IN REVIEW - New York Islanders

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IN REVIEW - New York Islanders
COMMUNITY
IN
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Community Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Islanders Children’s Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ICF Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bossy’s Bunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Holiday Hospital Visits and Toy Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Islanders @ School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Player Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ICF Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Golf Outing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adventureland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Casino Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Winter Wear Wonderland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Islanders Fight Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
In-Game Fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Auctions & Raffles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ICF Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Community Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Players in the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Draft Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
I.C.E Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Kids Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Youth Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
In-Kind Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
ISLANDERS COMMUNITY
RELATIONS MISSION
The New York Islanders strive to make a difference on Long Island, serving as the liaison between the team
and the community through a variety of outreach programs designed to develop a strong presence in our area.
The education of our youth, the development of hockey on Long Island, and bringing awareness and support to
many different health issues facing children are all supported by our programming.
The accomplishments of the Islanders off the ice are the result of a dedicated group of individuals including
ownership, management, players and their families, front office staff and the generous contributions of our
loyal fans and supportive team sponsors.
The New York Islanders are proud to be a part of the Long Island community and will continue to work diligently
to touch the lives of those around us by implementing programs, special events and fan development initiatives.
ISLANDERS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
HISTORY & MISSION
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he Islanders Children’s Foundation is a New York State not-for-profit foundation, qualified under Section 501 (c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code and qualified as a public charity. Since its inception in 2003, the Islanders Children’s Foundation
has raised more than $5 million to help countless children on Long Island and around the world.
Mission
The Islanders Children’s Foundation is dedicated to supporting
Long Island based non-profit organizations that provide
opportunities to children. The Foundation also works on a
variety of in-house youth programming. The Foundation will
work with children’s charities that focus on the areas of
health, education and youth hockey development. Donations
are raised for the foundation through the tireless efforts of
Islanders players, employees and management, partnered
with the support of loyal sponsors and fans.
The Islanders Children’s Foundation raises awareness and
funds through a variety of charitable initiatives during the
course of the NHL season, including the Islanders Annual Golf
Outing, ICF Day at Adventureland and Casino Night. Special
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fundraisers during Islanders games provide additional
donations for the ICF. These fundraisers include the 50/50
raffle, Chuck-A-Puck, Jerseys off the Back, St. Patrick’s Day
Jersey Auction, Valentine’s Day Puck Surprise, Holiday Grab
Bag and Pink Stick Auction, among many others.
The Islanders are true believers in the youth that surround us
everyday. Our team believes that every child only needs the
right opportunities to help them become successful in life.
We also see the hardships that surround many families on
Long Island, whether a loved one is suffering from illness or
the economy has taken a toll on them; these people require
support from everyone in the community to make Long Island
a better place and the Islanders want to help lead those efforts.
The Islanders Children’s Foundation works with other charities
and funds a variety of in-house youth programs. The Islanders@
School Program, Holiday Hospital Visits and Toy Shopping Event,
“Bossy’s Bunch” Charity Ticket Program, Amateur Youth Hockey
Development Program and Islanders Fight Cancer were all created
to benefit the youth of Long Island.
It’s more about the kids. Helping out
the kids is all that really matters at
the end of the day.
Matt Martin, Forward
GRANT APPLICATIONS
MAKE A DONATION
Policies and Procedures
In order to create consistency and fairness, we ask organizations seeking grants
to follow the guidelines listed below:
• Your organization must be
a registered charitable 501
©(3) organization
• You must provide YOUR
charitable identification
number
• W ritten descriptive
proposal including how
your organization follows
the philanthropic activities
of the ICF; include 3 copies
• Copy of primary contact’s
drivers license
• Must receive proposal by May
31 of the given year
• F inal notification no later
than December 31,
of the given year
Limitations
No grants for purely personal needs or individuals, no support for religious or
sectarian purposes or social or fraternal organizations. No grants to individuals
or for deficit financing, matching gifts or conferences. No loans.
**Please note: Only proposals that are awarded are responded to and
awarded proposals are for the next calendar year. EIN#: 06-1671668
Make a Donation
There are three easy ways to make a donation to the Islanders
Children’s Foundation:
1. Visit newyorkislanders.com/icf to donate using our online secure server
2. Call 1.800.882.ISLES (47537) ext. 4
3. Make a check out to the Islanders Children’s Foundation and mail to the
following address:
ISLANDERS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
ATTN: CHRIS VARDARO
1255 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE
UNIONDALE, NY 11553
The Hope Process
The Islanders Children’s Foundation has partnered with The Hope Process.
The Hope Process was designed for one purpose: to provide charitable
organizations with a steady stream of recurring monthly donations from
merchants and businesses through the credit card processing of donations.
The Hope Process enables the ICF to receive additional funding on a monthly
basis from donors.
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ICF PROGRAMMING
Bossy’s Bunch
Islanders Hall of Famer Mike Bossy, along with generous donations from Islanders fans and sponsors to the ICF, have
donated seats for sick, recovering and underprivileged children so they are able to experience Islanders games throughout
the season.
Organizations/Families that participate in the program:
Ritter Family
Palermo Family
Back in the Game
Hope and Heroes Cancer Fund
Long Island Cancer Alliance
CCAN
Chase Family
Johannessen Family
Starlight Starbright Foundation
Make-a-Wish Foundation – Suffolk County
Foster Parent Advisory Council of Suffolk County
Suffolk County Department of Social Service
Nassau County Department of Social Service
Most Valuable Kids
Holmberg Family
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Project Challenge
Malverne Youth Board
Family and Children’s Association
Young Life
Make-a-Wish Foundation – Metro Chapter
St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf
Ohel’s Children’s Fund
Cancer Care of Long Island
I’m very fortunate to have had the life
and career I’ve had, so it’s a privilege
to help out some kids who aren’t that
lucky. It’s always a special moment for
me to meet them and bring them to
some games.
Mike Bossy, Hall of Famer
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Holiday Hospital Visits & Toy Shopping Event
The annual Islanders Holiday Hospital Visits have become a long-standing tradition for the organization. On this day,
all Islanders players visit children who are receiving treatment at various Long Island hospitals. During these visits, the
players provide each child with toys that were personally picked out by members of the team at their annual toy shopping
event the week prior. This past season, Emblem Health sponsored the events, contributing funds to the Islanders
Children’s Foundation for the program.
Hospitals that we visited:
Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center
Good Samaritan Hospital
Henry Viscardi School: The National Center for Disabilities
Nassau University Medical Center
St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital
Stony Brook University Hospital
Winthrop University Hospital: Cancer Center for Kids
There were a lot of interesting kids out
there with some wild imaginations and
they were real fun to talk to. It’s great to
put a smile on their faces.
Matt Moulson, Forward
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ISLANDERS @ SCHOOL
Islanders@School
The Islanders visited more than 50 schools throughout the 2011-12 season
The Islanders @School program brings the game of hockey to
elementary school classrooms, allowing teachers to educate students
with a creative approach while working under the New York State
Curriculum. The @School program incorporates fun-filled lesson plans
and special assembly programs, including Islanders School Day and
the “We’re All Islanders and We’re All Committed” school assembly.
These events teach students the importance of teamwork, staying
healthy, a good education and hard work. New to the @School program
during the 2011-12 season were online lesson plans for Science and
Health Studies. More than 95,000 children participated in the @School
program this past season.
Summit Lane Elementary School
Hemlock Park School
John St. School
North Side Elementary School
Idle Hour Elementary School
West End Elementary School
St. James Elementary School
Woods Road Elementary School
PS IS 266
Merrimack Elementary School
Manetuck Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School
Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School
Sherwood Elementary School
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
Joseph Edgar Elementary School
Guggenheim Elementary School
We’re All Islanders and We’re All Committed School Assembly
The “We’re All Islanders and We’re All Committed“ School Assembly
changed its focus for the 2011-12 season. The assembly stressed the
importance of making smart decisions, eating healthy and staying active.
During this interactive assembly, the Islanders arena hostess, Dina, along
with team mascot, Sparky, help students realize why being committed to
making yourself a better person is important.
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Stewart School
Cornwell Avenue School
Cayuga Elementary School
Hewlett Elementary School
Center Street Elementary School
Cantiague Elementary School
Saw Mill Elementary School
South Salem Elementary School
Mulvey Elementary School
Rhame Avenue School
Seaford Manor School
Seaford Harbor School
William DeLuca Elementary School
John Pearl Elementary School
Landing Elementary School
Garden City Park Elementary School
Oakwood Primary School
Lakeville Elementary School
Medford Elementary School
PS 346
School for Communications
Plaza Elementary School
Bayville Elementary-Primary School
Notre Dame School
Marion Street School
Our Lady of Hope School
RJO Intermediate School
PS 84 Jose de Diego
Belmont Elementary School
PS 146
Westbury Friends School
Edith L. Slocum Elementary School
Connolly Elementary School
Centennial Avenue School
South Shore Montessori School
George McVey Elementary School
Islanders School Day
Islanders School Day is a one-day assembly in which the entire New York Islanders team visits Long Island elementary
schools to speak with students about the importance of education, staying active, eating healthy and making smart
decisions in life. The organization believes it is important to show children across Long Island that these are the most
fundamental building blocks in life. This assembly allows students to learn these vital life lessons from professional
athletes. This past season the Islanders School Day assembly was run as a ticket fundraiser contest for schools.
Schools that participated in Islanders School Day during the 2011-12 season:
Centre Street School
Guggenheim Elementary School
Summitt Lane Elementary School
Idle Hour Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School
Holbrook Road Elementary School
West End Elementary School
Washington Street School
Hewlett Elementary School
John H. West School
George Washington Elementary School
Blades for Grades
The Blades for Grades Program rewards students for working hard in school and receiving good grades. Students applying
for the program must show that they have received an “A” or moved up a letter grade in a subject in order to earn two
complimentary tickets to an Islanders game. During the 2011-2012 season, more than 2,000 students participated in the program.
It’s a real honor to get to go out and have
that kind of reception from kids and
teachers. It was a really enjoyable thing
we get to do as professional athletes.
Rick DiPietro, Goalie
The assembly was amazing. The players
were so personable. They shared great
stories. It was a terrific job.
Gary Levitan, Teacher
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PLAYER PROGRAMS
G
iving back to the community has always been an integral part of the Islanders commitment to Long
Island. The 2011-12 season was no different. Several players took part in or created their own charitable
programs to help benefit the Island’s various communities. From ill and underprivileged children to military
veterans, the players showed their compassion, dedication and commitment in numerous ways this past season.
Michael Grabner & Kyle Okposo’s Charity Goal Program
Islanders forwards Michael Grabner and Kyle Okposo combined
their scoring efforts during the 2011-2012 season and created
their own charity goal program. For each goal that both Okposo
and Grabner scored during the season, each player donated $300.
The Austrian-American connection combined for 44 goals and a
total donation of over $26,000 to the Islanders Children’s Foundation.
I thought it was time I did a little something more right here on Long
Island and that’s what we came up with. The ICF is a great charity and
does great work, so hopefully we can finish this year strong and help them
out a bit and we’ll do it again next year.
Kyle Okposo, Forward
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Bailey’s Buddies Program
Islanders forward Josh Bailey kicked off the second season of his Bailey’s Buddies program at the start of the 2011-12
season. At each home game, Bailey hosted a child recovering from illness or an underprivileged child for a once-in-alifetime, VIP experience. During the game, Bailey’s Buddy sits near the Islanders on-ice entrance, high-fives the players
as they walk onto the ice, receives an Islanders gift bag with a Bailey t-shirt and meets Josh after the game. Bailey signs
autographs, takes pictures and sometimes tours the locker room with his Buddy.
They get to see a lot of the guys, get some autographs and kind of get the whole
post-game experience. I think they really enjoy it. Whether we win or lose, it’s
very nice. They tend to brighten you up after a game. As much as they enjoy it, I
take a lot out of it, too.
Josh Bailey, Forward
We are grateful to the Islanders for taking
the time, not just for my family, but for the
hundreds of families that have to endure
this horrible disease. ­
Lennie Blades, father of a Bailey’s Buddy
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Matt Moulson’s Charity Goal Program
We really wanted to help the organization
because it’s something very important,
especially with the people who serve the
country and serve all of us.
Matt Moulson, Forward
Islanders forward Matt Moulson continued his charity goal program for the second consecutive season. Through
Moulson’s 326 Foundation, a donation was made on his behalf to the Islanders Children’s Foundation. With a third
consecutive 30-goal season, Moulson donated over $17,000 to the ICF.
Matt Moulson’s Wounded Warrior Program
Moulson created a special partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project during the 2011-2012 season. For each home
game during the season, the Islanders winger hosted a “Wounded Warrior” and family member. The veteran was treated
to a VIP experience, recognized on the scoreboard during the game and also met Moulson following the game.
This was five million times better than I thought. Here I am 41-years old and I
feel like I’m 10 again. I’ve got goosebumps everywhere.
Moulson Wounded Warrior, 1st Sgt. John Camacho
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John Tavares Charity Ticket Program
Islanders forward John Tavares started his own charity program at the beginning of the 2011-2012 season. At every
home game, Tavares hosted an underprivileged child or one recovering from illness for a unique, once-in-a-lifetime, VIP
experience. During the game, JT’s special guest sits behind the player bench, high-fives the players as they step onto
the ice, receives an Islanders gift and meets John after the game. John signs autographs for and takes pictures with all
of his guests.
It’s great to spend some time with the kids, see them smile and bring up their
spirits a bit. And to see the joy on their faces, that’s the best part.
­
John Tavares, All-Star Forward
Thank you very much for the wonderful
night, Mr. Tavares. I had such a great
time at the game and meeting you was
something I’ll always remember.
One of John Tavares’ Special Guests
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Matt Martin’s Defending the Blue Line Program
Islanders forward Matt Martin started a partnership with Defending the Blue Line for the 2011-2012 season. For each
home game during the season, the Islanders forward hosted a veteran and one of their family members from Defending
the Blue Line. Following each game, Matt takes the time to meet his guests, sign autographs, get to know them and take
them around the locker room area.
Mr. Martin was so nice and pleasant to talk to. He signed a ton of autographs
for us. As we were walking out to the parking lot, Mr. Martin ran up the stairs
and gave my son his game hockey stick. It was an honor meeting him and he
brightened the life of a little boy who misses his father dearly. ­
T., parent
Melissa
and participant
I wanted to do something charity-wise.
These people sacrifice their lives for us and
scarifice their lives for our freedom so this
was a great fit. You hear some of the things
they’ve gone through and you appreciate
so much what they do. ­
Matt Martin, Forward
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FOUNDATION EVENTS
E
ach season, the Islanders hold a number of major events to help raise substantial monetary donations
for the ICF. The 2011-12 season saw the team continue fan favorite events such as its annual Golf
Outing and Islanders Day at Adventureland, while launching its first-ever Casino Night. These events
allowed fans to meet and spend time with members of the team off the ice, while contributing important
donations to the Children’s Foundation.
It’s great to see all the fans at these events because we’re helping a very
good cause in the Children’s Foundation. It’s really nice that they continue to
come support us here and at our games.
Josh Bailey, Forward
As hockey players, we are really fortunate.
Our profession is our hobby. So it’s great
to give back because the kids are our
future. This is a great thing.
Mark Streit, Captain
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Annual Golf Outing
The annual ICF Golf Outing gives fans the opportunity to spend the day with some of their favorite Islanders, past and
present. Players, coaches and alumni hit the links with foursomes of fans at a prestigious Long Island golf course prior
to the start of training camp every September. Bethpage Red has hosted this fundraising event for the past two seasons
and helped the Islanders raise more than $80,000 at the 2011-2012 season outing.
Golf is a great social game. It’s a locker room atmosphere and something
I’m used to. I’m excited about being here.
Doug Weight, Senior Advisor to the General Manager and Assistant Coach
For us to come out here, it’s a beautiful
day, not only to meet people but for the
great cause as well. I’m getting a great
opportunity as people come by to talk to
them. The dialogue has been real good
between myself and the golfers coming
through. They seem to really be enjoying
themselves.
Jack Capuano, Head Coach
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ANNUAL DAY AT ADVENTURELAND
ICF Day at Adventureland brings the entire Islanders roster up close and personal to the fans on the weekend before the
regular season begins. Players sit at autograph tables throughout the park, take pictures, speak with fans and hop on
select rides with kids in the crowd. Fans that attend the event have complete access to Adventureland Amusement Park
for the entire day. The team raised more than $15,000 at the 2011-12 ICF Day event.
Not only are the players excited for the season, but the fans are as well. It’s
important to show the fans how much they mean to us. So it’s good to meet our
fans and give them an opportunity to meet the players. It’s great to see all the
Islanders jerseys and the t-shirts. You can feel the excitemet.
Today is going great. It’s exciting to
be here. It’s great to see the fans that
support us all year long.
Nino Niederreiter, Forward
Mark Streit, Captain
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CAsino Night
This is a great event. To see all the
fans come out and support us and the
Children’s Foundation is really special
and it means a lot to us all.
John Tavares, Forward
The Islanders held their first-ever Casino Night on February 1, 2012. Islanders fans had a chance to try their luck at
popular casino games like Blackjack, Poker and Roulette, while mingling with members of the Islanders. This fun-filled
evening featured games, auctions and other great prizes in addition to the casino. The ICF raised more than $120,000
at the inaugural event.
I had a great time with everyone. These fans are wonderful and it’s just real
fun talking to them and playing the games with them.
Nino Niederreiter, Forward
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Winter Wear Wonderland
The Islanders held an exclusive third jersey launch party inside the brand new Islanders Team Store at the beginning
of their 2011-2012 season. Special VIP’s that attended were treated to a fashion show by Islanders players and their
families, after which they met players in attendance. All funding from this event went directly to the Islanders Children’s
Foundation.
If you couldn’t tell, (modeling) came pretty nautral to me. My wife was a little
shy. I don’t think she has a future in it. She’s pretty, but I don’t think she’s got
the runway personality. I might take the cake in our relationship on that one.
The kids were absolutely adorable. It was a
real family event. There were so many kids
here at the event so it’s nice the players
brought their kids along also.
Bonnie Rabin, Fan
Matt Moulson, Forward
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ISLANDERS FIGHT CANCER
Pink Stick Auction
Islanders Fight Cancer Wall
NHL Hockey Fights Cancer Grant
Fans can visit newyorkislanders.com to bid on their favorite
Islanders game-used sticks. Each stick is wrapped in Breast
Cancer Awareness hockey tape and personally given to the highest
bidders after a selected game. The team raised more than $7,000
through the Pink Stick Auction last season.
For a small donation, fans can place their names on speciallydesigned pieces of paper that are posted on the Coliseum walls,
creating a collage of support for cancer awareness as it also helps
contribute funding. More than 950 people added their names to the
Islanders Fight Cancer Wall last year.
Each season the NHL provides every team in the league with
a grant to support local cancer organizations in their market.
During the 2011-2012 season, the Islanders donated $5,000 to
the Hematology and Oncology Department at Cohen’s Children’s
Medical Center thanks to this grant from the NHL.
Stick Kids
Cotton Candy Fundraiser
Movember
Throughout the course of the month, select Long Island children
recovering from or undergoing treatment for cancer are chosen to
attend an Islanders game and sit on the team bench during warmups. Children undergoing treatment at the following locations
have been invited to participate:
Cotton Candy is a fan favorite at Nassau Coliseum. During HFC
Month, one dollar from every pink cotton candy sold went toward
the Islanders Fight Cancer initiative. This past season, the pink
treats raised over $1,800 to help fight cancer.
More than half of the Islanders joined the Movember movement
and grew a mustache during the month of November in an effort
to raise funding and awareness for Prostate Cancer and other
men’s health issues. The Islanders team, led by star winger Matt
Moulson, raised more than $10,000 in an effort to eliminate these
terrible diseases.
Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center
Sunrise Day Camp
Stony Brook University Hospital
Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital
Winthrop’s Cancer Center for Kids
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IN-GAME FUNDRAISING
50/50 Raffle and Chuck-A-Puck
Charity of the Game Program
T
he New York Islanders Charity of the Game Program works in conjunction with the Islanders Children’s Foundation.
This program welcomes non-profit organizations inside Nassau Coliseum to distribute information, conduct a ticket
fundraiser and receive proceeds from the ICF 50/50 Raffle. Every regular season game at the Coliseum has a
different Charity of the Game.
Organizations that were Charity of the Game during the 2011-2012 season:
Molloy College
Crohn’s and Colitis
St. John of God Roller Hockey
Nassau County Firefighters –
Life’s WORC
Wounded Warrior Program
Literacy Nassau
Autism Speaks
Chabad of West Hempstead
Nassau and Suffolk County PBA’s
Caroline M. Baldwin Breast Cancer
Drug Free Massapequa
Knights of Columbus of Nassau
Family Promise of Nassau County
County
Pulmonary Hypertension Association
Knights of Columbus
Hance Family Foundation
Special Hockey – LI Blues
SBPLI Robotics
The Rose Brucia Foundation
CWA Hockey
4 Love Project
MS Center at Stony Brook
Marty Lyons Foundation
Louis J. Accompora Foundation
Westbury Friends School
Don Monti Memorial Foundation
Teddy Atlas Foundation
Three Strohm Sisters
Circle of Strength
Josephine Foundation
Kiwanis Club of Nassau County
NLEOMF
Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation
Heather Pendergast Fund
The 50/50 Raffle and Chuck-A-Puck intermission contest are
primary sources of funding for the ICF during the NHL regular
season. A 50/50 Raffle is conducted every game and Chuck-APuck is played at select Islanders home games. For the ChuckA-Puck contest, foam pucks are sold, which fans later throw at a
center ice bulls-eye during intermission. Just like the 50/50 Raffle,
the winning fan receives a portion of the funds generated, with
the other portion benefiting the ICF. Last year, the ICF raised over
$140,000 with more than half going to local charities on Long Island.
Scoreboard Messages
This is for fans who are interested in sending a special message
to someone they care about. With a small donation to the ICF, fans
can send birthday, anniversary and other special messages to their
family and friends during games. Their special messages are then
featured on the center ice scoreboard.
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Love for Lokomotiv
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
On September 7, 2011, 44 lives were lost in the greatest tragedy in professional hockey history. A plane carrying crew
members, hockey personnel, coaches and players of the Yaroslavl Lokomotiv hockey team crashed, breaking the hearts of
their loved ones both near and far. Many players and coaches had close ties to a number of NHL clubs. In a united effort
to show support for the grieving families, all NHL teams sold “Love for Lokomotiv” bracelets. The Islanders raised more
than $8,000 for Lokomotiv’s families throughout the course of the season.
The Islanders teamed up with the National Center for Missing
and Exploited Children for a special fundraising night this past
season. More than $25,000 was raised through tickets sales and
fundraising opportunities over the course of the game. Islanders
Owner Charles Wang matched all donations raised throughout the
course of the evening, generating a donation of more than $50,000
that went to help support the programs of the National Center so we
can continue to keep our children safe.
Smile Train
Smile Train believes every child born with a cleft anywhere in the world has the opportunity to live a full, productive life.
This is a major problem in developing countries where there are millions of children who are suffering with unrepaired
clefts. Most cannot eat or speak properly. They aren’t allowed to attend school or hold a job. They face very difficult lives
filled with shame, isolation, pain and heartache. Their clefts usually go untreated because they are too poor to pay for a
simple surgery that has existed for decades. This is where Smile Train comes in. This season the Islanders teamed up with
Smile Train to help raise awareness and funding for the non-profit so that all children can one day smile.
You can’t discount the importance of
children. Whatever we can do for them,
we have to. They’re our treasures.
Charles Wang, Owner and Governor
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AUCTIONS & RAFFLES
Halloween Basket Raffle
Every player creates a Halloween basket with their favorite candy, scary movies and
autographed memorabilia. Each basket is raffled off to fans during a select game in October.
Last season, the team raised more than $3,000 for the ICF with this unique raffle.
Holiday Grab Bag
During the Islanders Holiday Grab Bag, fans are invited to make a nominal donation to the
ICF and in return, they can choose an item from the grab bag. Islanders tickets, autographed
pucks and limited edition merchandise are a few of the items contained in the Holiday Grab
Bags. Last season, the team raised more than $2,500 from this initiative.
Valentine’s Day Puck Surprise
This mystery puck donation game allows fans the opportunity to win autographed Islanders
pucks. Each puck is wrapped so fans cannot see which player’s signature they are receiving. If
a fan receives an unsigned puck, they are able to meet the player after that game to have their
puck signed. The sale of all pucks benefit the ICF and last season the team raised more than $4,500.
Military Jersey Auction and Puck Surprise
During the Islanders annual Military Appreciation Game played in November, players wear
camouflage jerseys during pre-game warm-ups as one way of saluting our troops at home and
abroad. After the game, those jerseys are auctioned online to benefit the ICF. Last season’s
camouflage jerseys raised more than $6,000. During the game, mystery pucks are also sold
and last year they raised an additional $2,000.
St. Patrick’s Day Jersey Auction
When the Islanders host a home game around St. Patrick’s Day, the team unveils a set
of warm-up jerseys that are inspired by the holiday. Designed with Gaelic letters, these
collectible jerseys are a hot auction item for Islanders fans and last season they raised more
than $10,000 for the ICF.
Jerseys Off the Back
In the month leading up to Fan Appreciation Day, fans can bid online for their favorite Islanders
jersey. After the final buzzer, players present their jerseys to the winners on the ice. The 2011-12
finale raised more than $23,000 for the ICF and created some everlasting memories for 25 lucky fans.
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ICF Donations
T
he contributions during the 2011-12 season could not
have been possible without the community members
and businesses of Long Island. The Islanders and
Islanders Children’s Foundation would like to send a
special thank you to the following people and groups for
their generosity throughout the season. With all of your
help, the Islanders achieved another highly charitable season.
The things I enjoy most are with the
younger kids. When I see the smiles on
their faces and how excited they get, it’s
just great. Josh Bailey, Forward
Abby Judge
Academy Mortgage Corp.
Adam & Iryna Cohen
Adam Nomberg
Al Montoya
Alan Woghin
Alex Olsen
Alexa Ventrella
Alexandra Carman
Alison Mitchko
Alison Seguna
Allan & Helene Goldstein
Allan Mendels
Allison Baraza
Allyson Kumpa
Allyson Stockinger
Alyson Asparro
Amy B. Brzozowski
Amy Finley
Amy Martufi
Andrea Surless
Andrew & Laura Kollmeier
Andrew Briller
Andrew Goldberg
Andrew Kollmeier
Andrew Kramer
Andrew Lubash
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation
Andrew Thomas
Angela Thiele
Annie Faure
AnnMarie & Robert Oshaughnessy
Anothony & Jill Aureliano
Anthony Cirelli
Anthony D. & Jeanette Barbero
Anthony Demeo
Anthony Devito
Anthony Nunziata
Anthony Reddin
Anthony Resta
Anthony Stabile
Antonella Lamberti
Antonietta Schum
Arlene Fedgo
Ashleigh Teitel
Barbara Profit
Bardley Rangell
Benjamin Bongiovi
Bennett Gewurz
Bill Costa
Bill Kraker
Bill Miller
Bob Brzezinski
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Brad Dzigas
Brain Burton
Brendan Dono
Brian & Lynne Falgoust
Brian & Melissa Stabile
Brian Barto
Brian Bostrom
Brian Doran
Brian F. & Sandra Owen
Brian Higgins
Brian Lipchik
Brian Long
Brian Pemberton
Bruce Singer
Bryan Barbara
Bryan Edelman
Bryan Irland
Bryan Johnson
BWD Group LLC
C.N.A.
Capital One
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Cassie Madonia
Catherine Hillman
Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman LLP
Charles Mcanulla
Charles Razenson
Chris Mohr
Chris Berotti
Chris Freddo
Chris Goulden
Chris Nolan
Chris Ostling
Chris Sanders
Christine & Donald Leogrande
Christine Rohde
Christopher Keilty
Christopher Krueter
Christopher Lally
Christopher Ostling
Christopher Ruffus
Christopher Sanders
Clare Rose
C.A.N. Foundation
Constantine N. Philippas Photography
Corporate Travel Management Solutions
Cory Gimbel
Craig & Jeanna-Marie Lyga
Craig & Saundra Rubenstein
Craig Heler
Craig Nurick
Craig Siegelson
CTMS
Dale Cole
Dan Krupa
Dan Opall Daniel Aurigemma
Daniel Clemens
Daniel Devita
Daniel Goldberg
Daniel Mc Cloy
Daniel Petriw
Daniel Stahl
Danielle Dunleavey
Danielle Schneck
Danielle Wately
Dave Smith David B. & Lynn A. Brewer
David E. Birns
David Finkelstein
David Herrera
David Miller
David N. & Terry Wechsler
David Olchena
David R. Wertz
David Spizzirro
David Wasserman
Debbroah Elmendof
Denise Douglas
Denise Goodman
Dennis Kochus
Diana Meyers
Domenick Carpentieri
Dominic J. Lavazoli
Don Carter
Donald & Jodi Dicostanzo
Donald P. & Regina S. Heckman
Donald Terracciano
Donna & Alan Woghin
Dorothy O’Donnell
Dorothy Weber
Douglas Johnstone
Dr. Robert & Susan DiGregorio
Dr. Thomas Connelly
Drew Goldberg
EBA
EBH Tax Services Inc.
Ed Scipione
Edward F. Gemp Amanda F. Gemp
Edward Grieb
Edward Lavazoli
Edward Loeffler
Edward Troise
Edwin Henry
Eileen Hynes
Elizabeth Pollizzotto
Elizabeth Trebing
Ellen Lander
Ellen Woghin
Elyssa Kaplan
England York Dentistry
Eric Altstadter
Eric Blumancranz
Eric Castonguay
Eric Kroeger
Eric Leibowitz
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Eric Peterson
ESPN
Esther Vaknin
Eugine or Virginia Defrancisci
Executive Business Associaion Inc.
Fran Buccola
Frances A. & David B. Smith
Frances Ranzie
Francesco Deluca
Francis Baxter
Francis Minerva
Fred Benckwit
Gary & Marlene Dieber
Gary Bettan
Gary Crandell
Gary Fernando
Gary Harding Gary Oventhal
Geico Philanthropic Foundation
Geoff Gaspari
George Savich
Gold Pure Food Products Co, Inc.
Greenman Pedersen Inc.
Greg Ackerman
Greg Arnold
Grzegorz Gorski
Guy Truicko
Habberstad
Henry & Tara Kneuer
Howard Waltuch
Howard Watski
HPP Rinx Inc
HSBC
IBEW Local 25
Ilana Weiser
Ira Landman
Jack Diel
Jaclyn Gartner
Jacob Schupak
Jacqueline Carlsen
Jake Luxemburg
James & Patricia Griffin
James Olivia
James Persoons
James Pullman
James Romanelli
Jamie Diaz
Janice Haynes
Jarett Glass
Jay Balacek
Jeanine & Paul Becker
Jeanne Smith
Jeff English
Jeff Lasker
Jeff Marcal
Jeff Mullhall
Jeff Welbrock
Jeffrey L. Doppelt
Jeffrey Lasker
Jeffrey Lew
Jenn Costas
Jennifer Lyons Jennifer Sweedler
Jennifer Weisse
Jeremy Musella
Jerry Armstrong
Jessica D’Agata
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Inc.
Jo-Ann Alperin
Joanne Lyons
Jodi Schneider
Joe Forte
Joesph Zavory
John & Mary Barbieri
John Andruszkiewicz
John Borelli
John J. & Mary Barbieri
John James
John Kelley
John Madonia
John Manzi
John Martinkat
John Millan
John Mooney
John Pawluk
John Pecorella
John Power
John Sullivan
John Tavares
John Yodice
Johnathan Sabin
Jon Santemma
Jonathan & Amy Kaplan
Joseph & Cherylann Moran
Joseph Byrnes
Joseph Esposito
Joseph Nojunas
Joseph Panacciulli
Josh Bailey
Juan & Glenys Acosta
Judy Ferris
Jurg Leibundgut
Justine Lebedz
Karen Rotgin
Kathleen Karas
Kathryn Orgill
Katz & Kreinces LLP
Keith Ring
Keith Dallas
Keith Reichert
Kenneth Alger
Kenneth Liebl
Kenneth Scoca
Kevin D. Stelling
Kevin M. Cosgrove
Kevin Mulcahy
Kimberly & Brent Thompson
Kimberly Evensen
Kimberly Roth
Kings
Kira Dallas
Konstantine Parliaros
Kurt Verdillo
Kyle Okposo
Larry Albano
Larry Deck
Larry Dellerba
Larry Lutz
Laura Harrington
Laura J. & Brian Kelly
Lauren S. & Scott L. Freifeld
Lauren Wagner
Law Offices of Philip N. Rotgin, P.C
Lawrence Israeloff
Leadoff Sports Marketing LLC
Lee Carruthers
Lee M. & Susan L. Kupersmith
Lenore Kamara
Leonard Chiarelli
Lerone Kamara
Leslie Litsky
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Lillian Connelly
Linda & Ralph Viggiano
Linda Hsiao-Yun Ting
Lisa Jean Rinaldi
Lisa Povinelli
Liz Waiksnis
Local 25
Long Island Beauty School
Long Island Broadcasting Inc.
Lonza Pizza
Lorraine McGill
Lou Lieto
Luis Figueroa
Magnacare
Margaret O’Connor
Marjorie Beeman
Mark Broccolo
Mark Doerr
Mark Farmham
Mark Iwankiw
Martin Valk
Mary Byrnes
Mary Evanov
Maryellen Stogeo
Mathew & Alicia Moulson
Matt Martin
Matt Stein
Matthew & Carol Febesh
Matthew Flax
Matthew Gulotta
Matthew Kammerer
Matthew Moskowitz
Matthew Sikorski
Maureen Curry
Megan Thewes
Melanie Kotch
Melissa De Francis Schur & Douglas
Schur
Melissa Kramer
Melissa Stavris
Mendels and Associates
Meri Vogt
Merrill Lynch
Metlife
Metro Fuel Oil Corp
Micahel Hammerman
Michael Bitelli
Michael & Karen Costello
Michael Buatti
Michael Crowin
Michael Digirolamo
Michael Genatte
Michael Grabner
Michael Hammerman
Michael Holland
Michael J. & Deborah W. Picker
Michael J. Mottau
Michael Matteo Jr.
Michael McGuirk
Michael Mencarelli
Michael Neuman
Michael P. & Jacqueline M. Galluccio
Michael Spinelli
Michael Tsui
Michelle Caprio
Michelle Kemmet
Michelle Walrath
Mike Arnold
Mike Aronne
Mike Tuccillo
Miladys Cruz-Fisher
Mitchell Cohen
MSG Holdings, L.P.
Nachum & Amy Melter
Nancy & Ropbert Trivigno
Nancy Senken
Natalie Sperling
NBTY Helping Hands Charity Inc
Neil Weiner
Nelson Weinstein
New Era Health Associates
New York Islanders
Newmark Retail LLC
Newsday
NIC Holding Corp. (Northville Industries)
Nicholas & Sandra Mercurio
Nick Musacchia
Nicolaia Yankowski
Nicole Cardiello
Nina Masterjohn
Norbert & Sally Garbe
Northshore LIJ Health Systems
NY Auto Giant
OK Petroleum Distribution Corp.
Pam Gaba
Pamela Hughes
Pat Bible
Patricia Fuschetto
Patricia Gilroy
Patricia McGrath
Patricia Waterbury
Patty Svraka
Paul Azoopardi
Paul Horowitz
Paul Sturman
Paul Tuma
Paul Weis
Pepsi
Peter & Kathleen Potocki
Peter Hoey
Peter J. Venaglia
Peter Mattschull
Peter Reith
Phil Costa
Phil Pivnick
Philip & Susan Landolphi
Philip Marchello
Phizer
Prime Wine Products LLc
R&L Consulting Inc.
Ralph Montuoro
Ralph Viggiano
Raymond Larkin III
Raymond O’Sullivan
Retil Testing
Richard & Janine Choinski
Richard & Patricia Klennert
Richard Busacca
Richard Luneberg
Richard Paley
Richard Volpe
Richard Barone
Richard DiNapoli
Richard Michaels
Rob Comple
Robert Kirk
Robert & Arlene Passiglia
Robert Albertelli
Robert Ceruana & Alan Giamis Robert
Comple Robert Dussel
Robert Kirk
Robert Lenino
Robert Levine
Robert Lew
Robert Meagher
Robert V. & Nancy E. Trivigno
Robert Weisse
Robin Mayenfels
Rod Zuch
Ron Kind Ron Pimpsner
Ron Torina
Ronald Demeo
Ronald Klinger
Roy Witte
Rubies Costume Company Inc.
Russ Mueller
Ryan Carillo
Ryan Cummings
Sam Sirin
Samuel & Anna Evans
Sarah Donahue
Sarah Mizrahi
Sarah Schwadron
Scott Burgwin
Scott Levine
Scott Mosberg
Scott Stroh
Selina Ferragamo
Sharon Kwan
SNR Denton
Spencer Capostosto
Stephanie Behek
Stephanie Sinkoff
Stephen Scholz
Stephen Stromfeld
Sterling & Sterling, Inc.
Steve Goldsmith
Steve Stromfield
Steven Chatterton
Steven Dimisa
Steven Repperger
Steven Schum
Suzanna Spinella
Tammy Bentze
Tantleff & Kreinces
Tara & Scott Osani
Ted Kiamos
Ted Montague
Terry Baksay
Theresa & Gerard McCarrick
Theresa Foster
Theresa Frattello
Theresa Schaefer
Thomas Curry
Thomas Dewey
Thomas Evangelist
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Thomas Gross
Thomas Maher
Thomas Torre
Tim James
Tim Moi & Katsumi Aikawa
Tim Schwantner
Tim Tripler
Toby Oconnor
Tom Ballantyne
Tom Connor
Tom LoFusco
Tom Rossano
Tom Wilk
Tommy Fitzpatrick
Toni Brandis
Tucker Buonomo
Valarie Kage
Valerie Sullivan
Van Buren Buick GMC
Vernon Boward III
Vicki Papen
Victoria Demaria
Victoria Luneburg
Vince Cardullo
Vincent Daley
Vincent Lomardo
Vinny/Tom Avena
Wally Scott
Walter Wasnieski
Warren Dang
Warren Sabloff
William Meister
Wilson, Elser. Moskowitz,
Edelman & Dicker LLP
Winston & Strawn
Zilpa Nasirov
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Organizations That Have Received Funding from the islanders
children’s foundation during the 2011-2012 season:
Love for Lokomotiv Foundation
Association For Technology Dependent
Autism Speaks Inc
Chabad House Of West Hempstead
Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation
Drug Free Long Island
Emma Alyson And Kate Hance Family Foundation, Inc.
Family Promise Of Nassau County
Josephine Foundation Inc
Knights Of Columbus Of Nassau County
Lifes Worc Inc
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Literacy Nassau Inc
Long Island Bluesinc
Molloy College
Nassau County Chapter Knights Of Columbus
Nassau County Firefighters
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
New York District Kiwanis Foundation Inc
Pulmonany Hypertension Association
School-Business Partnership Of LI
St. John Of God Parish
Stony Brook Foundation Inc.
The Doctor Theodore A Ahas Foundation Inc
The Jana Lee Piccola Foundation
The Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation
The Rose Brucia Educational Foundation
The Three Sisters Foundation
Westbury Friends School
Autism Speaks
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Of America
National Center For Missing And Exploited Children
Smile Train
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PLAYERS IN THE COMMUNITY
players return during the summer months
Even though the season ended in April, Islanders players made sure to return to Long Island throughout the course of
the offseason to attend summer events. The following players made appearances throughout the summer months: Matt
Moulson, Josh Bailey, Andrew MacDonald, Matt Martin, Rick DiPietro, Michael Grabner, Frans Nielsen, John Tavares,
Kevin Poulin and Nino Niederreiter.
The kids were really excited and I remember how excited I was when I was
their age. They just like to have some fun. Their dream is to play in the NHL
one day, so anything you can do to push them along that way and keep them
involved in sports is a good thing.
Matt Martin, Forward
It’s great to be able to meet the fans who
come out to the rink every night and are
cheering you on. I’ve heard nothing but
encouraging things from them at these
events, which is really important.
Andrew MacDonald, Defenseman
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DRAFT PARTY
DRAFT PARTY (JUNE 22, 2012)
The Islanders held their annual Draft Party on Friday, June 22. More than 7,000 Islanders fans came to the Coliseum to
meet some of their favorite Islanders players and alumni. They eagerly awaited the Islanders to announce their 2012
first-round draft pick. Islanders players Matt Moulson, Matt Martin, Kevin Poulin, and Nino Niederreiter, along with many
top prospects were in attendance to meet fans.
I thought it was really cool to see where they get ready and prepared for games
and where they go when they get hurt. Also seeing all the plaques honoring
past players and the jerseys of current players was really an experience.
Domenic Rizzotti, 13-year-old Isles fan
It’s almost like the atmosphere of a
game. Everyone’s walking around excited
awaiting the draft and enjoying all that
there is to do.
Martin Bush, Longtime Isles fan
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I.C.E. TOUR
islanders community events tour (i.c.e. tour)
The New York Islanders I.C.E. Tour is an interactive NHL theme park geared towards younger fans, bringing hockey to
Long Island 365 days every year. This grassroots marketing campaign attends local schools, community festivals, hockey
rinks, local charity events and other popular functions. Throughout the course of the year, the I.C.E. Tour attends more
than 300 events on Long Island.
It’s a lot of fun to meet people who support this tem and support the players.
It’s
something I enjoy. Matt
Moulson, Forward
Some people get a little distanced from
these events and don’t realize what things
like this mean to (the fans). It means a lot
to me to see the fans and see people who
support me every night.
Matt Martin, Forward
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ISLANDERS KIDS CLUB
kids club
The New York Islanders Kids Club is geared for fans 14 and younger who are looking to become a member of the New
York Islanders team. Available at three levels, fans are given team news updates, promotional merchandise, exclusive
discounts to the team store and tickets to upcoming games. Since its re-launch in 2008, more than 14,000 children have
enrolled and are currently in the program.
We’re blessed to have the opportunity to help these kids out. They go through
a lot of struggles that we can’t even begin to comprehend. Those smiles and
good times might be tough to come by, so it’s really great to be able to bring
that out in them.
Casey Cizikas, Forward
These kids don’t get a chance to do
something like this very often. If I can put
a smile on a kid’s face and help them have
a great time on the ice.... It’s definitely a
very rewarding feeling to help them out.
Ty Wishart, Defenseman
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
TD Bank HOMETOWn hero
food drives
rock and wrap it up
The New York Islanders and TD Bank created the Hometown Hero
to pay recognition to local community members that have gone
above and beyond to help an individual or the community in which
we all live. The Hometown Hero is invited to come to an Islanders
game and receives in-game recognition. Last year, the Islanders
and TD Bank honored six hometown heroes.
Each season the Islanders collect food for the hungry across Long
Island by holding food drives throughout the year. The Islanders
proudly partnered with Island Harvest for two food drives before
and after the Thanksgiving holiday this past season.
coat drives
The New York Islanders continue to fight Long Island’s battle
with hunger by partnering with Rock and Wrap it Up. All unused
food following Islanders games is donated to local food banks.
The first NHL team to participate in this program, the Islanders
were recognized by the EPA in 2011 for their efforts in feeding
the hungry.
welcome home veterans
The Islanders are proud to recognize local military personnel who
actively serve or have served our country. These heroes protect
America and represent all Long Islanders. During every Islanders
home game, a different veteran is honored and recognized in front
of the entire crowd.
Each season the Islanders collect coats during the winter months
to help the less fortunate stay warm. The Islanders partnered
with Burlington Coat Factory’s “One Warm Coat” campaign for
the second consecutive season holding coat drives throughout
the month of January. More than 800 coats were collected and
donated to the less fortunate.
TOY DRIVEs
Each season the Islanders help collect toys for the less fortunate by
holding toy drives during the holiday season. The Islanders partnered
with the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Program last season, collecting
toys for underprivileged and sick children. The team also held their
own annual toy drive in December, just prior to the Christmas holiday.
zebra’s care
The National Hockey League Officials Association launched
“Zebra’s Care” during the 2007- 2008 season. Zebra’s Care
was created to bring joy to children across North America and
to grow the great game of hockey. This program provides the
opportunity for underprivileged and sick children to meet many
NHLOA members and to attend a NHL game. During the game,
children are invited to meet the officials before the game and go
on a backstage tour of the arena.
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YOUTH HOCKEY
AMATEUR
HOCKEY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
A
mateur hockey development has been a major focus on Long Island since the Islanders were founded in 1972. In those 40 years, the development programs have grown exponentially. Today, there are
year-round clinics to teach kids of all ages how to ice skate and play hockey. The Islanders also help to develop youth hockey on an international level by hosting foreign teams for a tournament at Nassau
Coliseum every January and by sending Long Island pee-wee players to a world-renowned tournament in Quebec City. The Islanders are committed to growing the sport of hockey on Long Island and around
the world and these programs, funded by the ICF, are the building blocks of that growth.
Try Hockey For Free Day
Hockey is for Everyone
The Islanders support USA Hockey’s effort to grow the game of hockey in the United States. As part
of this initiative, the Islanders hosted Try Hockey For Free Day this past November. This initiative
was started by USA Hockey in order to develop and grow the sport within our country from the
ground up. Forty non-players took the ice for the first time over the course of two 30-minute
sessions. Participants received loaner equipment and instruction from USA Hockey Certified coaches.
Islanders Youth Hockey Jamboree
Islanders Hockey Academy
Entering its third year, the Islanders Hockey Academy continues to provide entry-level hockey
players, ages 6-14, with the opportunity to be introduced to the game of ice hockey. Participants
in the program receive full equipment, instruction and ice time. Players that participate in the
program enjoy visits from current Islanders players and/or coaches at their on-ice sessions, too.
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The Islanders are proud to support the NHL’s Hockey is for Everyone initiative. The Islanders have
a variety of programs that cater to hockey players of all types and abilities. The organization
believes that everyone who wants to participate in the game of hockey should have that chance.
Every year, the Islanders host several youth hockey tournaments geared toward local in-house
teams on Long Island. The Jamboree is a day-long event that features cross-ice games for
mini-mite and mite teams. This past season the Islanders Jamboree was held in November in
conjunction with USA Hockey’s Come Play Hockey Month.
Jr. Islanders
New York Islanders House League Tournament
The Jr. Islanders are made up of elite 11- and 12-year-old hockey players from Long Island. The team is
selected through a tryout and coached by former Islanders Benoit Hogue and Bob Nystrom. The team
participates in the annual Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament held each February at
Pepsi Colisee in Quebec City. The tournament, considered by many as the biggest pee-wee hockey
tournament in the world, groups more than 2,300 young athletes from 16 countries to participate in
the World Championship of pee-wee hockey.
Squirt, Pee Wee and Bantam level players competed for the chance of their young lives over the
course of November 2011, in the Islanders first ever house league tournament. Teams competed at
various rinks across Long Island in a round robin tournament. The Championship games were then
played on the Nassau Coliseum ice.
More than 200,000 fans annually attend the 11-day tournament that was founded in 1960. Many
stars from the National Hockey League have passed through this tournament, including current
Islanders players Rick DiPietro and Kyle Okposo, as well as Senior Advisor to the General Manager
and Assistant Coach, Doug Weight.
Special Hockey
The Islanders are also proud supporters of Special Hockey programs on Long Island. Partnering
with NY State’s Special Hockey Program, the Islanders were able to create Special Hockey Day,
which saw sled hockey teams and developmentally disabled teams play on the Coliseum ice for
the second consecutive year.
Teams that participated in the event:
The American SledNew York Raptors
Hockey Association
East Coast Jumbos
Long Island Blues
Nova Coolcats
Fearless Flyers
Bucks County Admirals
Project Hope
The ultimate goal of Project Hope is to provide young athletes with access to educational
opportunities. Project Hope creates opportunities for cultural exchange through international
youth hockey events and by promoting Project Hope scholarship placements in the United States.
Lighthouse International Tournament
In conjunction with Charles B. Wang’s Project Hope, the Islanders annually host an international
youth hockey tournament. The Islanders hosted the 5th Annual Lighthouse International Youth
Hockey Tournament in January 2012. Teams representing Finland and Japan played against American
squads from Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties. In addition to playing tournament games,
teams also participated in an international skills competition. The tournament gives children the
unique multi-cultural experience of interacting with other youth hockey players from around the world.
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In Kind Donations
T
he Islanders are always ready to support local
charities on Long Island as they fundraise for many
great causes. Throughout the course of the year,
charitable groups and not-for-profit organizations are
invited to request donations from the Islanders to support
their fundraising events. The Islanders supported the
following organizations during the 2011-2012 season:
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Miracle Plumbing
The Inn at Fox Hollow
Long Island Bombers
Driving for a Cure
James Cronin
Ice Hockey in Harlem
American Red Cross
Matthew J Valenza Foundation
Donating for Danny
Long Island Vettes
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Winthrop Pediatric Diabetes Center
Sullivan and Kehoe
Electrical Welfare Club
St. Baldrick’s
Wantagh Volunteer Fire Dept. Rescue 2
South Nassau Outpatient Dialysis
Coach Carbonaro Scholarship
Kimberly Esposito Fundraiser
Nassau County Women’s Bar Association
Lorraine Greene Lee Memorial Foundation
Tim Duffy Memorial Scholarship Fund
Plumbing Contractors Assoc. of LI
Child Care Council of Nassau
Team Fox Parkinson’s Research
Huntington YMCA
Autism Speaks
Tuesday’s Children
Nicole Schiffman Foundation
Bernard Klein Foundation
John Chipura Memorial Golf Tournament
Child Center of NY
Paul Conroy Foundation
Winthrop University Hospital
Ronald McDonald House
Alex’s Run for a Reason
Clubs for Kyle
Providence College Hockey
BHLI Golf Classic
The Circle of Strength
Canine Companions for Independence
Unbreakable Spirit Walk-n-Wheel
Jac’s Pac
Franzese Memorial Golf Classic
Dowling College Golf Tournament
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk to
Cure Diabetes
Michael Trama Scholarship Fund’s Bowl-a-thon
Charity Gold Event- Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation
Superior Officers Association N.C.P.D- Golf
Outing
Friends and Angels: Tracy Vicere Foundation Inc.
Queens Library Foundation
Coalition for Asian American Children and
Families
Pink Rock Golf Committee
Nassau County Fire Fighters Burn Center
Foundation
FAAN Walk for Food Allergy
Firefighters for Wounded Veterans
National Center for Missing and Exploited
Children
M. Mazzola Foundation
Down Syndrome Research and Treatment
Foundation
Jeffrey T. Latman Foundation
The Brain Injury Association of New York State
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Pace Women’s Justice Center at Pace Law
School
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
Fortunato Breast Health Center
RDH12 Fund for Sight
Landing School Auction
Stephen Calascione Memorial Foundation
Eddie Livingston Fundraiser
Friends of Christina Nicole Palermo
Give Inspiration Fighting Together (GIFT)
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Foundation
Shriners Hospitals for Children
NYC Fire Department Steuben Association
Elija Foundation
Hewlett Fire Department
Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich
Contractors for Kids
Chemical & Salvage Company No. 2
Eden School for Autistic Children
The Four Season- Environmental Awards Gala
Community Healthcare Network
Butterflies of Hope
Ryan T. Horodnicki Memorial Fund
Center of Developmental Disabilities Parents
Association
Mercy Haven’s 26th Annual Fall Cocktail Party
New Ground 11th Annual Groundbreakers
Celebration Dinner
Starlight Children’s Foundation
Brentwood Fire Dept. Central Engine CO. 5
East Meadow Fire Dept. Fundraiser
Fairfield County Children’s Choir
2011 Anti-Defamation League Benefit
Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network
Valentina Bravin Fundraiser
St. Pius V School Craft Fair
Fundraiser for MyKenzie Grace Carro
Frank Catalanotto’s Golf Outing
Patrick Luca Memorial Fund
Island Harvest
Oceanside American Little League
Cooperstown team 2012
East Coast Black Belt Academy
Live for Today- Fundraiser for Dariana
Long Island Gulls/Green Machine IceCats
Rotary Club of Great Neck, Inc.
St. Thomas the Apostle Annual Dinner Dance
2011
Steven Petillo Fields of Dreams Foundation
NYC Hemophilia Chapter
Support Our Autism Rainbow (SOAR)
Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s
TJ for Kids Memorial Fund
West Babylon Fire Dept. Rescue Unit & Truck
Company 4
City Harvest Bid for Hunger
Trinca Family Fundraiser
Kristen Klimkowski
Mickey Mantle’s Community Service Award
KLB Services Walk of Lights
Jake’s Team- Costumes for a Cure
Ovations Dance Repertory CompanyNutcracker Suite
EAC -Party to Protect Children
New York State Court Officers Hockey Club
ABC Radio
Winthrop University Hospital- Golden Goose
Gala
Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School
Bid4kids
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Zumbathon
Massapequa Fire Department
Oben Elementary PTA
New Milford Jr. Football Bingo
Friends of Sharon
Family Service League- Restoring Hope,
Rebuilding Lives
National Multiple Sclerosis Society LI Chapter
Fire Marshal Benevolent Association of
Nassau County
St. Peter of Alcantara
Cos Cob School Annual Fundraiser Dinner &
a Movie
SEPTA- Old Bethpage
Michael Piegare Foundation
Saving Grace Cancer Foundation NYC Benefit
Gala
Forever 9- The Robbie Levine Foundation
North Shore Lions Club Holiday fundraiser
Business Hall of Fame Gala- Farmingdale
College Foundation
Suffolk Jewish Community Center
JMG Communications LTD
Kim Thompson- Bradley’s Carnival Winner
CCMAC Dinner Dance and Silent Auction
Port Washington Thanksgiving Day 5 Mile Run
Iona College’s Christmas Celebration & Winter
Auction
The Guardian Brain Foundation
Temple Beth AM Fundraiser
J. Fred Sparke PTA
New York Shields Pipes and Drums Fundraiser
First Book-Brooklyn Holiday Fundraiser
Awareness for Aubri Benefit
Billy G. Foundation Event
Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center
Jordan Alex Dubrow Fund
Commack SEPTA
Bowling for Breast Cancer- Jamie Hick
Islanders @ School
KSB Construction Inc
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Up ‘Til
Dawn
Polish Gift of Life
Soaring Words
Muscular Dystrophy Assoc.
Jack Joel Center for Special Children
Richard Gardner Jr. Memorial Toy Drive
Holy Family School
Toys for Tots
The Who Cares Committee- Toy Run
New Rochelle Youth Hockey
Church of Saint Aidan
Mineola Chiefs
A Phone Call Away Fundraiser
The Rinx
Oldfield Middle School
Boy Scouts of America- Cub Scout Pack 91
Ronkonkoma
Boy Scouts of America- Cub Scout Pack 581
Seaford
A Midwinter Nights Dream Inc
Dallas Stars Foundation
East School PTA Long Beach
The Detectives’ Endowment Association, Inc.
Herricks Community Fund
Hiawatha Elementary School- 5th Grade
Committee
Joseph McElroy Camp Boggy Creek
Scholarship
Unlimited Possibilities
Champions for a Cure
Farmingdale Knights of Columbus
Schwarting PTA
Dream Entertainment
Solomon Schechter Day School of Nassau
County
Nicole Hamilton Fundraiser- People to People
Mercy College Charity Buzz
Forest Hills Jewish Center
Holy Name Society NYPD
Joyce Calvagna Fundraiser
Susan E. Wiley Elementary School
Pearl River School Athletic Dept. Hockey
Fundraiser
Alan T Brown Foundation to Cure Paralysis
William L. Buck School- PTA Founders Day
Fundraiser
Comsewogue SEPTA- Night of Comedy
Boy Scout Troop 179
Cinema Arts Centre Academy Awards Night
McVey ES Macaroni Mania
Academy of Urban Planning
Woodcliff Lake Baseball Association
News 12 - Stephanie Barish Fundraiser
Dutch Lane PTA- Shannon Mane
Literacy Nassau
Holy Trinity Diocesan HS
Boy Scout Troop 433 Middle Island Court of
Honor
Farmingdale State College Athletics- Breast
Cancer Women’s BBALL Game
Rockville Centre Education Foundation
Glen Cove C.A.R.E.S
Port Washington Rink Night of Skating
West Babylon Class of 1986 Memorial
Scholarship Fundraiser
Congregation Ohav Sholom
Parish of the Holy Family School’s Races and
Raffle
Dominican Village St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration
East Broadway PTA
Old Country Road School PTA
Dix Hills Jewish Center Spring Fundraising
Event
NY State Congress of Parents and Teachers,
Inc. Nassau Region
Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc.
Sarah Grace Foundation
The Tender Loving Care Foundation
Long Isand School for the Gifted
Central Blvd PTA
New Lane Memorial PTA
Eden II & Genesis Foundation
Friends of Keith
Daniel’s Wish for a Cure Foundation
Villa Lombardi’s Evening for MS Care Center
at Stony Brook
Rabbi Solomon N. Lipman Religious School of
the Merrick Jewish Centre
Carle Place Union Free School District
West Elementary PTA
Graybeards, ltd
Manetuck Elementary School PTA
Abbey Lane PTA
Walter G. O’Connell Copiague HS PTSA
Fight for Charity
Contractors for Kids (CFMA)
Sea Cliff PTA
Oyster Bay High School
Knights of Columbus
KPHS Music Fundraiser
Tyler Ponzio Family Fun Bowling Fundraiser
Sayville Football
Engine 45 Ladder 58 Battalion 18
Norwalk Seaport Association Light Keeper’s
Gala
Dowling College Women’s Lacrosse
Holy Family School
The Lowell School
Shoreham-Wading River High School
Big Brothers Big Sisters
John Mandracchia-Sawmill Intermediate
School PTA
Grace Playschool Cooperative Ladies Night
Out
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Nursery School of the Methodist ChurchHockey Cares
Winthrop University Hospital
Sid Jacobson JCC
Abilities!
Todays Children are Tomorrow’s Hope!
Roger Nielson’s Hockey
Plainedge Youth Baseball League
Trent Hunter’s Charity Golf Tournament
Missouri Tornado Relief Efforts
Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation
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Kyle McKay Golf Classic
Posh Pets Rescue
St. Mary’s Healthcare
Erik Cole Dream Big Foundation
School for Language and Development
Sam Levine Golf Classic
Bob Bourne Foundation
Power to Be- Adventure Therapy
Niagara Ice Dogs Hockey Club
Merrick Fire Dept.
John LaBarbara Scholarship Fund
Landing School
Ace Bailey Foundation for Children
Ottawa Boys and Girls Club
Live Nation- Jason Miller Charity Event
John Franco Charity Bowling Tournament
Syracuse University Sports Mgmt Dept.
Suffolk Y JCC- Night at the Auction
United Hockey Wives Foundation Global
Auction
Long Island Cares
Dominican Village
American Heart Assoc.
Habitat for Humanity
LI Alzheimer’s Association
Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Joni Gladowsky Breast Cancer Foundation
Brendan and Liam Shanahan Foundation
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
East CT Hockey Organization
Deafness Research Foundation
M. Mazzola Foundation
New York State Court Offices Hockey Club
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Los Angeles Kings Hockey Club Kings Care
Foundation
OBEN Elementary PTA
Washington Capitals- Caps Care
Business Hall of Fame Gala- Farmingdale
College Foundation
Green Vale School
Boys and Girls Club of the Northtowns
Portland Jr Hawks
Christmas for Kandahar
The Zoey Project
Elmira College Wounded Warrior- Hockey
Helpers Campaign
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Carolina Hurricanes Foundation
SCOPE Annual Benefit
Peconic Bay Medical Center 2012 Candle
Light Ball
Wantagh School PTA
Vanderbilt Elementary
Pet Peeves 2012
NY Firefighters Burn Centers Foundation
Centerport Methodist Co-Op Nursery School
The Children’s Wish Foundation “Auction for
Wishes”
Nassau Kings Wheel Chair Basketball
Organization
Randy Johnston MSSB Consulting Group
Alaska
US Airforce
Wounded Warriors Canada
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Vanderbilt Elementary
Turor BearCats
Theresa Foundation
JBf World Wide “Friends for Good Health”
St. Francis College Charter Award Dinner
NY League of Early Learning
Auction For Wishes
Boy Scouts of America
TSN
Little Joe Memorial Fund
National Stuttering Assoc.
Matthew H. Valenza Foundation
Little Shelter
Alzheimer’s Assoc. of LI
Wantagh Memorial Congregation
United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County
Walk/run for Pat Harmon- American Cancer
Society
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame &
Museum
St. Francis Prep Father’s Guild
East Meadow Little League
Jordan Alex Dubrow Fund
Herricks High School
Randy Johnston CIMA, CRPS
Morristown Team Banquet
Bridgeport FD Fundraiser
Love of Learning Montessouri
Friends of Sophie Kawejsza
FPFD Reliance Engine Company #2
ABOUT FACE
Cell Speed Ahead
Fact Foundation- Forest Hills
Jackson Avenue PTA
EAC
St. Rose of Lima School
Gardiners Avenue School PTA
OM Irwin Middle School
Nassau County Volunteer Firemen’s Parade
West Babylon HS PTSA
Saint Kevin Home School Association
St. Joseph Troop 272 BSA Pancake Breakfast
Friends of Dante Petrizzo
Engine 45 Ladder 58 Battalion 18
Morristown Team Banquet
Michael F Stokes School PTA
Dowling Women’s Lacrosse
Norwalk Seaport Association- Light Keeper’s
Gala
Paumanok Elementary School’s Night Out
Village Preschool Spring Fashion Show
Village Elementary School PTA- Family Fun
Night
Valley Stream North High School Spartan 5k
Fraternal Order of Court Officers NY StateOfficer James Barbieri
PS11 PTA Friends and Family Spring Auction
and Gala
Otsego Elementary School PTA Annual Spring
Spectacular
Riverhead HS NJROTC Parent Group Chinese
Auction Event
Longwood SEPTA
BSA Troop 438
Unlimbited Possibilities
Long Island Sound Sharks Football Inc
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Redmen 5K Run/Walk
Hebrew Academy for Special Children
Luigi Sementilli Foundation
Chillin’ With Adam
Babylon Post No.94
Mary G. Clarkson Primary School PTA
North Ridge Primary School
Flying Point Foundation for AutismGeneration Runway
Grace Episcopal Day school
Wantagh SEPTA
Hillside Grade School PTA
Assumption Council Columbiettes
Commack Middle School PTA Spring Gala
GNBVT Hockey Hall of Fame
Save-A-Pet Port Jefferson
Sunrise Drive PTA
West End PTA
Eastplain School PTA
Glen Cove School District Deasy Elementary
School
North-Bellmore North-Merrick Little League
Team
Camp Avenue School PTA
Angels Baseball Foundation
United Church Preschool
Boy Scout Troop 197
Calvary Lutheran Church
Boys and Girls Club of Suffolk County
Family YMCA at Tarrytown
Dominican Village
Wrapped With Love- Metro Parrot Head Club
Eddie Livingston Fundraiser
Center Street Elementary School PTA
Suffolk County Council, Boy Scouts of America
Benefit for Sylvia Pekarek
Levittown Athletic Club Softball
Mid-Island Y JCC
La Salle Institute
St. John the Baptist DHS
J. Irving Baylis PTA
Cub Scout Pack 168 Fund Raising Raffle
Boy Scouts Troop 294 Chinese Auction
East Rockaway Public Schools
Florence A Smith School PTA
Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council
#8670
Long Island Volleyball Academy Annual
Fundraiser
Friends of JoJo Fundraiser
5th Annual Sound Success for ALS Show
East Islip Fusion
Barnum Woods PTA
John Williams Foundation
Seaford SEPTA
Paulies Crusade Foundation
St. Martin of Tours
Port Washington Youth Activities
Boy Scout Troop 566
Five Towns Kiwanis Club
Church of St. Christopher
Unqua PTA Fundraising Committee
Waverly Park PTA
Frank Catalanotto’s Golf Outing
St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
Long Island Victory Riders Motorcycle Club
Great Neck Community Club
Charles E Walter Elementary School
KPHS Music Booster Fundraiser
Main St. Physical Therapy
Barnum Woods PTA
Island Park PTA
MercyFirst
Correction Captains’ Assoc.
Little Village Research & Development Center
The L. Lodico Walk for Celiac Disease
NYSUL
Sunrise Village Civic Auxiliary
Rival Office Solutions
Massapequa Volleyball Boosters
Schwarting PTA
Norwood Avenue Elementary School
Elizabeth T. McNamee Memorial Fund, Inc.
5k Run
Mineola High School
The LAX Club
Suffolk Detective Assoc.
Mill Neck Family of Organizations
Team LINY (Hydrocephalus Assoc)
Fairfield County Children’s Choir
Pasadena Elementary School
Live for today- Care of the Verdi Family
Boy Scout Troop 298
Oakwood Primary Center PTA Comedy Night
Trinity Regional School Home School
Association
Comsewogue For Students Foundation 1st
Annual Community Dinner
Belmont Hook and Ladder Company No. 1
Children’s Autism Hope Project
Locust Valley-Bayville Soccer Club
Bay Shore Union Free School District
Boy Scouts of America
Minor Hockey Fights Cancer
GNBVT Hockey Hall of Fame
The Knox School
South Hempstead Fire Dept.
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Belmont Hook and Ladder Company No. 1
East Street School PTA
West End Engine Company No. 3 Inc.
East Islip Fusion
Locust Valley-Bayville Soccer Club
Massapequa Fire Dept. Chief Meany
Fundraiser
Church of Saint Aidan
Cherry Lane PTA
Smithtown High School East PTSA
Join a Cause for Kids, Inc.
PS11 PTA Friends and Family Spring Auction
and Gala
Centerport Methodist Co-op Nursery School for Tim Beach
Greg Bouris- JV Hockey Annual Team Dinner
Elwood SEPTA First Annual Bowling Fundraiser
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County- Annual Food for
Friends Food Drive
Gregory Diener
Barnum Woods PTA
Longwood SEPTA
Mid-Island Y JCC
Love of Learning Montessouri
Auction For Wishes
Seaford Septa
Pauly’s Crusade Foundation
Mineola High School
Boy Scouts of America
Vincent Marano
MercyFirst
Bellport Little League
Little Joe Memorial Fund
The LAX Club
BSA Troop 438
Suffolk Detective Assoc.
Five Towns Kiwanis Club
Church of St. Christopher
Tuckahoe Common School District
Wrapped With Love- Metro Parrot Head Club
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame &
Museum
Lynbrook Public Schools- Waverly Park School
PTA
Bay Shore Union Free School District
Jackson Avenue PTA
Long Island Victory Riders Motorcycle Club
OM Irwin Middle School
LI Based Horse Rescue Farm Project Sage
Quacker Jack Foundation
Meadow Drive PTA
Wantagh School PTA Winterfest Dinner
Polk street School PTA Family Bingo
Big Brothers Big Sisters Poker TournamentMark Cox
Flying Point Foundation for AutismGeneration Runway
5th Annual Sound Success for ALS
Elizabeth T. McNamee Memorial Fund, Inc.
5k Run
W.S. Mount Elementary School PTA Basket
Dinner Committee
Cub Scout Pack 607 Chinese Auction
John H. West Elementary School Field day
fundraiser Nicole Morra
US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Navy League’s LI
Council
The Lillian Weber School P.S 84
Holy Spirit R. C. Church
Long Island Hurricanes Softball
Frank Catalanotto’s Golf Outing
Long Island Gulls/Green Machine IceCats
Fundraiser
Barnum PTA
Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Pack 64
Lee Road Elementary School
North Ridge Primary School Military Bridge
Medford Cub Scouts Pack 40 Arrow of Light
Valley Stream North High School
Ethan Rothburd Care Package
Commack Middle School PTA Annual Spring
Gala
Eastplain School PTA Divine Desserts
Indian Hollow PTA Annual Spring Gala
Mid-Island Y JCC
Boy Scout Troop 566
Flornce A. Smith School PTA
East Public Schools Rockaway
Long Island Volleyball Academy
Grace Episcopal Day School
St. Joseph School
St. Christopher’s School Chinese Auction
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Otsego Elementary School PTA Spring
Spectacular
Assumption council Columbiettes Annual
Fashion Show
Oakwood Primary Center PTA Comedy Night
Suffolk County Council, Boy Scouts of America
Jordan Alex Dubrow Fund
St. Margaret’s Boy Scout Troop #119
Fifth Avenue School Annual Winter Fundraiser
Mt Pleasant Elementary PTA “A Night out for
Parents and Friends of MTP”
Village Elementary School Family Fun Night
Cub Scout 242 Riverhead Blue and Gold
Celebration
A.L.I.V.E Yearly Fashion Show
Trinity Regional School Home School
Association
Comsewogue For Students Foundation, Inc.
Community dinner
Lee Avenue PTA Family Bingo Fundraiser
Mill Neck Family of Organizations
Benefit for Sylvia Pekarek
The L. Lodico Walk for Celiac Disease
John Williams Foundation
Hebrew Academy for Special Children
United Church Preschool
St. Martin of Tours
Friends of Sophie Kawejsza
Luigi Sementilli Foundation
Little Village Research & Development Center
Tremont Elementary
Babylon Post No.94
FPFD Reliance Engine Company #2
Family YMCA at Tarrytown
Cell Speed Ahead
Fact Foundation- Forest Hills
United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County
Run/Walk for Pat Hamon- American Cancer
Societ
Mary G. Clarkson Primary School PTA
Pasadena Elementary School
New Milford Jr. Football Bingo Night
Save-A-Pet
St. Rose of Lima Fundraising Committee
Sunrise Drive PTA
East Meadow Little League
Boy Scout Troop 298
West Babylon HS PTSA
Saint Kevin Home School Association
Boy Scout Troop 175
Friends of Dante Petrizzo
Engine 45 Ladder 58 Battalion 18
Morristown Team Banquet
Paumanok Elementary School’s Night Out
Village Preschool Spring Fashion Show
Wantagh SEPTA
Hillside Grade School PTA
Riverhead HS NJROTC Parent Group Chinese
Auction
Martin Avenue PTA Unit 10-548 Annual
Auction
Nokomis Elementary School PTA Sping Auction
11th Annual “Hoops” of Northport Golf Outing
Alzheimer’s Assoc. of LI
Massapequa Volleyball Boosters
Unqua PTA Fundraising Committee
Dominican Village
Fairfield County Children’s Choir
Long Island Sound Sharks Football Inc
J. Irving Baylis PTA
Oceanside School #4 Spring Event
Cub Scout Pack 362 Chinese Auction
Troop 371 and Pack 371 Annual Spaghetti
Dinner/ Silent Auction
Junior League of Long Island “Kids in the
Kitchen”
Tooker Avenue PTA Sixth Annual Spring
Chinese Auction
Arthritis Foundation Salute Your Staff
Luncheon and Auction
Main St. Physical Therapy
NY League of Early Learning
Bellmore PTA
Island Park PTA
Bay Shore PFA
Boy Scouts of America
St. Patrick’s Sports Program
Correction Captains’ Assoc.
Port Washington Youth Activities
PGSA
Sunrise Village Civic Auxiliary
Center Street Elementary School PTA
St. Francis Prep Father’s Guild
Cub Scout Pack 972 Franklin Square
Ladies’ Auxillary of Nassau County Firemen’s
Assoc.
Children’s Autism Hope Project
North-Bellmore North-Merrick Little League
Team
Camp Avenue School PTA
Boy scout Troop 601 Italian Family Dinner
Redmen 5K Run/Walk
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Cub Scout Pack 80
KPHS Music Booster Association
St. John the Baptist D.H.S
Herricks Public School
Gardiners Avenue School PTA
West End PTA
Fort Salonga PTA Annual Fashion Show
Great Neck Community Fund
OM Irwin Middle School
Levittown Athletic Club Softball
Nassau County Volunteer Firemen’s Parade
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