NCPAL 85th Anniversary Celebration 2025
Established 1940
Celebrating 85 years OF SERVICE TO LONG ISLAND COMMUNITIES
Nassau Police Activity League 85th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
Date
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Location
The Reckson Center at the Museum at Mitchell - Cradle of Aviation
One Davis Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
Time
6:30pm-10:30pm
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
- 6:30-10:30pm
Ticket reservations required; Space is limited; Business casual attire
Kindly respond by September 20, 2025 to Nassau County PAL
Phone: 516-573-2250
Email: gala@nassaucountypal.org
Address & Directions
The Reckson Center at the Museum at Mitchel - Cradle of Aviation - One Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
2025 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!
Selene Inman - Uniondale Unit
Kristin Morrison - Farmingdale Unit
Bill Sergio - County LAX Unit
Annette Gray - Valley Stream Unit
Allen Caldwell - Baldwin Unit
Brad Smith - Manhasset Baseball Unit
Sal Finelli - Merrick 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”