MONTICELLO – The Monticello Kiwanis Club members had a busy and enjoyable February meeting.  President Marvin Rappaport welcomed Vanessa McPhillips, Vice President of Operations & Strategy for the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development, who gave an informative presentation on the many new business endeavors that are anticipated in the County.  

Next on the agenda was the installation of our newest club member. Stephanie Mobley, Social Services Foster Care Supervisor, was previously a guest speaker reporting on the foster care program and the role of the caseworkers ensuring the smooth transition of children being placed into foster care. This collaborates with the Monticello Kiwanis’ Sweet Dreams Project, which was created to ease the tension of children going into foster care by providing them with duffel bags filled with comfort items to bring with them, such as a blanket, pillow, toiletries, stuffed animals, games, books, etc., depending on the age and needs of each child.   

Mrs. Mobley was very impressed with this project and was very happy to join the Kiwanis Family and assist in its mission, which is improving the world, one child and one community at a time. She was installed by Hudson River West Lieut. Gov. Christine Mahoney.  

The Kiwanis Club of Monticello meets the first Monday of the month at Albella’s Restaurant in Monticello, NY at 6:00 PM.  For more information about the club and its activities, please check out its facebook page at Monticello NY Kiwanis Club.