UNICO plans garage sale fundraiser for September 21st

Posted on September 3, 2024 by The Dunmorean

Keystone Chapter UNICO National is conducting a Garage/Yard Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, September 21 at 123 West Swinick Drive, Dunmore, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. A variety of “Next to New/Gently Used” items will be available, and a limited variety of fresh baked goods for the early shoppers to purchase will also be on hand.

Cash payments only will be accepted. Keystone UNICO is a 501c3 Non Profit which provides donations to numerous local 501c3 Agencies as well as a variety of scholarships to local high school seniors pursuing a higher education.

Pictured from left are committee members Sylvia Tagert, Keystone President Michele McDade, Louise Ligi, Ann Summa, Bob Tagert, Fundraiser Chairman Mary Lou Karliak, Nancy Malone and Frank Coviello.

Keystone UNICO installs board members, bestows service award

Posted on August 6, 2024 by The Dunmorean

At the annual Keystone UNICO July Clambake Ann Summa was presented with the Chapter’s “Service Above Self” Award for her abundant contributions of time and expertise through the years as a Charter Member and Membership Director.

Pictured from left are Chapter President Michele McDade, Awardee of the Chapter’s Service Award Ann Summa and Board of Directors Chairman Nanine Gramigna.

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New member Wanda Andreoli was Inducted into the Chapter.

Pictured From left are Inducting Officer Mark E. McDade, New Member Wanda Andreoli, Membership Director Ann Summa and Chapter President Michele McDade.

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Cathy Van Nort and Ann Summa were Installed to the Board of Directors.

Pictured during the Installation from left are Installing Officer Mark McDade, Board Members Cathy Van Nort and Ann Summa and Chapter President Michele McDade.

$10,000 donation made to Equines for Freedom

Posted on July 3, 2024 by The Dunmorean

The Keystone Chapter of UNICO National recently donated $10,000 to “Equines For Freedom” (EFF). The Chapter was given a tour and history at the site of the facility by Founder Ann Lewis. Desert Storm Veteran Philip Hawthorne spoke of his moving experience as both a client and now as a Director at EFF, which offers therapy to individuals suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) using horses as the conduit (not for riding). This service is offered to clients with PTSD ranging from Armed Services Veterans and First Responders and there is no fee.

If you or someone you know can benefit from this therapy, call 570-319-9684 or visit the website at equinesforfreedom.org.

Shown at the presentation, front row from left: Keystone UNICO Treasurer Mike Gramigna; Keystone Board Member and Pig Roast Cochair Sylvia Tagert; Bruce Roast Co-chair Bob Tagert.

Back row: Keystone Board Members Cesira Berardelli and Marge Ruggiero; EFF Board Di Jolley; EFF Founder and Lead Psychologist Ann Lewis; Keystone Board Member Gloria Rizzo; Keystone Chapter President Nan Gramigna; Keystone Board Member Val Riggi; EFF Board Vice-President Mary Beth Guyette; Keystone Board Member Marilyn Vitali; EFF Board Member Philip Hawthorne; Keystone Board Chairman Louise Ligi and Chapter V.P. Michele McDade.