'Mr. Bay Shore' Charlie Flood Recognized As 'Selfless'Community Leader

BAY SHORE, NY — Without community leaders, Bay Shore Patch wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Ted Nagengast, a Bay Shore Patch reader who nominated Charlie Flood.

How do you know this community leader?

Worked with him for over 15 years as the leader of our local Athletic Booster Club.

What does this community leader do?

He is the president of the Bay Shore Athletic Sponsors, a member of the BS Fire Department, and former Chief of the Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance. He sits on the Board of Challenger Athletics.

Charlie also actively engages in supporting youth sports, fundraising and supports any activity in Bay Shore that brings the community together.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

Charlie is nicknamed "Mr. Bay Shore". He puts in hours upon hours to support our student-athletes. He is engaged in many different community organizations and is one of the most selfless people I have met.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

Charlie is always there to help you or help to find a solution.

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