Jericho Cares 1st Annual Cocktail Party

April 30, 2025 @ 6:30PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

The Muttontown Club: 5933 Northern Blvd East Norwich, NY 11732 Get Directions

Jericho Cares 1st Annual Cocktail Party

Imagine an evening filled with laughter, connection, and the joy of giving back at the historic Muttontown Club. Join your neighbors for live music, delicious hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, and inspiring stories from families who have benefited from Jericho Cares. Your attendance at the 1st Annual Jericho Cares Cocktail Party is about more than just having a wonderful night out—it directly supports those in need within our community. Let’s come together at this iconic venue and make a difference, one family and one cocktail at a time!

This event would not be possible without the help of Power.

Power Home Remodeling Group is a family-owned business that began in 1992 in Chester, Pennsylvania, and has since expanded across the country. In 2011, they began offering roofing, windows, siding, and doors on Long Island, and today, they are proud to be the largest exterior home remodeling company in the region. Their success is built on a strong investment in their employees, providing training in leadership, personal development, and ethical sales and service. This commitment has not only fueled their growth but has also fostered a culture of excellence within their team. Beyond their dedication to quality work and the Power family, they are deeply committed to giving back to the communities they serve. As part of this mission, Jericho Cares was selected by Chris Geslani and his family to be the first recipient of the Power for Good grant program, a Long Island charity initiative designed to support and uplift local communities. They are proud to host the 1st Annual Jericho Cares Cocktail Party.

Enjoy:

❤️Delicious cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
❤️Live music from the Jericho HS Jazz Band
❤️Raffles with exciting prizes
❤️Engaging in conversation with fellow community members
❤️Endearing stories from Jericho Cares' families

All proceeds from the evening will directly benefit Jericho Cares and its mission to help our neighbors in need.

Jericho Cares will be honoring:

The Geslani Family

Chris and Paula Geslani have been proud residents of the Jericho community since 2015, along with their sons, Jonathan and Bodhi. Bodhi graduated from Jericho High School in 2024 and is now attending Northeastern University, where he is studying computer science and music technology, while Jonathan is currently working for Stream Innovations, a company that does the financing for Power customers nationwide.

Paula has been involved with Jericho Cares since its inception, initially volunteering by bringing food and bagels to homeless families staying in Jericho motels. Over time, this became a family Friday night tradition, with the Geslanis regularly packaging bagels and delivering food for those in need. As Jericho Cares expanded, Paula’s involvement grew—she volunteered weekly to assemble and distribute care packages for struggling families across Long Island.

Seeing the genuine gratitude of these families and the impact of their efforts deeply moved Chris. So, when he was asked—as Vice President of Sales for Power—to select an organization for the Power for Good Grant, the choice was clear. As a family, the Geslanis unanimously decided that Jericho Cares would be the recipient, ensuring continued support for their community.

Hank Grishman

Hank Grishman began his career in education as an elementary teacher and a middle school mathematics teacher. His first administrative position was as an elementary school principal in Yonkers, where he grew up. He also held posts as a middle school principal before serving as a superintendent. He has been Superintendent of the Jericho School District for 30 years and is the longest-serving superintendent in New York State. Since 1978, Mr. Grishman served as superintendent of four school districts before taking his post in Jericho in 1995. In June of 2025, he will have served 47 years as superintendent of schools in New York State.

Mr. Grishman was the 2012 New York State School Superintendent of the Year. Other honors include the Outstanding Superintendent of the Year Award from the New York State Association of School Business Officials, Nassau BOCES Partners in Education Award, Educator of the Year from the Korean Parents Association of Long Island, NYSPHSAA, Section VIII Hall of Fame inductee, Distinguished Service from the NYS Athletic Administrators Association, Distinguished Service from the Council of Administrators, Jericho Athletic Association’s Community Service Award, National School Development Council’s Cooperative Leadership Award and Friend of Education from NYSUT.

Mr. Grishman is the past president and past member of the Executive Committee of the NYS Council of School Superintendents, chair of the NYSCOSS Distinguished Service Committee; past president and officer of the Executive Committee for the Leadership for Educational Achievement Foundation, Inc., past president and current member of the Executive Committee of SCOPE, member of the NYS Public High School Athletic Association Central Committee, chair of NYSPHSAA Section VIII Superintendent’s Board, past member of the American Association of School Administrators Governing Board, and past president and current member of the Executive Committee of the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents.

Hank's greatest accomplishment, aside from his loving wife Jill, two sons, and five grandchildren, is his dedication to providing an excellent education and a positive work environment for the students and staff of the Jericho School District. He takes immense pride in Jericho’s motto of "success for every student," and over the past 30 years, he has worked tirelessly to help make Jericho the exceptional school district it is today.

Bob Hoffman

Bob Hoffman started teaching social studies at Jericho High in 1966, after graduating from Union College and receiving a Master's Degree from SUNY at Albany. Teaching American history and economics for a few years, Bob created new courses in Leadership, Exploring Childhood, and initiated the first Future Studies program east of the Mississippi. He added the AP Psychology course to the Jericho curriculum. Bob was an adjunct professor at Brooklyn College and a consultant to many schools on LI and throughout the country on future trends in education. The Hoffmans have lived in Jericho for 55 years.

Bob was instrumental in starting the school's 5K race benefiting the Marty Lyons Foundation for 14 years. He also inaugurated the senior citizen's prom and was one of the founders of the Jericho Hall of Fame, honoring outstanding students for the past 33 years. His greatest accomplishment at Jericho was marrying his fellow teacher, Dolores. Their son, Chris, graduated from Jericho.

After retiring in 2000, Bob found numerous ways of keeping busy. He has been a member of the Jericho/Brookville Lions Club for 35 years. As a volunteer in the club, Bob delivered corneas from local airports to health facilities, visited elementary schools testing students' eyesight, as well as helping families in need with food in the area. It was while taking his daily walk that he met Fran O'Connor, founder of Jericho Cares. Bob suggested that Jericho Cares deliver food and other essentials to residents in need at a Jericho motel. Thus, developed a kindred relationship between Bob and Jericho Cares.

Business Sponsorship Opportunities:

Showcase your commitment to our community and connect with Jericho Cares' most engaged citizens at the prestigious Muttontown Club. This is your opportunity to:

❤️Gain valuable exposure: Align your brand with a respected organization and reach a receptive audience in a unique setting.
❤️Strengthen community ties: Show your support for Jericho Cares families and build relationships with key community members in a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere.
❤️Enjoy a night of celebration: Treat your team to an evening of entertainment, networking, and social responsibility in a historic and welcoming venue.

Gold Sponsorship

❤️Appetizer and Dessert Station: This includes station signage, social media promotion, full-page program ad, event recognition, and six complimentary tickets.
❤️Photography/Videography: This includes signage at the event, social media promotion, a full-page program ad, event recognition, and six complimentary tickets.

Silver Sponsorship

❤️Beer and Wine Bar: This includes signage at the bar, social media promotion, a half-page program ad, event recognition, and four complimentary tickets.
❤️Main Course Buffet: This includes signage at the buffet, social media promotion, a half-page program ad, event recognition, and four complimentary tickets.

Bronze Sponsorship

❤️Event Program Printing: This includes social media promotion, a full-page program ad, event recognition, and two complimentary tickets.
❤️Non-Alcoholic Beverage Station: This includes signage at the station, social media promotion, a quarter-page program ad, event recognition, and two complimentary tickets.
❤️Signature Cocktail Station: This includes signage at the station, social media promotion, a quarter-page program ad, event recognition, and two complimentary tickets.
❤️Venue Decorations: This includes social media promotion, full-page program ad, event recognition, and two complimentary tickets.

Program Book Advertisements:

❤️Full-page, Half-page, Quarter-page, and Business Card options are available.

Contact:

Fran@jerichocares.org for more info

A big thank you to our sponsors!

Silver Sponsorship Main Course Buffet

Greenfield’s Shoprite

Full-Page Ad in Program Book

Mid island Y JCC

Half-Page Ad in Program Book

Jericho Cares 1st Annual Cocktail Party

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