A Spring in Our Community Step

The Rye Youth Council has long been in the business of engaging, empowering, and educating Rye teens, but it also knows how to do lunch for adults. At its Spring Benefit Luncheon April 27 at Shenorock Shore Club, hundreds of supporters and friends enjoyed a pause in their day’s occupation and celebrated the organization’s fine work.

After mingling and catching up and in between courses, guests heard from Rye High School seniors Kaitlyn Rentala and Alec Jautz about their volunteer work with the Youth Council and were introduced to Jessica Lodato, the new Educator.

Kristin Jautz introduced Robin Jovanovich, recipient of the Community Recognition Award, and a State proclamation from Assemblyman Steve Otis.

Stephanie Spierings had the pleasure of introducing the guest speaker, Andrea Canning. The “Dateline NBC” correspondent spoke humorously and candidly about journalism and motherhood.

• Photos by Annette McLoughlin and Pedro Garcia

Guest speaker Andrea Canning

 

Alec Jautz selling his share of raffle tickets.

School Board Vice President Nancy Pasquale, honoree Robin Jovanovich, and Rye Arts Center Executive Director Meg Rodriguez

Marci Lyons with Heather and John Miller

Amy Lawrence and Kim Wilson