Scarsdale, NY, January 14, 2025 – Andrew Sereysky is the 2025 recipient of the venerated Scarsdale Bowl, awarded annually since 1943 to those who have “given unselfishly of time, energy, and effort to the civic welfare of the community.”

The Scarsdale Foundation also continued its new tradition of honoring either an individual or an organization who has made a tangible difference in the community’s quality of life in one specific area. The Spotlight Award, established in 2023, goes to Scarsdale Adult School for its 87 year tradition of building community through life-long learning.

The Bowl Committee, a diverse group of 16 community volunteers representing all areas and demographics of Scarsdale, selects the recipient for each award after reviewing and vetting many worthy candidates who are nominated by the community.

Please plan to help celebrate the Foundation’s honorees at the Bowl Dinner on Thursday, April 24th. Invitations are open to all Scarsdale residents and will be available in February.
The Scarsdale Foundation promotes and celebrates volunteerism and also administers grants and scholarships, provides need-based college scholarships for sophomores, juniors and seniors and recognizes extraordinary volunteers who work toward the betterment of the community. 
 
Andrew Sereysky
Greenacres resident Andrew Sereysky has been an active village volunteer since moving here in 1994. His long history of volunteer work has touched numerous organizations representing many facets of village life, notably the Greenacres Neighborhood Association, the Cable Television Commission, and the Advisory Council on Communications. Sereysky is known throughout the village for his numerous contributions, making him a deserving recipient of the 2025 Bowl award.
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Sereysky has been an active participant in community affairs. His commitment to the Greenacres Neighborhood Association has been steadfast since 1996, serving as its President during the terms of 2004-2007 and 2013-2023. Simultaneously, he has been a key figure in the Cable Television Commission since 2004, assuming the role of Chairman from 2010 to 2014. With a professional background in advertising, Sereysky has helped to make Scarsdale’s communications more transparent and concise, playing a vital role in the Ad Hoc Committee/Advisory Council on Communications since its formation in 2016. He is currently engaged in the Ad Hoc Pool Redevelopment Advisory Committee. Sereysky and his wife, Joan, raised their son and daughter here and have since welcomed 3 grandchildren into their family.

“As chairs of the 2025 Scarsdale Bowl Committee, we are thrilled to honor Andrew Sereysky with this year’s Scarsdale Bowl Award. Andrew exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism and community service, consistently giving selflessly of his time and energy to enrich the lives of so many. His dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making Scarsdale a better place are truly inspiring. We are privileged to celebrate his contributions and highlight the immense impact he has made in our community,” said Scarsdale Bowl co-Chair Marc Samwick.

Sereysky has also served on the CNC Procedure Committee, SNAP, Citizens Nominating Committee, the Scarsdale Forum, Procedure Committee, School Board Nominating Committee as Administration Chairman, the Scarsdale Bowl Committee, STEP, the Board of the Scarsdale Foundation, and was a coach for many years for his children’s various sports teams. Time after time, Sereysky provided help and expertise to Scarsdale organizations. He also aims to mentor and raise up the next generation of volunteers, serving Scarsdale in myriad ways to preserve our volunteer spirit.

Friend and former Village Trustee Deb Pekarek said, “I am so delighted that Andrew will receive the Scarsdale Bowl!  Andrew loves Scarsdale and continues to volunteer his time unselfishly for the betterment of our beloved community.  Andrew certainly represents the true spirit of the Scarsdale Bowl award.  This will be a grand celebration!”

Following the Bowl Committee vote on Sunday night, co-chairs Marc and Cynthia Samwick along with Anne Lyons, President of the Scarsdale Foundation, Isabel Finegold, Treasurer of the Bowl Committee, and Bowl Committee members Penny Bauersfeld, Randi Culang, Elise Flagg, Daniela Retelny and Alli Seiden surprised Sereysky at his home with the news on Sunday night.

​Also serving on the committee this year are: Amy Cooper, Lori Kaplan, Tracy Lazarus, Toby Milstein Schulman, Ryan Spicer, Stephanie Stern, Claudia Uribe-Galeano and Julie Zhu.

“Being selected as the 2025 Scarsdale Bowl recipient is such an honor. It's an incredible recognition for which I'm forever grateful.” said honoree Sereysky.

Scarsdale Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg said, “Andrew’s decades-long commitment to the Scarsdale community, marked by quiet dedication, tireless hard work, and unflagging good cheer, makes him an extraordinary candidate for this year’s Scarsdale Bowl. His selfless contributions, steady leadership, and ability to inspire those around him have had a profound and lasting impact on the village, ensuring its vibrancy and continued 'small-town' feel."

The 2025 Scarsdale Bowl Committee is looking for nominations for both the 2025 Bowl Award recipient and 2025 Spotlight Award recipient. The Scarsdale Bowl Committee seeks as many deserving candidates for consideration as possible.

The Scarsdale Bowl Committee will hold its first of several meetings dedicated to selecting this year’s honorees on December 8, 2024. Nominees for both the Bowl Award and the Spotlight Award are requested on or before December 6th.

The Scarsdale Bowl, under the auspices of the Scarsdale Foundation, has been awarded annually since 1944, to an individual (or, in exceptional cases, to a married couple or domestic partners) who have given “unselfishly of their time, energy and effort to the civic welfare of the community.” The founding donors of the Bowl believed that “many who serve generously and voluntarily, without office, honor, or publicity, are those deserving of having their names permanently inscribed on the Scarsdale Bowl.” The Scarsdale Bowl Award is an enormous honor bestowed on a Scarsdale resident in recognition of his or her volunteer public service in the community over the course of some decades. The Bowl itself, with the honorees engraved names, is permanently displayed at the Scarsdale Public Library.

Candidates must be Scarsdale residents who do not currently hold elective office; to access the Bowl Award nominee recommendation form, please visit this URL.

In addition, the Scarsdale Foundation will continue the tradition it began in 2023 and present a second award, called the Spotlight, to honor an individual or an organization that has made a significant impact and brought about positive change in one targeted sphere of community engagement.

The Spotlight Award recognizes a Scarsdale resident or institution that has focused on moving the needle in one particular area.

Candidates must be residents of the Scarsdale school district, institutions must serve the Scarsdale community, and individuals may not currently hold elected office; to access the Spotlight Award nominee recommendation form, please visit this URL.

This year, the Scarsdale Foundation Bowl Dinner will be held on April 24th at Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club. The dinner will pay tribute to the honorees while celebrating the spirit and culture of volunteerism in Scarsdale. Funds raised at the dinner will enable the Foundation to continue its mission of quietly but effectively helping local individuals and community organizations through need based student scholarships and project grants. Most significantly, the Scarsdale Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships during the past ten years to Scarsdale’s high school graduates in their sophomore, junior and senior years of college.

The 2024 Scarsdale Foundation Bowl Committee members are: Penny Bauersfeld, Randi Culang, Elise Flagg, Lori Kaplan, Tracy Lazarus, Angela Manson, Toby Milstein Schulman, Daniela Retelny, Alli Seiden, Ryan Spicer, Stephanie Stern, Claudia Uribe-Galeano and Julie Zhu. Cynthia and Marc Samwick are serving as Co-Chairs, with Amy Cooper serving as Secretary and Isabel Finegold serving as Treasurer. Isabel Finegold, a Scarsdale Foundation Trustee, will also serve on the committee as a liaison, along with Anne Lyons, President of the Scarsdale Foundation Board.

We look forward to gathering on April 24th to recognize all that makes Scarsdale a special place to live, and to benefit generations to come.

Questions? Please reach out to Cynthia and Marc Samwick, Bowl Co-Chairs. 

Scarsdale, NY, January 24, 2024 – Jane Veron is the 2024 recipient of the venerated Scarsdale Bowl, awarded annually since 1943 to those who have “given unselfishly of time, energy, and effort to the civic welfare of the community.” 

The Scarsdale Foundation also continued its new tradition of honoring either an individual or an organization who has made a tangible difference in the community’s quality of life in one specific area. The second-ever Spotlight Award goes to Maroon and White for its enormous contribution to high school and middle school athletics, and by extension the community. 

Please plan to help celebrate the Foundation’s honorees at the Bowl Dinner on Thursday, April 11th. The Scarsdale Foundation promotes and celebrates volunteerism, administers grants and scholarships, provides need-based college scholarships for sophomores, juniors and seniors and recognizes extraordinary volunteers who work toward the betterment of the community. 

A Bit About Jane Veron
“Jane has contributed so much to the Scarsdale community, and we are thrilled to honor her with the Bowl this year,” said Scarsdale Bowl Chair Erika Rublin. “She is an extraordinary leader whose vision, commitment and compassion has made a tremendous difference for Scarsdale. 

The Bowl Committee, a diverse group of 15 community volunteers representing all areas and demographics of Scarsdale, selects the recipient after reviewing and vetting many worthy candidates who are nominated by the community. Following the Bowl Committee vote on Sunday night, Erika Rublin along with Suzanne Seiden, President of the Scarsdale Foundation, Leah Dembitzer Secretary of the Bowl Committee, Isabel Finegold, Treasurer of the Bowl Committee, and Bowl Committee member Sharon Higgins surprised Veron at her home with the news on Sunday night. 

“I feel such overwhelming emotion and am honored beyond words,” said former Mayor Veron. “I have such strong love for this community and deeply admire the incredible people who make up this special place. I was truly caught off guard Sunday night when an exceptional group of volunteers gathered at my front door. Being recognized by those who are deserving in their own right makes this award profoundly meaningful.”

Fox Meadow resident Jane Veron has had a long history  of volunteer work touching upon so many organizations that are the pillars of life in the village, making her a natural recipient of the 2024 Scarsdale Bowl award. Well known in the community for her volunteerism, Veron has tirelessly championed local government initiatives in Scarsdale, revitalizing the downtown while championing broad policy improvements for municipal services, infrastructure, economic development, and land use. Veron and her husband, Andrew Feldstein, have lived in Scarsdale since 1997 and raised their three daughters, Emily, Julia and Anna, here.

Professionally, Veron has demonstrated recognizable social impact serving as the CEO and co-founder of The Acceleration Project (TAP), a nonprofit organization creating a more equitable and inclusive economy providing advisory services to under-resourced small business owners across the country. Since co-founding TAP in 2012, Veron has grown the organization to nearly 200 consultants who serve thousands of small business owners annually. She is currently serving on the SBA Investment Capital Advisory Committee, a new federal committee of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the leading advocate for America’s 33 million small businesses.

A lover of learning, Veron said she always knew she wanted to use her abilities for social good. She is a graduate of Harvard Business School (MBA) and Yale University (BA). Her public service resume includes serving as President, League of Women Voters of Scarsdale; Chair, Scarsdale Neighborhood Association of Presidents (SNAP); President, Fox Meadow Neighborhood Association; Executive Committee, Fox Meadow PTA; Vice President, Scarsdale-Edgemont Family Counseling Service; Secretary, Scarsdale Foundation; Chair, Scarsdale Bowl Committee; Chair, Scarsdale Planning Board; Steering Committee Member, Youth Athletic Coalition; and many positions on various Scarsdale community boards. Her dynamic approach models outreach and engagement on issues to reach consensus.

Community member Nicky Ziman said, “Jane is an eminently capable, committed volunteer in Scarsdale in a variety of civic roles, culminating in her mayorship. Motivated to achieve optimal outcomes for all, Jane always demonstrated thoughtful evaluation of initiatives, insightful judgment, and deliberation informed by community and professional opinions. For Jane, the ultimate goal of civic leadership was the betterment and welfare of Scarsdale and she took her responsibilities seriously, pursuing them with genuine and wholehearted interest. Jane’s lasting impact on Scarsdale is undeniable from her contributions to the Library renovation and expansion to the revitalization of Scarsdale Village Center. She is an asset to our village, and Scarsdale is a better place for having Jane as a citizen of this community."

The Spotlight Award
For the second time, the Bowl Committee also selected a Spotlight Award winner. As opposed to the depth and breadth required of the Bowl winner, the Spotlight Award recognizes meaningful contributions in a specific area or a problem solved after focused effort.
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The Bowl Committee requested suggestions of individuals and organizations alike from the community and reviewed many worthy nominations before voting for Maroon and White to be the 2024 recipient of the Spotlight Award in recognition of their significant contributions to the Scarsdale student athletic community. Maroon and White Co-President Amy Frank was  likewise surprised to learn of the award when Erika Rublin, Suzanne Seiden, Leah Dembitzer, Isabel Finegold and Sharon Higgins surprised her at her home with the news on Sunday night. 

On behalf of the parents, donors, and volunteers for Maroon and White, we were honored and delighted to be recognized as only the second-ever recipient of the Spotlight Award," said Maroon and White Co-President Amy Frank. 

Co-President Moira Crouch added, "We exist to support our kids and our athletes and to honor excellence and team spirit and it is gratifying to be so recognized by the larger 'team' of our community in Scarsdale."

Maroon and White has been the booster program for high school and middle school athletics for 55 years, providing funds to purchase necessary equipment for their teams that aren’t covered in the current year school budget. In the last 5 years alone, the charitable volunteer and parent-led organization has donated over $780,000 to fund numerous projects. Most notable of these have been the lights at Butler Field and a new scoreboard at Supply Field, which have been significant to both the teams that use these fields and the wider Scarsdale community. 

In addition to their financial support, the volunteers of Maroon and White are the consummate cheerleaders for Scarsdale’s high school athletes. Throughout the year, Maroon and White highlights weekly sports achievements through their “Raider of the Week” program, encourages attendance at important games with social media posts and email blasts, provides celebratory food, snacks and drinks at various game days, sponsors team dinners at the end of each sports season, and this past fall organized a parade to honor the season’s multiple State Championship teams. Maroon and White also plays a key role in promoting leadership, sportsmanship and a strong work ethic through numerous annual recognition awards given to deserving student athletes. 

Suzanne Seiden, President of the Scarsdale Foundation said, “Every year, the Scarsdale Foundation and the Scarsdale Bowl Committee seeks to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism and generosity that make our community so special by honoring those  who exemplify those ideals. Maroon and White embodies the generosity of our parents and our community, and has made an outstanding  difference in the lives of our student athletes. Jane Veron,  a remarkable volunteer and leader, has left an indelible mark on our village. We are thrilled to be celebrating with such dedicated volunteers and our larger community on April 11th.”

MEDIA CONTACT: Erika Rublin, [email protected] Scarsdale, NY, December 12, 2022

The Scarsdale Foundation will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2023. Since its founding in 1923, the Foundation has quietly but effectively helped local individuals and community organizations through student scholarships and project grants.

In honor of its centennial, the Scarsdale Foundation will present a second award, in addition to the Bowl, called the Spotlight Award, at its annual dinner, to be held on April 27, 2023 at Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. The dinner will pay tribute to the Bowl honoree, as always, while celebrating the spirit and culture of volunteerism in Scarsdale. The Spotlight Award will recognize an individual or an organization that has made a significant impact and brought about positive change in one targeted sphere of community engagement.

“The new award is meant to showcase another aspect of the incredible volunteer work done every day in Scarsdale,” says Scarsdale Foundation President Suzanne Seiden. “While the Bowl Award is Scarsdale’s highest honor given to a resident who has participated in multiple aspects of public service in the community over the course of some decades, the Spotlight Award is meant to call out folks who have focused on moving the needle in one area, and made significant progress.”
The Scarsdale Bowl Committee seeks a diversity of candidates for consideration for the Spotlight Award. To access the nomination form, please click here.

Nominations will be accepted until December 23rd.

Questions? Please reach out to Erika Rublin, Bowl Chair at [email protected]. Additional information about the Scarsdale Foundation and the Scarsdale Bowl may be found at https://www.scarsdalefoundation.org/ 

Dear Scarsdale Community,
 
Oh what a night! Last Thursday evening, Scarsdale came together to celebrate the extraordinary contributions our past two years’ honorees - BK Munguia and Jon Mark, and Michelle Lichtenberg - and current honoree, Terry Singer, have made to our community. We also recognized the vibrant spirit and culture of volunteerism that helps Scarsdale shine on. All who were present at the event help make Scarsdale the exceptional place it is to live, work, and play. Thank you Scarsdalians for joining us!
 
A mere 736 days after the date originally slated for the 2020 Scarsdale Bowl Dinner, we were at last together. Although the room was tight, the temperature unseasonably frigid, and seating plans needed adjusting because of last minute cancellations due to Covid, the joy in the room was palpable.
 
All our honorees share many qualities that make them exceptional volunteers and true leaders. Here is my Top Six List:

1. A sense of humor and ability to laugh at oneself - all our honorees have beautiful, warm smiles, and they often laugh to lighten the mood of a tense meeting, but Terry’s unabashed laugh coming from deep within her gut is something you should hear.
2. Diplomatic, good communicators, and consensus builders - how many of us have taken a walk or enjoyed tea with Michelle, so she can gauge our pulse on a contentious point? Jon has a keen ability to listen and remain calm under pressure.
3. Thoughtful and considerate, and encouraging collaboration and inclusion - BK often offers a unique perspective to a debate, but phrases it lovingly. At a meeting, you can see the wheels in Terry’s head spinning as she takes everything in and encourages everyone to share opinions, creating an atmosphere where all views are welcome.
4. A willingness to be wrong, to be innovative - think about Michelle as SHS PTA president - no limos to prom? Buses? A red carpet? Twenty years later, the community flocks to SHS to watch the graduating class leave for prom, now a beloved tradition. Or BK advocating for the teen center, helping to provide adolescents with a safe social space—a novel idea that truly supported a deserving population.
5. Always prepared - picture Mayor Jon Marks speaking at a Village Board meeting presenting his thorough, lawyerly brief.
6. Finally, the most important characteristic shared by these honorees is that they are not it for themselves, but to make Scarsdale a better, stronger place. We are so fortunate to have these honorees in our community.  

It was my incredible pleasure and distinct honor to present BK Munguia and Jon Mark, Michelle Lichtenberg, and Terry Singer with the Scarsdale Bowl Award for Outstanding Community Service. Please continue to support need-based scholarships to help Scarsdale students attend college by donating to the Scarsdale Foundation at bit.ly/donateforstudents, and honor your neighbors and friends on the Scarsdale Foundation Honor Roll to acknowledge their individual contributions at bit.ly/honorvolunteers2022.
 
With much appreciation,
Nancy Michaels
Scarsdale Bowl Chair, 2020-2022

Dear Scarsdale Community,
 
We hope many of you will attend the SCARSDALE FOUNDATION BOWL DINNER on Thursday, April 28th where we will celebrate honorees BK Munguia and Jon Mark (2020), Michelle Lichtenberg (2021), and Terry Singer (2022) at Brae Burn Country Club.
 
There are no paper invitations this year so please use this link to visit the Scarsdale Foundation website to purchase your tickets.
 
Separately, please consider recognizing friends and neighbors who have volunteered in our community by placing them on the Scarsdale Foundation Volunteer Honor Roll. It’s a great way to show gratitude to all our community volunteers and those named will receive an email certificate and will be recognized in local print and online media, and, of course, at the Bowl Dinner.
 
All the money raised at the dinner, and via the Honor Roll, will help the Scarsdale Foundation reach its goal of providing $150,000 in need-based scholarships for Scarsdale college students in their sophomore, junior, and senior years in college.
 
Volunteerism is the backbone of the Scarsdale community, and what makes our village a wonderful and unique place to live. We look forward to celebrating our extraordinary volunteers together at our celebration on April 28th. We hope to see you there. Shine on Scarsdale!
 
Nancy Michaels
Scarsdale Bowl Chair, 2020-2022

Students who graduated from Scarsdale High School or lived in Scarsdale during their high school years and who have completed their first, second, or third years of college are invited to apply to the Scarsdale Foundation for tuition assistance.  For the 2021-2022 academic year, the Foundation awarded need-based grants totaling $139,000 to 31 students attending private and state-supported colleges and universities.
 
Applications for the 2022-2023 academic year should be submitted online from the Scarsdale Foundation’s website.  Completed applications must be submitted by Wednesday, June 1, 2022.  Questions should be directed to Scholarship Committee Co-Chairs Anne Lyons or B. Kathleen Munguia at:  [email protected].  
 
The Foundation welcomes contributions from the community to augment the funds available for distribution each year.  Contributions may be donated to a specially earmarked Scholarship Fund of the Scarsdale Foundation, enabling the Foundation to carry on the tradition of helping students in need pursue a college education.  Donations may be made online by visiting the Foundation’s website or mailed to the Scarsdale Foundation at P.O. Box 542, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
 
The Foundation also hosts the Scarsdale Bowl Dinner where Scarsdale individuals are recognized for their volunteer service to the community.  The Scarsdale Bowl will be presented to the 2022 recipient on Thursday, April 28 at the Brae Burn Country Club.  The 2020 and 2021 Bowl recipients will be honored at the April dinner as well.
 
For more information regarding the work of the Scarsdale Foundation, please visit its website: www.scarsdalefoundation.org.
 
CONTACTS:
Anne Lyons                                        B. Kathleen Munguia
[email protected]                         [email protected]
914-725-9810                                     914-472-4053