Cardozo Club Cited By Kiwanis

Cardozo Club Cited By Kiwanis
The Bayside Kiwanis Clubs three-year relationship with Cardozo High School is beginning to have a significant impact on the Queens community.
The public spirited Key Club at Cardozo, numbering 150 students, was celebrated at the high school by Kiwanis officials.
Dennis Foglia, the service clubs Youth/Key Club chair, announced that the youngsters had raised $4,000 during the school year and contributed long hours volunteering at hospitals and other institutions.
One of the award winners, Edith Chung, 17, a Cardozo senior, won an award from Foglia for her work in the "Lead and Read" program which has made great strides in improving reading for youngsters who need help.
"It felt great to see the progress they made," she said. "We have really made a difference."
Her classmate, Glorina Phillip, also 17, donated her time helping physically challenged competitors in the Special Olympics at St. Johns University.
"I helped them get over the finish line during several events," Glorina said. "I do this twice a year and I feel were giving these courageous youngsters a leg up."
Other Kiwanis award winners were John Lin, secretary of the club, and David Ho, treasurer.
Linda Skliros, a leader of Bayside Kiwanis, said the Key Club was the largest student organization at Cardozo. She said the Club met every Wednesday to plan for its public spirited activities.
Neha Mulltani, the student president of the Club, described the events last week.
"Were going to be serving meals for families of patients who are staying at the Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park," she said. "Well be preparing meals for families visiting sick children at Long Island Jewish."
The Cardozo Club will participate in a year-end barbeque at Cunningham Park on Saturday, June 29. Its billed as a joint celebration with Key Club members at John Adams High School.
According to Foglia, the Kiwanis Club is internationally involved with the Key Club. Its program, "Children: Their Future, Our Focus," seeks to unite Key Clubs under one banner and stresses the personal development and social interaction of children.
"Key Club members such as those at Cardozo are the leaders of today and tomorrow," he said. "We help them develop the leadership skills we need to make a positive influence on the world."
The Key Club programs are varied and include service to the Children’s Miracle Network, March of Dimes, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
The Cardozo Key Club advisor, Roz Schindler, a Spanish teacher, has served the Club for the past three years. She is leaving and a replacement is being sought.
"Its been a great experience working with these thoroughly committed youngsters," she said.