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Yorktown Lions Celebrate at Their Installation Dinner
The Yorktown Lions announced their new officers and honored their members.

Yorktown Lions Celebrate at Installation Dinner
On June 28, the Yorktown Lions and guests enjoyed their annual Installation Dinner at Four Brothers Restaurant in Mahopac. The Master of Ceremonies was James Poulin, newly elected Lions’ District Governor, Past Lions’ President, and Melvin Jones Fellow.
Highlights of the dinner included Tricy and Michael Cushner being named recipients of the “2024 Presidential Community Spirit Award.” In addition, the “Robert L. Cecere Award for Community Excellence” was presented to Nester Garcia. Denise Gabriele-Poulin received the “Melvin Jones Fellow Award.” Denise’s plaque read “For dedication and humanitarian services.” Also, Kristina Iennaco was selected “Lion of the Year.”
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James Poulin installed the 2024-2025 officers and board of directors. The officers are Denise Gabriele-Poulin, president; James Poulin, past president; Stacey Warren, first vice president; Maria Marks and Jeanmarie Klaus, treasurers; Lucille Bourgeois secretary; Anthony Guilliano, tale twister; William Marks, lion tamer; and Kathleen Macie and Kellie Slater, membership chairs. The incoming board of directors include Rachel Casatelli, Carol Roberts, Juliana Caputo, Thomas McLoughlin, Kristina Iennaco, and Rose McTygue, emeritus.