July 30, 2008

Somebody somewhere really loves our program. We have had incredible weather so far every Monday. Thanks everyone for your continued patience and support.


Here are some more pictures taken by Tom our volunteer.

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July 29, 2008

Thanks everyone for your cooperation. We had an increase in attendance and with everyone's cooperation it all went smoothly. I am always open to hear concerns, suggestions or ideas for improving our program. Our organization is entirely run by volunteers with a support of few select sponsors. Please show your appreciation by supporting these persons or organizations. As our program grows we will need to increase our funding. All suggestions are greatly appreciated. This year our big fundraiser will be in combination with the Holiday party. Irish Coffee Pub has generousely offered to donate the food again. We will be needing lots of raffle items and volunteers.

LOST AND FOUND: Please see me if you have lost any items during our program.

REMINDER: Our last sail date is August 25th and we will be having a pizza party. A donation of $10.00 per family would be greatly appreciated and please bring a dessert to share.

Sayville Yacht Club
Boylan Lane
Blue Point, NY 11715
631-363-9581

**Sayville Yacht Club has generousely opened their doors to us as well as the use of the boats.

**Memebers: Warren Goercke, John Goercke, Joe Van Denburg, Sharon Boyle, Paul MacMenamin, Paul Able, Dominic DiCorscia and family and many others have been extremely supportive and helpful in making sure that our families enjoy the sailing program. We sincerely thank you all for your generous and kind heart.

Steven Taitz - Steven has been with us every week making sure our families get on and off the boats safely.

Roe Taroff Taitz & Portman, LLP
P.O. Box 352 31 Oak Street Patchogue, New York 11772-0352 (631) 475-4400-voice
(631) 475-9882-fax s.taitz@rttplaw.comwww.rttplaw.com

**Special Needs Trusts

**Please call the office regarding legal needs for your special needs child/children.

**Steven has been with us every week making sure our families get on and off the boats safely.

Nassau Suffolk Chapter of Autism Society of America

**This organization offers many free activities for the whole family. **Please join our email listserv to keep in touch and learn when the next free movie or gym play are scheduled. Just send a blank email to: nsasa-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or email: nypaac@yahoo.com

The Jamie Boeckel Memorial Fund
http://www.jamieboeckel.org/index.html
**This organization donated the beautiful life jackets. Please check out their website.

Tom McCarthy - he is the one taking the beautiful pictures

Rotary Club of Moriches - http://www.morichesrotary.org/contact-us.html
Rotary Club of Patchogue - http://www.patchogue.com/assoc_simple/patchrotary/patchrotary.htm
Mattituck Lions Club - http://www.mattitucklionsclub.org/

Barry and Elizabeth - our wonderful volunteers. Barry had been with us for over three years and faithfully attends the swim and sail programs. Please take a moment to thank them.

July 24, 2008

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It seems that our program is growing and with that we will need everyone's cooperation.

* If your child is able to go swimming first that would help with the wait time.
* If your child is able to go on the boat by themselves - please encourage them to do so.
* Please make sure everyone has had a chance to go on the boat before going on again.
* This Monday Joe will be attempting to give some instructions to children that are able to take instruction.
* If you need a volunteer to go with your child, please let me know as soon as you arrive.
* For the new families - please make sure you sign a photo and video release. See me.

Following is an opportunity to raise some funds for our program. We are looking to continue to offer swim lessons as well as sail lessons for the future. When you do order - please make sure you mention the Autism Swim and Sail program.



Autism Swim Fundraiser Jewelry Sale

Featuring Jillary Designs Ray of Hope Autism Awareness Jewelry

20 % of the proceeds will be donated to Autism Swim

Master Card, Visa, cash & checks accepted

www.jillarydesigns.com

FYI

NY state access handicapp pass allows you access to parks and beaches free most weekdays and discounts on weekends. You can also get discount campground fees as well. You will need the state access pass before getting the Suffolk county green card. There is also a national access pass as well if you plan on traveling around the country.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7783.html

Following information is from the Cody Center
Limited space is available in the Summer Friendship Groups for children with Autism and related disorders between the ages of 6 and 16. The groups will take place on Thursday mornings and/or early afternoons during the summer (July 3, 10, 17 and August 7, 14, 21 and 28). The session will be facilitated by Sagit Vishnia, PsyD, who has been providing outpatient psychotherapy services at the Cody Center's Hampton Bays location. Interested parents must complete a Social Skills application and return it to Dr. Vishnia by fax to 631-632-3785. Please email all program questions to sagit.vishnia@stonybrook.edu Thank you. Lisa-Beth PlataniaThe Cody CenterRoom 177 Putnam HallStony Brook NY 11794-8788631-632-3744www.codycenter.org

SAIL PROGRAM

AUTISM FAMILY FUN SWIM AND SAIL

SAIL PROGRAM
START DATE: JULY 7TH
TIME: 6:00P.M.-8:00P.M.
PLACE: SAYVILLE YACHT CLUB

Schedule

Mondays: July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

August 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th (pizza party)

Everyone must sign in on the first day with emergency contact information. If you have not registered, please do so at: mklemaire@gmail.com. I will need your name, address, email, phone and cell #'s.

Please check on this website before you come on Mondays - due to weather conditions we may have to cancell at the last minute. Thank you all for your cooperation.

*Remember to bring a jacket or a sweatshirt, it is always cooler and windy by the water.
*There are picnic tables so you can bring food with you - PLEASE NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
*Lockers without locks and changing rooms available
*Water shoes, boat shoes or sneakers are a must to go on the boat - NO SANDALS.
*Life jackets will be provided but if you have one please bring it with you.

*Families are encouraged to participate together

*Pool will be open from 6-8p.m. Lifeguards on duty

There is no fee for this program but we are always in need of volunteers and donations.

I appreciate your cooperation and I look forward to seeing old and new faces.
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DIRECTIONS

Sayville Yacht Club Location
Boylan Lane
Blue Point, NY 11715
631-363-9581
http://sayvilleyachtclub.org/

Click here for Mapquest Directions

Click here for Map and Hotel Listing

From Long Island Expressway – I495
- LIE I495 to Exit 62 South Rt 97 Nicolls Road South to Blue Point
- Follow directions for Nicolls Rd below

From Southern State Parkway – **Passenger Cars Only, No trailers, No RV’s, low clearance bridges
- Southern State Parkway East to exit 44 East - Sunrise Hwy Rt 27 East
- Sunrise Hwy (rte 27) east to exit 51 Nicolls Road Rt 97 South to Blue Point
- Follow directions for Nicolls Rd below

From Eastern Long Island via Sunrise Hwy Rt 27
- Sunrise Hwy (rte 27) west to exit 51 Rt 97 Nicolls Road South to Blue Point
- Follow directions for Nicolls Rd below

From Rt 97 Nicolls Rd
- Rt 97 Nicolls Rd south towards Blue Point to the end to Rt 85/27A Montauk Hwy
- Bear Right onto Montauk Hwy west to first traffic light - Gillette Ave.
- Left Onto Gillette Ave South to 2nd stop sign(blinking traffic light) Middle Road
- Left onto Middle Road two blocks to Boylan Lane.
- Turn right onto Boylan Lane – Sayville Yacht Club near end of street on left.

End of the Year Information

We were very fortunate to be able to offer free one on one swim lessons for our children due to the generous funding from Nassau Suffolk Chapter of Autism Society of America (NSASA) http://www.nsasa.org/. Please visit there website for more free activities and to become a member. They are an awesome group and run by very dedicated parents. We hope to offer future lessons but that will depend on more funding. We have an opportunity to receive some funds from a 4 mile run/walk. Please support us by registering and run/walking with us on April 13th. Here is the website with all the information. www.ejautismfoundation.org.

Our last swims for this year will be April 13 (pizza party) and April 27th. Please join us for the pizza party after our swim at 2:00p.m.

Our SAIL part of the program will begin July 7th. It will run for 8 Mondays. If you're interested in participating please drop me a line so that I can put you on our list.

Thank you all for your continued support and participation.