Friday, November 22, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County celebrated its 35th Anniversary Recognition Dinner and Fundraiser “Celebrating Honorees Who Help Us Help the Community of Rockland!” Opening the evening was a bagpipe processional introducing the honorees followed by the beautiful voice of Marta Rodriguez singing the National Anthem.

BBBS 2019 Honorees were: Bruce Bortnicker, Judie Greenstein, Patrick Hogan, The Independent Insurance Agents of Rockland Association, Lenny Spiegel and The Backpacks Foundation. Also honored were distinguished volunteer mentors: Jackie Smalls, Allan Pollack, and Ed Brignoni.

A wonderful time was had by all! The evening included Proclamations from elected officials and, an appearance by the experienced auctioneer, Barry Cherwin who was an act unto himself????. Gratitude is extended to all BBBS sponsors, supporters, and attendees!

From left to right: The Hon. Sherri L. Eisenpress, Rockland County Family Court Judge/Acting Supreme Court Justice, Gillian E. Ballard, CEO of BBBS of Rockland County, Harriet Cornell, Rockland County District 10 Legislator, The Hon. William Warren, Retired Family Court Justice, Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee, with 2019 BBBS Honorees Lenny Spiegel and Bruce Bortnicker.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County honors members of our community who are passionately committed to supporting Rockland County youth. From L to R: Keith Brown, BBBS Board Chair, Gillian E. Ballard, CEO and President, and 2019 BBBS Honorees: Bruce Bortniker, Patrick Hogan, Judie Greenstein, and Ron Longueira.
Scenes from our 35th Annual Recognition Dinner and Fundraiser: Following a bagpipe processional introducing our honorees, From L to R: Ron Longueira of the Independent Insurance Agents of Rockland Association, Patrick Hogan,  Lenny Spiegel of The Duke of Oil and “16 Candles,” Bruce Bortniker, and Judie Greenstein.