GBBGC HOLIDAY PARTY

GBBGC hosted its annual Holiday Party on Friday, December 18th.  Over 450 people joined us to celebrate this very special season.  This event could not have happened without the generous support of the Holiday Party Sponsor and the Holiday Committee.  Thanks to:  Susan Carusi, Bea Fraschilla, Kathy Gelfand, Carole Ingrassia, Margaret Lavin, Liz Materia and Kaye Weninger, who spent long hours preparing for this very special event.  In addition, we had over twenty volunteers who donated their time and energy to help make this event a success.

Teen and Adult Wiffle Ball Tournament

 The first ever Teen and Adult Wiffle Ball Tournament was organized by two of our high school Club members, Mike Fraschilla and Scott Patterson.  The tournament raised over $1,500 to support the Club's Triple Play Camp.  The Camp is designed to promote health and wellness for kids ages 11 to 14.  A special thank you to the Fraschilla and Patterson families, North Shore Financial Group, Western Beef, Locust Valley Cleaners and all the participants who helped make this event such a success!  

Ramon Reyes Awarded Executive of the Year

Boys & Girls Clubs of America recognizes Ramon Reyes with the 2008 Northeast Region Executive of the Year Award.  This prestigious award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the organization and its mission which is to inspire and enable all young people to realize their potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens and community leaders of tomorrow.

Grenville Baker Opens New Tween Room

The Club celebrated the grand opening of its new tween room in the Florence Auerbach Teen Center.  The room was designed to give members in grades 6th through 8th a fun and safe place they can go for everything from academic support and career guidance, to sports, the arts, and technology.

Oyster Bay Allstate Agent Donates $1,000

Allstate agent Robert Reimels was recently named an Agent Hero by Allstate Insurance Company's New York Region for awarding a $1,000 grant to GBBGC.  The donation will be used to support the NetSmartz children's internet safety program.  "As an Allstate agent, I believe it is my responsibility to demonstrate the Good Hands Promise in the community every single day," said Reimels.  "It is an honor to be able to donate this grant to Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club and hopefully touch the lives of the youth who are involved."