Dear Members & Friends,

Wow—what an amazing night! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s HIC Party. The energy in the room was electric, the camaraderie was inspiring, and the night was filled with fun, prizes, and lasting memories. This event was truly a celebration of what makes The Home Improvement Contractors of Staten Island such a special organization: all of YOU!

A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors! 🙌

Your generosity made this event possible and elevated it to the next level. Here’s what each sponsorship brought to the table:

  • Master Sponsor: The Men With Tools
    Your sponsorship as our Master Sponsor is the backbone of events like this. Thank you for leading the way and helping us celebrate in style!
  • Cocktail Sponsor: Aquatech
    You helped us kick off the party with delicious drinks that kept the celebration flowing all evening. Cheers to you!
  • DJ Sponsors: MVC Maintenance & Builder Prime
    ALL GENERATIONS had the crowd dancing, laughing, and singing all night long! Your support kept the good vibes going.
  • Photo Booth Sponsors:
    • Abi’s Masonry
    • B&B Siding
    • Chris the Roofer
    • Richmond County Iron Works
      The photo booth was such a hit! Thanks for giving our members and guests a way to capture unforgettable moments and take home fun memories.
  • Door Prize Sponsors:
    • Northfield Bank
    • Craft by Anika
      Your generosity brought so much excitement to our party so that we could include TEN free door prize drawings. These amazing prizes were a highlight of the evening!

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our Super 50/50 Drawing—a cornerstone of our event and our largest fundraiser of the year:

  1. $10,000 – Ed Gomez of E Harbor Insurance
  2. $2,000 – The DaSilvas of The Men With Tools
  3. $1,500 – Ericka Ruiz, wife of Carlos Ruiz (MVC Maintenance)
  4. $1,000 – Andy Bulgholz
  5. $500 – Wilson Zunhio of MVC Maintenance

A HUGE shoutout to our immediate past president, John Kolbaska, for selling the most tickets this year—your dedication is unmatched! And thank you to Carlos Ruiz of MVC Maintenance, who brought his entire staff and sold the second-highest number of tickets. Your efforts truly made a difference to the success of this party!

Door Prizes 🎁

Guests had the chance to win some incredible prizes in our free door prize drawing! Here’s what was up for grabs:

  1. 50” Smart Fire TV with Alexa Voice Remote
  2. Walking Pad Under Desk Treadmill
  3. Liquor Basket (Vodka, Whiskey, Tequila, Rum, Wine)
  4. Chefman 6-Quart Dual Basket Air Fryer with Easy View Windows
  5. Insulated Picnic Basket for 2
  6. Nostalgia Popcorn Maker Cart
  7. 15-in-1 Tabletop Wooden Game Center
  8. 4 Oversized Bath Towels with Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
  9. Charcuterie Board with Slide-Out Drawer, Knives, and Slate Labels
  10. Ultimate Aromatherapy Diffuser & Essential Oil Set (10 Oils Included)
John Kolbaska was the winner of the 50″ TV, but he generously gave it away at the party to one of MVC Maintenance’s employees!  So nice to see!!

We hope our winners enjoy their prizes as much as we enjoyed watching all the excitement!

Final Thanks 💖

To everyone who participated, contributed, and made this event a smashing success—THANK YOU! This night showcased the strength of our community and the unwavering support we have for each other.

Here’s to another incredible year ahead. We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together in 2025!🥂