Kiwanis Club: Matthew Taormino Honored As “Distinguished President”

Matthew Taormino of Queensbury was honored with the “Distinguished President” award by Kiwanis International’s New York District at their Annual Conference in Albany on February 11th. Taormino served as Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls’ President for the year 2021-2022; during his term, Matt made several contributions to the Kiwanis club, including beginning the monthly newsletter – which he continues to edit – and increasing membership with six new members. He also chaired the club’s popular “Duck Race” and served on the first-year committee that developed the “Spirits in the Trees” event; in addition, he serves on the Kiwanis Club Foundation board, and is a Key Club – Kiwanis’ high school leadership program – Advisor.

Matt joined Kiwanis in 2012. In addition to his duties with the Kiwanis Club, Matt also serves on the board of the Lake George Chamber of Commerce, and for the last several years has been the General Manager of the Dunham’s Bay Resort in Lake George.

The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls has been in operation for over 95 years, and is one of the oldest service clubs in the area. Visitors and new members alike are welcome to attend the monthly meeting at the Queensbury Hotel; meetings take place on the third Wednesday of each month. For more information, please visit glensfallskiwanis.org