PGA Fed Ex Cup

The Barclays tournament officials have announced that the 2012 event will again give New York and New Jersey charities the opportunity to participate in TICKETS Fore CHARITY™ – a unique fundraising initiative designed to improve the quality of life in the communities where PGA TOUR tournaments are held. The Barclays, the first event in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, will feature 125 of the top players on TOUR, Aug. 21-26 at Bethpage State Park: The Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y.

Through TICKETS Fore CHARITY, The Barclays is providing Upper Room Christian School with the opportunity to promote tournament tickets to benefit their organization. Best of all, 100 percent of the net proceeds from the ticket sales – net proceeds exclude tax or processing fees – go to charity: 75 percent to Upper Room Christian School for promoting the tickets; and 25 percent to The First Tee of Metropolitan New York. The First Tee is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation aimed at positively impacting the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and education programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.

“This is an incredible opportunity to raise unlimited funds for Upper Room Christian School and there are absolutely no costs to the organization,” said The Barclays Executive Director Peter Mele. “Fans will get to witness the very best the PGA TOUR has to offer and generate revenue for charities in New York and New Jersey during a time when these organizations need our help more than ever. 

The TICKETS Fore CHARITY program was announced on April 5 at a charity reception at the Bethpage State Park Clubhouse, attended by more than 70 representatives from both New York and New Jersey charities. In 2011, the third year of the program, $333,450 was generated for local charities, and the tournament has set a goal of $400,000 for 2012. 

The ticket available through TICKETS Fore CHARITY is a weekly grounds ticket available for $150.  This is a grounds ticket for each day of the tournament from Tuesday, Aug. 21-Sunday, Aug. 26.  The promoting charity will receive $112.50 of each ticket purchased on their behalf.  Tickets can now be purchased on behalf of Upper Room Christian School by visiting www.buytfc.com and entering the code "PUTTER" when purchasing your tickets or you can buy them directly from the school by calling 631-242-5359 ext.203 and speak to Pastor Dono.

Upper Room Christian School Graduate Invents Super Sponge to Absorb Oil Disaster

Upper Room Christian School Graduate, Daniel Hashim, is being heralded for creating what looks to be the best material available to clean up oil spills! Using Nano Technology Daniel has created a material that attracts oil, repels water, is magnetically influenced and is completely reusable!

Daniel graduated Upper Room Christian School in 2004. He attended RPI on a full academic scholarship as Upper Room is a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal School and Daniel was the Valedictorian of his class majoring in Nano Technology.

From RPI he went on to Rice University for his Master's Degree and to further his research with Nano Tubes. Two years ago he received a federal grant to continue his research and this material was the result. Daniel is still at Rice working on his Doctorate and finding ways to bring this new patent pending material to market.

Congratulations Daniel!!! Your hard work and perseverance is paying off for us all as your science will impact all of our lives.

You can see the orginal video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OCKyMn-2edo

Or check out the Fox News Report at http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpps/news/nanosponges-soak-up-oil-hate-water-dpgoha-20120418-fc_19237267

Grace and Peace,
Ed

Nyack Announces Jason Crafton as Head Men's Basketball Coach

April 4, 2012 -

Nyack College Athletics Director Keith Davie is proud to announce the hiring of 2003 Nyack College graduate Jason Crafton as the head men’s basketball coach. Crafton previously served as an assistant coach for seven years at the United States Naval Academy. He was elevated to the role of associate head coach two seasons ago and has played a vital role in the program's success. During his tenure he assisted in all phases of the program along with serving as the head coach of the Junior Varsity team for seven seasons.

Davie states, “We are excited to have Jason bring his passion for excellence, discipline and the overall development of young men to our program. His skills and knowledge of the game perfectly fit our goal of building a winning program and we are excited to have him with us.”

In April 2011, Crafton was named by Basketball Times/Hoop Scoop as one of the top 50 mid-major assistant coaches.

“It’s a true honor to be back on the hillside to lead my alma mater. I’d like to thank Keith Davie along with the search committee for this great opportunity. I humbly accept this position with great pride in the institution and what it stands for. I look forward to getting started and igniting a new era of excitement in Nyack College basketball.”

Before his tenure at Navy, Crafton had previously served for two years as an administrative assistant with the Villanova men's basketball program that reached the NIT Quarterfinals in 2004 and the NCAA Sweet Sixteen in 2005. Crafton served in many roles while with the Wildcats, including video coordinator and the Villanova Basketball Camp coordinator.

While at Villanova, Crafton worked with 1985 NCAA champion and current Chicago Bulls Assistant Ed Pinckney who states, “Jason is a tremendous leader, motivator, communicator and recruiter. I’ve had the chance to be around many great coaches during my career as a player and coach in both college and in the NBA and, in my opinion, Jason is well on his way to becoming one of the premier coaches in America. There are not many who will outwork Jason.”

In the summer of 2004, Crafton was a member of the support staff for the Under-20 National Team Training Camp that took place at the New Jersey Nets practice facility. He served as the video coordinator, assisting the coaching staff with their preparation for the Olympic Games. That team went on to win the gold medal.

As a player at Nyack, Crafton was a three-year starter at point guard and two-year captain for the then Purple Pride. He was a member of Nyack's first-ever conference championship team in 2000 that advanced to the national tournament. Crafton graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Communications.

Jason attended Nyack College on scholarship from Upper Room Christian School. He will also be the keynote speaker for our annual Sports Banquet. Congratulations Coach!!!

Grace and Peace,

Ed

2012 Fed Ex Cup comes to Long Island!

Upper Room Christian School will be selling tickets for the PGA 2012 Fed Ex Cup to be held at the Bethpage Park Black course. Barclays bank and the PGA have joined together to make this great event a charitable event as well! 100% of all ticket proceeds will go to various charities throughout the area.

Tickets are only $150 for a 6 day pass. Children under 18 go free with a paid adult and tickets are 100% transferable! This is a great deal and 100% of the ticket price goes to charity!

Tickets can be purchased for $150 through the school by calling 631-242-5359 ext.203 or by going online to www.buytfc.com and putting in the code "PUTTER". Online tickets sell for $165 due to tax and a service fee. Either way you'll be in for 6 great days of watching 125 of the world's best golfers compete for the prestigious Fed Ex Cup! Oh, and because the pass' are 100% transferable and come as 6 individual passes you can go to whichever days you like and give the others as gifts or the can be resold for $25 a day.

Grace and Peace,
Ed