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Thomas DeJulio, LAW '77, addressed the Kiwanis
"Champions of Change" at the White House on Sept. 21
Photos courtesy of Thomas DeJuilo
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Fordham
General Counsel brought some maroon to the White House on Sept. 21 for the inaugural
Kiwanis International Day.
Thomas DeJulio,
LAW ’77, who serves as general counsel for the University and is this year’s
president of Kiwanis International, played a leading role in a ceremony
recognizing 14 Kiwanis “Champions of Change.”
“The
Champions of Change program was created to honor ordinary Americans doing extraordinary
work in their communities,” DeJulio said.
The 14
honorees, ranging in age from 11 to 85, represented every facet of Kiwanis,
including elementary school Kiwanis Kids, high school Key Club members,
collegiate Circle K members, and members of Aktion Club. Their service ranges
from working to help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus to running a
crayon recycling project.
The honorees
shared their stories with White House officials and Kiwanis members from around
the world, and also met legislators at a congressional reception the night
before. At the ceremony, DeJulio addressed the Champions and presented
commendations to Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana, who is retiring after decades
of service, and to Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida, who served as Key Club International
president in 1959-60.
DeJulio
began his tenure with Kiwanis as a member of the Key Club at Mount Vernon High
School, and later became charter president of the Circle K Club at Fordham.
After graduating, he became a member of the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon, and eventually
served as the group’s president. Since 1989, he has been a member of the
Kiwanis Club of Fordham.
“We all
volunteer a lot of time and service in Kiwanis, but we receive a lot of
blessings as well,” DeJulio said.
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DeJulio presents commendations to retiring senator
Richard Lugar of Indiana
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| DeJulio recognizes Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida |
— Joanna Klimaski
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