Honoring Our Veterans: Monmouth County Bowlers Donate Over $29,000 in 2023–2024 Season

Pictured Left to Right: Christine Caratozzola - Menlo Park Supervisor of Recreation, Ray Vogel - MCUSBC Parliamentarian, Johnny Petraglia Sr. - National BVL Representative, Joanne Ramsey - MCUSBC Financial Administrator, Lisa Kranis - Menlo Park CEO, John Barrett – MCUSBC Association Manager, Vincent Solomeno – NJ State Deputy Commissioner of Veteran Affairs

We were very pleased to be able to donate funds for the veteran’s benefit. This money will be used to enhance the living experience those at the facility. Equipment for their recreation activities will be purchased as part of this donation. In the past, our funds have supported to installation of aquariums to help the residents stay calm and relax.

 

During the 2023-2024 season, we collected over $29,000.00, of which $13,000 is designated for Menlo Park, $6,500 went to Fisher House to support the Veterans, $6,500 to Honor Flight and $3,036 goes to BVL for their national programs. We have partnered with the Menlo Park facility for over 16 years and have donated more than $98,000 since 2008. We applaud the bowlers of Monmouth County for supporting our efforts and being so willing to participate.

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