Join Us for Two Outstanding Fundraising Events!

WOW! I want to invite you to join us for two outstanding events in May that will ROCK you with great music, great fun while benefiting the South East Consortium. Check out the flyers below featuring “Rock Candy” at the Heritage House Bar & Restaurant in Yonkers on May 22nd and “Lugwrench” / “Where Is Phi” at Rudy’s in Hartsdale on May 27th. These two events, inspired by Michelle and Frank Campagna (Heritage House) and Craig Mineard (Rudy’s), are a perfect way to spend a Saturday night out while supporting over 350 people served by South East. See you there!!

Tee-Up For South East 2014 Letter

Dear Friends,

Tee-Up for South East A Big Success Because of You!

Four years ago a small group of families and friends founded Tee-Up for South East, a golf outing for the purpose of raising money to help defray the cost of programs and services offered by South East. The event had its fits and starts at first - we made some mistakes and stumbled into some good luck, but overall the event has continued to grow in success and has netted nearly $150,000 so far. Thanks to the generosity of our event sponsors, golfers and banquet guest, last year’s event raised enough money for South East to procure a new 14 passenger bus which should be in service this June.

This event has now become very important to South East. It not only generates substantial revenue that is essential to sustaining the quality of our programs, but it also allows for the creation of new and expanded programs to accommodate an ever-increasing number of families seeking services. The 4th Annual Tee-Up for South East will be held on May 19th and, once again, we need your help and participation.

If you are a golfer please plan to put together a foursome for an enjoyable day of golf. If you are not a golfer please plan to attend the reception/banquet at the end of the day and enjoy the festivities.

A vital part of the golf outing is attracting various levels of events sponsorships and individual hole sponsors which are listed on the registration form. And, of great importance, is finding donated items for our silent auction - unique items with high appeal that will excite our auction bidders! If you can help with items such as goods and services, tickets to sports or cultural events, vacation packages, golf experiences or restaurant packages - it will greatly benefit South East.

So there are plenty of ways you can help South East with this golf outing. Please let me know if you have any ideas or questions on how to become involved. Great to have you with us!

Jerry Peters

Click Here To See How You Can Get Involved

Leprechaun Leap Declared a Success Despite “Icy” Problem

Two weeks before the 2^nd Annual Leprechaun Leap was to be held at Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck it was learned that massive formations of ice, some sections being 9” thick, had frozen into place on the beach and waterfront, essentially making the “leap” area inaccessible.  The entire event was threatened with cancelation if a solution couldn’t be reached and that’s not anything South East likes to do!

So organizers (mainly Mark Ballantyne and Jack Reisman) concocted an alternative plan that would call for participants to “slip, slide, and splash” rather than “leaping” into the chilly Long Island Sound.

With only two weeks to develop the alternative plan (and always keeping an eye on the pending weather forecasts), the Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department graciously volunteered its services to provide a pumper truck to fill inflatable pools and a ladder truck to water down the huge slippery tarp area.

Over 67 participants signed up for the event and, from all accounts, everyone had a totally great time.  In fact, most of the younger participants, especially those representing Mamaroneck High School, felt this was a great “alternative” and we should stick with it next year.  Who knows? 

South East wants to thank all the participants and volunteers who made this event such a success.  The event raised over $15,000 which will go directly to providing programs and services to our participants and their families.

Join Us Tonight For Mamaroneck Shares Block Party

Mamaroneck Shares Block Parties

Mamaroneck Shares is holding a total of 4 block parties this summer. South East Consortium is one of the three charities that will benefit from the proceeds of these four events. For more information about Mamaroneck Shares please check out their Website. We are still looking for volunteers for the next block party on July 19^th. If you are interested please contact Jerry Peters at the SEC office (914) 698-5232

The first block party was held in June and everyone had a wonderful time. There were plenty of activities for kids to enjoy such as face painting, trampoline, bounce castle, slide, petting zoo, obstacle course, high striker, DJ and more. The avenue was also filled with a variety of venders and all the participating restaurants on Mamaroneck Avenue were bustling with people all enjoying the block party.

We want to invite everyone to come out to the remaining 3 events left this summer, the dates are July 19^th, August 16^th and September 6^th. In July we have fun activities planned including but not limited to fire juggler, face painters, dunk tank, petting zoo, DJ, bounce castle, slide and kid friendly obstacle courses. 

Tee-Up for South East Scheduled for May 20th

I want to encourage everyone to get involved in our 3rd Annual Tee-up for South East golf outing which will be held at Brynwood Golf & Country Club in Armonk.  We can use your help in recruiting hole sponsors, auction items and playing golf.  If you don’t play golf, think about joining us that evening for cocktails and dinner.  All proceeds will go directly to supporting our programs and services.  For more information go to our website www.secrec.org and click on Fundraising.  The event brochure may be downloaded explaining the various ways you can become involved.

Leprechaun Leap Raises $15,000 for South East

On March 2^nd over 35 “leapers” of all ages braved the chilly water of the Long Island Sound and raised $15,000 for South East in its 1^st Annual Leprechaun Leap. 

“ What better way to usher in the St. Patrick’ Day Season and help a very important cause,” said Ron Belmont, Supervisor for the Town of Harrison.  “The water was freezing, but it left a warm feeling in my heart.”  

Over 12 members of the Mamaroneck High School National Honor Society helped coordinate the event by volunteering and were recognized as  the “Team Raising Most Money”. 

 Ryan Ballantyne, the 6 year old son of Mark and Michelle Ballantyne of Mamaroneck, raised $1,000 and was recognized as the “Youngest Leaper”.  

Barbara Stern, parent to 2 South East participants, was awarded “Best Individual Costume” and “leapers” from Fairfield University were awarded the “Best Team Costumes”.

“All in all it was a wonderful day, said Jerry Peters.  “It will help us defray some pending funding cuts and give us something to think about until next March”.