Name that Tune fundraiser strikes a chord

Posted Thursday, February 13, 2020 1:05 pm

East Meadow Kiwanis President Alan Beinhacker welcomed everyone to the organization’s 11th annual Name that Tune fundraiser, based off the 1950s game show of the same name, on Feb. 7 at the East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters. Past President Debbie Kirsh showed her love in sign language.

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Kelly Cafiso, of the "Twisted Sisters" team, celebrated their score at the East Meadow Kiwanis Name that Tune fundraiser on Feb. 7 at the East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters.

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Ross Schiller, East Meadow Kiwanis past president and judge of the competition, called for order and scored the responses while DJ Harry Demiris, also a past president, played the tunes.

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Emcee and chair of the event Alan Hodish introduced the musical decades and announced the scores after each round.

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Past President Debbie Kirsh and Helen Meittinis sold raffles and 50/50 tickets.

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By Brian Stieglitz

East Meadow Kiwanis members listened to classic hits from each decade as they guessed the popular songs during their 11th annual “Name that Tune” fundraiser, based on the 1950s game show of the same name, on Feb. 7 at the East Meadow Fire Department.

All proceeds collected from ticket sales and donations will be used to support those in need in the community. Dozens of community members filled the hall, which the East Meadow Fire Department donates annually for the festivities, and enjoyed a buffet dinner and snacks before the competition. Teams were named after famous bands and music terms and participants got into the spirit by wearing their favorite band T-shirts.

Kiwanis President Alan Hodish emceed the event, Harry Demiris was the DJ and Ross Schiller, a past president of the club, served as the judge.

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Name that Tune fundraiser strikes a chord

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