Mindy Ferrentino Wolfle, a senior marketing professional on Long Island, is a 2005 recipient of the Soroptimist International “Making A Difference For Women” Award, to be presented by the Nassau County Chapter at a gala being held on June 21, 2005 at the Coral House in Baldwin. According to Fran Karliner, President-Elect of the Chapter, Ms. Ferrentino Wolfle exemplifies the principles of the award. “The Making a Difference for Women Award acknowledges women who are working to improve the lives of women and girls through their personal or professional activities. Their efforts help to promote the issues that are important to the Soroptimist organization. Honorees are women who have worked in extraordinary ways to benefit women and girls. Mindy Ferrentino Wolfle is one such woman. She sets an example for others on Long Island as a model of giving back to the community.” Ms. Ferrentino Wolfle is the president of Neptune Marketing LLC, a firm she founded in 2005.

Ms. Ferrentino Wolfle has been honored by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for her outstanding contributions to the business, civic and cultural enrichment of Long Island. She was a founding board member of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce, New York Affiliate, and created the Diversity and Cultural Awareness Awards for the organization. She is actively involved in numerous philanthropic and civic endeavors, including the Long Island Fund for Women & Girls, the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation, and the Long Island Center for Business & Professional Women, where she served as an Executive Board member for four years. Ms. Ferrentino Wolfle is serving her second term on the Board of Directors of the Public Relations Professionals of Long Island, and in 2003, was named Top In-House Marketing Executive by Long Island Business News and the Long Island Advertising Club.

Founded in 1921, Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. Almost 100,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community–based and international projects benefiting women and girls. The name, Soroptimist, means “best for women,” and that’s what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best working to help other women to be their best.

For additional information, please contact Fran Karliner at 516-379-1825, or fkarliner@hihellochildcare.org

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June 2005