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BGCNW Announces Board Member To Take Position Of Secretary

Mt. Kisco, NY (December 22, 2010) – The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester has elected Heidi Johnston, a current Board of Directors member, to the position of Secretary. The announcement was made by Brian Skanes, Executive Director for the Club.

Heidi B. Johnston is owner of The Yellow Monkey in Cross River, NY, which specializes in antiques, custom furnishings and accessories, garden ornaments, and one-of-a-kind items from around the world. Prior to The Yellow Monkey, Mrs. Johnston was Vice President of Design and Marketing for Scalamandre Silks and President of Baranzelli Silk Surplus. In addition to her board position at The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester, Mrs. Johnston is also involved with the Westchester Land Trust. She received an Associate's Degree in Interior Design fron Rhode Island School of Design. Mrs. Johnston resides in Cross River, NY with her husband and their two children.

"I am thrilled to announce Heidi's new position on the Board," said Brian Skanes. "She has been an outstanding member on our Board of Directors and will continue to do so as Secretary."

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is located at 351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY and can be reached at (914) 666-8069 or by visiting clicking through our website. To contact the Club's Teen Center, located at 317 Main Street in Mt. Kisco, please call (914) 733-0033.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester was established in 1939 as a place for "boys to get off the streets". It is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and enabling young people, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. 

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY, the 36,000-square-foot facility features an eight-lane pool, Child Care Center, gymnasium, games room, and two computer labs, and an additional 1,600-foot Teen Center facility. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester serves 2,500 youths, boys and girls ages 6 months to 18 years, from more than 60 Northern Westchester communities. The Club has been ranked among the outstanding Clubs in the national network of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Press Contact: Kat McKee, Co-Communications, (914) 666-0066, kat@cocommunications.com

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, New York 10549 (914) 666-8069