Chamber of CommerCe Newsletter

[Pages:6]Chamber of Commerce

Newsletter

P.O. Box 1, Oceanside, NY 11572

516 763-9177



Oceanside, Long Island, New York

September/October 2011

NASSAU FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 75 YEARS!

(Oceanside, NY) ? In celebration of 75 years of service to the

community, Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union is hosting a series

of free events to welcome local authors, artists, musicians and other

talented individuals and groups at its Oceanside branch, located at

2995 Long Beach Road.

On the evening of August 12th, Nassau Financial welcomed

local children's book Authors, Karen Bonnet of Oceanside and Linda

Maria Frank of Massapequa. This exciting event featured visual and

informative PowerPoint presentations, book readings, and assorted

interactive games for the children and adults in attendance. In keeping

with the nautical settings of the featured books, a themed costume

party was held and Victoria Raabe of Massapequa won the grand prize

Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union hosted an event for the best and most imaginative costume. All who attended had the

in celebration of its 75th Anniversary. Pictured at the event (L to R) are: Regina Esernio, Marketing Manager, Cassandra Cataldo, Victoria Raabe, Patti Raabe, Isabella Cataldo, Jonathan Rich, Coordinator of Branches, Brian Scannell, Linda Maria Frank, and Karen Bonnet.

opportunity to speak with the Authors, purchase books, and obtain autographs. Refreshments were served and everyone went home with a bag of goodies.

Children and adults enjoyed hearing and seeing the readings from Karen's riveting middle-grade fiction book, Whale Island and the

Mysterious Bones, and Linda's gripping mystery/romance novel for young adults, The Madonna Ghost. Both books can be

found on , and on the authors' Websites, whaleislandstories., and

.

Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union was founded in 1936, and is Long Island's oldest federally chartered credit

union. Follow Nassau Financial on Facebook and Twitter and on the Web at .

WALK OF LIGHTS' ON OCTOBER 22 WILL BENEFIT THE SUSAN SATRIANO MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Oceanside (September 2011) ? If you love to walk and enjoy exercising in the outdoors, then join family, friends and colleagues for a fun-filled evening of festivities for a great cause. In honor of "Breast Cancer Awareness Month," and to raise funds for student scholarships, Joseph Satriano, trustee of The Susan Satriano Memorial Foundation, is hosting a "Walk of Lights" walk-a-thon on Saturday, October 22, 6:30 p.m. (rain date, October 29) at the Oceanside High School track, 3160 Skillman Avenue.

The event will feature an evening marked by illuminated gold or pink bags that will light up the high school field as walkers make their way around the track. Festivities also include live bands, courtesy of Oceanside High School students, Singer/Songwriter, Flora Midwood, face painting, balloon art, holiday shopping, exhibitor tables, food and refreshments, raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and fun for all ages! The cost is $20 per walker; children 10 and under are free. Walkers may also raise the $20 fee through sponsorships from relatives and/or friends.

For additional information, sponsorships, or to register for the "Walk of Lights," please call the Oceanside Department of Community Activities (D.O.C.A) at 516-594-2336 or Satriano at 516-603-5520.

A Message from Our Incoming Chamber President...Gail Carlin

Dear Chamber members, Wow, the summer of 2011 was one to remember! The days were hot, humid and

sunny, and then there was tropical storm Irene. Although its impact was not quite as severe as predicted, it left its mark on Long Island with many downed trees and power lines, flooded basements and no electricity for many for several days. Hopefully, its impact was not too severe on you, your family and your business.

On July 28th, the Oceanside Chamber hosted a "Summer Social" with the Rockville Centre, Valley Stream chambers, and approximately 35 people enjoyed an evening of good food and fellowship at Union Park Caf?. Everyone enjoyed the evening's festivities, and expressed a desire for more of these multi-chamber events in the future. On October 7, the Nassau Council Chambers of Commerce will host its annual legislative breakfast and honor its outstanding small businesspersons of the year selected by the Chambers of Commerce across Nassau County. This year, the Oceanside Chamber's Small Businessperson of the Year is Joe Bonin of J Paul's Caf?. The event will take place at the Crest Hollow Country Club from 8:00 ? 10:00 am. If you are interested in attending, please contact me at 377-5371. (We have a table for 10 on a first come, first served basis). Oceanside is a community that we can be proud of. From our superb schools to our excellent hospital, Oceanside is a community where we can be successful in our business and personal endeavors. I urge all members to get involved with the chamber by coming to the meetings and getting involved in our committees. Our chamber is only as strong as our members' participation. So, come and join us at our General membership meetings on the first Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm at IHOP. Hope to see you there.

Regards,

Gail S. Carlin

President

Meet our new Editor for the Chamber Newsletter

Don Decker

Our next newsletter will be going out for November/December

If any Chamber Member wants to put information in

Please email him at donald_decker@

or give in a call @ 516-312-5655

If you know of an Oceanside Business who has significantly improved the appearance of their business either

decorative or architecturally (of their own outlay) and deserves a Beautification Award Please contact Kathy Towers at

536-6027. So she can bring the information to the board and we can vote on it.

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South Nassau Communities Hospital is pleased to offer to the following FREE health education programs. Please call 377-5333 to register or for further information.

"Fight Stress with Healthy Habits" ? presented by Sharon Sklar, LCSW Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 pm ? Conference Center A

"Heart Healthy Living" ? presented by Gina Day, MD ? Clinical Cardiology Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30 pm ? Conference Center B

"Update on Diabetes Management" ? presented by John Ostuni, MD ? Endocrinologist Monday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 pm ? Conference Center B

"CPR Training" ?call Community Education 377-5333 for dates and fees ? Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and ACLS Renewal ? CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) and BLS Renewal ? Family and Friends Program ? Infant and Child

South Nassau's 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair ? A Big Success!

South Nassau Communities Hospital held its 20th annual 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair on Sunday, September 25, 2011 and it was a huge success! Approximately 650 people registered for the event and more than $22,000 was raised! A BIG THANK -YOU to the following chamber members for their support!

Astoria Federal Savings Bank Bagel Boss Bonbino's Pizza Bondi, Iovino & Fusco Cinelli's Comfort Keepers D'Cocco's Pizzeria The Dee's Nursery & Florist

Elyse Vending Co. Home and Hearth Real Estate Incredible Feets J'Paul's Terrace Caf? Mio Posto Restaurant Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union Oceanville Mason Supply Co.

Pastosa Sole Restaurant TD Bank Temptations for Her Tocci Family Chiropractic and Holistic Lifestyle Center Westron's Lite Bulb Warehouse

Chamber welcomes a new business

in town

Chamber Events

The "Summer Social" that was held on July 26th. There were approximately 35 people attended that night from the RVC, Oceanside, Valley Stream chambers, and we even had a few people from the Massapequa and Merrick chambers! A delicious dinner was provided by Union Park Caf?.

Center Photo: Left: Maragarita Fox, President of the RVC Chamber, Debbi Gyulay, President of the Valley Stream Chamber and Gail Carlin President of the Oceanside Chamber

Upcoming meetings and events

Thursday, Oct. 6

General Membership Meeting 1:00 pm ? IHOP Topic: "Fire Safety for your Home and Business"

Friday, Oct. 7

Nassau Council Chambers of Commerce ? Legislative Breakfast 8:00 ? 10:00 am Honoring Small Businesspersons of the Year. Crest Hollow Country Club If interested ? please call Gail Carlin 377-5371 Table for 10 members only.

Thursday, Nov. 3

General Membership Meeting 1:00 pm ? IHOP Topic: "Long Term Care Health Insurance" What is it Do you need it?

Thursday, Dec. 8

Holiday Party 6:00 ? 8:30 pm Mio Posto, Restaurant, Oceanside Details and invitation to follow

News around town

The Chamber congratulates

Tom D'Dominica Sr. of

Dee's Nursery on his

prestigious honor. The

Horticulture Committee of

Farmingdale State College

hosted a Fall Garden Party

on Sept. 18th in Tom's honor

& awarded him with the

distinguished Ram's Horn

Award for his contributions

to horticulture. "selling

daffodils & lilacs on the

corner of his parent's

Oceanside home to

parishioners of St. Anthony's

Church, Tom showed an

early interest in horticulture

& a keen business acumen.

Tom continued to expand

his business while a

From L to R are Bob & Kathy Towers, State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, Tom D'Dominica Sr., Councilman Anthony Santino and Tom Cesiro

horticulture student at Farmingdale, creating a

nursery & retail operation at the same location. Tom &

Adele married in 1957 & as their family grew, so did the

business. With 5 children & their spouses lending expertise

in horticulture, business & art, Tom developed a flower

shop, greenhouse,garden center, nursery & gift shop. 3

other children & their spouses hold careers in other fields,

but rejoin the family during holidays & busy seasons to help

out,along with several of their 25 grandchildren, one who is

enrolled at Farmingdale State studying horticulture. (3 others

currently study at Cornell University & Clark University.)

Tom's plant & business sense continues to serve him well

from those modest beginnings on the corner, growing the

Dees' Nursery's into a 65,000 sq.foot operation with a

Christmas Tree Farm in Maine - a business that exemplifies a

proud family business in every sense."

Private Party Room Available

2754 Oceanside Road Oceanside, NY 11572 Tel: (516) 764-3218



Spotlight on:

KLB Services 2984 Higgins Street Oceanside, NY 11572

the Chamber welComes KareN boNNet oF Klb serviCes

Karen Bonnet, an Oceanside for the past 28 years, began her career as an office administrator, later changing hats to work as an editor/reporter for community and trade newspapers. She became involved in public relations eight years ago when she began a job as a public relations and marketing manager for a nationallyacclaimed non-profit organization.

Utilizing her experience and expertise in public relations/marketing, she opened KLB Services several years ago, a business that offers expertise in all facets of public relations and marketing, using a hands-on approach and applying it with integrity, reliability and professionalism.

She is the author of a children's fiction novel, Whale Island and the Mysterious Bones, which can be found on , , via her Web site, and in retail outlets across the globe. This riveting adventure story for children age eight to twelve takes readers on an unforgettable journey packed with action and suspense. She has provided author workshops and book presentations in schools, senior citizen centers, libraries, and businesses locally and recently, in San Diego.

As a former member of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce during the 1990s, Karen volunteered as an officer (corresponding secretary); director, and was the newsletter editor for seven years.

When she is not busy working on ideas for her next children's book or at work, Karen enjoys hobbies such as tennis, walking, bicycling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Educational credits include a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Empire College; she is an honorary member of the Phi Theta Kappa Society from Nassau Community College. You can reach Karen at via email at: kbonnet@ or by visiting her Web site, .

Or clip & mail this form to: OCS, Inc. c/o Thomas Cesiro, 45 Merle Ave, Oceanside, NY 11572

NAME: __________________________________________ PHONE: ______________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________

Number of Persons: ______

Amount of Check enclosed: $ _________

All seating is assigned. Entire tables can be arranged by calling 766-2144 SEATING PREFERENCE: ___________________________________________

_____ I CANNOT ATTEND, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HELP SUPPORT THE WORK OF OCS. I AM ENCLOSING A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $ ________

Please make checks payable to: "Oceanside Community Service, Inc."

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