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Muffin Ziminsky to be honored as Club's "Humanitarian of the Year.

Mt. Kisco, NY (March 21, 2005) — Muffin Ziminsky of Pound Ridge, NY has been selected as the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester's "Humanitarian of the Year." Ziminsky will be recognized for her many years of outstanding service at the 11th annual Humanitarian Award Dinner, the Club's largest fundraising event. Sponsored by Ginnel Real Estate, Bedford, NY, the event will be held on Friday, June 3, 2005, at Westair hangar Westchester County Airport. The Humanitarian Award is the highest honor given by the Club to its supporters.

Ziminsky has served on the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester for the past 11 years, serving as Secretary since 1996. Ziminsky grew up as one of 11 children in Mount Kisco. She and her brothers and sisters were all members of the Club. A Sales Broker for Ginnel Real Estate in Bedford, NY, Ziminsky has consistently been the top producer at Ginnel as well as the top producer in Northern Westchester. In recognition of her outstanding performance, she has received "The Diamond Award of Excellence," the highest honor bestowed by the Westchester County Board of Realtors, for the past 12 years.

Ziminsky said she is happy to devote her energy to such a worthy organization. "It is all about the children," she said. "Our children need a safe place to learn, and to be nurtured. The Boys & Girls Club is that place!"

Ziminsky is also an avid equestrian, having ridden through Northern Westchester her whole life. She has even been known to show properties via horseback. One of her favorite pastimes is trail riding with her 14-year-old-son, George.

"Muffin Ziminsky has been invaluable to the Boys & Girls Club since she joined the Board," said Brian Skanes, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester. "She has inspired countless individuals, throughout Westchester County and beyond, to support the organization. Because of Muffin's efforts, scores of children have had a place to be nurtured, learn and grow."

This year's Dinner co-chairs are Laureen Barber, Pound Ridge; Christine Gelwicks, Bedford Hills; and Pamela Salvatore, Bedford Corners. Maria and George Roach, Pound Ridge, are the honorary co-chairs. Club Board President Bonnie Trotta, Mt. Kisco, and Vice President Seema Boesky, Mt. Kisco, also serve on the event's executive committee.

Last year's Humanitarian Dinner raised more than $600,000 for "The Positive Place for Kids." All proceeds from the event provide scholarships for children in need and support programs and services for more than 5,000 youth members at the Club's three locations in Mount Kisco, Tarrytown and Yorktown.

Skip and Michaela Beitzel were honored at the 2004 Humanitarian Gala. Other past honorees include Peter and Sara Tucker, Ken and Margaret O'Gara, Kelly and Rick Wietsma, Kevin Bannon, Bonnie Trotta and Seema Boesky, Dana and Christopher Reeve, Carll and Diane Tucker, and Dan Hollis.

The Humanitarian Awards Dinner is open to all by advance reservation. The cocktail reception and silent auction which begins at 6:30 p.m. will be followed by a sit-down dinner. There will be an award presentation, live auction and dancing. Individual tickets are $350; sponsorship tables are also available. For further information regarding tickets and/or donations, contact Karen Ward at 914-666-8069.

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