Dan
the Watchman...
WOW!! Yes, that's Dan McDonald from the Paumanok Chapter repairing and
refurbishing the watches he gets at garage sales. He has donated over
6,000 watches in the last few years. The Nassau and Suffolk Clubs, out
of state members, their families, friends and neighbors also provide watches
to Dan.
Places Dan distributes the watches:
American
Legion, American Legion Soup Kitchen
Amber Court
Animal Lifeline (fund raiser)
Autism Speaks
Elks Club Cerebral Palsy Unit
Holy Redeemer School
Lupus Foundation
Nursing Homes
Parish Outreach
Phoenix House
Regency Nursing Home
Rose Kennedy Special Children’ School
Rose Pelllitier Center
Salvation Army
Sister’s of St. Dominick
St. Jude Children Hospital
St. Martin Parish Outreach
St. Michaels Senior Center
Veteran Hospitals, Homeless Veterans, Veterans Homes.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans
At the beginning of each new school year, the Verizon TelecomPioneers collect, purchase and distribute school supplies to children that need them. This year, Suffolk Council collected 26 ink cartridges from the students at the East Setauket Elementary school while we were there presenting our various educational projects. Each of these ink cartridges were turned into Staples office supply store for a $3.00 merchandise coupon. During July and August our members redeemed these coupons for school supplies while they were on sale. These supplies were given to the Helping Hand Rescue Mission in Huntington Station. Using these supplies and others, the mission put together backpacks which were age and gender appropriate and distributed them on Saturday September 1, 2007. Chapter and council members were present to watch this very rewarding presentation given by Rev. Jim and Rose Gaines and their family. In addition to this, Chapter's Operation Backpack is well underway. 10 filled backpacks were distributed to each club and council of the Paumanok Chapter,( a total of 10 clubs) and are be distributed throughout Long Island now. Suffolk Council donated 17 of these filled backpacks to the Brighter Tomorrows Domestic Violence Shelter. These backpacks have been distributed to 7 children currently at the shelter and 10 children who have recently found new homes.
submitted by Tammy Kuey
Wednesday,
August 22 Dominick and Dorothy Schiavone, Hank and Marge Koehler
delivered 15 back packs and other school supplies to Queen of the Most
Holy Rosary in Roosevelt.
Sister Anne was overjoyed with the items presented. She said they would
be given to the children in need of school supplies.
On July 24 2007, the Nesconset Life Member club and Suffolk Council members volunteered at the St. James Nursing Home annual picnic luncheon which they hold for their residents and family members. Each of our members were assigned a resident to wheel over to the park so these residents may enjoy a fun filled day. There was live music, a BBQ lunch which consisted of hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, watermelon, and various soft drinks. The day was beautiful and the residents enjoyed their outing and many new friends. After the picnic, our members wheeled our new friend back to their home. We look forward to next year's picnic.
submitted by Tammy Kuey
On Saturday, July 14 2007, Suffolk Council visited the Ridge Rest Home providing the residents with a BBQ Lunch. We made use of the tent that Chapter donated to the home last year. We also used Chapter's newly purchased BBQ for this event. Hot dogs, chips, soda, iced tea and salads were served. The day was enjoyed by all.
submitted by Tammy Kuey
In June, Paumanok Chapter 85 recieved a $5,000.00 competive grant for our project "Prevention thru Education". $2,000.00 was spent on educational text books and $992.50 was spent on movie media. These much needed educational materials were purchased for the staff of Suffolk County Coaliton Against Domestic Violence (SCCADV). $2,000.00 was spent on brochures to be distributed to the public. On July 19, 2007 Chapter members spent a day of domestic violence training led by Ms Staub of SCCADV. After the training session, 1/3 of the text books and movie media, were presented to the coalition. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and our chapter looks forward to assisting SCCADV in educating the public on the issue of Domestic Violence.
submitted by Tammy Kuey
In June, Paumanok Chapter 85 was awarded a $5,000.00 competitive grant for our project "Not Just a Shelter". On July 19th our chapter members visited Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence's safe house to evaluate the children's playroom which we will convert into a family/education/playroom. This room will be repainted, a new carpet will be installed, the sofa will be replaced, bookshelves will be installed. A new TV with built in DVD player will be purchased and mounted to the wall. A wall length bench with storage is being built now. Our Life Members will be making cushions and curtains for the room. The book shelves will be filled with new books and toys for the victims of domestic violence that use this safe house as their temporary new home. Our members will visit the shelter periodically after we have finished the room conversion, presenting the residents with Mother Goose, Project:Connect, The Dictionary Project, Power Up to Read, and Blankets and Books. This project is currently underway, the pictures show the room before any conversions were done.
submitted by Tammy Kuey
On Saturday, June 16 2007, Suffolk Council held a Yard sale/ Bake sale fundraiser. We raised $514.23 This money will be used to fund our adapt a family project for the holidays.
submitted by Tammy Kuey
On April 27, 2007, Suffolk's Life Member Representative, Louise Protosow, dressed as Mother Goose and visited 5 kindergarten classes at the East Setauket Elementary School. Mother Goose read to each class separately, gave each child a story book of book of their own to take home , and posed for pictures with the children who provided photo release letters. Chapter provided the story books.
submitted by Tammy Kuey
Annually the Calverton National Cemetery holds a Memorial Day Service for the Veterans buried there and annually Paumanok Chapter decorates two sections of the Cemetery for this service. Our members and partners place a flag on each grave in these sections. On Saturday, May 26 2007, Chapter members decorated these sections with the flags provided by the cemetery, and on June 2, 2007 we returned to remove the flags and bundle them up for next year's Memorial Day service.
submitted by Tammy Kuey
Dictionaries presented
On Tuesday, May 31 South Bay LMC went to the St Elizabeth Ann Seaton School in Bellmore. Three classrooms were visited and 65 dictionaries were presented to the children. The children and teachers were very grateful for the books.
On Tuesday, May 31 South Bay LMC went to the St Elizabeth Ann Seaton School in Bellmore. Three classrooms were visited and 65 dictionaries were presented to the children. The children and teachers were very grateful for the books.
submitted by Marge & Hank Koehler
Martin Ave School received USA Map Rug and
Dictionaries
On May 31, 2007 Martin Avenue School in Bellmore students were presented with a United States Rug Map and 93 dictionaries. The Principal, teachers and students had a great time with the educational games and the "neat" and informative dictionary.
submitted by Marge and Hank Koehler
On May 31, 2007 Martin Avenue School in Bellmore students were presented with a United States Rug Map and 93 dictionaries. The Principal, teachers and students had a great time with the educational games and the "neat" and informative dictionary.
submitted by Marge and Hank Koehler
Large print Reader's Digest
Tuesday, May 1 South Bay LMC presented four Large Print Reader's Digest books to the Central Island Health Care. The Director was happy for the contribution and it was added to the client's library.
submitted by Marge & Hank Koehler
On April 27, 2007 Suffolk Council visited the Nassakeag Elementary School in East Setauket. We presented six 3rd grade classes with Verizon TelecomPioneers branded dictionaries. Each class was given an individual presentation on how to use the dictionary. Each child and teacher received a dictionary provided by Chapter. Pictures were taken of the students who provided photo release letters.
submitted by Tammy Kuey