Graybeards

Poppa's Headlines:
Graybeard Basketball League started
Thurs. April 19th
it's not to late see Dr. Bill Urban!

In the aftermath of the worst act of terrorism committed against the United States of America, September 11, 2001 and the devastating crash of American Airlines flight #587, a group of men in Rockaway Beach, who at the time were loosely tied together through a basketball league, known as the Graybeards, recognized the positive impact - they as a diversified group could offer the community and stood together to formally create a non-profit organization known as the "Graybeards". In that spirit, we dedicate this organization's name and further declare our purpose to enhance our lives and the lives of others; to promote friendship and fellowship among its members; to hold meetings and have social gatherings for its members; to promote an interest in our community - to help those in the community in their time of need, to promote the development/education of the youth of the community and to promote a deeper appreciation of patriotism in the community.

Serving our community since 2001

Graybeard 3pt Sharpshooter Contest &

Harlem Magic Masters Show

Friday4/20, the 21 Finalists competed in the 4th Annual Graybeard Sharpshooter Contest at St. Francis de Sales gym. Student from grades 3 thru 8 did their best to stink 12 shots in 45 seconds. Here are the Champions ...

3^rd Grade Champions:

Chloe Murphy

Michael Tuffey

4^th Grade Champions:

Caitlin Mullin

James Resker

5^th Grade Champions:

Rian Olivia Courtney

Terence Mullin

6^th grade Champions:

Breanne McDonnell

Aidan Donahue

7^th grade Champions:

Nicole Gibson

Michael Bellettiere

8^th Grade Champion:

Johnny O’Connor

Nice Job Jimmy Mullen !
U.S. Soldier to Disney.
Over 2,000 tickets sold and 5 Disney trips
being planned this summer for our
service men & women.

Two articles worth reading
(click icon)

"The Graybeards" at the Annual Beach Party.

Wounded Marine gets New York Christmas
wish courtesy of our Graybeard.

Tom Boland Fund (click he to donate)

Our Mission Statement

1. To establish friendships on a firmer and long lasting basis.

2. To foster the good and welfare of the community.

3. To teach and develop a sense of individual obligation to the community.

4. To care for those in the community in their time of need.

5. To promote social events aimed at improving relationships and/or for the purpose of fund-raising for a specific community related cause.

Wounded Warrior Water Sports Festival
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Thank You to all the volunteers!
Another Successful Event!
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click here for
Wounded Warrior Project info

Club Calendar and next event ...

Jan. - Annual Dinner Dance
Feb. / Mar. - SFDS Peggy Boyle Tournament (Bugsy)
Apr. 2nd - Spring Membership Meeting (B.H.Y.C.)
Apr. 18th - Rockaway B-ball 3pt Skills Comp. (McCann)
Apr. 20th - MM Basketball Show & 3pt Finals (Leary)
Apr. 26th - Basketball League Begins (Dr. Larry)
May - Spring Spruce Up #1
May - Memorial Day Weekend
June - Spring Spruce Up #2 (Guy & Jim M.)
June - Fishing Boat Outing (Jimmy M.)
July 11th - Host Family Meeting @ BHYC
July 12th - Wounded Warriors Arrival @ B.H.Y.C.
July 13th - Water Sports Festival @ R.P.Y.C.
July 13th - Special Olympic Party B134
July 14th am - WWP @ R.P.Y.C.
July 14th pm - WWP ~ "Heroes" Boat Cruise
July 15th - WWP/ Mass in Breezy Point
July - Graybeard Beach Party B129
July - B-Ball League Championship (Larry)
Aug - Rockaway Family Fun Run (Bugsy)
Aug. - Summer Membership Meeting
Sept. - Golf Outing @ Riis Park Pitch & Putt (J. Mullen)
Oct. - Blood Drive 7:30p - 1:30p (Kennan)
Oct. - GB Halloween Fundraiser
Nov. - Thanksgiving Giveaway (Poppa)
Nov - Fall Membership Meeting @ the BHYC - 8pm
Dec. - SFDS Christmas B-Ball Tourny (Bugsy)
Dec. - Christmas Gathering @ the BHYC (Larry)
TBD - Friend in Need (if needed)

"Tomorrow is promised to no one"

... make each day count.