Honor an Extraordinary Volunteer: Come to the Scarsdale Bowl Dinner

Dear Editor: The Scarsdale Bowl Dinner is one of the most enjoyable and inspiring events in town because it honors both a deserving individual devoted to public service and the extraordinary volunteer culture that makes this community so special. This year's Bowl honoree, Susie Rush, has been described as the "supernova" in a constellation of her fellow volunteers. Since she moved to Scarsdale in 1995, Susie has served our community with unbounded energy and warmth and a high level of professionalism. In just over twenty years, Susie has developed deep ties in the community through her volunteer service in dozens of local organizations, including as Quaker Ridge PTA President, President of the PT Council and President of the Scarsdale League of Women Voters. Susie is currently the Treasurer and a Trustee of the Scarsdale Foundation; a member of the Scarsdale Coalition on Family Violence, the Board of the Scarsdale Task Force on Drugs and Alcohol, and the Advisory Board of the Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service.

Another wonderful aspect of the Bowl Dinner is the opportunity to catch up with friends and acquaintances over cocktails and dinner. Whether you are a veteran volunteer or someone who has yet to explore the many public service opportunities the Village provides, all of us can celebrate the fruits of volunteerism symbolized by the Scarsdale Bowl. Resident volunteers head Village government and serve on Village Boards and councils. Residents also comprise the Board of Education and serve on PTAs and neighborhood associations. In addition, many residents work with the Scarsdale Forum, League of Women Voters of Scarsdale, religious organizations, as volunteer firemen, coaches, scout leaders and other local service organizations. These efforts give residents a real voice in how Scarsdale functions and evolves.

The seventy-four year tradition of the Scarsdale Bowl is maintained by the Scarsdale Foundation. The Scarsdale Foundation is a 501(C)(3) entity that has helped the community through grants and scholarships since 1923. The Scarsdale Foundation scholarships are need-based scholarships awarded to deserving SHS graduates and former Scarsdale residents in their sophomore through senior years of college. The Scarsdale Foundation funded $110,000 in scholarships in the 2015-2016 academic year. In addition, the Foundation funds specific grants for civic purposes to strengthen local non-profit organizations. The Bowl Dinner is not a fund raising event, so when you RSVP to the Bowl, also making a donation to the Scarsdale Foundation is encouraged. The Scarsdale Foundation works with donors to preserve their legacy through responsible administration of gifts, funds, and bequests.

You can RSVP to the Scarsdale Bowl here and make a secure payment on the Scarsdale Foundation's website. If you did not yet receive a paper invitation, or want another copy of the invitation, please contact Robert Jeremiah, Secretary to the Scarsdale Bowl Committee, at scarbowl@gmail.com. It would be appreciated if reservations could be made by March 30th.

The Scarsdale Bowl Committee and I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, April 13th.

Michelle Lichtenberg,
Chair of the Scarsdale Bowl Committee