2007-2008 Annual Campaign Kick-Off

THE COMMUNITY CHEST OF PORT WASHINGTON CELEBRATES OCTOBER AS “COMMUNITY CHEST MONTH” AND KICKS OFF ITS ANNUAL CAMPAIGN.

We invite all who live or work in Port Washington to be one of The People of Port Helping the People of Port. With the Community Chest flag flying at the Town Dock during the month of October, the Chest begins its annual fundraising campaign.  The goal for Campaign 2007-2008 is $325,000, which will be used to fund vital programs that serve The People of Port. 

Residents and businesses in Port Washington should watch for the new Community Chest brochure coming in the mail during the month of October.  Look at the red feather signs that will show the progress of the campaign at the Post Office, the LIRR Station and in front of the Community Chest building (opposite the Town Dock). 

Whether you live in Manorhaven, Flower Hill, Sands Point or Salem, the Community Chest is here for you, and the Community Chest needs your support. For more information about the Chest, please call 516-767-2121 or contact the Chest at info@portchest.org.

 

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Port Washington Thanksgiving Day 5 Mile Run

Thanksgiving Day 5 Mile Run
Benefiting the Community Chest of Port Washington

THANK YOU TO ALL RUNNERS/WALKERS

WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE

2007 THANKSGIVING DAY RUN!

Course Map

Timing and Results were calculated by Finish Line Road Race Technicians.
Results are posted at http://www.flrrt.com/

Vist www.islandphoto.com to see your race photos.

Thanksgiving Day Run

 

Course Map


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THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN CHAMPIONS FOR CHARITY

Thanks to all who shopped for the benefit of the Chest at the Champions for Chairity Holiday Shopping Benefit at Americana Manhasset. 

 


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Annual Community Chest Kayak Run Huge Success

tn_100_1441.jpgKayak RunOn Saturday July 28, 2007, 52 kayaks participated in the third annual 5.3 mile Community Chest Kayak Run.  The raffle’s grand prize was a kayak donated by Atlantic Outfitters and won by a 9-year old girl!

This event has become a tradition on the bay.  At the event, each participant was assigned a number.  They received credit for each stop they passed.  Stops were manned by volunteers.  At the completion of the event, participanbts received a raffle ticket for each stop that they passed.  North Hempstead bay constables and Nassau County Marine and Coast Guard boats ensured the safety of participantsl 

The proceeds from the Manhasset Bay Kayak Run will benefit the Community Chest of Port Washington. 

The Kayak Run was sponsored by the Town of North Hempstead, Port Kayak Club, Atlantic Outfitters and the Community Chest. 

Kayak Run 2006


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2006 Citizen of the Year

                                                      T and Lee Aschenbrenner

At a Board Meeting in June, Beatrice “T” and Lee Aschenbrenner were honored by the Community Chest with the prestigious 2006 Citizen of the Year Award. 

T and Lee, residents of Port Washington for more than 60 years, have been active in the community for many years in leading roles as educators and volunteers.

The Citizen of the Year Award honors the rendering of outstanding service in the field of health, education and welfare in Port Washington.  The Aschenbrenners’ many contributions to the Port Washington community exemplify the Chest’s commitment to facilitate the “People of Port Helping the People of Port”.


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Thanksgiving Day Run Was A Success

PORT WASHINGTON TURNS OUT FOR COMMUNITY CHEST THANSKGIVING DAY RUN DESPITE RAIN


More than 1,126 people finished the 2006 Port Washington Community Chest Thanksgiving Day 5-Mile Run, despite the rainy and windy day. Ranging from ages five to 83, the runners and walkers were cheered on by family and friends on Thanksgiving morning, raising more than $35,000 for the Community Chest.

Thanksgiving Day Run 2006

“Everyone - volunteers and runners alike - had a really good time, despite the weather,” said Joel D. Ziev, co-chairman for the Port Washington Thanksgiving Day Run. “More than 1,600 people registered to participate in the event this year, which is a significant increase over previous years. A lot more children ran this year too, which helped to make it an incredible event.”

Overall winner of the day was 16-year old Frankie Dioguardi of Massapequa, finishing the race in 28 minutes, 25 seconds. Tom Cali of State College (28:47), finished second overall male. And Greg Westfall of New York City finished third overall male.

Overall female winners of the day included: Christine Goettelman of Manhasset (32:57) as first female; Diane Bownes of Long Beach taking second female, and Michelle Duran taking third place. And, 83-year old Izza Sessler of Port Washington finished in first place for the 80-99 female age group.

Thanksgiving Day Run 2006 Finish Line

In the boys ages 12 and under group, Ryan Schwartz finished first; Jonathan Obadia came in second and Brandon Cohen placed third - all are from Port Washington.

In the girls ages 12 and under group, Elisabeth Rybecky finished first, Kate Andriola second and Amy Rimmer finished third — top-finishing girls are all from Port Washington.

Awards were given to the top three athletes, male and female, in age categories starting at 12 and Under and topping off at 80+. Timing and results were calculated by Finish Line Road Race Technicians. Results are posted on www.flrrt.com. In addition, race photos are available at www.islandphoto.com.

“We would like to thank the community for supporting this wonderful event, including the runners, sponsors, residents along the route and the more than 75 volunteers that helped make this event successful. We especially want to recognize the outstanding support and assistance was given by the Port Washington, Nassau County Police and Sands Point Police Departments, the Port Washington paramedics, and the Villages of Manorhaven, Port Washington North and Sands Point,” said Ziev. “The proceeds of the run will go directly to support - the people of Port - through our partner charitable organizations.”


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