COMMACK — CSEA is proud to represent members that come from an array of races, cultures and nationalities. A great place to celebrate our inclusivity is at the Long Island Region’s annual International Day Festival.
Members from across our region attended the event to partake in different types of ethnic cuisine and celebrate the cultural traditions of their fellow members.
“This event is important because it gives members the chance to increase our fellowship,” said Human Rights Committee Chair Eileen Moskowitz.
The names of the 10 recipients of the “Send a Kid to Camp” scholarship were also drawn at the event. Each member, whose name was picked in the drawing, will receive $500 toward their child’s summer camp fees. In addition, vendors sponsored five $1,000 scholarships.
International Day is one of two annual events that the Human Rights Committee holds. Their next event will be the Festival of Lights, an event that celebrates different religious observances during the holiday season.
— Wendi Bowie
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- The Hempstead High School Junior ROTC joins attendees for the “Pledge of Allegiance.”
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- Stanley Bergman and Shirley Baker sing “The Star Spangled Banner.”
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- Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte gives his welcome remarks as Human Rights Committee Chair Eileen Moskowitz looks on.
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- Guests get more acquainted with the services of attending vendors. Standing, Bruce Fay, Mark McFarland and Evelyn McFarland. Sitting, Walter Harris III represents the Suffolk County Retirees.
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- Members line up to sample the various ethnic cuisines.
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- Steve Abramson, Edwin McDowell and Theresa Kohutka prepare hot dogs and hamburgers.
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- Children compete in a hula hoop contest.
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- Human Rights Committee Chair Eileen Moskowitz picks one of the winners of the “Send a Kid to Camp” scholarship.
