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Steve Stathis
Co-Founder
&
President

The Graybeards Organization ~ a 501 c3 non-profit

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SFDS Christmas Tournament: sign up to volunteer!
(work the scorers table and help!)
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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

A Graybeard Thanksgiving Give-Away

The Graybeards donated 54 turkeys with all the trimmings to 4 local community groups that prepare, serve or delivery Thanksgiving meals to our friends in Far Rockaway. Nice work guys.

Graybeard's Flip Mullen interviewed by NBC News.

Annual Graybeard Blood Drive
159 Pints collected!
Thanks you all who made our
annual blood drive a successful event.

Thanks to all 172 golfers, 45 sponsors & countless supporters who made the Graybeard Golf Classic a successful event for the
Chris Israel Family Trust Fund.

Club Calendar and next event ...

Dec 13-26 - SFDS Christmas B-Ball Tourny
12/18 - Christmas Gathering @ the BHYC (After B-ball)
2/07 - '09 Annual Dinner ... @ El Caribe C.C. Caterers
March - SFDS Peggy Boyle Tournament
March - Harlem Wizard Masters B-ball
4/06 - Bi-Annual Meeting (B.H.Y.C.)
April - Spring Spruce Up (#1)
5/25 - Memorial Day Weekend
5/26 - B-Ball League Begins
TBD - Spring Spruce Up (#2)
7/09 - Wounded Warriors Arrival
7/10 - am @ R.B.Y.C. for Water Sports Festival
7/10 - pm WWP/ "Heroes" Boat Cruise
7/11 - am WWP @ R.P.Y.C.
7/11 - pm Special Olympic Party B134
7/12 - WWP/ Mass
7/18 - Graybeard Beach Party B129
7/30 - B-Ball League Championship
7/24 - Family Fun Run
9/04 - Golf Outing (Pitch & Putt)
9/13 - Blood Drive
TBD - Fishing Boat Outing
TBD - Friend in Need (if needed)
Oct. - Bi-Annual Meeting (@ BHYC)
Nov. - Thanksgiving Giveaway

"Tomorrow is promised to no one"

... make each day count.

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.

'08 Graybeard's Basketball
CHAMPIONS: The "Maroon" Team
League MVP: Jim "Leaper" Howley
Rookie of the Year: Kevin Murphy
Commish of the Year: Dr. Larry McGuire
.
Winter Practice - Every Thurs Night at 7pm - Scholars Academy

Thank you to all the participants in our Annual Family Fun Run - this race continues to grow and become a summer-time highlight in our community.

We thank you for its success. Bugsy

Looking forward to 2009

We would like to thank all the
volunteers, host families, sponsors,
family and friends who have supported our '08 event for
Wounded Warrior Project
and Disabled Sports USA.

The Graybeards

this site is owned and managed by Graybeards LTD.

Annual Graybeard Blood Drive 159 Pints collected! Thanks you all who made our annual blood drive a successful event.

Annual Graybeard Blood Drive
159 Pints collected!
Thanks you all who made our
annual blood drive a successful event.