Concluding our November General Needs Veteran's Drive with the delivery of four (4) cartloads of donations and a check for $1,000.  General Needs volunteers.  (l. to r.) Volunteers with Lonnie Sherman-Founder, Teri Fallon, and Jonathan Pryor.

The Rotary Club of Sayville celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Pole Movement.  This project was started 50 years ago on November 22nd by Rotary International as part of its peace and conflict resolution area of focus. 

Most people who attend Rotary Park on Gillette Avenue for a quick visit, concert, or event, aren’t cognizant of its historical origins. Former Sayville Rotary president Carolyn Leyboldt, who just stepped down, wanted to ensure there was a sign that pointed to its formation…

 

On summer Saturday mornings, Sayville Rotarians join with volunteer members of the Sayville Yacht Club, to clean, count and lower oysters back into the water to continue growing for the summer. In Fall, with the help of the Cornell Cooperative scientists, the mature oysters are added to the Great South Bay to help naturally clean the water! This is our third year supporting this valuable project.

daughter, Lucy Baldwin learns to count with help of dedicated Rotarians

Once again, with the help of Rotarian Jonathan Pryer, the Sayville Library and Teens from Sayville Schools, we were able to begin our Summer Lunchbox Program. We aim to provide kid-friendly lunches to students who receive free lunch when school is in session, but who could use some extra lunch foods during summer vacation time. Four times during July and August, Sayville Rotary members shop for supplies. Students then help pack 25 cartons of food, twice a month, to be distributed to families through the Sayville Food Pantry. It’s a win-win for all:)

This year, the Sayville Rotary Club proudly partnered with Sayville High School for a meaningful community initiative during the school’s annual Service Day. Together, they transformed plain trash cans into vibrant, hand-painted works of art, ready to be placed at The Common Ground at Rotary Park. The project not only beautifies the park but also highlights the power of community collaboration and student involvement in service.