Depew– CSEA Western Region presented four student scholarships to deserving families on August 2. Pictured here are left to right: Rose Teachman, David Boyer, award recipient Annalise Boyer, CSEA member and Mom Lisa Boyer and Flo Tripi.
Depew—On August 2, CSEA Western Region honored local high school and college scholars at the annual Irving Flaumenbaum and Thomas H. McDonough scholarship awards luncheon. The event was held at the Italian Village Restaurant, 6354 Transit Road.
CSEA is proud to deliver cash awards to deserving students who excel in the classroom and in the community. Each year, CSEA presents the $1,000 Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarships to 18 graduating high school seniors who are dependents of CSEA members, as well as the $2,500 Pearl Carroll and MetLife Insurance Company Scholarships that are awarded to one recipient each. A CSEA statewide committee of members reviews hundreds of applicants. There are three IFMS award recipients from each of the six regions.
At the luncheon, Western Region President Flo Tripi welcomed attendees and gave biographical introductions of all the student scholars. Several CSEA staff members were on hand for the festivities. Unfortunately, three of the scholars were out of town and couldn’t be present at the luncheon.
The 2017 Western Region Irving Flaumenbaum Scholarship Award Winners are:
ANNALISE BOYER
Annalise Boyer
Annalise Boyer, whose mother, Lisa Boyer, is an index clerk in Cattaraugus County. Annalise’s Dad’s name is David. Cattaraugus County Local and Unit President Rose Teachman was also in attendance. The Labor Relations Specialist for Cattaraugus County is Cheryl Smith.
Annalise is a 2017 graduate of Randolph Central School District. Annalise was very involved in student government and athletics. She is a member of the National Honor Society, was the 2017 Class President and was Valedictorian of her class– among receiving many other honors and awards.
Annalise will be attending Jamestown Community College this fall and will be majoring in Science. After graduation at JCC, Annalise will attend the University of Buffalo.
KARLIE GAMBINO
Karlie Gambino
Karlie Gambino, whose mother, Denise E. Gambino, is a senior social welfare examiner at the Erie County Department of Social Services. Her father’s name is William. The Erie County Local and Unit president is Denise Szymura. The Labor Relations Specialist for Erie County is Rob Mueller.
Karlie is a 2017 graduate of Hamburg Central School District. In high school, Karlie was a member of the National Honor Society, all county and all state choir, varsity swim and dive team, health science academy and student government.
While working for the Town of Hamburg and the Hamburg Central schools as a lifeguard, Karlie has also volunteered with the West Falls Fire Department, the West Falls Baptist Church and numerous other community projects.
Karlie will be attending Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio this fall with the goal of becoming a Medical Doctor.
STEFAN MAX MACZYNSKI
Stefan Max Maczynski, whose mother, Karen E. Maczynski, is an attendance clerk at the Naples Central School District. The Ontario County Local President is Steve Healy. The interim Unit President for the Naples School District is Midge Guererri. The Labor Relations Specialist for Ontario County is Paul Peters.
Stefan is a 2017 graduate of Naples Central School District. As a top academic student in his school district, Stefan also excelled on the ski team and in Robotics. Stefan also received an advanced NYS Regents Diploma, is a member of the National Honor Society and won an achievement award from the National Chemical Society.
Stefan will be attending the Rochester Institute of Technology this fall majoring in Electrical Engineering.
The 2016 Western Region Thomas H. McDonough Scholarship Award Winner:
ZACHARY TAYLOR
In December, CSEA awarded six $1,000 Thomas H. McDonough Memorial Scholarship awards for Continuing Studies (one per region) to children of CSEA members. Thomas McDonough was an exceptional labor representative who served CSEA in numerous capacities, including the union’s executive vice president. The scholarship in his name is awarded annually to former Irving Flaumenbaum scholarship recipients who are pursuing higher education.
Zachary Taylor, who won the Western Region Irving Flaumenbaum Scholarship in 2015, could not attend the annual luncheon this year due to a previous commitment. His mother is Shawna Taylor, is a case supervisor at Niagara County CSEA Local 832.
Zach graduated in May 2017 from Niagara County Community College with a degree in Engineering. Zach will be returning to NCCC this fall enrolled in their Biotechnology program.
Representing Zach and his family at today’s luncheon were Niagara County Local President Cleandrew Patterson and Labor Relations Specialist Dom Luna.
Photos & Story by Ove Overmyer, CSEA ©2017.
