CSEA members are taking the Polar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics New York.
Throughout the winter season, members have participated in Polar Plunges in Brookhaven, Binghamton, Syracuse and Rochester, and there’s more to come.
As this edition was going to press, Southern Region members plunged into chilly waters in Fishkill. Long Island Region members are also slated to participate in the Town of Oyster Bay Polar Plunge on March 25. We will feature coverage of these events in a future edition.
To learn more or donate to an upcoming plunge, visit polarplungeny.org.
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- In foreground, Broome Developmental Center Local Executive Vice President Kim Grover takes the Polar Plunge at Chenango Valley State Park.
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- Central New York DDSO Local Recording Secretary Aida Sands emerges from the chilly water at the recent Oneida Shores Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics New York. Sands was part of our union’s Region 5 Polar Peeps Team.
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- The CSEA Region 5 Polar Peeps Team gets fired up at the Syracuse Polar Plunge at Oneida Shores State Park.
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- The CSEA Region 5 Polar Peeps Team, led by Central Region President Kenny Greenleaf, fifth from left, front row, poses for a group photo at the Syracuse Polar Plunge.
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- CSEA members pay tribute to former Central Region activist Jolene Radley through Jolene’s Jumpers. Radley, who passed away last year, was a strong supporter of the New York Special Olympics and frequently participated in Polar Plunges.
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- From left to right, Retired CSEA member Michael Kobaiuk, Town of Brookhaven White-Collar Unit 4th Vice President Linette O’Neil and Suffolk Area Retirees Local member Bob Brandow take the plunge at Cedar Beach in Brookhaven.
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- CSEA Central Region members, led by Central Region President Kenny Greenleaf, standing, second row, center, in blue sweatshirt, pose for a group photo with the Polar Plunge Bear at the Chenango Valley State Park.
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- SUNY at Binghamton Local officers take the Polar Plunge. From left to right are 1st Vice President Jeff Zepkowski, 2nd Vice President David Hektor and Recording Secretary Nicole Alfarano.
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- From left to right, Madison County Local 1st Vice President Karen Bright and Oneida Educational Employees Local President John Brown emerge from the water at the Syracuse Polar Plunge.
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- Western Region 2nd Vice President Carrie Asenato prepares to plunge in Rochester.
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- From left to right, Western Region 1st Vice President Renee Jackson, Western Region President Steve Healy, Western Region Executive Vice President Tim Finnigan and Western Region Treasurer Bob Pazik proudly display region members’ donation to the Special Olympics New York.
