October 8, 2008

SCJTL  Executive Director Joe Arias receives YES Outstanding Leader in the Community Award

SCJTL Founder and Executive Director Joe Arias to be presented an award from YES for Outstanding Leadership in the Community.

On Monday, October 20, 2008, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) will hold its “YES Goes Green” Golf and Tennis Fundraiser at The Southward Ho Country Club in Bay Shore.  

Monies raised at this event will benefit YES’ efforts to continue providing services and programs aimed at youth development, empowerment and delinquency prevention for youth residing in Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip and West Islip, more specifically the YES Mentoring program which includes golf and tennis mentoring.  This one-on-one golf and tennis nontraditional mentoring exposes youth from needy areas to things they normally would not experience.  The youth also participate in life skills training which includes self advocacy, leadership, teambuilding, decision making and goal setting. All services are provided free of charge and inclusive of all children. 
This year we are proud to honor Joe Arias, USTA Eastern Suffolk County District President, Suffolk County Junior Tennis League Founder & Executive Director, and Director of Tennis of the Port Jefferson Country Club.
YES will be presenting Joe Arias with an award for Outstanding Leadership in the Community along with Patty Ellis, Founder of the Executive Women’s Golf Association. . This day promises to offer a magnificent four star lunch, amazing silent auction and the opportunity to play golf or tennis on one of the most sought after courses on the east coast.  The event, “YES Goes Green,” will benefit the YES Mentoring Program which includes one-on-one golf and tennis. 
YES’Luncheon brings together several hundred YES friends, allies and supporters from all across long Island.
Tennis starts at 12:00 PM with courtside lunch followed by tennis clinic and Round Robin match play.
A Silent Auction follows and the day will culminate with an awards banquet from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
YES respectfully requests that you will consider a sponsorship, an item for the silent auction and/or attending to provide support to this very important event.  YES provides a significant number of important services free of charge to the communities of Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip and West Islip and is charged with the mission to continue to do so.
To register or make a donation please call Maryanne McGrath, Director of Development if you require any additional information at 631-587-5172, ext. 311.

Visit the USTA Eastern Section Collegiate Tennis site at: http://www.eastern.usta.com/forparents/custom.sps?itype=13683&icustompageid=19986