COMMACK — Occasional downpours didn’t stop our members from gathering together to celebrate the different races, cultures and nationalities at our region’s annual International Day Festival.
During the event, members enjoy ethnic cuisine and fellowship with each other outside of work and in a relaxed atmosphere.
The event is also where the names of the “Send a Kid to Camp” scholarship recipients are drawn. This year, the region awarded $10,000 in camp scholarship money to members and their children.
International Day is the first of two annual events held by the Human Rights Committee. The next event is the Festival of Lights celebration, which celebrates the various religious observances of our members during the holiday season.
— Wendi Bowie
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- Rochelle Davidson sings “The Star Spangled Banner” as Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte covers his heart.
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- Steve Abramson and Theresa Kohutka work the barbecue station.
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- The Roosevelt High School Color Guard proudly present the American flag during the beginning of the festivities.
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- Attendees bow their heads in a moment of silence for the recent deaths of CSEA activists. From left, CSEA Statewide Treasurer Bill Walsh, Jennifer Colón and Ritchie Acevedo.
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- Pete Marriott and Jennifer Colón greet each other at the festival.
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- Long Island Region Treasurer Barbara Homburger works double duty as a vendor at the PEOPLE table and filling out checks to cover the festivities, while Veterans Committee Chair Maryann Phelps works the committee table.
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- Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte welcomes guests to the International Day Festival. From left, Jonathan Boston, Human Rights Committee Chair Eileen Moskowitz and LaMorte.
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- Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte hold the microphone for Vivi Boucicaut as she reads the name of one of the “Send a Kid to Camp” scholarship recipients.
