BOONTON — The Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town recently celebrated the induction of two new members, Shery Ilyas, and Richard Acceturo, during a special ceremony led by Club President Matthew O’Leary.
During the event, O’Leary highlighted the club’s mission, stating, “Kiwanis is something so good that each of us loves to share it. What better way to show our love for our club and our community than to welcome new members? Today, we’re very pleased to welcome Shery and Richard to our club. We welcome them to our global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”
Richard Acceturo, owner of West Orange Jewelers in Parsippany, brings over 40 years of expertise in fine jewelry and exceptional customer service. He joined Tri-Town Kiwanis to actively support initiatives that benefit children in the community.
Shery Ilyas, a digital marketing specialist at Parsippany-based A3Digital Media and a graduate of Parsippany High School, is passionate about community service. Shery is excited to contribute his skills and energy to meaningful projects that make a positive impact.
The Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town is part of a global volunteer organization that dedicates more than 6 million service hours and invests over $100 million annually in projects aimed at strengthening communities and improving the lives of children. Locally, the Tri-Town club ensures that all children have the opportunity to lead healthy, successful lives, firmly believing that helping one child can help the world.
The Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town serves Boonton Township, Mountain Lakes, and the Town of Boonton.
In addition to its community efforts, Tri-Town Kiwanis actively supports Key Clubs at Boonton High School and Mountain Lakes High School. Key Club is the oldest and largest student-led service program for high school students, empowering young people to develop leadership skills while fostering a lifelong commitment to service.
If you are interested in learning more about the Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town, contact Matthew O’Leary at (646) 887-7636 or visit the website here.
