VNY70 Gala Digital Journal

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020 • #VNY70GALA

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STEERING COMMITTEE

Ally Gallin, Chair Leslie Demus Sharon Douglas Lynn Green Julie Musicus Susan Russ Amy Seiden Joanne Taylor

BENEFIT COMMITTEE Co-Chairs Michael Grossman Marjorie Lang Markham Rollins, III Rhonda & Bernie Abramowitz Shirley Acevedo Buontempo Kate Bialo Deborah Blatt Honorable Noam Bramson Sherry & Richard Brown Betty & Stuart Cotton Judith Factor Jan Fisher Colleen Gardephe

Gerry & Irwin Goldberg Lynn & Steven Green Amy Grossman Kathy Halas Honorable Timothy Idoni Maria Imperial Haina Just-Michael Amanda & Evan Kesten Anna & Dov Kesten Kim & Norman Kurlan Wendy & Larry Nadel Lisa & Philip Pine Nicholas Preddice Jody Rollins Abbey & Ariel Rom

Gwen & Gary Salmo Barbara & Paul Schwarz David Severance Geri & Herb Shapiro Ellen & Steven Sonet Diane Tukman & Richard Kaye Susan Weisman

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70 YEARS OF IMPACT

Entergy congratulates Volunteer New York! on its 70th anniversary.

Special thanks to Alisa Kesten for your leadership and commitment toward strengthening our communities.

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In Honor of Alisa Kesten For championing volunteerism and improving the health and well-being for the residents of Westchester County!

Ellen Cutler and David Levy

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Alisa You were always there for all of us no matter what the issue.

But your leadership at Volunteer New York! has taken the most noble service imaginable to heights never before imagined!

I’ve been proud to call you my colleague for the cause but even more proud to call you my friend!

- Tim Idoni

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To a Go Giver of The One Thing we all need:

COMPASSION Congratulations!

Chuck Newman

Congratulations to Volunteer New York! on 70 years of mobilizing Westchester’s most valuable resource – our volunteers!

Congratulations to Alisa Kesten, whose decade of incredible and inspirational leadership has guided Volunteer New York! to great levels of impact and achievement.

Congratulations to Jeanette Gisbert as she continues to keep Volunteer New York! in the forefront of bringing volunteers together to make our caring community the best it can be.

With admiration and respect from all your fans at Furniture Sharehouse!

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Alisa H. Kesten Former Executive Director For her many distinguished achievements, leadership, and inspiration in advancing volunteerism and dedication to serving our Community And Congratulations Volunteer New York! for 70 Years of positive impact in our Community ¨¨¨ Our Sincere Admiration Norman and Kim Kurlan The Kurlan Family Foundation, Inc.

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DIGITAL JOURNAL On behalf of myself, as the Board Chair and all my fellow board members from the past two years, Congratulations VNY! for 70 years of enabling volunteer service! Keep thriving! and We celebrate you, ALISA KESTEN for your outstanding 15 years of leadership at VNY! Best wishes Alisa on your rewirement! Our heartfelt appreciation for your years of service . . . and the beat goes on!

With sincere gratitude, Valerie Mason Cunningham

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Ellen and Steve salute Alisa, our friend and mentor

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Thank you, Volunteer New York! for being the heart and soul of Westchester-Rockland for 70 years!

Bravo to Alisa Kesten, volunteer champion and leader extraordinaire You have helped so many hearts beat for the betterment of all Wendy & Larry Nadel

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Thank you for your dedicated, inspiring leadership and congratulations on a job well-done!

Congratulations and Thank You for helping us to help others!

- Mayor Noam Bramson

- Leslie M Demus

Alisa Thank You For Strengthening Our Community - We Love You!

Alisa, thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our community!

- Ilissa and Paul Warhit

- Judy Factor

DIGITAL JOURNAL Congratulations Alisa! Thank you for your extraordinary example of leadership and commitment to community!

We wish you all the best as you move on from your beloved VNY! work to even more personal and important pursuits.

- Tara Fappiano

- Sherry & Richard Brown

Congratulations Volunteer New York! and all volunteers who make our community a better place!

Congratulations to Volunteer New York! and thank you for inspiring and supporting all New Yorkers to give back!

- Gayle Binney

- Ted Clover, C. W. Greene, Inc.

DIGITAL JOURNAL Congratulations Volunteer New York!

Sincere thanks from Big Brothers Big Sisters of FSW for the amazing work you do!

Congratulations! You are a TRUE rock star and have made such a difference in the lives of so many individuals.

- Big Brothers Big Sisters, FSW

- Amy and Mark Seiden

Congrats to VNY! and a standing ovation to Alisa, a true superstar!

Volunteer Service Bureau Founder Jane Schwarz would be singing your praises, Alisa.

Congratulations on a job well done!

- The Picture House

- Paul Schwarz

DIGITAL JOURNAL Mazel Tov on a job EXTREMELY well done!!!

Now you will have plenty of time for MUD BATHS! We Love You!

- Iris and Ben Stein and family

- Susan and Lisa

Alisa You are an inspiration to all!

Your many years of dedicated service deserve so much more congratulations than this message can ever express!

- Haina Just-Michael & Family

- Rhoda & Arthur Lew

DIGITAL JOURNAL Alisa, you have been a personal inspiration to me for 10 years. Your ability to communicate, persuade and motivate is unmatched. Your are "Leadership Westchester" personified!

Alisa, May you always have the wind at your back, a volunteer project in front of you and powdered eggs in your desk drawer!

- Kate Bialo

- Gerry & Irwin

Thank you to Volunteer New York! for your leadership in the nonprofit community.

You're our hero and inspiration!

We're so proud to call you our friend.

Love, Lisa & Susan

- Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Westchester Chapter

- Lisa Pine & Susan Siegel

DIGITAL JOURNAL Congrats to VNY!— 70 years of amazing volunteer impact. Alisa, THANKS for your leadership; keep inspiring others.

Congratulations, Alisa (and Jeanette), on your fierce, inspiring leadership.

- Joanne Taylor & Clarence Williams

- Maria Imperial & the YWCAWP&CW

Congratulations Alisa!! You’re an inspiration to many especially ME. Thank you for your continued selflessness.

Thank you Alisa for cultivating leaders and demonstrating effective and authentic leadership! Congratulations!!

- Kemesha Salmon (TP TOYS)

- Leadership Westchester 2020

DIGITAL JOURNAL We are proud to call you our friend.

Your compassion and determination make the world a better place!

Mazel Tov Alisa! You are an amazing example of how to live a life of service to others.

- Rhonda and Bernie Abramowitz

- Sue and Ken Fuirst

Congratulations to Alisa for outstanding service to an outstanding organization!!

Best wishes to Alisa who brilliantly combined small acts by each of us to positively impact our community.

- Celia & Larry Brown

- The McCarthy Family

DIGITAL JOURNAL Congratulations Alisa!

Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and passion!

"I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do."

Thank you Alisa for always doing good!

- Susan Weisman

- Gwen and Gary Salmo

Congratulations Alisa for all the incredible work you have done for Volunteer New York! over the years.

We love you!

Congratulations Alisa and my family is proud of you!

- Dov, Anna, Char and Harry

- Carmen L MartĂ­nez-LĂłpez

DIGITAL JOURNAL Your leadership has grown Volunteer New York! into an outstanding community organization!

Enjoy your next adventure.

What a difference you have made!

So proud to know you.

Congratulations and so well done.

- Ilene Lainer

- Nancy McKenna

Alisa, the Green family salutes you for your endless energy, creativity and passionate commitment.

Good luck Alisa in your next adventure.

Thank you for all you have done for VNY! You are a true inspiration.

- Lynn and Steve Green

- Erica Aisner

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DIGITAL JOURNAL Congratulations to Volunteer New York! on this 70th Anniversary!

Best of Luck to Alisa in her re-wirement!

JCY-Westchester Community Partners congratulates Alisa Kesten on her enormous contributions to our community!

- Joseph Ali

- Anietra Guzmรกn-Santana

Congrats Alisa - my role model, mentor, connector. Heart of volunteerism.

Yes She Can supporter. Many thanks.

Thank you Alisa & Volunteer New York! for your dedication and service over the years - Provident Design Engineering

- Marjorie Madfis

- Carlito Holt

DIGITAL JOURNAL Can’t wait to see what happens between the next trapeze bars! Congrats Mom/Alisa and the entire VNY team!

A toast to honor Alisa Kesten, Volunteer New York! & especially The RISE Program.

Sending virtual hugs & thanks.

- Abbey And Rel Rom

- Joan and Howard Rothman

Congratulations Alisa! Your leadership and legacy at Volunteer New York! will last forever.

Thank you.

Happy 70th VNY! & Congratulations Alisa Kesten May your next chapter bring you endless time to do what you love!

- Shirley Acevedo Buontempo

- Eric, Valerie, & Ethan Cunningham

DIGITAL JOURNAL Congratulations to an extraordinary person & leader - a true example of passion, purpose, accomplishment & fun!

Congratulations VNY! Best wishes to Alisa & our alumna Jeanette Gisbert ’94.

Serviam in action.

- Jan Fisher

- The Ursuline School

Congratulations, Alisa, and thank you for the profound impact you have had on our community!

Congratulations on your Rewirement and soooo many thanks for all of your years of incredibly impactful service!

- Gratefully, Lynn & Eric Sobel

- Blakely Brodbeck

DIGITAL JOURNAL Happy 70th VNY! Nobody does it better!!

Congratulations on the your 70th anniversary Volunteer New York! and thank you, Alisa, for your leadership!

- David Severance

- Your friends at Support Center

Congratulations VNY! for 70 years of inspiring the best in all of us.

Thank you for role modeling authentic leadership with poise, grace & compassion! Congrats to a true rock star!

- Colleen D. Gardephe

DIGITAL JOURNAL Alisa, what an honor to get to know you.

Congratulations on your inumerable accomplishments!

Congratulations Alisa on extra ordinary service to the Westchester community!

- Ellen Rothschild

- Sharon and Bruce Douglas

I am so so proud of my SISTERCOUSIN/VOLUNTEER HERO!

Congratulations to Volunteer New York! on 70 years of harnessing the power of people for good!

- Joan H Kent

- Dan & Elayne Wright

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Congratulations Alisa!

You have set a wonderful example for our family and your community.

We continue to be so proud of you, Alisa!

- Grant Mitchell

- Ellen & David & gang

Congratulations on celebrating the success of the organization you have helped guide over the past several years.

All the best Alisa!

Wishing you an amazing ‘rewiring new life’ and much happiness!

- Brother Barry

- Kathy D’Agostino

DIGITAL JOURNAL Congratulations Alisa and happy 70th anniversary Volunteer New York!

Congrats Alisa! It has a been an honor serving with you. You should be so proud of the legacy you leave behind.

- Natasha Weinstein

- Michael Welling

Alisa, congratulations on taking the step, we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

THANK YOU! Your efforts & good deeds are truly appreciated. We are grateful to know an amazing, dedicated org.

- Rob, Mary & Mason Cordero

- Candela Systems Family

DIGITAL JOURNAL Alisa - you are an inspiration and a role model. Thank you for your leadership and guidance. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Alisa for all of your wonderful work and tremendous accomplishments at VNY!; you will be so very missed!!

- Deborah Blatt

- Susan and Shelly Ganis

Alisa, you are an inspiration to us all.

Congratulations, Volunteer New York!.

- The Arc Westchester Foundation The Arc Westchester

“It has been my absolute honor and pleasure to be associated with this wonderful organization for so many years.

Best wishes to everyone who helped shape Volunteer New York!, especially Alisa Kesten.

- Susan Kushner (Former Staffer and Current Board Member)

DIGITAL JOURNAL Congrats on your rewirement, Alisa!

We applaud Volunteer New York! for its 70 years of community support!

- The RSVP Advisory Committee and its Director, Wendy Armstrong

Hats off to Alisa Kesten’s extraordinary leadership!

- Your Friends at Yonkers Partners in Education

To the extraordinary professionals & volunteers who made tonight unforgettable, thank you!

Congratulations to one of the best leaders I've ever known!

- The Kesten Family

- Leslie Mardenborough

DIGITAL JOURNAL Congratulations to VNY! on its 70th Anniversary. Alisa, it was an honor and pleasure being on the board over the last decade and to work with you and the entire VNY! Team!

Celebrating you from Los Angeles!

You make us proud to be a part of the family.

- Michael and Amy Grossman

- Love, Neal, Debi & Family

Congratulations Alisa! I commend you for your many years of service and unwavering energy for your cause. Its energizing to see someone so dedicated to their craft and to the betterment of others and their community. I hope all of your endeavors in the next chapter bring you the reward and enjoyment you deserve.

Congratulations to Volunteer New York!'s RSVP of Westchester program that will celebrate its 50 anniversary in 2021!

- Jesse Cruz

- Team Volunteer New York!

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