BOONTON — The Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town held its annual meeting recently at Hapgood’s in Mountain Lakes. Members from the Town of Boonton, Boonton Township, and Mountain Lakes gathered to celebrate the club’s accomplishments and welcome its new leadership for the coming year.
Matthew O’Leary was installed as president for the first time, marking a significant step in his involvement with the club. O’Leary, Parsippany-based A3 Digital Media co-owner, was sponsored by longtime member Frank Cahill. In his remarks, O’Leary expressed his excitement about taking on this leadership role and his vision for the club’s future. “I’m honored to be given this opportunity to lead such a dedicated group of people,” O’Leary said. “Together, we will build on the club’s legacy of service and bring new initiatives to help those in need.” Lt. Governor Division 7, NJ District Kiwanis International, Nicolas Limanov, installed O’Leary and Santangelo.
Anthony Santangelo, also a co-owner of A3 Digital Media, was elected as secretary. Santangelo’s business and digital expertise will be key as the club looks to enhance its outreach and engage more community members. “I’m excited to take on this role and work alongside Matt and our fellow members to strengthen our community presence,” Santangelo said.
In addition to the new leadership, the meeting featured the induction of a new member, Shery Ilyas. Ilyas’s inclusion in the club was warmly received, highlighting the club’s commitment to growth and bringing in fresh perspectives to further its mission.
Frank Cahill, a prominent community figure and sponsor of O’Leary, attended the meeting and praised both O’Leary and Santangelo for their dedication to the Kiwanis mission. Cahill’s support emphasized the strong mentorship and collaboration within the club, which has been a driving force behind its success.
Also present was Mary Venzai, advisor to the Mountain Lakes High School Key Club, along with several Key Club members. Venzai spoke about the strong partnership between the Key Club and the Tri-Town Kiwanis, particularly in fostering youth engagement in community service. Lexi Kuchavik, a Key Club member, reflected on the impact of Kiwanis on young leaders: “Kiwanis has taught us the value of giving back,” Kuchavik said. “Working with the Tri-Town Club motivates us to make a difference, and we’re eager to continue partnering on projects that benefit the community.”
The former Governor of the Kiwanis New Jersey District, Howard Gordon, also attended, adding a sense of history and continuity to the event. His presence underscored the significance of the Tri-Town Club’s contributions to the broader Kiwanis network.
As the meeting wrapped up, O’Leary and Santangelo expressed their enthusiasm for the club’s future. With fresh leadership and a commitment to service, the Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town is poised to continue making a meaningful impact in Parsippany, Boonton, Mountain Lakes, and beyond.
The next meeting will be held at Hapgoods, 45 Midvale Avenue, Mountain Lakes, on Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. where another new member sponsored by O’Leary will be inducted into the group. If you are interested in joining, join us on Tuesday, or email matt@a3digitals.com.
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