Recent Events of the SCC:

Annual Membership Meeting

On June 19, 2008 the Suffolk Community Council held its Annual Membership Meeting at the Sheraton Long Island Hotel in Hauppauge. Suffolk County Deputy Health Commissioner Dr. Graham, Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services, Division of Mental Hygiene Director Thomas MacGilvray, and Nurse Practitioner Margaret Sukhram addressed the audience on their perspectives on emerging health needs. This year's recipient of the 5th Maxine Postal award for Human Dignity was Peter Barnett, Executive Director of Wyandanch Homes and Property Development Corp.  New Council board members and returning board members were sworn in by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy.

The Maxine Postal Award
Maxine Postal was a Suffolk County Legislator, past Presiding Office of the Legislature and a real friend to health and human services. A tireless advocate for the poor and vulnerable, she used her political position to further her fight for what was right and decent for all people regardless of race, color, sexual or political preferences. She was a champion of all champions. Sadly, Maxine passed away in January of 2004 leaving a legacy of human dignity and advocacy for others to carry on.
Every year, the Suffolk Community Council honors a worthy recipient of the Maxine Postal Award for Human Dignity to a person who has dedicated themselves to the spirit and principles exhibited by Maxine Postal.
This year, the Suffolk Community Council was pleased to honor Peter Barnett for his many years of dedication to helping the homeless in the Wyandanch area.

Past recipients of the Maxine Postal award are:

2004 Rabbi Steven A. Moss
2005 Janet Walerstein
2006 Michele Del Monte
2007 Nancy Nunziata & Sister Mary Ryan

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Ann Mtg 2008

75th Anniversary Gala

On Thursday, May 8, 2008 the Suffolk Community Council held their 75th Anniversary awards celebration at the Venetian Yacht Club in Babylon.  The over 200 people in attendance were inspired by the speeches from the honorees and those who introduced them.  There were many fun raffle basket prizes, a Silent Auction for theatre tickets and a raffle for two Southwest Airline tickets. 

Kay Kidde was the recipient of the Long Island Woman of the Year award for her role in serving as the co-founder of Maureen’s Haven a program that houses the east-end homeless
Ernie Canadeo was the recipient of the Long Island Man of the Year for his long commitment to non-profits on Long Island.
Lauren Terrazzano was the recipient of the Long Island Advocate of the Year (posthumously) for her many wonderful articles written on the homeless and children. Lauren’s father, Frank, accepted the ward on behalf of his daughter who died a year ago of lung cancer.
Family Service League was the recipient of the first annual Long Island Agency of the Year for their role in the community and as one of the founding organizations of the Suffolk Community Council. Rick VanDyke, CEO of the Family Service League accepted on behalf of his agency.

The beautiful setting overlooking the Great South Bay was the ideal place to honor this year’s recipients of the awards while recognizing the good work of the entire agency and its 75 year history. If you would like to know more about the Suffolk Community Council or its programs please call us at 631-434-9277.

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Gala 2008

Gala Kick-Off

The Suffolk Community Council held a Gala Kickoff on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 in order to introduce this year's honorees; Kay Kidde, Ernie Canadeo and Family Service League.  In addition to the honorees, board members and staff of the Council were present and enjoyed    hors d'oeuvres and beverages made by the SCC staff.  This Kickoff was for the 75th Anniversary celebration taking place on May 8th at the Venetian Yacht Club in Babylon Village from 6 to 10PM.  

Funding Trends Seminar

On April 30, 2008 Marian Conway, Executive Director of the Roslyn Savings Foundation presented an informational seminar about funding trends from the perspective of Roslyn Savings Foundation.  the very informative presentation was received well by those in attendance and many useable, hands-on suggestions were revealed.  For more information about this and future seminars, please call our office at 631-434-9277

Marketing for the Baby Boomers Seminar

On March 20, 2008 Warren Wartell and Paul Arfin gave a presentation on how to market the Baby Boomer population.  With many Boomers reaching retirement age, social service agencies will need to find a way to better market to them to get them to volunteer their expertise.  There was a lot of practical suggestions and applications given.  For more information about this and future seminars, please call our office at 631-434-9277.

Legislative Reception & Public Forum

On October 19, 2007 Suffolk Community Council held its annual Legislative Reception and Public Forum at the Long Island Sheraton in Smithtown.  Guest Speakers Senator John Flanagan, Assemblyman Marc Alessi and Deputy Presiding Officer Vivian Viloria-Fisher spoke about social services issues and the contract process with specific emphasis on funds that pass through the State to Suffolk County.  From the event an action agenda was drafted...more to come.

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Annual Meeting & Breakfast

On June 20, 2007 the Suffolk Community Council held its Annual Membership Meeting at the Sheraton Long Island Hotel in Hauppauge.  Suffolk County Presiding Officer Bill Lindsay addressed the audience on issues pertaining to health and human services. This year the Council had two recipients of the 4th Maxine Postal award for Human Dignity - Nancy Nunziata of HELP Suffolk and Sister Mary Ryan of the Open Word.  New Council board members and returning board members were sworn in by Suffolk Community Council's President, Michael McClain.

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The Maxine Postal Award

Maxine Postal was a Suffolk County Legislator, past Presiding Office of the Legislature and a real friend to health and human services.  A tireless advocate for the poor and vulnerable, she used her political position to further her fight for what was right and decent for all people regardless of race, color, sexual or political preferences.  She was a champion of all champions.  Sadly, Maxine passed away in January of 2004 leaving a legacy of human dignity and advocacy for others to carry on.

Every year, the Suffolk Community Council honors a worthy recipient of the Maxine Postal Award for Human Dignity to a person who has dedicated themselves to the spirit and principles exhibited by Maxine Postal.

This year, the Suffolk Community Council was pleased to honor Nancy Nunziata as one of the recipients of the Maxine Postal award for her hard work and dedication to women dealing with domestic violence and homelessness, and we were equally pleased to honor Sister Mary Ryan for her hard work and dedication to teaching literacy to women who are poor and disadvantaged.  

Past recipients of the Maxine Postal award are:

Rabbi Steven A. Moss

Janet Walerstein

Michele Del Monte

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Ann Mtg 2007

Accounting Trends Seminar

On June 7, 2007 the Suffolk Community Council held an interesting and timely seminar on "Forensic Accounting".  Don Musgnug and Brian Carlson from the Fuoco Group informed attendees of the intricacies of forensic accounting and gave updates on fraud and identity theft.   For a copy of the handouts, please call us at 631-434-9277 or email us at info@suffolkcommunitycouncil.org.

Celebrating Connections Fundraiser

On May 3, 2007 the Suffolk Community Council held its annual Celebrating Connections fundraising event at Flowerfield in St. James.  Each year the Council honors a worthy recipient of the Long Island Man of the Year and the Long Island Woman of the Year. 

The Long Island Man of the Year award was presented to Mr. Michael L. Nolan, former CEO & President of Southside Hospital.

The Long Island Woman of the Year award was presented to Ms. Linda Howard Weissman, Assistant Dean for Institutional Advancement at Touro Law Center.

The awards are given each year to individuals who have demonstrated a life-long commitment to promoting the Suffolk Community Council's mission of improving the quality of life for residents of Suffolk County while fostering self-determination and empowerment.

We also presented our Long Island Advocate of the Year award.  This award is given each year to a recipient who has given their time and energy to make life better for others.    The recipient of the Long Island Advocate of the Year award this year was Ms. Mary Lou Beldy, volunteer for organizations such as AARP, Family Service League and VIBS.

Attendees enjoyed a buffet dinner, cocktails, wonderful speeches and raffle prize fun.

Be sure to watch for the announcement of next year's event celebrating 75 years of the Council!

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Gala 2007

Managing Conflict Seminars

With over 40 people in attendance at Suffolk Community Council's April 12, 2007 seminar, Mary Eisenstein from Chrysalis presented two trainings on Managing Conflict.  The morning session was directed to employees and the afternoon session was for managers.  A follow-up seminar will take place shortly with more details and role play.  Watch for more information about this next Managing Conflict seminar.