New York Swimming Pool Company -Anthony & Sylvan Community Activities

Our New York swimming pool company are grateful for the support we have received from our customers and associates. One of the ways we show our appreciation is by honoring our obligations to society, by being a contributing member, both economically and socially, to the communities in which we do business. The hope is that society will be better, in part, due to our philanthropy and community leadership in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas. We believe in supporting our local communities by being a good neighbor...and investing in our own backyard. From little leagues to public works projects, Anthony & Sylvan swimming pools is giving back and working to make a difference.

Anthony & Sylvan is a proud swimming pool company to support organizations such as The United Way and American Red Cross relief efforts to rebuild communities when disasters strike. Companywide, our employees annually contribute over $50,000 to United Way chapters through our companywide employee pledge drives and various fundraising events. These contributions help fund programs in health and human services agencies in New York.

In addition, pool employees donate their time by participating in Days of Caring to help United Way agencies with much-needed projects such as painting or planting gardens, preparing and serving meals, and organizing events for seniors or children, etc. Participation not only showcases our volunteer spirit and commitment to making a difference in local communities, but also fosters our employees’ team spirit and morale while having fun.

The New York swimming pool company division is proud to contribute to various local community organizations that our employees are passionate about supporting. Some of these organizations include:

Batters Up for United Way

The New York division hosted its 4th Annual Softball Game to benefit United Way in September. Held at the Sloatsburg Community Field, the event was attended by Anthony & Sylvan employees and vendors and their families.

This yearly event is a great opportunity for everyone to get together, enjoy the game and raise money for a worthwhile cause. Monies raised from the event, along with donations of food and clothing, were presented by Anthony & Sylvan to the United Way of Rockland County. Thanks to Stephanie Hunderfund, Assistant Construction Manager, for organizing the event and to all who participated in a day of fun for a great cause!

Arsenal Dynamites

The Arsenal Dynamites is a unique girls' socceer team. In three full seasons together, they have remained undefeated! They have played teams throughout Northern New Jersey and have a combined record of 35 wins, 0 losses, and 3 ties. This past fall, they participated in and won two prestigious tournaments.

Also, this past Fall, as a U10 Team, the Arsenal Dynamites decided to just play other premier teams in the Tri-State area. The reason for this was to better prepare them for 2008 when State rankings begin at the U11 level. Once a team reaches the U11 level, they can also qualify for the New Jersey State Cup tournament for their age group.

Design Consultant Mike Spillane's daughter Erin plays on the team, and Anthony & Sylvan was proud to provide sponsorship funds to the team to help to subsidize the cost of a professional trainer. The trainer works with the girls twice a week to develop their skills and confidence. The results have been amazing, just look at their record! Go Dynamites!

River Vale, NJ Youth Soccer Association

Thanks to Design Consultant Mike Spillane, Anthony & Sylvan proudly sponsors the River Vale, NJ Youth Soccer Association.

The River Vale Youth Soccer Association is comprised of four separate programs: they have outdoor recreation clinics each fall for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and for children in 3rd through 9th grades, an indoor traveling program, and an indoor recreation program. Their goal is to promote soccer through organization, training, competition, good will and education, for residents of River Vale township and neighboring communities.

You can see the Anthony & Sylvan logo proudly displayed on the team uniforms.

Ramsey Renegades

Anthony & Sylvan's New York Division is proud to help sponsor this Ramsey, NJ team, which has had a long history of a great junior baseball program. The Ramsey Renegades are a town based baseball team with all coaches volunteering their time to support the team. This particular age group has been very involved in competitive baseball tournaments since they were 8 years old. They are looking forward to their 2008 season. Their Summer Team Record is:

2007 Closter Tournament: Won 11U Championship

2007 Paramus Summer Tournament: Won 11U Championship

On January 22, 2008, the team held a community event with former NY Mets Manager Bobby Valentine as the guest speaker. Anthony & Sylvan employees, General Manager Gary Minor, Sales General Manager Amber Franco, and Design Consultant Mark Carpenter attended the event. Bobby Valentine signed autographs and took pictures with all the families.

Here's to a great 2008 season!

Hudson Valley Hurricanes

The New York Division is pleased to sponsor the Hudson Valley Hurricanes. The Hudson Valley Hurricanes Fastpitch Softball Club is an organization that gives the most dedicated and talented softball players from the Lower Hudson Valley an opportunity to travel and compete at the highest level among their age group.

There will be 6 teams in 2008, one 12u team, three 14u teams, one 16u team and one 18u team. The goal is to win National Qualifying Tournaments and send each team to represent us at PONY Nationals in Ohio and North Carolina.

Here's to a great 2008 season!

The 2008 Stillwater Stampede 5-K

The New York Division is proud to be sponsoring and participating in the Stillwater Stampede. The Stillwater Stampede was founded 12 years ago as the sole fund raiser for The Bears Youth Running Program. This innovative program teaches elementary and middle school kids the many positive, physical and mental benefits of running.

The 5-Kilometer event, the Mile Fun Run and the Tiny Trot that will follow, will be held on Sunday, May 18th, at Swartswood State Park in Newton, NJ at 10 A.M. Proceeds from the events will benefit The Bears Youth Running Program.

For more information or an application to participate in The Stillwater Stampede or The Bears Youth Running Program, call 973-271-6624 or e-mail the Bearsrunningclub@aol.com

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