CAMP FIRE TODAY

VOL. 21
Sept./Oct. 1997

PROFILES OF NEW BOARD OFFICERS
AND
NEW BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

ELECTED FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM (1997-1999)

1ST VICE PRESIDENT

TERRI PARKS is a teacher at  Thomas Edison School in the Ken-Ton School District. Terri has been involved with Camp Fire since a youth club member. She returned to the board last year after a mandatory one year absence. Terri has been a board member and officer for over twelve years. Terri resides in Kenmore with her husband, Art

RICHARD J. COHEN is employed at Saperston & Day, PC and resides in Williamsville
WILLIE R. EVANS is an educator employed by the Buffalo Board of Education and resides in Buffalo with his wife, Roberta.

TREASURER

JOSEPH S. JANOWSKI, JR. is a Banking Officer at Lockport Savings Bank, where he works in Commercial Lending. Joe resides in North Buffalo with his wife, Laura.

SECRETARY

JOHN P. CRAWFORD not only is the Board Secretary but also the Executive Director for Camp Fire Boys & Girls. John started as the director in November 1996. He has familiarized himself with Camp Fire programming and has executed many changes in office procedure. John's wife, Sandra, gave birth to their first child, Andrew, in January 1997. John and his family reside in Williamsville.

ERICA DUGGAN is a new youth board member. She is actively involved in sports, Student Council, Community and Theater Club. Erica works at Anderson's Frozen Custard Stand and models for Faces Modeling. Her interests include running, reading, writing and acting. Erica aspires to attend a four-year university and pursue a degree in child psychology.

CARMEN R. GERACE is Vice President in Merchandising at TOPS Market in Williamsville. Carmen has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Marketing. He is on the Catholic Charities Council, a fund raiser for Canisus College and a member of the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce. He enjoys tennis, walking, exercising and reading. Carmen resides in Lancaster with his wife, LuAnn.

VITO J. BORRELLO is the President of the EPIC Program at SUCAB. Vito has a Bachelor's degree in Music Management. He has extensive community involvements and was on the Camp Fire Search Committee to hire the new executive director. Vito's interests are family, racquet sports, and music. He resides in Amherst with his wife, Maria.

ROBERT B. GLEICHENHAUS is a self-employed attorney with Gleichenhaus, Marchese & Falcone, P.C. Bob enjoys camping and feels right at home in Camp Fire. He resides in Snyder with his wife, Tonja.
MARGAUX MESSINA is also a new youth board member this year. She is a sophomore at Hutch Tech High School. Margaux has been a member of Camp Fire for nine years and loves camping. She has volunteered to help at many camp events. Margaux resides in North Buffalo.

ANNETTE PEOPLES is an Administrative Director at St. Augustine Center on Fillmore Avenue. She has been employed there since 1977. Her expertise is in Community and Social Services. Annette has a Liberal Arts degree in Secondary Education from SUNYAB. Annette has been active in many city, county, and state community organizations. She resides in Buffalo.

CAMILLE KANE is a former Camp Fire Girl from St. Andrews Country Day School during her 4th-6th grades. She loves running and track. Camille ran over 20 laps at Camp Fire's Fun Run in April 1997. Camille has a Bachelor's degree in Management and is working toward an accounting degree. She is very active in various community campaigns and committees. Camille resides in Kenmore.JOLA SIMON is a Resource Development Manager with United Way of Buffalo and Erie County.

OFFICERS RE-ELECTED FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM (1997-1999):   BOARD MEMBERS CONTINUING THROUGH MARCH 1998:
JOSEPH C. GAGLIANO
JOSEPH MARX
ANN SAUNDERS
MARY POWERS IGOE
RAY MCCABE
MARK KAISER
WAIDENE MURPHY
TONI KLIMECZKO
TERRI PARKS
SUSAN LOJACONO
ELMER PLOETZ
MARVIN MADISON
LYNNE VIZZI,
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS RE-ELECTED FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM (1997-1999):
JOHN FINLEY
CHARLES HUMPHREY
JOSEPH JANOWSKI, JR. TODD VAHUE

NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELECTED FOR A TWO YEAR TERM (1997-1999) BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELECTED FOR A TWO YEAR TERM (1997-1999)
EUGENE P. GRAMZA is a CPA with Ernst & Young. Gene has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Syracuse University. He is currently a board member of Meals on Wheels of Buffalo & Erie County. His professional affiliations are: American Institute of CPA's and the New York State Society of CPA's. Gene resides in Snyder with his wife, Kathleen. JOHN FINLEY
SUSAN LOJACONO
GARY TOMPOROWSKI is employed by the Buffalo City Parks Department and works at Machnica Center, coordinating youth programs. He enjoys fishing and golf. Gary resides in Buffalo with his wife, Mary, and his son and daughter. NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBER CONTINUING THROUGH MARCH 1998:
KIM PESONO


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