2026 Scholarship Awards Breakfast
Seven exceptional Shelter Island students were given scholarships or an award at our Annual Scholarship Breakfast, held at Crescent Beach on June 17th.
- Crescent Scholarships
Sophie Clark: University of New Hampshire, Marine Biology
Dariana Duran Alvarado: Adelphi University, Health Science - We Serve Scholarships
Byron Vasquez: Universal Technical Institute, Auto Body Collision Repair
Elsie Mae Brigham: SUNY Cortland, Early Childhood Education
Madison D. Sobejana: Quinnipiac University, Health Science
Daniel Hernandez: Stony Brook University, Environmental Design and Policy Planning - Jack Monaghan Memorial Award
Mary Kate Labrozzi
Here are photos of the students and the SI Lions Scholarship Committee.
2026 Citizenship Dinner, Honoring Don Dunning
155 Islanders and guests enjoyed the 2026 Citizenship Award Dinner on May 21st at Gardiner’s Bay Country Club, honoring Don Dunning. Lion Frank Adipietro served as Master of Ceremonies. Don was presented with a Proclamation from the Town of Shelter Island by Supervisor Amber Brach-Williams and with a Citizenship Award plaque by Club President Chris Carey. Here are some photos from the event in an automated slide show:
2025 Officer Installation and Member Awards Dinner
On Thursday, June 19th, approximately 59 Lions and guests enjoyed dinner at The Ram’s Head Inn. District 20S Governor Caryn Krauss-Feldman, 1st Vice DG Fran Beringer, and 2nd Vice DG Diane DeLuca joined us. Lion Nanette Lawrenson described the new White Exhibit at the Shelter Island History Center. Membership Directors Elizabeth Galle and Darrin Binder inducted two new members: Peter Dinkel, sponsored by Chris Carey, and Donna Emma, sponsored by Janet D’Amato. For his many years of humanitarian service, Lion Mary Kanarvogel presented Lion Edward Brennan with the Melvin Jones Fellowship award, the highest honor in Lionism. The club members approved the new/amended SI Lions constitution and by-laws. DG Caryn installed the Club’s officers and directors for Lions year 2025-2026 and also provided membership chevrons to several Lions, including Bruce Jernick, celebrating his 40th year in Lionism.
The following automated slide show displays 15 photos from the dinner. Click on any image to view an enlarged version.
