Building our
community together
Fire Island Pines Property Owners’ Association enhances the Pines to be one of the premier LGBTQ+ beachfront communities on the East Coast and a Safe Haven for the Queer Community.
Welcome to your 2024 Season!
Check out our resource page for all the information you need to open your home, including Waste Management advice and opening checklists.
With everything you need in one convenient place, you'll be able to start enjoying the island in no time.
So why wait? Check out our resource page today and get ready to dust off those wigs, open up your home, and start enjoying the season with your fellow neighbors. We're here to help, every step of the way!
Make a Difference with Your Donation.
Support Services and Events that Benefit the Pines Community!
Your tax-deductible donation can fund a variety of services and events that make a positive impact on the Pines community during the summer and throughout the year.
Help us reduce the risk of Lyme disease and control the rodent population in the Pines.
For 30 years, the Lyme Disease/Rodent Control program is vital to our community's well-being, directly safeguarding our homes from Lyme disease and rodent infestations.
Our two-pronged approach, handled by professional pest controllers, includes distributing Thermacell tubes biannually to reduce the tick population and year-round rodent trapping to prevent infestations. This essential initiative, costing over $40,000 annually, is our most supported program, reflecting our community's commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy environment.
Your contribution is crucial in sustaining these efforts and keeping our guard up against these persistent threats.
Keep our community moving by donating to the Mobility Cart program today!
Over 650 trips in 2023 were completed. Our dedicated volunteer drivers provide crucial transportation to residents and visitors, including the elderly, children, pregnant women, and even during emergencies like major fires.
Your support, alongside the invaluable contribution of SAGE (Services & Advocacy for LGBT Elders), enables us to continue this essential service in our community. Join us in ensuring the sustained mobility and connectivity of the Pines.
Protect our beloved beach and support the Seashore Defense Fund.
The Seashore Defense Fund (SDF) provides vital funding to make a real difference in helping us defend our community asset, The Beach. SDF has provided extra dune fencing as well as KEEP OFF DUNE signage and, in recent years, built and installed 13 Beach Bins/Trash Receptacles to keep our beach clean.
A healthy beach is Fire Island Pines’ top priority. Help us keep our beach safe and beautiful for generations to come.
Keep the heart of our community beating strong by donating to the Whyte Hall Fund!
Whyte Hall is the center of our vibrant community, hosting over 300 events every season.
Maintaining this cherished venue is a costly endeavor, with over $233,000 spent last year on essential maintenance and operational costs, surpassing the generous contributions of our donors.
Deepen your partnership with us, ensuring Whyte Hall remains a dynamic and welcoming hub for all, ensuring that it remains a hub of activity and a source of pride for our community.
Our Initiatives
Trailblazers Park℠
Located in the Pines Harbor, Trailblazers Park℠ is a permanent public space in the Fire Island Pines Harbor that honors those who have fought for positive change in the LGBTQIA+ community. From activists to artists, these Trailblazers have made a lasting impact on our world.
View the Trailblazers & Artist biographies to learn more about the Trailblazers and Artists featured in the park, and help us continue our mission of celebrating equality and progress.
To contact the Taskforce, please email fippoatrailblazers@gmail.com.
Let's honor the past and inspire the future at Trailblazers Park℠!
Trailblazers Taskforce:
Doug Harris and Gary Clinton (Co-Chairs), Joe Conforti, Iman Le Claire, Crayton Robey, Emily Scott, and Matthew Tague
Long-term Community Planning Task Forces
Get ready for a stronger and more connected community, thanks to our Long-term Community Planning project!
We've established three new Task Forces, made up of dedicated community members who are volunteering their time and expertise to make a difference.
Environmental Stewardship Task Force:
Steve McGee (chair), Chris Carolan, Henry Robin, Gary Korr, John Krawchuk
Task Force on Infrastructure and Services:
Leland Rechis (chair), Bill Hildebrandt, Henry Robin, Ed Schulhafer, Claudia Tropp
Task Force on Mitigating the Impact of Climate Change on the Pines:
Mark McElreath (chair), Harry Hayes, Andrew Kirtzman, Bob McGarity, Henry Robin
From improving public spaces to strengthening community bonds, our Long-term Community Planning project is making a real impact.
If you’d like to join a task force or volunteer for one of our many community-focused initiatives, Get Involved!
Committee on Black Equality (CoBE)
Join us in celebrating diversity and promoting inclusiveness in our community with FIPPOA's Committee on Black Equality (CoBE)!
Created to advise FIPPOA on ways to foster greater inclusiveness in the Pines, CoBE is taking the lead on some exciting initiatives. In 2021, they planned the first-ever Juneteenth weekend celebration in the Pines, part of FIPPOA's commitment to celebrating diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
By working together, we can create a more welcoming and inclusive community for all. Whether you're interested in joining CoBE or simply want to get involved in promoting equality and justice in our community, we invite you to join us in this important work. Contact us today to learn more about how you can get involved and make a difference.
Committee on Black Equality (CoBE):
Charles Montorio-Archer and Seneca Mudd (Co-Chairs), Kyetay Beckner, Angelo DeSanto, Doug Harris, Harry Hayes, Antionio Haynes, Victor Jeffreys II, Noel Kimon, Crayton Robey, Henry Robin, Robin Scott
Fire Island
Aids Memorial
Join the AIDS Memorial Task Force and StoryCorps in preserving our community's legacy!
Share your story and help raise awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS. With our partnership, we're collecting and preserving the experiences of those impacted by the virus. Reach out to the AIDS Memorial Task Force today to learn more information and contribute to our community's story.
AIDS Memorial Task Force:
Jay Pagano (Chair), Justin Blake, Tom Hansen, Charles Montario-Archer, Charles Renfro, Denise Roberts Hurlin, Eric Sawyer
Fire Island Boulevard
Task Force
The Fire Island Boulevard Task Force, in partnership with the Pines Chamber of Commerce, has developed a set of rules to enhance the appearance of the Boulevard and provide ample storage space for contractors. Thanks to FIPPOA's 10-year lease agreement with the Town of Brookhaven, we can finally manage the entire length of the Boulevard. Contractors and vendors must follow the rules outlined by the Boulevard Task Force or be subject to penalties.
Lease agreements and rules can be found on our Business Resource Page or on our Community Document Library.
Boulevard License Agreement and Management:
Allan Baum, Henry Robin, Karen McCutcheon
Internet
Task Force
Say goodbye to slow internet and hello to high-speed broadband with the Internet Task Force!
Our community-wide survey showed the need for fast, reliable internet in the Pines, and we took action. After creating a solid business case, we convinced Verizon FiOS to invest in the necessary infrastructure. Now, all homes, co-ops, and businesses will be fully wired as of Spring 2022.
Don't miss out on this opportunity - subscribe or reactivate your dormant off-season service, follow this process.
Mission accomplished!
Internet Task Force:
Henry Robin (Chair), Leland Rechis, Ed Schulhafer, Claudia Tropp, Anthony West, and Suzette York
Website and Branding
After almost a year in the making, we rolled out a fresh and innovative brand identity to represent FIPPOA and all members of our Pines community.
Our goal for the new branding was to honor the Pines legacy and communicate to all Pines community members the efforts that FIPPOA makes to elevate everyone’s experience of the Pines.
We also unveiled our new website so that everyone—from Pines residents, renters, and businesses, to our Pines-based cultural organizations and Pines visitors—can stay on top of what’s happening in the Pines.
Mission accomplished!
Website & Branding:
Chris Mai (Chair)
What We Do
Beautifying the Pines and maintaining the harbor
At FIPPOA, we are committed to making the Pines a more beautiful and sustainable place to live. We work tirelessly to keep the public areas of the Pines clean and well-maintained.
We work closely with local government agencies to ensure that our boardwalks are safe and well-maintained, our waste collection is efficient and sustainable, and our pest control measures are effective and environmentally friendly. We are proud to play a key role in keeping the Pines a thriving and beautiful community.
Additionally, our harbor maintenance team works to preserve the natural environment of the harbor, ensuring that it remains clean and safe for all.
Ready to experience the beauty and sustainability of the Pines for yourself? View our marina rates and make your reservation today. Or, check out our Visit Us page to navigate your journey to The Pines
We can't wait to welcome you to our community!
Community is our Core
We believe that community is at the heart of everything we do. That's why we are proud to announce the opening of Trailblazers Park, a dedicated permanent public space that honors the legacy of those who have paved the way for the LGBTQ+ community.
Trailblazers Park's inaugural exhibition features 16 original flags designed by contemporary artists, each honoring the diverse legacies of LGBTQ+ heroes who dedicated their lives to fighting for equality and made a significant impact on the LGBTQ+ movement.
As an LGBTQ+ community, we at FIPPOA know how important it is to recognize and honor the Trailblazers who have made a difference. We are committed to using Trailblazers Park as a space to continue the fight for equality and representation. A new group of Trailblazers will be honored with flags every two years, ensuring that the legacy of these heroes is never forgotten.
We invite you to come and visit Trailblazers Park, celebrate the lives and legacies of these incredible Trailblazers, and be a part of the ongoing movement for equality and representation. Let's continue to build a stronger, more inclusive community together.
Homeowner Engagement
Welcome to Whyte Hall, the heart of the Pines community. We are excited to invite homeowners to engage with our vibrant community by hosting events and meetings at our beautiful space.
Whyte Hall is available for a wide variety of gatherings, from meetings and religious services to private parties and fitness classes. Our versatile space can accommodate events of all sizes, and our experienced staff is dedicated to making your event a success.
With over 200 events hosted at Whyte Hall each season, we are proud to be the hub of the Pines' cultural and social events. Our space has been home to events produced by Broadway Cares’ BROADWAY Bares in the Pines, BOFFO, DRA’s Fire Island Dance Festival, FIPAP, Recovery & Religious Meetings, and Women's Pride in the Pines.
At Whyte Hall, we believe that community engagement is key to creating a vibrant and inclusive community. That's why we offer affordable prices for event and meeting bookings, making it easier than ever for homeowners to get involved and connect with their neighbors.
Click below to view our available rooms, services, and details on how to book your event or meeting at Whyte Hall.
We can't wait to see you and be a part of your next event!
Accessibility in Mind
Our Mobility Access Cart (MAC) service is here to help anyone who needs transportation assistance in the Pines. Thanks to generous donations from our residents and support from SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders), we are able to offer three motorized vehicles operated by friendly and reliable volunteer drivers.
Our MAC vehicles are available daily from 7 AM - 7 PM and are completely free of charge.
To make a reservation:
Fill out and submit the Indemnity Form here.
(All riders must complete this form for each season.)
Submit a reservation here or call 631-597-3797.
We take the safety of our residents and visitors very seriously, which is why we maintain our MAC vehicles to the highest standards. However, this upkeep comes at a cost and we rely on donations to keep this vital service operating throughout the year.
If you would like to support our MAC service, please consider making a 100% tax-deductible donation today. Thank you for your support in helping us make the Pines a wonderful place to live!
Protecting the Beach
The Pines is situated within the Fire Island National Seashore between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great South Bay, on one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
The Seashore Defense Fund (SDF) is an emergency funding mechanism of The Pines Foundation that allows for immediate action when catastrophe faces Fire Island Pines’ most valuable asset—its incomparable beaches.
The fund is used as needed to lend support for preservation and maintenance measures and to augment larger initiatives like beach reclamation. It is important to maintain a healthy reserve to ensure the community can respond in a timely way to any threat to our magnificent natural asset.
Complement our Ecology
We believe that it's essential to take care of our environment and preserve the beauty of the Pines community. That's why we offer programs to help homeowners become environmental stewards and keep the Pines thriving.
The Pines Conservation Society (PCS) annual tree sale, held at the beginning of March, provides homeowners with an opportunity to plant trees and beautify their homes. With our help, homeowners have planted over 5,000 trees over the years, replacing those lost to pine beetles and flooding. By planting trees, you can contribute to the health of the environment and help keep the Pines lush and green.
In collaboration with the National Park Service and FIPPOA, the Pines Conservation Society offers a tree removal program. This program removes infected, dead, or dying trees from the right-of-way in the community, ensuring that the environment remains healthy and safe for everyone.
Join us in becoming environmental stewards of this beautiful community.
Visit PCS to learn more about the Annual Tree Sale and the Tree Removal programs.
Political Action Committee
We are committed to representing the interests of our community and ensuring that our voices are heard in local politics. Our Political Action Committee (PAC) is a vital part of this effort, supporting political candidates who can represent the interests of the Pines.
Despite our relatively small number of voters registered locally, the FIPPOA PAC is able to exercise political influence and make a meaningful impact in the Town of Brookhaven and Suffolk County. We encourage all members to consider changing their voter registration to the Pines to increase our voter rolls and participation.
Changing your voter registration is easy and does not affect your tax filing status. Simply file an NYS Voter Registration Form with the Suffolk County Board of Elections to make your voice heard in local politics.
FIPPOA &
The Pines Foundation
At Your Service
Brockman Plaza
Community-focused Public Health Service Initiatives (Monkeypox Vaccination, COVID-19 antibody testing, etc.)
Damminix Fund (Tick Control)
Dune Restoration
Fire Island Boulevard Beautification
Fire Island Boulevard Tree Fund
Freight & Passenger Docks
The Invasion
Mobility Access Cart
Pines Care Center (Facilities, Maintenance, & Utilities)
Pines Marina
Pines Party
Pines Police Station (Facilities, Maintenance, & Utilities)
Political Action Committee
Post Office
Seashore Defense Fund
Trailblazers Park
Wagon Rack
Waste Management
Whyte Hall
Give to The Pines Foundation
Want to make a difference? You can help support the Pines community by donating to The Pines Foundation!
From community cleanups to hosting the Invasion, providing the Mobility Access cart to maintaining the harbor, post office, and facility maintenance, We are dedicated to making our community a great place to live.
But we can't do it alone - we rely on donations from residents, renters, and businesses to keep these important projects going.
Make a tax-deductible donation to The Pines Foundation today and help us continue to make a positive impact in our community!