The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation was formed in September of 2002 to enhance the charitable activities of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce through the the provision of funding for educational scholarships and workforce development programs.

Through the generosity of the people who participate in Foundation scholarship fundraising events and the dedication of the Foundation’s board members and scholarship committee members, area students are benefiting from our Athena Award Program and the memories of these five outstanding individuals.



2007 Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Mary Abdoo Memorial Fashion Scholarship
Nicole A. Longhi
Roy C. Ketchem High School

Cosimo DiBrizzi Memorial Scholarship
Teresa Anderson
Our Lady of Lourdes

Patrick S. Bruno
Roy C. Ketcham High School

Megan M. Cerulli
F.D. Roosevelt High School

Drew Cristantiello
Roy C. Ketcham High School

James L. Street
Newburgh Free Academy

Regina Von Trapp
Red Hook High School

Raymond W. Gordon Healthcare Scholarship
Linda M. Cunningham
Mary E. White

Eileen Hickey Nursing Scholarship
Nestor D. Hernandez Jr.
John Jay Senior High School

Gianpaola Santini
Mount Saint Mary College

Juan Lafuente Memorial Scholarship
Kevin A. Del Bene
Millbrook High School

Matthew P. DiSalvio
Beacon High School

Richardson S. Rielly
Rhinebeck High School

Manushi D. Shah
Roy C. Ketcham High School

Andrew L. Strayer
Millbrook High School

Richard W. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Jerry R. Ballard
Poughkeepsie High School

Lauren E. Beers
Millbrook High School

Alex J. Burkowsky
Arlington High School

Alexander S. Keenan
John Jay Senior High School

Mary M. Suen
Poughkeepsie High School

Audrey Morgenstern Memorial Scholarship
Lisa J. Voltz
Arlington High School

J.J. Thompson Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship
Matthew R. Dingee
Poughkeepsie High School