP SHADE SALE on yellow and red tagged items 12 years from now, this LED bulb will still be saving you money. 10% OFF OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. Excludes Repairs, Refi nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 8/15/2015 CUTLER’S LIGHTING CUTLER’S LIGHTING LYNBROOK 817 Sunrise Hwy (2 Blocks west of Peninsula Blvd.) 516-887-1300 GREAT NECK 120 Northern Blvd. 516-482-1919 YOUR PROMOTIONS SUPERMARKET SINCE 1995 CORPORATE & TEAM OUTFITTING H Staff Shirts H Giveaways H Family Reunions H School/Camps H Organizations/Events CUSTOM APPAREL H T-SHIRTS POPULAR BRAND WHITE TEE SCREEN PRINTED (1 COLOR) MIN. 144* ONLY $295 EACH *SAME DEAL: SWEATSHIRTS $495 EACH of the 2013 THE QUEENS (Screen Printed or Embroidered) QueensCourier.com CALL FOR FREE H CAPS/HATS H UNIFORMS H JACKETS H BACK PACKS H BAGS H TROPHIES CATALOG 866.701.3263 H 718.969.3144 YOU NAME IT, WE GOT IT!!! (We can customize your art, logo, messages on anything!) Pens (All Types) Bags (Plastic/Paper) Calendars Water Bottles Awareness Bracelets Food Gifts Corporate Gifts Badges & Buttons Electronics Calculators Computer Accessories Eco Friendly Products Full Color Magnetic Business Cards 10 ¢ each Minimum 1,000 Your Business Card Their Refrigerator 866.701.3263 H 718.969.3144 www.PROMOTIONALEMPIRE.com
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