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Photo: Ralph Ventura, New Hyde Park Chamber Past President, Mary Brosky, Development Manager of Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.
The New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Benevolent Trust Fund supported the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County “Forget Me Not Ball” with a $500 donation.
For the past 66 years, the monies raised at the Ball have helped fund vital programs and services at CP Nassau for individuals with disabilities. The New Hyde Park Chamber is proud to be part of the “Forget Me Not Ball’s” success and making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
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NHP Chamber of Commerce Supports the Gladiator Fund
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L - R Cheryl Fajardo, Chamber VP, Rich DeMartino, Chamber Past President, Mark Laytin, Past President, Ralph Venture, Past President, Dan Connor, Gladiator Fund President.
On Sept 8, 2017 the Gladiator Fund held their annual Golf Outing with lunch at the Inn at New Hyde Park.
The Gladiator Fund has helped raise money for children and adults in the community of New Hyde Park who have been afflicted with a catastrophic illness, disease, disability or handicap. The New Hyde Park Chamber has been an annual supporter and made a donation of $750.00.
The New Hyde Park Chamber Sponsors Homecoming Float
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Pictured: Chamber Past President Peter Caputo and Chamber 3rd VP Cheryl Fajardo.
The NHP Chamber of Commerce was a float sponsor for the New Hyde Park Memorial High School Homecoming Day Parade which was held on Saturday Oct 21, 2017. The float was for the class of 2022 which featured the Incredible Hulk. The NHP Chamber sponsors a float each year.
New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Supports the Casey Falconer Foundation
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Pictured L - R Ed Powers, Chamber Board of Director, Rich DeMartino, Chamber Past President, Mr & Mrs Ed Falconer and Ralph Ventura, Chamber Past President.
On October 21, 2017, The Casey Falconer Foundation held its annual fund raiser at the Plattdeutsche Restaurant in Franklin Square.
The New Hyde Park Chamber Benevolence committee supported the event with a $500 donation.
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Pictured L-R: Cheryl Fajardo; Chamber 3rd VP, Jeanette Frisina; Chamber VP, Jerry Baldassaro; Chamber President, Tommy Smith; NHPFD Former Chief, Mark Laytin; Chamber Past President, Rich DeMartino; Chamber Past President, Ed Powers; Chamber Director, John Waldron; Fire Commissioner and Donna Pagano; Chamber Director.
On Veteran’s Day, Saturday, November 11th the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce presented a $1000 donation at the New Hyde Park Fire Department headquarters
for their annual auction to support Operation Wounded Warrior.
New Hyde Park Chamber Supports the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County
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Pictured L - R: Ralph Ventura, Chamber Past President & Forget Me Not Ball Committee Member, Mary Brosky, Development Manager - Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County, Rich DeMartino, Chamber Past President -Benevolence Committee Co-Chair.
The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Benevolence Fund supported the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County Forget Me Not Ball with a $750.00 donation. The event was held on November 11, 2017 . The organization is designating 10% of net profits from their next five fundraising events and will donate these funds to select organizations that are assisting individuals with disabilities in the hurricane effected areas of Houston, Florida and Puerto Rico. (For additional information on CPNassau www.cpnassau.org)
The New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce & Lions Club of New Hyde Park sponsors the annual Village of New Hyde Park Holiday Magic Show and Christmas Tree Lighting.
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Eddie Falconer, President NHP Lions Club, James - "The Magic of Amore", Ralph Ventura, Past President NHP Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club, Linda Miranda, Village of New Hyde Park, Rich DeMartino, Past President NHP Chamber , Donna Squicciarino, Deputy Mayor Village of NHP.
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In the photo from left to right: Ralph Ventura, Past President; Cheryl Fajardo, Committee Co-Chair and 2nd. VP; Peter Caputo, Past President; Jeanette Frisina, Current President;
Tom Smith, Nassau County Firefighters and Past NHP Chief; Mark Laytin, Past President; Richard DeMartino, Committee Co-Chair and Past President; Reena Gulati, 1st. VP;
Donna Pagano, 3rd. VP
On February 21st. the Benevolence Committee of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce made a donation to the Nassau County Firefighters Wounded Warriors fund. The presentation took place at Gino’s Pizzeria and Restaurant, on Jericho Turnpike, at the Chamber’s monthly meeting.
NHPCOC Benevolence Committee Donates to St Baldrick's Foundation
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Left to right in the attached photograph:Ed Powers, Cheryl Fajardo: Committee Co-Chair, Ralph Ventura, Pat Farrell, Nick Mossessa: St. Baldrick’s Foundation, Jeanette Frisina, Chamber President, Rich DeMartino: Committee Co-Chair, Chris Vulpis.
On March 26th, the Benevolence Committee of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber made a $500 donation to the New Hyde Park chapter of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to help the fight against childhood cancer.
Photo courtesy of Joe Virgilio
NHPCOC Benevolence Committee Donates to Harbor Child Care
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L - R Nick Katos, CFO Harbor Child Care, Donna Pagano, 3rd VP NHP Chamber, Ralph Ventura, Chamber Past President, Dr. Arnold Goldberg, Executive Director-Harbor Child Care, Rich DeMartino, Co-Chair Chamber Benevolence Fund, Cheryl Fajardo, Co-Chair Chamber Benevolence Fund.
The Benevolence Committee of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce made a $500 donation to Harbor Child Care on March 26th. Harbor Child Care is a non profit organization providing child care in five locations in Nassau County.
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· Charities
o Special Olympics - North Hempstead
o Herrick's Community Fund
o NAMI Queens/Nassau
o Cellini Foundation Scholarship Fund - New Hyde Park
o Harbor Child Care
o St. Baldrick's (Children with Cancer)
o Collette Coyne Melanoma Foundation - New Hyde Park
o Katie's Run - (Katie McBride Foundation - Ronald McDonald House New Hyde Park)
o Gladiator Fund - New Hyde Park
o United Cerebral Palsy - Nassau County
o Nassau County Fire Fighters - Wounded Warriors - New Hyde Park
· Scholarships
o Academy of Finance at New Hyde Park Memorial High School
o Sewanhaka High School
o Herricks High School
o Great Neck South High School
The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Benevolence Committee making Scholarship Awards to graduating seniors.
May 30, 2019 at Sewanhaka H.S. Peter Caputo presenting to Samantha Herrera.
2019 Sewanhaka Central HS Senior Award
On May 30th, Peter Caputo, NHPCOC presented a scholarship award to Senior Samantha Herrera.
The Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Benevolence Committee making Scholarship Awards to graduating seniors.
June 14, 2019 at Herricks H.S. Peter Caputo presenting to Yashi Ladhani
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On June 10 2019, the New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce presented a $500 scholarship award to Heather Cai from Great Neck South High School, for her achievements and contributions to her community. Heather will be attending Cornell University.
