Books needed for book sale fundraiser
Warwick. Chosun Taekwondo Academy is collecting books for a fundraiser in Lewis Park to benefit Warwick Lions Club/Rotary International Holiday Party for underprivileged children.
| 22 Aug 2022 | 11:01
Pictured are: Chosun Leadership Team, Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard, Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton, former Warwick Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Michael Johndrow and Lions Club members.
Chosun Taekwondo Academy members will host their 12th Annual Book Sale on Sept. 11 in Lewis Park . Proceeds from the event will benefit Warwick Lions Club/Rotary International Holiday Party for underprivileged children. Funds are also earmarked for co-sponsor Warwick Historical Society.
The fundraiser will be organized and executed by the Chosun Leadership Team, a group of youngsters in the academy whose mission is to provide community service and enhance leadership skills by embracing the ancient creed of traditional taekwondo.
Contributing sponsors for the event include Jencs Party Rentals, Warwick Historical Society, Guardian Self-Storage, and CVS. On hand to encourage success of the sale will be Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard and Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton.
Reached for comment, former Lions Club Event Chairwoman Claire Gabelmann said: “The Chosun Taekwondo Academy Leadership Team is amazing. The Chosun Book Sale has continuously generated significant funds for this worthy event.” In 2019, the Chosun Leadership Team received the Outstanding Community Service Award from the Warwick Rotary Club.
Book Sale: Sunday, September 11, Lewis Park on Main Street, Warwick, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Books may be donated to the event by dropping them off at Chosun Taekwondo Academy at 60 Galloway Road, in Warwick, or on the day of the event.
For information on programs offered at the Chosun Taekwondo Academy, call (845) 986-2288 or visit their web site at www.chosuntkd.com.
The fundraiser will be organized and executed by the Chosun Leadership Team, a group of youngsters in the academy whose mission is to provide community service and enhance leadership skills by embracing the ancient creed of traditional taekwondo.