The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce hosted its yearly installation dinner at MacArthur Park and welcomed Catie Seward of the Seward & Seward law firm as the board’s new secretary.
The Jan. 28 ceremony, which kicked off the chamber’s year, opened with the re-installation of officers and board members by Mayor Francis X. Murray, followed by welcoming remarks from Chamber President Ed Asip, who said the evening emphasized inclusion and cooperation within the village.
A highlight of the night came with the announcement of the raffle winners. Although the original grand prize was reduced from $10,000 to $7,000, five people still walked away with cash prizes.
The winners included Brian Croutier ($300), Nicole Galante ($500), Virginia Fitzpatrick ($700), Rhonda Glickman ($1,500) and Keely Collins, who claimed the $7,000 grand prize.
Asip said Collins’ win was especially fitting.
“She recently, this past year, took over the RVC Beautification Council as the chair,” he said following the raffle. “This is well deserved.”
The raffle served as a fundraiser for the Rockville Centre Beautification Council, which supports efforts to enhance public spaces throughout the village. Participants had the opportunity to win prizes while contributing to local beautification initiatives.
Proceeds from the event will support future projects led by the Beautification Council, including landscaping improvements, lighting enhancements and other initiatives aimed at maintaining and improving the village’s appearance.
For more information on the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce, visit rockvillecentrechamberofcommerce.com.
