Joe Jonas at bat blowing a bubble

On Friday, August 13^th, tickets were given out at the Long Island Duck’s home, Suffolk County Sports Park in Central Islip, for the August 21^st’ Marquis Jet Flyers versus Road Dogs exhibition softball game.  Newsday reported that there were people waiting on line at the stadium beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 12^th!  Why the heck would people wait overnight for tickets to an exhibition softball game?  Because the Jonas Brothers play for the Road Dogs.  In fact, Nick Jonas is the team captain.

Road Dogs captain Nick Jonas at Bat

Because Netter Real Estate has been season ticket holders and have supported the Long Island Ducks since their inception 10 years ago, we  were given 9 tickets to the very game many members of our community waited so long to receive.  Knowing that not all the Jonas Brothers fans in our community were able to get tickets to this very special game, we made it our mission to make several people’s day by giving them our tickets.

The Road Dogs featuring the Jonas Brothers official tour bus at the home of the Long Island Ducks

Irene Lockel, an Associate Broker at Netter Real Estate since 1994, has been working with the Kodak family and has grown to care deeply for them.  When Irene heard that we had tickets to the “Jonas Brothers Softball Game,” as the event came to be known, she knew just who to call.  The Kodak kids, Samantha, Michael and Kenny, were happy beyond belief to be able to see the Jonas Brothers so close to home.

Irene Lockel making the Kodaks' day!

But the Kodaks were not the only lucky fans to make it to the game courtesy of Netter Real Estate.  Irina Renner, Buyer Specialist for the Jim Netter Team, gave three tickets to the Carbone family.  Tanya took her two girls, Ella, 5, and Madeline, 8, to the game.  The girls were thrilled!  Madeline turns 9 in the next few weeks.  Tanya was so happy to be able to make her little girl’s birthday wish come early; seeing the Jonas Brothers, live and in-person. 

Joe Jonas waving to the crowd

Matthew Arnold, also an Associate Broker with Netter Real Estate, was able to share some Jonas joy with someone he’s been working with as well.  Bridget of Smithtown was able to take the Jonas Brothers fan in her life, Alexander Paul, to the Road Dogs game.  Matt can often be heard telling people to “Make it a great day.”  Well, Matt, you saw to it that Bridget and Alexander did have a great day on Saturday!

Kevin Jonas close up

 The setting at the Long Island Ducks’ home is so intimate.  You almost feel like you are on the field with the players.  That’s one of the reasons why seeing the Long Island Ducks play is so much fun.  The fans who were at Saturday’s softball game got to see the Jonas Brothers so much closer than they ever could have at a musical venue.  As one fan said “It’s different than a concert.  We’ll get to see them more as people.”  What a wonderful feeling it was to make this possible for a few of the VIPs in Netter Real Estate’s life!

  PS:      The Road Dogs featuring the Jonas Brothers won the softball game…but something tells me the fans would have still seen Nick, Joe and Kevin as winners even if their team had lost.  By the way, the boys of summer (aka The Long Island Ducks) are still playing.  You can get terrific seats to see our home team play.  Click here for ticket information.

PPS:   Allstate was the proud sponsor of this event.  They are trying to send the message out about how dangerous texting while driving is.  They are asking everyone to Join Allstate’s Teen Driver Pledge.  Teens and Families, please pledge not to Text & Drive.  An important message for us all.

Joe Jonas checking his phone -- NOTE: He is NOT driving while he's texting! Way to go, Joe!

Even QuackerJack is a fan of the Jonas Brothers! He didn't mind sharing the spotlight on Saturday.

Nick Jonas on base

Kevin Jonas getting ready to go to bat