John Gilder Memorial Scholarship Fund

City Islanders are coming together to help those in need!!!

All help is appreciated!

City Island is a place that comes together and delivers for those in need. That’s who we are. Please share and contribute to those in need. Excess supplies will be donated to nearby homeless shelters.

City Island is a place that comes together and delivers for those in need. That’s who we are. Please share and contribute to those in need. Excess supplies will be donated to nearby homeless shelters.

Although we are not having a Lawn Party this year, many have asked about donating to the scholarship fund. Here are 2 ways to donate, and the processes have changed a bit.

Gifts via check (checks should be made payable to Fordham University):

Bank of America-Gift Processing Center

Fordham University

PO Box 417762

Boston, MA 02241-7762

Donors should include a note conveying instructions that the gift is to be allocated to the John Gilder Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

Gifts via credit card, via the University’s secure online giving webpage:

1) Link: https://www.fordham.edu/give;

2) Click on the “Make a Gift Now” button (middle of page, links to a secure page)—

Under the “Designations” section at the top of the Giving page, select the button “Search for other funds or select multiple,” and scroll to the bottom of the pop-up text box, and select “Other” and hit “Continue. Enter John Gilder Memorial Endowed Scholarship in the text box, and proceed.

There is a section further down on the Giving page marked “My gift is a tribute to someone special”—there donors can affirm the gift is in John’s memory, if they choose.

From there, things should be straightforward in executing the transaction. Donors making gifts in this way will receive a tax receipt via email immediately after making the gift.

As always, if you know someone from the Island who is going to Fordham and is interested in the scholarship, please reach out.

A Few Announcements:

1) We have just awarded our Fordham Scholarship to Geffrey Ogando Reyes (pictured below), a current senior studying Business Administration with concentrations in Information Systems and International Business. Geffrey is also a graduate of Fordham Prep.

2) In light of the recent protests being held around the world and to further promote equality, we have made a donation to the scholarship fund at Howard University. While funding the scholarship at Fordham University will remain our primary mission, we want to help as many in need as we possibly can.

3) Due to Covid-19, social distancing, and individuals feeling the financial impact, we have decided to not host a Lawn Party this year. After 10 straight years of hosting the event, this was not an easy decision, but one we feel is best for the community and our generous donors.

If you would still like to make a donation to the Fordham fund, there are 2 ways to donate:

1) Send a check to John Gilder Memorial Scholarship Trust, c/o 32 Fado Lane, Cos Cob, CT 06807. This is the account we use to fund the scholarship but we can not issue tax deductible receipts yet.

2) For a tax deductible receipt sent to your home, you can donate directly to Fordham University through www.fordham.edu/onlinegiving we have streamlined the website so there are no more long drop down menus of choices. However, you can write in special funds (like the Gilder Scholarship) where you would like your donation to be directed.

When you go to the form, you will see a designation choice "I would like to select another designation and/or split my gift". When you choose this field, another menu should pop up with more choices and if you scroll to the bottom of the screen, you will see the choice "Other". This then provides you with a box to write "The John Gilder Memorial Scholarship".

All donations regardless of size are greatly appreciated.

The Bronx Times & Bronx Times Reporter recently did a story on our donation to Jacobi Medical Center to fight local addiction. Without your support, none of this would be possible.

We hope to see you all at the 10th Annual John Gilder Memorial Lawn Party so we can continue to make an impact.

We are just over 1 week from the 9th Annual Gilder Lawn Party at the Morris Yacht & Beach Club and we have some great raffles items.

A sampling:

4 Legends Suite tickets at Yankee Stadium
Tons of win
Lotto Tree
Gift Cards to Barstool Sports
Gift Certificate to various local businesses
Much More...

We hope to see you in the 28th!

Reminder: The Lawn Party is coming up

Doreen

More Narcan training on the island

Many of you have been asking about our next Narcan training.
The next training is scheduled for Tuesday October 24th at the City Island Community Center.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Naloxone training at the City Island Community Center with Northwell Health

The Bronx Times covered our Lawn Party and
efforts in the community last week. Check it out and spread the word.

http://www.bxtimes.com/stories/2017/30/30-gilder-2017-07-28-bx.html

John Gilder lawn party charity raises $$

Here is a snapshot of all the ways we've impacted the community and changed lives, thanks to your donations.

We would like to thank everyone who came out to the Lawn Party this weekend. Thanks to you we were able to raise $7,000 to fund our efforts for the next year. Without all of you, none of this would be possible.

As we mentioned at the Lawn Party, we will be sponsoring a Naloxone training with Northwell and several certified City Island residents at the community center. This will take place on August 8th at 7pm. Please direct any questions to Doreen Gallagher Wall about the training.

Alessandra Colasacco, Gabelli School of Business Class of 2018 is the John Gilder Memorial Scholarship recipient for 2017. Alessandra is completing her junior year, majoring in Applied Accounting and Finance. This year, Alessandra served as a teaching assistant for freshman business students and serves on the Academic Integrity Committee, and is a member of the Boyle Society, recognizing demonstrated service and leadership in the Gabelli School. This summer, Alessandra will intern with Morgan Stanley in their Compliance department.

Make sure you RSVP for the Lawn Party on July 30th

https://www.facebook.com/events/980704872043996/

Only a little over a month until our 7th annual Lawn Party. Spread the word and RSVP.

https://www.facebook.com/events/980704872043996/

We are happy to announce that the 2016 John Gilder Scholarship Award at Fordham went to Alessandra Colasacco.
Alessandra is Gabelli School of Business Applied Accounting and Finance major, Class of 2018. She is Bronx born and raised, growing up in the Country Club neighborhood, and takes great pride in the Bronx community, which is why she chose Fordham. Alessandra attended Ursuline Academy in high school and works part time while living at home to support her education. In her spare time, she volunteers at the local Providence Rest Nursing Home, where she enjoys giving back to her neighbors. She hopes to complete her MBA in Finance following her undergraduate degree. Fun facts, Alessandra is a devoted vegetarian, loves ballroom dancing, and is a raving Yankee fan (of course)! We are very happy to meet Alessandra and look forward to supporting her work at Fordham through John’s Scholarship that you all make possible.

Our partners for our normal tailgate on June 20th were unable to accommodate us anymore but we are working to still have an event that day at Yankee Stadium for Old Timers Day.

Look out for an event soon.

Mark

Last chance

Last day of the year, if you would like to make a 2014 tax year contribution to the John Gilder Memorial Scholarship Fund, you can make a web donation by going to Fordham site at :

https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1362/plain_refund.aspx?sid=1362&gid=1&pgid=603&cid=1881

Under the “Designations” section at the top of the Giving page, select the button “I would like to select another designation and/or split my gift,” and enter the John Gilder Memorial Endowed Scholarship in the text box.
There is a section further down on the Giving page marked “My gift is a tribute to someone special”—there donors can note their gift is in John’s memory.

Thanks to all who helped make this a banner year for John Gilder Fundraising!

John Gilder memorial fund raises $ for City Island Youth A memorial to City Island resident John Gilder has raised thousands of dollars for youth activities.

This week the scholarship fund was featured in the Bronx Times. As always we thank our supporters who made this all possible.

We would like to thank everyone who was able to come out this weekend to support the scholarship fund. It was another great year of memories with friends and family.

If you were unable to attend, we were able to share the news that we have given out 3 scholarships at Fordham University, 8 at Greenwich HS and have been a sponsor of the City Island Little League for the last 4 years. With your generosity and some investing we now have a fund with $100,000 in it. This will impact many lives for a long time. Thank you all!

For anyone coming out to the Lawn Party this weekend, after the party concludes at 6pm, the Legion has once again offered to host the after party. There will be $12 domestic buckets and shot specials throughout the afternoon/evening.

For everyone coming to the Lawn Party on August 23rd please remember to bring cash for our various raffles.

Sample Raffle Items:
Jets 4th row tickets
Items From Barstool Sports
Gift Certificates From Various City Island Businesses
And of course... BOOZE.

Last night our Little League team won 12-4 and can clinch a championship on Thursday night. A few of us will be in attendance.

We are very excited to announce that our Little League team has reached the championship round. This is the 3rd time in the 4 years we have had our team reach the championship. The team will be playing Tuesday, Thursday and if necessary on Friday as well.

Thank you to all the players, coaches and supporters. Best of luck.

Thanks to the Green Guy Tailgate Group we were able to raise $1,000 towards the scholarship fund this weekend. Thank you all who attended and especially Matt and Slava for organizing.

Thank you everyone who attended this years lawn party. We had some amazing results again that could not be achieved without your continued support.

Looking to donate but can't make it to an event? There are 2 ways to donate:

1) Send a check to John Gilder Memorial Scholarship Trust, c/o 32 Fado Lane, Cos Cob, CT 06807. This is the account we use to fund the scholarship as well as to start our fundraiser but we can not issue tax deductible receipts yet.

2) For a tax deductable receipt sent to your home, you can donate directly to Fordham University through www.fordham.edu/onlinegiving we have streamlined the website so there are no more long drop down menus of choices. However, you can write in special funds (like the Gilder Scholarship) where you would like your donation to be directed.

When you go to the form, you will see a designation choice "I would like to select another designation and/or split my gift". When you choose this field, another menu should pop up with more choices and if you scroll to the bottom of the screen, you will see the choice "Other". This then provides you with a box to write "The John Gilder Memorial Scholarship".

All donations regardless of size are appreciated.

Forever Fordham - Make a gift to Fordham Fordham University will honor all event refund requests received by 12 p.m. on the day preceding the scheduled event, unless otherwise specified on the event registration page. However, if the event involves a reserved ticket/seat, the refund request will be at the sole discretion of the lead event…

We are less than a week away from the Fourth Lawn Party and the weather forecast is saying 81 degrees with sun. Should be a great day.

Coming to the the Lawn Party next week? We have a ton of great raffles items including these just donated David Wright cleats.

11 days until the Lawn Party, get excited.

Thanks to all the players, coaches and supporting families for another great year of Little League baseball for Gilder's Scholarship and all the other teams.

We look forward to sponsoring the summer travel team.

This years scholarship winner was nice enough to send over some background information about herself.

"I am Vonmarie Thomas, a senior in the Gabelli school of business majoring in Public Accountancy with a concentration in finance and a specialization in international business. Within the Fordham community I am President of ALPFA, the Association for Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting. Being a true New Yorker means picking a side in baseball and I am Yankees all the way. I am a first generation graduate of a bachelors degree in my family and I'm truly honored and grateful to have received the John Guilder scholarship."

Tonight at the Fordham Donors & Recipients Reception, Jason Breines and Mark Gilder had the pleasure of meeting the 2013 John Gilder Scholarship winner, Vonmarie Thomas. Vonmarie is a Gabelli Business School Accounting and Globe Program major, who is from the Bronx, and prefers the Yankees over the Mets, much to Jason's disappointment. Congratulations to Vonmarie!

The City Island Little League season has begun and Gilder's Scholarships are back in action for another great season!

Just like last year we are accepting pledges for home runs hit by the team and have already raised $500 for a grand slam for last week.

For more information please contact Mark Gilder.