MONTICELLO, NY — The Kiwanis Clubs of Monticello and Woodridge have become co-sponsors of the newly formed and chartered Aktion Club of Sullivan County. The club is made up of adults with disabilities who are affiliated with SullivanARC, New Hope Community and Center for Discovery. Some of the benefits these members achieve from participating in the Aktion Club are the opportunity to contribute to the community, develop social interaction awareness, improve their self-esteem and develop leadership skills.

The club’s charter night on July 23 was a big celebration at the SullivanARC site. The multi-purpose room was filled with Aktion Club chartered members along with agency advisors and family members. Each of the 14 new members receiving their pin and certificate. Lieut. Gov. Krogslund told the inductees “as first members of this Aktion Club, you are a very special group”.

The club is in the process of selecting fundraisers and picking service projects for the coming year. It meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the SullivanARC site on Cimarron Road. Call 845/796-1350, ext. 1001.