The Kiwanis Club of Vero-Treasure Coast is pleased to announce our new club President Mr. Al Sammartino. Past President Tom Maher recently passed the duties to Sammartino and praised him on his ongoing efforts and support for the Kiwanis mission and helping children throughout Indian River County.
Sammartino is a very familiar face on many community projects here in the county. As the leader of Kiwanis Youth in Action, established over 25 years ago, he coordinates the engagement of hundreds of youth volunteers to assist community residents in need.
Working with the high school Key Clubs, other youth and adult volunteers, and club members, Sammartino responds to residents who need home repairs. These may include house painting, building ramps, and making other home hammer and nail repairs, all at no cost to the residents.
Additionally, Kiwanis Youth in Action helps to regularly clean Indian River County beaches. Last year, they also painted rooms and built benches at the Environmental Learning Center.
Maher says “if you want a job done well get Sammartino involved.”
A few years back, Sammartino and fellow Kiwanis member Richard Schlitt took youth and adult volunteers to Puerto Rico and rebuilt a pre-school for children. The list of Sammartino’s dedicated efforts to well serve Indian River County is long.
The Kiwanis Club of Vero-Treasure Coast looks forward to Sammartino’s leadership in 2021 and we welcome those who would like to learn more about Kiwanis to visit our website at www.verokiwanis.com. Join us in helping serve our youth and community.