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Joe Rocco

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A ceremony for Joseph Rocco, will begin at 10 a.m. at Field 7, on Saturday at Heckscher State Park in East Islip for a tribute to the man we called the Mayor of Heckscher. This beach will be referred to as “Joe’s Beach” from now on.

Joe died Windsurfing in a tragic accident last Sunday. Our hearts go out to his family and soul mate, Marianne Rantala.

In his 30 years as a fixture in the Long Island Windsurfing community, Joe did more for the sport, and taught more people to Windsurf than anyone I am aware of.

Joe; we know you are carving sweet jibes on your 4.7 while you wait for us.

Big things happening in Surfrider Central Long Island!

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Big things happening in Surfrider Central Long Island!

- General Chapter Meeting-August 28th at 5:30 pm on Gilgo Beach. We will be having our annual So Long to Summer gathering/cleanup immediately following, so bring beach chairs and blankets and some snacks, and help us to say sayonara to Summer 2011. Entry is Free.

- Looking for an opportunity to rub elbows with Kelly, Mick, Parko, Taj and many more? Quiksilver is currently in search of local volunteers to help staff the Quiksilver Pro surf contest. Please e-mail Katie at KNL1225@gmail.com with your name and dates that you are available. If you do volunteer, please make sure you intend on showing up.

http://www.quiksilverpro.com/

- Surfrider New York City will be having a fundraiser on September 15th. Keep your eyes peeled to www.surfridercli.org and http://nyc.surfrider.org for more information as it becomes available.

- The Long Beach Surfer’s Association along with the Long Beach Surf Team will be hosting a fundraiser for Danny Bobis’ wife Rachel and his family. This will be a wonderful way to keep his memory and spirit alive. The date is October 15, 2011 and the location is The Inn in Long Beach. Please see http://longbeachsurfersassociation.com/ for more information.

Cheers,
Kaitie

The Daniel Bobis Memorial Fundraiser

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Everyone come out if you can….let’s keep his memory alive http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=254740271220397
The Daniel Bobis Memorial Fundraiser
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The Long Beach Inn

West Beech St and Tennessee
Long Beach, New York
Time: ‎2:00PM Saturday, October 15th
Daniel Bobis was a fixture in the community of Long Beach. A high school teacher and head coach of the surf team, loving husband, surfer, musician, environmental activist, martial arts master, and friend to all. He was one of the most generous and selfless people on this planet, and always willing to lend a hand to anyone who was in need.

Daniel’s life was tragically cut short while on a surf trip in Indonesia and it is our intention to ensure that his memory, love for life and charitable spirit live on in the community of Long Beach. We are also striving to show support and love to the Bobis family in appreciation of the years of service Daniel gave us.

Please join us at a fundraiser to benefit the Bobis family, as well as to help keep Daniel’s memory alive.

There will be open bar, food and music, as well as an outdoor tent area for underage children and students who wish to attend. We will be having various items for raffles and auctions such as custom made surfboards, new and used surfboards, snowboards, autographed memorabilia, art work, sporting event tickets and much more. All proceeds from the event go directly to the Bobis family.

For any questions or if anyone wishes to donate items for raffle and auctions, please contact http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=254740271220397#!/profile.php?id=1607320306http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=254740271220397#!/profile.php?id=1607320306 on FB or via email @ sean_rpo@optonline.net
God Bless and Thank you so much for your support and hope to see you there.

Please repost and invite all your friends as we need this to be a success of epic proportions as if Daniel was running this himself.