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The Clinton Democratic Club Monthly Newsletter

Volume 3, Issue 4 January 2012

President:PaulVallone DistrictLeaders:JosephDorsa MaryAnnDorsa StateCommittee:JohnDorsa Coordinator:AnnaMarieVallone Secretary:RoxaneCarrabis Treasurer:MichaelSerao Editor:BreeanaMulligan

Civic Leaders Unite at Clinton Democratic Club

Mark Your Calendars! February 15th: Next Monthly Meeting

Pictured from Left: Peter Brancazio, President, Northeast Flushing Civic Association; Local dancer Saya Hishikawa; State Committee Member John Dorsa; Tyler Cassell, President, North Flushing Civic Association; Warren Schreiber, President, Bay Terrace Community Alliance; President Paul Vallone; District Leader & First Vice Chair of the Queens County Democratic Committee Mary Ann Dorsa. Not pictured: Kim Cody, President, Greater Whitestone Taxpayers Civic Association; Joe Femenia, President, College Point Civic Association; Devon OConnor, President, Welcome To Whitestone; James Trikas, Vice President, East Flushing Civic Association

The Clinton Democratic Club kicked off 2012 with civic leaders from Northeast Queens giving updates about their clubs and community concerns. Tyler Cassell, President of the North Flushing Civic Association, spoke about last weeks Community Board 7s monthly meeting. Many of our Clinton Democratic Club members also serve on Community Board 7, including President Paul Vallone, Chuck Apelian, Tyler Cassell, Warren Schreiber, and Joe Femenia. Mr. Cassell explained why the Board voted unanimously to reject the proposed variances that would have allowed the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to double the size of their new Church and avoid existing zoning regulations. Peter Brancazio, President of the Northeast Flushing Civic Association, also spoke against the proposed variances. His club has also been fighting against abandoned lots in our community and assisted the Auburndale library in recently renovating the entrance to the library. Joe Femenia, President of the College Point Civic Association, encouraged fellow members to stay involved in local civic organizations. Finally, Warren Schreiber, President of the Bay Terrace Community Alliance, explained how the Parks Department owes $7 million for previously approved renovations and the citys proposed tax increases for coops and condos. Each President was treated to the Clinton Club Kids singing their hearts out as parents, leaders, and children alike stood with President Paul Vallone to welcome the New Year.

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Local Dancer Saya Hishikawa Inspires Our Children

Saya Hishikawa, a young dancer from Bayside, spoke to the Clinton Club Kids about her passion for dance and gave encouraging words on working hard and pursuing dreams. The Clinton Club Kids had the pleasure of viewing videos of some of Sayas performances.

Happy 2012 and Happy Chinese New Year! Heres to another successful year for the Clinton Democratic Club!

Clinton Democratic Club Board Elections

The Clinton Democratic Club will be holding elections for our Board of Trustees and Young Dems. If you are interested in running, please call us at 718-428-7285 or email us at info@paulvallone.com. Installations will be held at our March meeting.

Pictured: Local dancer, Saya Hishikawa, and the Clinton Club Kids.