Oyster Bay, NY

AYLUS Oyster Bay Branch

On January 18th, 2023, two students in Oyster Bay, NY founded the 131st branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS): Oyster Bay, NY.

Founder and Leadership

Description of the Oyster Bay Branch

The Oyster Bay Branch is a student-led organization that promotes environmental awareness, community service, and civic engagement. The branch’s ultimate goal is to contribute to the betterment of society by engaging in community service and make a positive impact on the world through volunteer work and encouraging sustainable practices among its members and the wider community.

The branch activities may include organizing environmental campaigns and events such as clean-up drives, tree planting, recycling initiatives, holding educational workshops and seminars to raise awareness about social issues, visiting nursing homes or hospitals, and organizing fundraising events, soliciting donations from individuals or businesses, promoting and selling Eco-Friendly merchandise, or applying for grants.

Overall, the Oyster Bay provides a platform for students to learn about environmentalk and social issues, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and take action to create positive change in their communities. The branch also serves as a hub for students with shared interests to come together and collaborate on projects and build meaningful relationships with others who share similar passions.

Please follow us on Instagram and YouTube for videos and posters showcasing our activities.

Our Program:

• Biodiversity Preservation: Park cleanups, invasive plant removal, seedling bank, garden maintenance, oyster recycling, shorebird protection, water quality management, environmental education.

• Fundraising Initiatives: Selling eco-friendly biodegradable houseware, plants, hosting music concerts, donating to eco-projects and nonprofit organizations.

• Music Concerts: Hosting performances at nursing homes, veterans’ hospitals, disability centers, and participating in community cultural events.

• Humanitarian Initiatives: Organizing food, clothing, and backpack drives.

Branch Leadership 

Position Name Contact Info
President & Founder Christina Mink aylusoysterbay@gmail.com
Vice President Pengyu Chen aylusoysterbay@gmail.com
Vice President Hoilee Dai
Vice President Dylón Gray-Cohen
Treasurer  Wanying Yu
Advisor Shirley Yu aylusoysterbay@gmail.com
Co-Advisor Nina Li

News Updated (Dec. 2024): Since the establishment of the AYLUS Oyster Bay branch, we have organized 90 volunteer or related events (please scroll down and click on the title of each to view reports, photos, and videos). We have recruited a total of 291 volunteers, collectively contributing 2,102.5 hours of volunteer time.

Branch Members/volunteer (under age 19 years)

Position Name Status
1, Member Tyler Wasserman 2023 Alumnus
2, Member Bill You Inactive
3, Member Isabel Valerie Active
4, Member Helen Chen Active
5, Member Cindy Chen Active
6, Member Luca Williams 2023 Alumnus
7, Member Jai Gupta 2023 Alumnus
8, Member Gavin Lee Active
9, Member Addie Succs Inactive
10, Member Zilin Zhang 2024 Alumna
11, Member Zihan Zhang Active
12, Member Torrey Ge Active
13, Member Dian Gu Active
14, Member Liyu Dai 2024 Alumna
15, Member Ho Lee Dai Active
16, Member William Siegal 2023 Alumnus
17, Member Sebastian Tate 2023 Alumnus
18, Member Alex Simms 2023 Alumnus
19, Member Dylón Gray-Cohen Active
20, Member J’Voghn Gray-Cohen Active
21, Member Jessica Zhao Active
22, Member Alexander Yu Active
23, Member Isabella Yu Active
24, Member Eric Matsuno Active
25, Member Zihan Chen Active
26, Member Lance Li Active
27, Member Thea Yan Active
28, Member Haizheng Hou Active
29, Member Austin Chan Active
30, Member Zilin Hu Yang Active
31, Member Margaret Zhang Active
32, Member Harrick Hu Active
33, Member Lucy Xia Active
34, Member Eric Wang Active
35, Member Derrick Hu Active
36, Member Avery Joshua Tor Active
37, Member Jingyi Du Active
38, Member Kerina Jin Active
39, Member Queenie Dai Active
40, Member Benjamin Yang Active
41, Member Zhengmin Wang Active
42, Member Melody Zhang Active
43, Member Coco Xiong Active
44, Member Kathy Sun Active
45, Member Cindy Huang Active
46, Member Madeline Fuld Active
47, Member Jalon Schachner Active
19, Member Dylón Gray-Cohen Active
20, Member J’Voghn Gray-Cohen Active
21, Member Jessica Zhao Active
22, Member Alexander Yu Active
23, Member Isabella Yu Active
24, Member Eric Matsuno Active
25, Member Zihan Chen Active
26, Member Lance Li Active
27, Member Thea Yan Active
28, Member Haizheng Hou Active
29, Member Austin Chan Active
30, Member Zilin Hu Yang Active
31, Member Margaret Zhang Active
32, Member Harrick Hu Active
33, Member Lucy Xia Active
34, Member Eric Wang Active
35, Member Derrick Hu Active
36, Member Avery Joshua Tor Active
37, Member Jingyi Du Active
38, Member Kerina Jin Active
39, Member Queenie Dai Active
40, Member Benjamin Yang Active
41, Member Zhengmin Wang Active
42, Member Melody Zhang Active
43, Member Coco Xiong Active
44, Member Kathy Sun Active
45, Member Cindy Huang Active
46, Member Madeline Fuld Active
47, Member Jalon Schachner Active
48, Member Shirly Zhang Active
49, Member Kajal Kanderwal Active
50, Member Do Wen He Active
51, Member Brendan Ding Active
52, Member Bill Sun Active
53, Member Jiajun Li Active
54, Member Caroline Mckon Active
56, Member Cadon Yzu Active
57, Member Johnny Chen 2024 Alumnus
58, Member Christina Mink Active
59, Member Penyu Chen Active
60, Member Ethan Yu Active
61, Member Christopher Chen Active
62, Member Nikki Chen Active
63, Member Marcus Ho Active
64, Member Derrick Pao Active
65, Member Titus Ho Active
66, Member Guangtai An Active
67, Member Lucas Ho Active
68, Member Zi An Active
69, Member Zoran Zhou Active
70, Member Richard Jiang Active
71, Member Kyle Chen Active
72, Member Yuhan Zhang Active
73. Member Cindy Huang Active
73. Member Alexander Ku Cheung Active
74, Member Queenie Qi Active
75, Member Serena Zhou Active
76, Member Summer Zhou Active
77, Member Wanying Yu Active
78, Member Mona Ifeoma Orie Active
79, Member Lisa Wei Orie Active
80, Member Queena Su Active
81, Member Ryan Su Active
82, Member Eric Tu Active
83, Member Amanda Li Active
84, Member Bob Xia Active
85, Member Alice Hung Active
86, Member Thea Chen Active
87, Member Chole Wu Active
88, Member Angeline Zhang Active
89, Member Brendan Zhang Active
90, Member Harrison King Active
91, Member Kaydence Pan Active
92. Member Isabella Yan Active
93. Member Eileen Liang Active
94, Member Nathan Chen Active
95, Member Keshang Ying Active
96, Member Alexander Lin Active
97, Member Harry Wolff Active
98, Member Pan Liu Active
99, Member Austin Lin Active
100, Member Catherine Liu Active
101, Member Yiru Zhang Active
102, Member Emily Huang Active
103, Member Aidan Kiy Active
104. Member Luke Chang Active
105. Member Bryran Zhang Active
106. Member Emily Zhang Active
107. Member Brian Cheon Active
108. Member Lorna Gao Active
109. Member Aaron Jiang Active
110. Member Niran Zhou Active
111. Member Justin Micheal Warren Active
112. Member Sophia Lin Active
113. Member Eric Liu Active
114. Member Melody Chen Active
115. Member Alan Huang Active
116. Member Rye Wang Active
117. Member Jayden Wang Active
118. Member Xiangru Chen Active
119. Member Katherine Yao Active
120. Member Chris Xu Active
121. Member Tom Liu Active
122. Member Ethen Liu Active
123. Member Vincent Ng Active
124. Member Victor Ng Active
125. Member Lucas Shi Active
126. Member Ryan Chang-Kai Lee Active
127. Member Ciara Bawar Active
128. Member Jessica Wan Active
129. Member Zoe Urgiles Active
130. Member Nicole Kim Active
131. Member Maia Wong Active
132. Member Chole Piao Active
133, Member Jayden Gao Active
134. Member Rachel Zhang Active
135. Member Rayya Zheng Active
136. Member Nikki Li Active
137. Member Alex Chen Active
138. Member Victor Hunan Active
139. Member Drake Shao Active
140. Member David Chang Active
141. Member Ethen Yip Active
142. Member Judy Liang Active
143. Member Sophia Chai Active
144. Member Amber Yan Active
145 Member Kathie Liu Active
146. Member Loise Ling Active
147. Member Kevin Liu Active
148. Member Emma Chai Active
149. Member Katie Yan Active
150. Member Maggie Chen Active
151. Member Alice Chen Active
151. Member Candy Sun Active
152. Member Yingzhou Ding Active
153. Member Emily Lu Active
154. Member Patrick Xu Active
155. Member Eric Xu Active
156. Member Alex Liang Active
157. Member Christina Caputo Active
158. Member Isabella Yan Active
159. Member Christina Perri Active
160. Member Isabella Gao Active
161. Member Abby Ren Active
162. Member Xi Chen Active
163. Member Jian Chen Active
164. Member Deng Zhong Active
165. Member Mandy Ru Feng Active
166.  Member Reed Gnepper Active
167. Member Andrrew Hansong Active
168. Member Miaoyan Hou Active
169. Member Lirong Liu Active
170. Member JingXua Liu Active
171. Member Isla Wu Active
172. Member Ella Wang Active
173. Member Yuqi Wu Active
174. Member Mathew Yang Active
175. Member Rachel Zhao Active
176. Member Yitian Zhang Active
177. Member Sophie Edelman Active
178.  Member Hermione Fung Active
179. Member Anoushrie Gupta Active
180. Member Yuxuan Gong Active
181. Member Sophia Guo Active
182. Member Valerie Lan Active
183. Member Shinyi Pei Active
184. Member Alina Soukhareva Active
185. Member Sofia Guo Active
186.  Member Alexandra Sun Active
187. Member Olivia Schussier Active
188. Member Wallace Wu Active
189. Member Sophie Yang Active
190. Member Olivia Lebron Active
191. Member Daniel Wang Active
192. Member Kendra Wang Active
193. Member Amanpreet Ghotra Active
194. Member Prabhnoor Ghotra Active
195.  Member S. Bermejo Active
196.  Member Kennedy Tu Active
197. Member Willam Wang Active
198. Member Bowen Chen Active
199. Member Alex Lu Active
200. Member Rex He Active
201. Member Eric Liu Active
202. member Ivy Mo Active

 

Please Click on Each Activity for Event Reports, Photos and Videos :

  1. Cultivating Nature’s Harmony: AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Volunteer Efforts at Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center on March 19, 2023
  2. Empowering Environmental Education: AYLUS Oyster Bay Collaborates with Save the Great South Bay on March 25, 2023
  3. Safeguarding Sanctuary: AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Conservation Project at Stehli Beach on April 2, 2023
  4. AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Conservation Efforts at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary on April 22, 2023
  5. AYLUS Oyster Bay volunteers with “I Love my Park” to help refurbish the statues at the Belmore Lake park on May 6, 2023
  6. AYLUS Oyster Bay Volunteers at a Beach Cleanup with Friends of the Bay on May 13, 2023
  7. AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Plant Sale in Support of Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary on June 24, 2023

  8. AYLUS Oyster Bay works with Community Solidarity to help distribute food to those in need on July 2, 2023

  9. AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Eco-Fundraising Extravaganza on July 14, 2023

  10. AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Successful Charity Sale for Environmental Causes on July 15, 2023

  11. AYLUS Oyster Bay Works with the Long Island Children’s Museum to Educate Children on July 9, 16, 2023

  12. AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Enriching Experience: Volunteering at Long Island Children’s Museum on July 23, 30, 2023
  13. AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Environmental Initiative at Stehli Beach for Protecting Birds and Nature on Aug 19, 2023
  14. AYLUS Oyster Bay Volunteers at Long Island Children’s Museum on Aug 6,13, 20, 2023
  15. AYLUS Oyster Bay Prepared Eco-Friendly Fundraising Sale on Aug 26, 2023
  16. AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Impactful Eco-Friendly Fundraising Triumph on Aug. 27, 2023
  17. AYLUS Oyster Bay Team’s Strategic Vision Meeting on Aug 30, 2023
  18. AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Heartfelt Concert at Sunharbor Manor on Labor Day, Sept. 3, 2023
  19. AYLUS Oyster Bay Members Bring STEM to Life at Long Island Children’s Museum on Sept. 3, 10, 2023
  20. AYLUS Oyster Bay Shines at Portledge School’s Club Fair on Sept. 13, 2023
  21. AYLUS Oyster Bay was gearing up for an Eco Fundraiser on Sept. 30, 2023
  22. AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Spectacular Eco Fundraiser at Bethpage Street Fair on Oct. 1st, 2023
  23. AYLUS Oyster Bay Works with the Town of Oyster Bay to Replenish Oysters in Oyster Harbor on Oct. 15, 2023
  24. AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Eco-Fundraiser: October 27, 2023 Preparation
  25. AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Impactful Eco-Fundraiser Day at Samanea Mall on October 28,2023
  26. AYLUS Oyster Bay Recognizes Outstanding Educators in Its Teacher Spotlight Program on Nov. 5th, 2023
  27. AYLUS Oyster Bay Explores Potential Opportunities at Sangha Education Center on Nov. 11, 2023
  28. AYLUS Oyster Bay Community Unites for Shu Swamp Nature Preserve Cleanup on Nov. 12, 2023
  29. AYLUS Oyster Bay Holds Thanksgiving Special Concert at Sunharbor Manor (Nursing Home) on Nov. 26, 2023
  30. AYLUS Oyster Bay aids Island Harvest in the Turkey & Trimmings Collection Campaign at Holiday Farms on Dec. 10, 2023
  31. AYLUS Oyster Bay Recognizes Outstanding Educator in its Teacher Spotlight Program on Dec. 16, 2023
  32. AYLUS Oyster Bay’s Heartwarming Winter Donation Drive during the December Holiday Season
  33. AYLUS Oyster Bay Presents Legal Insights Seminar on December 20, 2023.
  34. AYLUS Oyster Bay Donates Eco-Friendly Gifts for The Elderly on Dec. 25, 2023
  35. AYLUS Oyster Bay Spreads Cheer and Eco-Friendly Goodness at Nursing Home on Dec. 29, 2023
  36. AYLUS Oyster Bay Presents a Fundraising Concert on YouTube for St. Jude Research Hospital on December 31, 2023.
  37. AYLUS Oyster Bay Volunteers Preserved Biodiversity at LINPI on January 8th, 2024
  38. AYLUS Oyster Bay hosts a New Year Concert at Cold Springs Hills Nursing Center on January 13, 2024
  39. AYLUS Oyster Bay Takes Part in Public Hearing for Sands NY Investment Projects on January 18, 2024
  40. AYLUS Oyster Bay Presents a Early Spring Concert at Sunrise of Glen Cove on February 3rd, 2024
  41. AYLUS Oyster Bay participated in the Lunar New Year celebration at Syosset Public Library on February 11, 2024
  42. AYLUS Oyster Bay Recognizes Outstanding Educator in its Teacher Spotlight Program on Feb. 15, 2024
  43. AYLUS Oyster Bay Members Visited the Sangha Education Center to Explore Future Collaboration on Feb 20, 2024
  44. AYLUS Oyster Bay Hosted a Fundraiser at Portledge School On February 23, 2024
  45. AYLUS Oyster Bay Presents a Concert at Orchard Estate of Woodbury on March 2, 2024
  46. AYLUS Oyster Bay Attended the Volunteer Fair at Lindenhurst Library on March 9, 2024
  47. AYLUS Oyster Bay Conducted a Beach Cleanup at Stehli Beach on March 16, 2024
  48. AYLUS Oyster Bay Hosted Benefit Concert Supporting UNICEF on March 17, 2024
  49. AYLUS Oyster Bay Performs Concert @ Sunrise of Dix Hills on Mar 23, 2024
  50. AYLUS Oyster Bay Participated ”Give an Hour for Earth” Initiative on Mar 23, 2024
  51. AYLUS Oyster Bay Donated Eco-Friendly Products to the Portledge School Auction Gala on March 29, 2024
  52. AYLUS Oyster Bay Launches Seeding Program on April 2, 2024
  53. AYLUS Oyster Bay Presents a Concert @ Orchard Estate of Woodbury on April 6, 2024
  54. AYLUS Oyster Bay Participated in Cleanup and Marine Expo at Roosevelt Park on April 13, 2024
  55. AYLUS Oyster Bay Participates in Earth Day Activity on April 20, 2024
  56. AYLUS Oyster Bay Presents a Concert at Atria Senior Living of Plainview on April 27, 2024
  57. AYLUS Oyster Bay Hosts Annual Gathering at Sangha Education Center on April 27, 2024.
  58. AYLUS Oyster Bay Participates in the Earth Day Celebration at Geiger Park on May 4, 2024.
  59. AYLUS Oyster Bay Hosts a Concert at Veteran Hospital in Northport on May 4, 2024
  60. AYLUS Oyster Bay proceeds with the “Seeding Program” from May 6 to 13, 2024
  61. AYLUS Oyster Bay Attends the “ Be a Good Egg” Training Program on May 9, 2024
  62. AYLUS Oyster Bay Builds a Teepee Garden at Meadow Farm on May 19, 2024
  63. AYLUS Oyster Bay Continues to Build Teepee Garden for Sangha Education Center on May 25, 2024
  64. AYLUS Oyster Bay Hosts Eco-Fundraising at the Strawberry Festival on June 8, 2024
  65. AYLUS Oyster Bay Builds a Kindness Garden @ Meadow Farm on June 13, 2024
  66. AYLUS Oyster Bay Hosts a Concert in Support of Green Project for Sangha Education Center on June 15, 2024
  67. AYLUS Oyster Bay Participates in Shorebird Protection Program at Lido Beach on June 23, 2024
  68. AYLUS Oyster Bay hosts a Lecture for Photovoltaic Power Generation on June 29, 2024
  69. AYLUS Oyster Bay Participates in Shorebirds Walk & Cleanup at Sunken Meadow State Park on July 8, 2024
  70. AYLUS Oyster Bay Participates in Water Quality Monitoring Training on July 15, 2024
  71. AYLUS Oyster Bay Joins Kindness Garden Maintenance on July 15, 2024
  72. AYLUS Oyster Bay Participates Oyster Garden Program @ Laurel Hollow Beach on July 27, 2024
  73. AYLUS Oyster Bay Participated in Oyster Bay Garden @ Cold Spring Harbor on Aug 10, 2024
  74. AYLUS Oyster Bay Holds Eco Fundraising @ Farmingdale Graft & Gift Fair on Aug 25, 2024
  75. AYLUS Oyster Bay Hosts the Back to School Backpage Drive & Giveaway on Aug 31, 2024
  76. AYLUS Oyster Bay Presents a Concert @ the Atria Senior Living on Sept 7, 2024
  77. Title: AYLUS Oyster Bay Supports Lattingtown Annual Concert Fair on Sept 15, 2024
  78. AYLUS Oyster Bay Participants in Removal of Invasive Species @ Jones Bech Energy & Nature Center on Sept 22, 2024
  79. AYLUS Oyster Bay Join Long Island Coalition for the Homeless on Oct 5, 2024
  80. AYLUS Oyster Bay Hosts Oyster Recycling Program at Oyster Fest on Oct 19 and 20, 2024
  81. AYLUS Oyster Bay Assists Children in Need at Sangha Education Center on October 26, 2024
  82. AYLUS Oyster Bay Hosts Fundraiser at Roosevelt Field Mall for Children in Need on Nov 2, 2024
  83. AYLUS Oyster Bay Removes Invasive Plant at LINPI on Nov 23, 2024
  84. AYLUS Oyster Bay Hosts the Piano Recital for Children with Special Needs on Nov 14, 2024
  85. AYLUS Oyster Bay Hosts the Solar Science Workshop at Sangha Education Center on Dec 14, 2024
Updated: December 15, 2024 — 10:58 pm

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