NCPAL Annual Dinner Celebration 2026
Established 1940
Celebrating over 85 years OF SERVICE TO LONG ISLAND COMMUNITIES
Nassau Police Activity League Annual Dinner Celebration 2026
Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Location
The Lannin (Eisenhower Park)
1899 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY 11554
Time
6:30-7:30pm Cocktail Hour
7:30-11:30pm Dinner, Raffles, Dancing
In 1940, under the direction of Nassau County’s first Police Commissioner, Abraham Skidmore, the Nassau County Police Boys Club was formed. 85 years later our goal is still the same, to provide a safe and supportive environment where youth can thrive, with programs and activities that are supported by our 15 Community PAL Officers. Since that time there have been several changes to our organization, including changing the name to Nassau County Police Activity League (NCPAL). We are proud to be considered one of the largest PALs in the nation with 30,000 youth participating in our programs annually. NCPAL operates 31 units in over 40 communities throughout Nassau County providing sports, crafts, education, and other programs for all boys and girls regardless of race, religion, income or disability.
Event Information & Itinerary
- 6:30-11:30pm
Ticket reservations required; Space is limited; Business casual attire
Kindly respond by September 20, 2026 to Nassau County PAL
Phone: 516-573-2250
Email: gala@nassaucountypal.org
Address & Directions
The Lannin (at Eisenhower Park) - 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
2026 VOLUNTEER AWARD RECIPIENTS
Each year, NCPAL takes time to recognize some very special volunteers within PAL. These men and women who volunteer their time are the foundation of our programming. NCPAL will be honoring nine outstanding Lifetime PAL Volunteer Heroes this year. These volunteers have been instrumental in the success of programs and activities within their communities for a minimum of ten years. It is with great pride that we recognize their outstanding contributions to PAL and the youth of Nassau County.
Congratulations and thank you!
Ed Butler - Farmingdale Unit
Sandeep Gupte - Bethpage Unit
Scott Martin - Wantagh-Seaford Unit
Nancy Finelli - Merrick Unit
Taenika Sands-Hendricks - Uniondale Unit
Roger Miller - Baldwin Unit
Please show your support and help us congratulate our Volunteer of the Year recipients
Fundraising
This year’s fundraising will go toward our goal of providing CPR training and AED units to 100% of our PAL volunteers.
Sponsorships
Sponsor of the Year .......... $10,000 (10 tickets)
Diamond Sponsorship .......... $7,500 (8 tickets)
Platinum Sponsorship .......... $5,000 (6 Tickets)
Heart of Gold......................... $2,500 (2 tickets)
Table and Gift Sponsor........... $1500
Silver Sponsorship.................. $1,000
Bronze Sponsorship.............. $500
Fan of PAL............................... $250
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All sponsor levels of $1,500 or greater includes signage at the event and 12 months online recognition on our website.
Event Ticket Reservation
$250 per ticket
Please contact us at gala@nassaucountypal.org for reservation/sponsor forms.
Thank you for your contribution.
This year’s fundraising will go toward our CPR/AED program helping supply units with live saving AED's
Please make checks payable to: NCPAL
167 Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801
Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. NCPAL is a 501(c)3 non profit organization.
Sponsorships, Grants, Donations all contribute to the efforts in maintaining and providing new and continued affordable programs to the youth throughout Nassau County. All donations are tax deductible as NCPAL is a non-profit 501 c3 organization
What people are saying about PAL
“The involvement of Police Officers is extremely important for the operations of the PAL. The backbone of PAL was – and is – to provide a bridge between the community and police force so that there could be open lines of communication so the youth can understand that the cops are not there to be against them, but are here to help them. Having an active and involved Police presence is fundamental to the PAL Programs.”
“Being a coach and seeing a child score their first goal or get their first basket or hit, the look on their faces and on their parents faces, well nothing beats that and think, I get to be a part o f it.”
“Seeing a kid who in other leagues may not have an opportunity to play and to see him/her not only do well in PAL but thrive is just as exhilarating as watching the best kid play.”
“Teaching kids to enjoy the game and have fun is a priority to me, all while having the children learn and develop not only as athletes, but as upstanding young men and women”