History of Cornwall Lions
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[source: Wikipedia, 12/14/16] During a trip to Florence, Italy, at the turn of the 20th century, sisters Winifred and Edith Holt learned of a free service that provided concert tickets to blind schoolchildren. Inspired by the notion, the sisters established the similar Lighthouse Free Ticket Bureau in New York City in 1903. The organization was incorporated in 1906 as The New York Association for the Blind and offered home counseling and instruction program for the visually impaired.[4] An early meeting for the board and the public, including blind men and women, was held at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. Also in attendance were Secretary Miss Winifred Holt, Recording Secretary Miss Edith Holt, President Richard Watson Gilder, Vice-President Helen Keller, with honorary vice presidents Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler and Samuel Langhorne Clemens. The advisory board consisted of Dr. Felix Adler, Hon. Joseph H. Choate, His Eminence John Farley, Bishop David Greer, Dr. William H. Maxwell and Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst. Winifred Holt also participated in founding the New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped. In 1912, the association established a workshop on East 42nd Street where visually impaired men could manufacture marketable products, and the sisters opened their home to visually impaired women to create handcrafted items for sale, leading to the organization's motto, "Light Through Work."[5] That same year, the association created the River Lighthouse, in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, as the first of its eventually several summer camps for visually impaired children. Camp Munger, in Bear Mountain, New York, followed in 1923.
The Cornwall Lions Club was organized in 1932 through. the efforts of Lion Past Deputy-Governor Edward A. Gibson and Lion Lester A. Minkler, under the sponsorship of The Newburgh Lions Club.
The club met weekly for many years at the old Storm King Arms under its benign host, Lion "Gentleman Jim" Findlay, later bi-weekly at the Maplehurst Inn. In the early 80's meetings were variously held at Mountview Farms, Max's Family Restaurant until the 1990's when Mountain Valley Hotel and later Canterbury Inn on Main St. was chosen.
Charter members were Mssrs. Jos. D. Brinkerhoff, Isaac M. Cocks, Wm. B. Cocks, Dr. George R. Dempsey, James A. D. S. Findlay; John A. Hitzelberg, Edward J. Houghton, Fred W. Johnson, Harry E. Keevill, Ceo, B. Mailler, Lester A. Minkler, Dr. Myron E. Osterhout, Raymond S. Preston, Benjamin Santoro, Charles F. Seaman, Dr. E. M. Siegler, J. Halsey Smith, Paul A. Sorg, Thomas K. Taft, Henry H. Tryon, Dr. Harold S. Werner, Wm. T. Wilson, Alva A. Lawrence, D. Lincoln Orr, Col. Harry M.Scarborough, Harry E. McCormick, Dr. R. M. Clark and Edward A. Gibson.
Mssrs. Fred W. Johnson, Raymond S. Preston, Dr. E.M. Siegler, Wm. T. Wilson, Dr.' E. M. Siegler are the only one to have remained continuously in the club throughout the first 25 years.
The first officers were: Pres. Lester A. Minkler; 1st V.P. Dr. Geo R. Dempsey; 2nd V.P. Thomas K. Taft; 3rd VP. Wm. B. Cocks; Secy-Treas. J. Halsey Smith; Tail-twister Henry H. Tryon; Lion Tamer Harry E. Keevill; Directors: Geo. B. Mailler, Dr. Myron E. Osterhout, RaymondS. 'Preston, Benj. Santoro.
The history and accomplishments of The Cornwall Lion Club will be unfolded as we introduce each president and the various projects undertaken or completed during his/her tenure.
1. LESTER A. MINKLER, 1932-33
Co-founder of Cornwall Lions Club.
Born in High Falls, Greene County, and attended school there. About the time he was president, Les was manager of the Cornwall Telephone Co. He retired and moved to Port Ewen, NY but later lived with his daughter in Cornwall on Hudson. An energetic leader, Les was the best person to get the new club off to a good start.
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Sponsored a Christmas party for the children; appointed a committee to ask the Village and Town Boards to form a Planning Board for the two communities; purchased eyeglasses for -needy children; invited Dr. H. Eltinge Breed, designer and builder of the Old Storm King Highway to speak on future road building in Cornwall; sponsored formation of a Boy's Club with Col. H. M. Scarborough as leader; contributed to the support of visiting nurse; endorsed the formation of Hudson Highlands Art Association; paid admission of 50 children to P.T.A. play; erected Lions welcome signs at town entrances; aided Women's Auxiliary of the American. Legion to put on a play; published a resolution of confidence in local banks and business houses at. a time when the Depression hit in the thirties.
2. J. HALSEY SMITH, 1933-34
Born in New York City, Lion Halsey attended Rutgers University, Columbia and the New School for Social Research in NYC. While president, he was a business manager of the Storm King School. At present he is the treasurer of the St. George School in Newport RI where he is a member of the Board of Trustees and a board member of the Newport Hospital. Hobbies: Sailing, golf and fishing.
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Sponsored 4 boys at summer camp; raised $1500 to establish lawn at newly built Cornwall Hospital; put stop lines "at traffic lights; sponsored hay ride for 34 guests at the Blind Home; sponsored 2 scholarships for local boys at Storm King School; contributed subscriptions to Braille magazine for the blind; established special fund for cancer research; purchased coal for AME Zion Church; financed an eye operation; sponsored Easter egg hunt for 400 children.
3. BENJAMIN M. SANTORO, 1934-1935
Born in Montgomery"N. Y., Lion Ben attended high school there. He was a restaurant owner in Cornwall-on-Hudson, member of the Cornwall Town Board the Central School Board and was formerly a member of the Village Board.
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Established and maintained an employment and registration bureau to aid local men in finding employment during the Depression; distributed safety book ·covers to the schools; conducted a Christmas party for the children and held a sale of products made by the blind
4. Myron E.OSTERHOUT, M.D., 1935-36
Born in Syracuse, NY, Dr. Osterhout attended Union College and Fordham University. He' was graduated from N. Y. Medical ',CoJlege and Flower' Hospital where' he received his,MD degree
He was va member of the Cornwall School Board and a staff member of the Cornwall Hospital.
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Staged community picnic attended by 5.000 people. was instrumental in obtaining sponsorship of Visiting Nurse Association by the Village. and' Town' Boards; held a Christmas party for 386 .children; sponsored·.a Boy Scout Troop and a Community Christmas Tree; supported a bill for white caries for the blind; sponsored" annual Easter egg hunt.
5. EDWARD A. GIBSON, 1936-37
Co-founder of Cornwall Lions Club
Born in Moodna ; attended C.H.S. and Packard Business School. Lion Ed was president of the Cornwall School Board and a District Governor of the Lions. At present, he is a Lt. Col. in the U. S. Air Force. He is now serving in Germany in the office of the Assistant Chief of
Staff in Intelligence. Ed is a member of the National Sojourners in Germany; Heroes of '76, Virginia, and the American Legion Post 353, Cornwall. Hobbies: Bowling and touring.
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Advanced funds to maintain hospital grounds; presented 3 talking books to the blind as well as white canes; sponsored annual Easter egg hunt and Christmas party.
6. RAYMOND J. LAWRENCE, 1937-1938
Born in Cornwall-on-Hudson, Lion Ray obtained his B.S. from Syracuse University.
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Provided entertainment at Blind Home' and held sale of products made by the blind; held Community day' with 5,000 in attendance; presented 25 white' canes to the blind; provided two scholarships to Storm King School; financed operation for a child; provided coal for AME Zion Church; sponsored Christmas party and Easter egg hunt; collected 1 and 1/2 tons food and $50 in cash for Christmas baskets for 72 families; sponsored two eye operations and provided eyegIasses for 7 children. Provided hospitalization for 2 people at cost of $152.
7. HARRY HANCON; 1938-39
Born in Cornwall, Harry was Road Commissioner and Town Superintendent of Highways.
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Provided entertainment and white canes for the guests at Blind Home; held Annual Cornwall Day; donated to a Cancer Fund; instigated "Salute Cornwall" over WABC radio; distributed 76 Christmas baskets and had a party for 35 children; sponsored Easter egg hunt and a theater party for children; began campaign for Cornwall Post Office.
8. EMMANUEL MATTHEW SIEGLER D.D.S.; 1939-40
Born in Austria, Lion Matt came to the U.S. at the age of 5. He attended Brooklyn and NYC schools and obtained the degree of pH.D. from the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy and a D.D.S. from the Columbia College of Dentistry. Was a member of Cornwall School Board; organized Cornwall Hospital Dental Clinic; member Hospital Board; President of Cornwall Red Cross; Director of Office of Civilian Defense; member of Advisory Draft Board, World War II; member Library Board; Chairman Cornwall Zoning Commission; a member of the Cornwall Planning Board and Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals since its inception in 1940. Guest of honor at dinner by Lions Club at which was presented with Achievement Award for 20 years of distinguished service to Cornwall Lions in 1952.
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Provided funds to send 2 boys to camp; presented books to the best boys and girls at each of the local schools; held Cornwall Day; entertained at Blind Home; continued efforts to establish Cornwall Central Post Office; was instrumental in obtaining clover-leaf exchange leading to Cornwall-on-Hudson from 9W Bypass; purchased 6 pairs of eyeglasses for children; printed and sold 100 maps to help defray expense of house numbering project; helped counties on west side of Hudson promote interest in the section; helped chamber of commerce with work in Orange County; host to Boy Scout troop; purchased Lions Safety Campaign buttons and pledge cards for each school child; awarded prize for winning pledge; presented hats, Sam Browne belts rain coats for school boy patrols of both schools; sponsored food collection to fill Christmas baskets; free movie and candy for children; sought appointment of Zoning Commission to avoid construction of objectionable buildings near 9W bypass; Easter egg hunt.
9. James R. Bevans, 1940-41
Born in Cornwall-on-Hudson, Lion Jim is a graduate of the Renouards's School of Embalming; Past Presdient Orange-Rockland Funeral Directors' Association; Past President Horse Thief Detecting Sciety; member of "countless" fish and game clubs; Director County National Bank of Middletown; of Highland Falls Federal Savings and Loan Assoication; past Board member Cornwall Hospital Association; Chairman Village of Cornwall Zoning Board and member of Cornwall Businessmen's Association. At present, Funeral Director and Embalmer.
Hobbies: Hunting and Fishing.
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Sought improved police services; sponsored Community Day; aided the blind; presented awards to tow outstanding high school students; aided Boy Scouts in fund raising; sponsored Christmas party for several hundred children; distrubuted Christmas baskets to 90 families; raised money for "Bundles for Brittain"; continued sponsorship of Boy Scout troop.
10. Carroll F. Kearney, 1941-42
Born in Kingston, NY, Lion Carroll obtained his B.A. degree from Syracuse University and an M.A. from Columbia University. He was principal of Cornwall-on-Hudson High School. At the time of this report, he was co-ordinator of mathematics and science in Vestal Central School, Vestal, NY. Member of National Education Association; N.Y. State Teachers' Association; Past President Vestal Teacher's Association; Past County Chairman Association Mathematics Teacher's of N.Y. State; member of Syracuse University Club of N.Y.State.
Hobbies: Upland Hunting, Fly-fishing, vegetable gardening and photography.
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Presented Ultra Violet Ray machine to Cornwall Hospital; entertained public officials; staged a club party; assisted in Civil Defense program.
11. James C. Seaman, 1942-43
Born in New Durham, New Jersey, Lion Jim attended Cornwall High School and as of this writing resides in Woodbury Falls as a semi-retired farmer. Member Woodbury Community Association; Highland Mills Fire Department; member Orange County Farm Bureau and Mountainville Grange; Director Central Valley Savings and Loan Association and direcotr of Cornwall Hospital.
Hobbies: Golf and photography.
Club Activities:
Presented gifts to Lion members entering service; sponsored two boys at scout camp; entertained at Blind Home; awared a heroism medal to a local boy; continued sponsorship of Boy Scout troop and aided in fund raising activities for this group; collected books for servicemen; arranged correspondence with men in service; arranged to erect Club Military Honor Roll; sponsored Victory Garden project; gave 4 dozen tooth brushes and past for school children; presented gift at "send-off" for servicement.
12. Theodore Hahn, 1943-44
Born in Cornwall, Lion Ted was a well known local florist. Member of Veteran Spansih American War; Storm King Fire Department; Tuxedo Horticultural Society: American Carnation Society and many others. He passed away in 1944.
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Sponsored drive for overseas cigareete fund; entertained at Blind Home; donated to Library Fund; gave two prizes for best Victory gardens; awarded prize for War Bond sale; co-sponsored Army Emergency Relief Show; was host to Zoning chairman and guests; co-operated with Chamber of Commerce in post-war planning; sponsored Victory gardens and continued to sponsor Scout troop.
13. Samuel Docherty, 1944-45
Born in Elderslie, Scotland, Lion Sam attemded St. Margaret's Parochial School. He was Personnel Manager of Firth Carpet Company at the time of this writing. Member of Firth Foremen's Cluib and the Newburgh Industrial Club; former member of the Town Board and Justice of the Peace.
Hobbies: poetry and music.
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Presented prize to outstanding high school boy; sponsored Victory gardens; sent 2 boys to camp; entertained at the Blind Home; backed the United Clothing Drive. Lion Sam served as president of the Lions Club during World War II when Club membership was understandably depleted.
13. H.M. Gasparian, 1945-46
Born in Van, Armenia, Lion Gasparian attened schools in Armenia, Russia, France and America. He received his MD degree from the University of Heidelberg. Member Cornwall Yacht Club; Orange County Mediacal Society; N.Y. State Society of Pathologists; Newburgh Bay Medical Society; Association of Public Health Laboratories; American Association of Clinical Pathology; Fellow American College of Pathology; American Board of Diagnostic, Therapeutic, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine; President, Orange County Branch New York State Division of American Cancer Society; New York Academy of Science.
Hobbies: Photography, music and travel.
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Was instrumental in furthering Post Office project; started fund-raising for swimming pool; made donations for cancer control; sent 2 boys to camp; held picnic; was host to Supervisor and County Engineer; sponsored free chest X-rays; raised $700 from play; voted to present re-organization and reactviation plan to Town Board.
15. John J. Kennery, 1946-47
Born in Cornwall-on-Hudson and was graduated from Cornwall-on-Hudson High School. A packager and shipper of private lable toilet preparations, he was a member of the West Newburgh Businessmen's Association.
Club Activities:
Collected three tons of canned goods for emergency food collection; held a concert and picnic for the Blind; lighted Community Christmas Tree; sponsored Christmas party; presented Braille pocket writer to blind person; helped raise funds to build a home for a crippled veteran.
16. Raymond S. Preston, 1947-48
Born in Cornwall, Lion Ray attended Cornwall High School and Spencerian Business School. He was editor-owner of the Cornwall Local. At the time of this writing Ray is serving as Cornwall Town Supervisor. Chairman Orange County Planning Committee; Vice-President New York State Planning Federation; Past director Orange County Y.M.C.A.
Hobbies: Gardening and travel.
Club Activities:
Augmented swimming pool fund; held auction to raise funds for home for disabled veteran; sponsored party at Blind Home; co-sponsored Community Christmas Tree with Garden Club and American Legion; was host to high school faculty; raised $200 for summer recreation program.
17. Edwin J. Sweeten, 1948-49
Born in New York City, Lion Ed attended New York University and at the time of this writing was a real estate broker and appraiser in Cornwall. Member American Legion; Orange Couny Real Estate Board; Society of Residential Appraisers.
Hobbies: golf, bowling and flower raising.
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Awarded prized for essay contest; sponsored play by the Blind Home players; staged a play; club joined Orange County Chamber of Commerce; sponsored Children's Christmas Party and 17th Annual Community Day.
18. David S. Brown D.D.S., 1949-50
Born in Newburgh, N.Y., Lion Dave obtained his G.A. degree from Union College and a D.D.S. from the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. Member 9th District Dental Society and Storm King Golf Club.
Hobbies: Golf, hiking and gardening.
Club Activities:
Sponsored 18th Annual Community Day; raised $500 from Knickerbocker exhibition basketball game; sponsored children's Christmas Party; raised $1,500 for Cornwall Hospital; contributed $50 toward hearing aids for two children.
19. Thomas D. Shost, 1950-51
Born in Yonkers, N.Y. B.A. Colgate University; M.A. Columbia University; special diploma in School Administration from Teachers' College, Columbia. At time of this writing, Supervising Principal Cornwall Central School; past president Central Hudson Valley Football Officials' Association; vice president Mid-Hudson School Study Council and member of American Association of School Administrators, Recipient of Scouters Award for service to BSA Troop 20, Cornwall and New York State Principals' Association.
Hobbies: photography and music
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Sponsored 19th Annual Community Day; provided community Christmas Tree; showed Americanization movies to local schools; netted $300 from talent show; provided speakers on proposed centralization of Cornwall Schools; awarded prizes at school commencements.
20. Melvin Johnson, 1951-52
Born in Mountainvelle. Graduate of Cornwall-on-Hudson High School. At time of this writing, was partner in Burmel Chemical Co. Member Cornwall Yacht Club; Black Rock Fish and Game Club; Goudy Wild Life Club and Zoning Board of Appeals in Cornwall-on-Hudson.
Hobby: youth work.
Club Activities:
Presented Service awards to two high school graduates,; donated $75 to Cornwall Hospital Fund; erected bus shelter at Cornwall Hospital; sought consolidation of 5 local post offices for postal delivery; presented 20 year special achievement award to Lion Dr. E. M. Siegler.
21. John S. Mitchell, 1952-53
Born in Newburgh, NY; attended N.F.A. and N.Y.M.A. At time of this writing, Lion John was clerk at the Hotel Washington in Newburgh.
Hobby: Music
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Sponsored Community Christmas Tree; provided $200 scholarship to local prep school boy; helped to secure mail delivery for this community; provided Christmas baskets for needy families; allotted $750 for survey of Town Hall property for recreation facilities.
21. Benjamin Stout, 1953-54
Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia; earned B.S.F. degree at West Virginia University and an N.F. degree from Harvard University. As of 9/15/57, Lion Ben is sylviculturist of Black Rock Forest. Member Kappa Alpha, Alpha Zeta and president of the Cornwall Central School Board.
Hobby: golf.
Club Activities:
Awarded prizes to 2 students at commencement exercises; sent two boys to Scout camp; raised money from benefit movie; enhanced skating and fishing shelter fund by $1,097.
22. Anton F. Schreiber, 1954-55
Born in Highland Falls, N.Y. and graduated from Highland Falls High School and Packard Junior College. As of 9/15/57, Anton is an accountant and military pay clerk at U.S.M.A., West Point.
Hobby: "do it yourself" fan.
Club Activities:
Donated $50 to 4th of July celebration, $25 to youth baseball league; $20 in commencement prizes; was instrumental in obtaining services of Lion Walter Dearnley as chairman of teh Cornwall Ambulance Corps; gave $150 to Ambulance Corps; sent a boy and girl to Scout Camp; provided eyeglasses for 2 children; provided Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for needy families; donated $1500 to skating shelter fund.
24. James P. Water, 1955-56
Born in NYC and was educated at N.F.A. at St. Patrick's, All-Hallow's Prep, Oswego State Tacher's College and did extension work at Columbia University. As of 9/15/57, sales director and manager of Frigidaire Division of General Motors, Member Storm King Golf Club.
Club Activities:
Raised $250 for youth baseball league; sent 2 boys and 2 girls to Scout camp; gave $20 for commencement prizes; sponsored community Christmas tree and Christmas baskets; contributed to Olympic Fund; increased membership and stature of Lions Club. Apponted committee to properly observe the 25th anniversary of the Club.
25. Walter Alfred Preische, Ph.D, 1956-57
Born in Erfurt, Germany. Director of Guidance, N.Y.M.A. Graduate Washington Irving High School, Tarrytown, N.Y. B.S. Alfred University; M.A. Columbia; Ph.D N. Y. U. Member Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi; Life member National Education Association.
Hobbies: Numismatics, Essay writing, reading, Classical music. Raised $250 at Fall Dance; placed benches at Skating Shelter.
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Christmas baskets, clothing drive; frunished 4 pair eyeglasses; Inter-faith Meeting in Feb.; sale of brooms made by the blind netted $400 toward $700 promised Little League for season's needs; sent 2 girls to Scout Camp; annual awards to High School graduates; project discussed to furnish Reading Room at new Central High School.
26. Edward S. Clark, 1957-58
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27. Ralph C. Morhous, 1958-59
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30. Dr. William Siegler, 1961-62
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38. William J. Todd Jr., 1969-70
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39. Ronald J. Young, 1970-71
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40. Robert J. Martens, 1971-72
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50. Ron Tulloch, 1981-82
Born in Selden, NY. Graduated from SUNY Oneonta and Hofstra University, majoring in General and Special Education and School Administration. Taught at Northeastern Univ., Hofstra Univ. Long Island Univ., Mt. St. Mary College and SUNY New Paltz.
Hobbies: – golf, travel, woodworking, cribbage
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- Originated the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Project that assisted senior citizens in maintaining their homes.
- Started the Holiday Gift Project that provides holiday gifts to Cornwall School District needy families.
- Served as club Secretary, chair of the Halloween Art Contest, and on numerous club projects.
- Has been a Cornwall Lions Club member since 1973.
- Awarded the NYS Lions Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award in 2000.
51. Harold Todd, 1982-83
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52. Robert DePree, 1983-84
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55. William Morell III, 1986-87
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57. Michael Mattausch, 1988-89
Born in Dayton, Ohio, Lion Mattausch is an US Army veteran, had a long and varied career in education as a teacher, librarian, advisor and soccer and basketball coach at the high school level and teacher and advisor at the college level. He found time to be a Grant Writer & Administrator, Substance Abuse Prevention Program. In his spare time, he served first as a volunteer fire fighter, eventually working his way up to Chief of the Cornwall Fire Department and President, Secretary and now Chaplain of the Highland Engine Company. He is an Active Founding Member Cornwall Fire Department Rescue Team and serves as Orange County Deputy Coordinator, Battalion 4 and is a member of multiple Chief and Fireman’s associations. Became a Member of the Melvin Jones Fellowship in 2016.
Hobbies: Pile Driver Crew Co-Chair Cornwall Yacht Club, Member, Tippecanoe Masonic Lodge, Member, Valley of Dayton, Ohio Ancient Order of Scottish Rite, Member of the Cornwall Presbyterian Church
Club Activities: A former Lions President, Secretary and Board member, he has chaired or co-chaired nearly every committee the Lions have.
58. Randy Clark, 1989-90
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59. Greg Sehr, 1990-91
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60. Tom Stein, 1991-92
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61. Kevin Quigley, 1992-93
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62. Ron Tulloch, 1993-94
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63. Charles Winchell, 1994-95
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64. Graham Kelder, 1995-96
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65. Luddy Harrison, 1996-97
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66. Bill Schempf, 1997-98
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67. Aram Casparian, 1998-99
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68. Dick Mills, 1999-2000
Born inborn Ashtabula, Ohio 2/17/34, graduate of Univ. of Michigan 1956, B.A philosophy, Princeton Theological Seminary 1959, M Div., pastorates in Corinth, NY 1959-1968, Cornwall-on-Hudson 1968-2000. Two sons graduates of Cornwall High School, Aaron, 1979 (now West Chester, PA) and Peter 1980 (now Laupahoehoe, HI). Interests: mycology, genealogy,
Hobbies:furniture refinishing, chair canning, gardening, a term served on Board of Constitution Island Association.
Club Activities: Lion Mills joined the Cornwall Lions in 1974. He had a hand in launching Highway Clean-Up project and served a fairly long run as Club Secretary after an early tenure for Mattausch. The Club Secretary position notable in his membership years by the precise and often humorous minutes written and then read at every meeting by Harrison Davis. Many Lions of that era remember those minutes fondly. Minute reading vanished with computer record keeping and e-mail sharing in the 1990's.
69. Jack Davis, 2000-01
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70. Ed Moulton, 2001-02
A veteran of the armed services, a painter, a bridge player, singer, writer, director of the Horse Thief Detective Society and long-time Mayor of Cornwall-on-Hudson.
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71. Thomas Petersen, 2002-03
Born in Staten Island and attended Tottenville High School and the New York Institute of Technology. Served int the US Army and later rose to Asst Deputy Warden NYC Dept of Correction, Tom is also a C/21 Licensed Sales Associate. Now retired.
Hobbies: Golf, Travel, Fishing, Skiing
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Over the years Tom co-chaired the Holiday Flag Display, Lobsters, served on the Golf Tournament Committee 13 years and participated in the Fall Harvest Run/Walk, Holiday Gift Program and Wreath & Roping. Tom also Chaired the committee that selected the Canterbury Inn as the meeting place of the Lions from 2000 to the present day [2013]. In his term as President, the Club ... .
72. Greg Ransom, 2003-04
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73. Bob DeWit, 2004-05
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75. Wendell Brooks, 2006-07
Wendell was born and raised in the western New York State area. After high school, he attended SUNY Geneseo with graduate studies at Queens College, SUNY New Paltz, Southern Connecticut State University, and the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City. He is a speech-language Pathologist and worked in two different school districts before retiring. He also taught courses at SUNY New Paltz. He as lived in Cornwall on Hudson with his wife, Dorothy, since mid-1969.
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Wendell maintained the traditional activities of the club during his tenure as President: Halloween Art Contest, Wreath & Roping, Holiday Gifting and Santa visit to Cornwall Hospital, Golf Tournament and Lobster Sale. He continues to serve as a member of the Scholarship Committee and is currently Assistant Treasurer. He is also a Past Secretary. He has participated in numerous Club activities including Highway Clean-up, Lobster Sales, the Ed Clark Golf Outing, and our Christmas Gift Program.
76. Matt Mirabile, 2007-08
Matt Mirabile is an attorney by trade practicing locally in litigation/insurance defense, personal injury and subrogation/arbitration. He graduated from Pace University and is a member of the Dutchess County and New York State Bar Associations. Matt joined the Lions in 1997.
Hobbies: Golf, fishing and a longtime Yankees and Jets fan.
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Matt's term of office oversaw the celebration of the Cornwall Lions' 75th anniversary. Coinciidentally, it was also the first year that membership reached 75. The anniversary extravaganza was attended by Lions International gliterati.
77. Robert Walentin, 2008-09
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78. George Toth, 2009-10
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79. Brendan Coyne, 2010-11
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80. Rich Gaillard, 2011-12
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81. Helen Bunt, 2012-13
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82. James Kerr, 2013-14
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83. Lynn Beesecker, 2014-15
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84. Michael Summerfield, 2015-16
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Lions Summerfield grew up in suburban Detroit and attended the University of Michigan. He eventually moved to NYC to trade securities on Wall Street and later sold economic research. Lion Summerfield arrived in Cornwall with family in 2005 and within a few years became active in the Lions serving as Club Secretary his first two years, then the progression of VP positions. He became a community booster through the formation of The Cornwall Alliance and was later elected to the Cornwall Town Council in 2015.
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Started and Chaired the New Projects Committee, and chaired Leos, designed web sites for the Lions and the Fall Harvest Race. Active in Fall Harvest Race, reintroduced the Lions 4th of July float. The Lions Foundation was formed during Lion Summerfield's tenure having begun and initiated by Lion Beesecker in the prior year. The foundation was able to assist by proxy Lion Michael Conmy and his family recover from his lung cancer.
85. Peter Brandt, 2016-17
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