Save the Date: August 28th, when New York State Assemblyman Joseph P. DeStefano will be the man of the hour as Colonial Youth & Family Services names DeStefano their 2023 Honoree at their Annual Golf Outing.
Colonial Youth & Family Services President Nancy Marks and Executive Director Lynda Zach said naming Assemblyman DeStefano as this year's Honoree was an easy decision. "Assemblyman DeStefano has always been very good to Colonial Youth," Marks said. "He has secured many grants and he's been very supportive of our organization's programs, and he's always right there for us." Zach seconded Marks' sentiments. "We have always been a small part of Joe's assembly district, and now with the redistricting, we're going to represent a much bigger part of his assembly district," Zach explained. "But even when we were such a small part of his assembly district, Joe has always given us whatever we've needed throughout the years, and he's always been there for us. On several occasions," Zach recounts, "Joe would come into our office and would donate gallons of hand sanitizer and other needs throughout the pandemic, and he would bring us items for the holiday assistance program."
DeStefano lauds the efforts and positive impacts Colonial Youth & Family Services has on both the Youth and the Tri-Hamlet Community at large. "Colonial Youth has been providing services for our local youth and families for decades, and is a mainstay in our community," explained DeStefano, whose assembly district includes the Colonial Youth Services area. "Lynda Zach has been with Colonial Youth Services for three decades, and has been serving as its director for 15 years," DeStefano continued, noting that "She's the glue that holds this fine organization with its excellent staff and directors together."
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NYS Assemblyman Joseph P. DeStefano
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Meanwhile, golf outing organizers are gearing up for an exciting day on the course. "One thing we do that sets us apart is that we spoil our golfers," said Executive Director Zach. "We serve our golfers food and drinks the entire day where they're offered food and beverages on the course, and there's a cocktail hour before dinner, and a favorite for golfers is our cookies," Zach explained.
The wide array of activities start early and span through the day. Breakfast and registration are at 8 a.m. Shot gun starts at 9 a.m. BBQ Lunch is scheduled for noon. Cocktails, Awards and Dinner will begin at 2 p.m.
Sponsorships are offered in varying denominations. The Premier Sponsorship is $3,000 and includes one golf foursome, a tee sign, and signage at the dinner. A Dinner Sponsorship is $1,500 and includes one golfer or a pair of dinner tickets, and a tee sign at the dinner. A Cigar Sponsorship costs $1,000 and gets you a full page in the journal and tee sign. A Cocktail Sponsorship is $750 and includes a half page in the journal and one tee sign. Lunch Sponsorships are $500 and come with a quarter page journal ad and signage at the event. A Driving Range Sponsorship costs $250 and gets you signage at the driving range. Also offered are Tee Sign Sponsorships for $100, and guests may attend for dinner only for $100 which includes steak and lobster with a full open bar. Journal ads come in various denominations with the back page costing $1,000; inside/outside covers run $500; $250 per full page; and $200 for a half page.
For more sponsorship information or to attend the golf outing, lunch or dinner, contact Lynda Zach at lzach@colonialyfs.com, or call 631-281-4461. Interested parties may also log onto the website at www.colonialyfs.com or email to sspress2000@aol.com. Reservations must be made by August 15.