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Elmont Family Day was a great success.

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Welcome to the Elmont Community Outreach Program / Parkhurst Civic Association Web site. Our goal is to provide you with useful information about ECAP's mission that we hope makes it easier for you to enjoy our community.

Parkhurst Civic Association has been serving the Elmont community since 1972.

At this site, you will discover all about our outreach programs, as well as our courteous and resourceful Volunteers.

Feel free to browse around this site. If you have comments or questions about our products or services, or simply need more information and want to contact us, click on the contact button on any page within this site.

Thanks for visiting and we look forward to serving you.

Special Thanks to Elmont Families, The Elmont Community Coalition Council, The ECAP Family Day Chairpersons and their Committee Workers, Town of Hempstead Dept. of Parks and Nassau County. This was a Dream Team that worked together to make September 13, Elmont Family Day a Success.

The inclement weather only served to reinforce our determination. We were able to change the venue in short notice, from the Dutch Broadway Sports Complex to Elmont Memorial High School. What seemed to be impossible became possible as various groups of people worked together to accomplish one goal, in this instance - Only what is Best for Elmont.

 

The day was truly Family Day with the young adults taking the lead and setting the mood for the events. ...... Walker of the Sea Rangers led the pledge of allegiance followed by a heartfelt rendition of the National Anthem by Monique Baker. Then a musical interlude after opening speeches by Nathanial and Tael Agudelo of the Stewart Manor School. Guest Speakers were State Assemblyman Thomas Alfano, Dr. Maria Palandra Elementary School Superintendent , Mr. Al Harper Elmont Memorial Principal , Legislator John Ciotti, Mr. Chet Collins Elmont Community Coalition President and representing County Executive Tom Suozzi- Larry DeAngelis. Other officials in attendance were Councilmen Ed Ambrosino and James Darcy, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Town Clerk Mark Bonilla and Donald Clavin Receiver of Taxes. Represented were Educational and Civic organizations, Sports, Youth, Medical and Veteran groups, and the Chamber of Commerce some businesses had tables and donated gifts and refreshments.

St. Boniface Church made mammography appointments through North Shore Medical Center, while there was an ongoing Blood Drive at the Dutch Broadway Sports Complex. The Blood Drive was the only event that was able to remain at the original site.

 

Personal Reflections
I love Elmont. I think that it could be an outstanding community if more of the new residents get involved in community affairs. The older residents have laid the foundation. Strong, Articulate and Young voices are needed to expand and build on the foundation we have prepared

I live my life according to Goethe's saying : " Whatever you can do, or dream you can,.. be it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."

Over the years I was especially fortunate to meet Mrs. Mary Chrichlow who turned out to be my mentor. She was an outstanding woman, involved in several organizations, and was also an instructor at the Police Academy. I never knew much about her life until after she died. She left me the legacy of her dedication to community involvement, awareness and motivation. Today whenever there is a crisis, or need for help with a business-related problem. I can sense her presence.

This current endeavor is fulfillment of a professional goal, mid-life career change and need to pursue a life long passion of enriching the lives of others.

 
 
 

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