Wyckoff February 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 The Wyckoff Family YMCA recently held its annual meeting at which Y officials thanked the organization’s volunteers and installed the board members for 2013. Wyckoff Mayor Rudy Boonstra was on hand to install the board members and officers. Board members include Jim Dooley, Carol Krajewski, Carol Mateo, Gina Nerlino, and Paul Smith. Wyckoff YMCA Board Officers are: Kevin Cornwell, presi- YMCA thanks volunteers, installs board members dent; Lee Parker, first vice president; Ron Zier, treasurer; and Dan Shockloss, secretary. During the meeting, Board President Cornwell provided an update on the Y’s programs, one of which is a new fitness outreach for cancer survivors. Also introduced were the Y’s expanding special needs efforts and comprehensive performing arts initiatives. Treasurer Ron Zier, Secretary Dan Shockloss, First Vice President Lee Parker, President Kevin Cornwell, and Mayor Rudy Boonstra. Paul Smith, Carol Mateo, Gina Nerlino, Carol Krajewski, Mayor Rudy Boonstra, (foreground), and Jim Dooley. Executive Director Joy Vottero recognized the positive impact the Y’s corps of volunteers has on this non-profit, social service organization. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. The keynote address was by Jon Simons, vice president of Donor by Design, who represents a lifetime of YMCA experience as a volunteer, employee, and consultant. “Time is the most valuable commodity,” noted Simons. “It is irreplaceable, finite, and you choose to give it to this cause… that’s why the Y is strong.” Simon was followed by Y Associate Director Joyce Kwiatkowski who identified the causes, events, and programs that Y volunteers help make possible. Y Teen Leader Victoria DiPiazza and Y Veterans Committee volunteer Nick Ciampo also related their experiences of contributing to the organization. Volunteer Coordinator Tara Fallotico also spoke.