Community Fund Board Announces New Officers: Doug Meyer Is President
By Donna Ruhanen, The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe
Sept. 16, 2015: The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe recently named Doug Meyer as its new president for the 2015-16 fiscal year. He succeeds outgoing president Katharine Outcalt.
Meyer has been a member of the board of The Community Fund since June of 2012. He previously served one year as an evaluations team captain and two years as Bronxville campaign co-chair. Meyer is also a member of the investment committee of The Reformed Church of Bronxville and is an active alumnus volunteer at Middlebury College. A graduate of Kellogg School of Management, Meyer has spent his career in the financial services industry and has spent the last seven years as senior vice president and head of institutional business at First Eagle Investment Management.
"The Community Fund is a unique organization," noted Meyer, adding, "It epitomizes our residents' commitment to giving back and to ensuring that Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe remain close-knit communities that support one another and make this such a special place to live. I am thrilled to be part of this effort and look forward to kicking off our campaign."
Other appointments for the 2015-16 year include Neal Denning, who will be taking on a dual role as president-elect and Eastchester/Tuckahoe Campaign co-chair, along with Mike Calano; Kim Powell, secretary; Dana Arrighi, treasurer; Donna Ruhanen, marketing chair; Jennifer Lescott and Joella Lykouretzos, investment co-chairs; Annette Healey Dowling and Bill Rizzo, campaign co-chairs for Bronxville; and Andrea Bates and Jim Rotenberg, evaluation co-chairs. Robert Castano and David Scalzo will also be co-chairs of The Community Fund's annual golf outing.
New to the board this year are Ashleigh Donovan, Amy Korb, Kevin McNeil, Thomas Sipple, and Albert Van Ness. They will be joining returning board members Stephen Arcano, Robert Castano, Jennifer Colao, Kristen Evans, Judy Foley, Philippa Freeman, Fran Harris, William Knox, Ron Mager, Rosetta McArdle, David McBride, Cathy Needham, Katharine Outcalt, John Reynolds, Lauren Toal, and Mark Welshimer.
"I am truly excited about the upcoming year," noted Melinda Burge, executive director of the fund. "We have an impressive range of talent across our new and returning board members and with Doug's leadership skills and expertise, I'm confident that we can achieve our goals of serving the diverse needs of our community better than ever before."
The Community Fund is a nonprofit corporation founded in 1919 to enhance the quality of life and provide assistance to all residents living in Bronxville (including the areas located in the 10708 zip code), Eastchester, and Tuckahoe. For 95 years, it has provided funding and support to social service agencies and community programs serving the health, education, and welfare needs of local residents. For more information, please contact Melinda Burge at 914-337-8808.
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HOME & GARDEN
Bronxville Beautification Council
Organized in 1982, the Bronxville Beautification Council (BBC) is a not-for-profit organization administered by a volunteer Board of Directors. The mission of the BBC is to enhance and maintain the natural and man-made beauty of the village of Bronxville, with an emphasis on the downtown business district.
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Boulder Ledge Garden Club
Founded in 1966, the Boulder Ledge Garden Club is rooted in a mission to inspire a deeper appreciation and love for gardening and flower arranging. The club is dedicated to fostering and promoting interest and knowledge in gardening.
The Club maintains Bronxville’s Bicentennial Park and other civic gardens. In 2019–2020 the club raised $18,000 to replace trees in the village, reflecting its active role in community beautification. It also holds garden therapy projects and educational garden trips for members.
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Bronxville Giving Garden
The Bronxville Giving Garden is a community-centered garden that donates organic produce to Eastchester Community Action Partnership in Tuckahoe and Community Service Associates in Mount Vernon. The garden is also a gathering place where school children and volunteers can discover the joy of tending plants and growing food.
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Bronxville Green Committee
The Bronxville Green Committee is a volunteer organization that is part of the Village of Bronxville. It proposes and implements environmentally sustainable programs in our community.
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SCOUTING
Bronxville Boy Scouts
The village of Bronxville has a long tradition of scouting. “The troops and packs of Bronxville have maintained the finest scouting organizations and have taught the boys of the Bronxville area to be leaders and outstanding members of the local, national and global communities.”
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Bronxville Girls Scouts
The Girls Scouts is “the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.” In Girl Scouts, “girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouts, they can grow courageous and strong.”
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HISTORY
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
Inspired by the highly successful Bronxville Centennial Celebration in 1998, the Bronxville Historical Conservancy was founded to record and preserve Bronxville's history and life in the village today.
BRONXVILLE SCHOOL
Bronxville School Foundation
The Bronxville School Foundation, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization independent from the school with the sole purpose of supporting the school.
The mission of the Bronxville School Foundation is to enhance the quality of public education in our community by engaging the support and energies of educators, citizens, parents, students and alumni.
The Foundation awards grants for projects
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LECTURES, EXHIBITS, CONCERTS
Bronxville Women's Club
The Bronxville Women’s Club offers lectures, exhibits and concerts. It also has a beautiful clubhouse which is available for rental for events.
135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3252
Concordia Conservatory
Concordia Conservatory, a preeminent center for music education in Westchester and Fairfield Counties, is a welcoming community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music.
The Conservatory’s mission is to inspire, instruct, and enrich lives through music offering excellence in education and performance.
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COUNSELING
Counseling Center
Founded in 1971, the mission of the Counseling Center “is to provide a wide range of psychotherapeutic and counseling services to individuals, couples and families by a staff of highly trained, experience and dedicated psychotherapists.
The Counseling Center
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-3388
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SERVICE & VOLUNTEERISM
Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe
The mission of the Community Fund is “to support broad social services in Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe through grants and technical support to local agencies and community projects. All money raised here in our community stays here in our community.”
15 Park Place
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-8808
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Junior League of Bronxville
The Junior League of Bronxville is “an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”
Rotary Club of Bronxville
The Rotary Club of Bronxville is part of a national network of 1.25 million problem-solvers. They see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
READING & LEARNING
Friends of the Bronxville Library
The Friends of the Bronxville Library is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to focus attention on the “Library’s services, facilities and needs” as well as sponsor projects and provide materials that are beyond the reach of the Library's regular budget and perform other services.
SENIORS
Gramatan Village
Gramatan Village is a unique community model offering programs, services and social connections that help members continue to live independently in their homes as they age. In addition, GV offers one-on-one consultations and counseling with our experienced staff to guide members through life’s transitions.
Senior Citizens of Bronxville
Senior Citizens of Bronxville is a not-for-profit organization that provides services and programs to seniors within the 10708 zip code area. “Programs cover a wide range of activities from educational seminars and cultural enrichment to community services, bridge classes and exercise.”
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