34 THE COURIER SUN • NOVEMBER 7, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com brought to you by SCOTT BARON ASSOCICATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 star OF queens SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS MARIA ODYSSEOS GREEK AMERICAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION GREEK CHILDRENS’ FUND RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE COMMUNITY SERVICE: Maria Odysseos lends her efforts and enthusiasm to a number of organizations and causes in the community. She is a dedicated member of the PTA at her son’s school as well as the Pancyprian Youth Soccer League. Whether bank sponsored or by her own individual effort, she allocates time and resources to the Greek American Housing Association, the Greek Childrens’ Fund and the Ronald McDonald House. On November 13 she will be participating in the Long Island City Partnership tradeshow. “I love to be involved in the community in any way I can. I’m especially drawn to organizations that benefi t children.” said Odysseos. Odysseos is praised by her co-workers and members of the community for her professional excellence and dedication to the community. BACKGROUND: Odysseos, an AVP/Branch manager at Investors Bank and organizer of the inaugural Investors Bank Queens County Conference for Nonprofi ts, has been involved in banking for the past 25 years. She previously held posts as VP/Branch Manager at Community National and Sovereign Banks. She has been involved in the Astoria market and a community volunteer for the last decade and is an active member of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. INSPIRATION: Odysseos indicates her strong love of helping people as her prime inspiration. “If I can do something to help someone else better his or her career, to help him or her in any way, I’m happy,” she said. “I enjoy encouraging and mentoring; watching people grow.” FAVORITE MEMORY: Despite not having a particular memory in mind, Odysseos cites a particularly fulfi lling consequence of community service as her “favorite memory.” “If I see benefi cial results come out of an event or organization I committed my time to or help spur, I feel so good,” she said. “It’s deeply satisfying.” BIGGEST CHALLENGE: “Balancing a career and family life,” she said. “You have to work at it. You want to be there for everything.” HEATING SUPER DISCOUNT OIL Premium #2 Fuel • Full Service C.O.D. 718 647-1271 WE WILL BEAT ANY CURRENTLY ADVERTISED PRICE Absolute Lowest Prices EMAIL: GOTOILNYC.COM GREAT CAREERS HAVE SOLID STRUCTURE. Build yours at the Institute of Design & Construction. We have the dedicated faculty and small class sizes to get you prepared. ASSOCIATE DEGREES: • Architectural Technology • Building Construction Technology BY RACHEL LANDAU OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT 11AM CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT! INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 141 WILLOUGHBY ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11201 718-878-3709 • WWW.IDC.EDU $10 OFF with this ad • PROMPT DELIVERY • TUNE UP & EFFICIENCY TESTS
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