2025 Installation Ceremony

Installation of New Hyde Park-North Shore Lodge Officers and Trustees for 2025-2026 term included Exalted Ruler Christopher Petrella, Esteemed Leading Knight Raymond Smolenski, Esteemed Loyal Knight Anthony Vitale, Esteemed Lecturing Knight Thomas Staab, Secretary Kathleen Lang, Treasurer Robert Ponzo, Esquire Giovanni Ramos, Chaplain Carmela Narducci, Inner Guard Peter Guadagno, Tiler Regina Vitale, and Trustees Brian Diaz, Joseph Sanchez, Michael Pellegrino, Jose Jacobs, and Leon Jankowski.

Honored at the event were Anthony Vitale, named Officer of the Year for his ongoing work supporting veterans through the Lodge and the VA; and PDD Robert Giglio, posthumously named Elk of the Year for his years of dedicated service to the Lodge and veteran outreach. The award was accepted by his wife, Kathleen Lang, who serves as Lodge Secretary. The Lodge also honored Glen Cove resident Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews as 2025 Citizen of the Year, recognizing his deep commitment to veterans and community service. Stevenson-Mathews is the President and Founder of the Tribute and Honor Foundation. Under his leadership and with strong community support, the Foundation raised nearly $50,000 to help rebuild the Glen Cove

VFW following a devastating fire.

Glen Cove Mayor Pam Panzenbeck attended and presented each of the three honorees with a citation on behalf of the City of Glen Cove for their commitment to veterans and community service. She is pictured with the honorees, ER Chris Petrella, and Doe Club President Carmen Musmecci.