NEW EDUCATIONÂ OUTREACH PROGRAM AT BOSCOBEL
Boscobel House & Gardens in Garrison has launched an education outreach program aimed at strengthening ties with area schools. Lisa DiMarzo has been hired as museum educator to head the program.
DiMarzo holds a master”™s degree in childhood education from Queens College and has more than a decade of experience teaching at the region”™s museums, nature centers and schools. She will oversee both the in-school and on-site educational programs at Boscobel. Each program will provide teachers and students with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of topics, including economic and social history, art appreciation, historical and contemporary environmental issues and more. Programs at Boscobel are in line with Common Core and the New York State Learning Standards for Social Studies and are appropriate for both classroom and home school teachers.
DiMarzo focuses on activities in an age-appropriate manner, which affords a high level of student engagement.
For more information about the education programs, contact DiMarzo at ldimarzo@boscobel.org or by calling (845) 265-3638, ext.140.
FAMILY OF THE YEAR HONOREES
Albert and Julia Carlson Rosenblatt and Andrea and Joseph Kirchhoff have been selected as the honorees for the 2014 Family of the Year Awards for their contributions to the community. The Rosenblatts will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Kirchhoffs will receive the Quality of Life Award April 24 at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie
“I am thrilled that we will be honoring these families, both of whom have been so accomplished in their respective professional pursuits while also being immensely generous in their contributions to the community,” said Family Services CEO Brian Doyle.
During his extensive judicial career, Rosenblatt has helped to create numerous committees and jury reform initiatives that promote equality and justice in the court system. Julia Rosenblatt is an accomplished author, journalist and former psychology professor at Vassar College
Kirchhoff”™s construction management firm develops and retains health care, higher education, commercial and multifamily housing projects. Andrea Kirchhoff has been a nursery school teacher and has also served as a deacon and an elder at The First Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Valley.
For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Jean Calyer of Family Services at (845) 452-1110 or email jcalyer@familyservicesny.org.
HOSPITAL ADDS DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Pamela Yosh has joined the leadership team of Middletown-based Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation as director of development. She will organize and lead annual giving efforts, special event fundraising and employee giving initiatives at the hospital.
Previously, Yosh served as director of development for Pace University School of Computer Science and Information Systems where she was instrumental in establishing fundraising priorities and strategies for the school. Prior to joining Pace, Yosh was the individual gift officer at the State University of New York at New Paltz where she facilitated major gift solicitations, fundraising campaigns and donor cultivation. Yosh”™s professional experience also has benefited New York Medical College, The ALS Association of Greater New York Chapter and Massachusetts General Hospital.
She is a graduate of Emerson College and holds a Master of Business Science degree in management communication and a Bachelor of Science degree in advertising and public relations, and is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
TOMPKINS LANDSCAPINGÂ PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD
The Putnam County Chambers of Commerce recently selected Stacey Tompkins, president of Tompkins Landscaping Corp., as a recipient of a 2013 Trailblazer Award. The fourth annual award ceremony held at Mahopac”™s Villa Barone Hilltop Manor honored 35 Putnam County business professionals who have been effective and inventive in business and the community. “It”™s a great honor to be recognized by your peers as a business innovator,” said Tompkins of her award.
Tompkins has held her position as president of Tompkins Landscaping since 2013. Her role is to oversee the execution of services, including but not limited to commercial excavation and landscape design and installation, property development and residential and road construction in Putnam, Westchester, Rockland and Dutchess counties. Prior to her promotion she held the title of vice president for 10 years.
Apart from her professional accomplishments, Tompkins has spent much of her time in community and philanthropic efforts and is a member of numerous charitable and business organizations.
“It”™s important that we continue to give back to the community,” Tompkins said. “I want to make a positive difference in people”™s lives. Supporting groups and causes is my way of saying thank you.”
HUDSON UNITED ADDS LOAN EXPERT
Michael J. Coyne, a veteran New York and New Jersey mortgage loan officer, has joined the New City office of Hudson United Mortgage as the firm”™s new loan officer assistant. Coyne brings with him nearly 20 years of success as an accomplished senior mortgage loan officer specializing in New York and New Jersey mortgage origination. Hudson United Mortgage is the residential and commercial lending division of Hudson United Mortgage, Title and Insurance.
“We are incredibly happy to announce that Michael Coyne has joined our team,” said Kevin Kearsey, director of sales. “Michael is an extremely well-versed and respected mortgage expert throughout the greater Hudson Valley communities and New Jersey. Michael”™s past successes are impressive. Over his past 19 years in the mortgage industry he has originated over 3,500 mortgage loans for almost $900 million. There aren”™t too many scenarios that Michael has not seen, which makes him a very important resource for someone who is buying or refinancing their home.”
Coyne”™s history as a mortgage originator started with HSBC Bank USA in 1995 ”“ which was later purchased by First Niagara Bank in 2012 ”“ where he was a top producer and the recipient of many awards and accolades.
“”¦I have made my name in the residential mortgage industry by being meticulous and giving my clients the best possible chances of getting the best possible mortgage that meets their highest expectations,” explained Coyne.
A Rockland County resident for 58 years, Coyne resides in Stony Point.
GOLF CLASSICÂ CO-CHAIRS CHOSEN
Raymond P. VanVoorhis and Jonathan Nasser have been named co-chairs of the Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation 2014 Annual Golf Classic set for June 16. The tournament, to be held at West Hills Country Club and Wallkill Golf Course, both in Middletown, will conclude with a dinner and awards ceremony.
VanVoorhis is a partner with Liscum McCormack VanVoorhis L.L.P., a
design-oriented architectural firm located in Poughkeepsie, The partnership was formed in 1987 to provide professional services in architecture, interior design and space/land planning.
Nasser, an internist and pediatrician at Crystal Run Healthcare, where he has been in practice since 2002, is the division leader for pediatrics and the co-chief clinical transformation officer, helping to lead the organization”™s transition to accountable care.
“This year, the annual golf classic will benefit Orange Regional”™s new pediatric center, aimed to bring exceptional pediatric services to our community,” Foundation President Christine Maraia said. “To date, nearly $900,000 has been raised for the Lend a Hand for Kids Campaign.”
To learn about the sponsorship opportunities available and more about the event, call the Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation at (845) 333-2333 or visit ormc.org/golf.
