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Welcoming our Newest Rotarians! |
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Beefsteak 2025 Thank you!
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Now, a succinct Sayville Rotary sign at the parkPosted Story by Linda Leuzzi Suffolk County News 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… |
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Save The Bay Oyster ProjectOn 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 |
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Summer LunchBox ProgramOnce 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:)
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Rotary Day of Service
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.
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The Rollstone Foundation honors Linda and Vinny Leuzzi |
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405 Pairs of Gently Used Shoes Collected! |
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Last Chance Animal Rescue
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Rotary of Sayville supports Los Angeles RotaryThe Rotary Club of Sayville is proud to support the Los Angeles Rotary Club, in District 5280, with a $2,000 donation to assist the community impacted by the devastating fires. Pictured here, Mike D., Rotarian from Sayville presents the check, demonstrating our commitment to helping those in need during this challenging time.  |
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Sayville Rotary Holiday Parade Float!Thank you to everyone who built this year's float, for our Oyster Project theme! Special thanks to Rotarian George Larson, of Larson's Christmas Trees in Oakdale Shopping center, Montauk Highway. Enjoy our short video!    |
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Sayville Rotary Oyster Project End of Season!Another fun filled and successful Oyster season for the Sayville Rotary Club comes to an end. Dave Fallon, Kaitlyn and Drew Baldwin are pictured here in Islip relocating the oysters from the Sayville Yacht Club. The oysters are now in their forever home in the bay. We will be seeding new oysters in the spring and hope you can all spread the word to help volunteer with us next season!
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Our Oyster Project |
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World Polio Day Oct. 24th - What does the work of polio eradication entail?Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only two (2) countries to date that are still reporting new ases, although Gaza had a small outbreak a few weeks ago. October was Polio Plus Matching funds month. Thanks to Nick Wartella's collecting, Sayville Rotary raised $610 over the last four (4) meetings. Our Fundraising was matched to $1,200 to pass on to the District 7255, which will match those funds for a $2,400 donation to the Foundation's Polio Plus program. Thank you to all who participated in this worthwhile Rotary local to global project. Learn how Rotary-funded resource centers are supporting polio eradication efforts in Pakistan. |
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Sayville Rotary supports Pal-O-Mine Veterans Program! |
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Sayville Rotary Continues Tradition of Sponsoring Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck Dinner
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Beefsteak Fundraiser Dinner 2024 The Sayville Rotary Club recently hosted their 74th annual beefsteak fundraiser dinner event - an evening filled with great food, excellent company, and a beautiful waterfront setting at the Long Island Maritime Museum on Thursday, Aug. 8th. Here are our fellow club members grilling the filet mignon for all attendees. |
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Our lunchbox summer program is in full swing!Take a look at our Lunchbox program in Action!
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2024 Rotary Club of Sayville Scholarship Winner! Today we had the pleasure of gifting $1,000 to Madeline Jensen, this year's Rotary Club of Sayville Scholarship Recipient. Madeline graduated from Bayport-Blue Point High School in May and will be attending Binghamton University in the Fall. Fellow Rotarians took the time to share advice, tips about their past College club, organization and work experiences that helped provide a path to success. One of the reasons Madeline was selected was her POV on service, stating "I believe that community service is not just something you do as a requirement--it is an outlet to better yourself and your community. Throughout my life, I have learned the value of connecting with community members of different backgrounds, lifestyles, and purposes. As high school comes to an end, my commitment to my community here on Long Island and my new college community will not diminish". Best Wishes on your fall semester Madeline!
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GiGi's Playhouse Mike Cirigliano, President and Karen Drago, Executive Director of Gigi's Playhouse visited Sayville Rotary for Thursday's lunch meeting. GiGi's Playhouse changes lives through the consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, through a replicable playhouse model. With a recent $1 million grant from Suffolk County and another $1 Million received through Congressman Andrew Garbarino (also a Rotarian), Gigi's is looking for a larger building in which to serve the community. Please visit their wonderful website to see all the amazing programs they have for children and (soon) adults with disabilities. We are lucky to have them! |
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Sayville Rotary supports the Naval Sea Cadet Program! (pictured l. to r.) Brendan McCurdy, Maureen Murphy, Gary Verticchio The Rotary Club of Sayville is proud to support the Naval Sea Cadet program, under Commander Gary Vertichio. Last week, at the evening fellowship meeting at the http://www.cullhouse.com, Sayville NY, Sayville Rotary presented a check for $2,000 to support the ongoing training of the Sea Cadets under Gary's direction. Brendan McCurdy, Sayville Rotarian, Past President, and incoming Vice President, has been volunteering these past years supporting the cadets with their pool training. We were delighted to have Maureen Murphy join us for the presentation. Maureen is the Gold Star Mother of Medal of Honor recipient Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy, the namesake of the museum and sea cadet training facility.
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Welcome Pojero Family Chiropractic! Rotary Club of Sayville welcomed Dr. Gabrielle and Dr. John Pojero as our guest speakers this week. Dr. Gabrielle took the floor to educate Sayville and the Ronkonkoma Rotarians during our joint lunch meeting. Gabrielle enlightened all and discussed the importance of achieving optimal health through natural chiropractic care, inclusive of the physical, social and mental well being. Located on Main Street in Sayville, John and Gabrielle have over 27 years experience taking care of families in the community, and especially our own Sal. Thank you for a wonderful presentation! https://www.pojerofamilychiropractic.com/about-us/  |
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District 7255 Conference in Scotland! Rotary Club of Sayville Members recently returned from our District 7255 Conference, this year held in Scotland. Pictured here: Rotary Club of Sayville President, Chris Imperato, in front of the famous Forth Bridge, in South Queensferry, with Neil McKinley, President of the South Queensferry Rotary Club . During the conference, when attendees learned of a Rotary project to provide desks for schools on Ukerewe Island in Lake Victoria, our District #7255 donated 152 desks for a total of $4,576. Our District also donated $5,000 to plant 1200 Rotary trees on Scotland’s coast, which was a clever climate-conscious project to offset the carbon emissions of their flights to and from Scotland. |
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Earth Day Clean-Up 2024 Rain or Shine was the call for Earth Day Clean-up on Saturday, April 20th. We had a great turnout from Sayville Rotarians! Thank you all so much for your time and effort to help keep our community clean! |
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Dogs and Mental Health! Today we welcomed two (2) guests from St. Joseph's University! (l. to r.) Amanda Sanford, Club Advisor for the newly formed Rotaract Club, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Patchogue and Guest Speaker Debra Zaech, Asst. Dean, L.M.S.W. and senior lecturer in Psychology, with Rotary President, Chris Imperato. In support of District Governor Tom Crowley and his initiative to destigmatize Mental Health, Debra brought a portion of her "Dogs and Mental Health" workshop to share with club members. This meeting focused on how a positive relationship with your dog can reduce anxiety and depression, and increase self-esteem. The discussion centered on how we know we are bonded with our dog and how we can increase the bond to reap the benefits of the relationship. Rotarians had the opportunity to fill out a stress scale and an anxiety scale, for themselves and for their dogs. Thank you Debra!
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The Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick's Day Parade 2024! The sun was shining for this year's 2024 Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick's Day Parade! The community turnout for the Parade was terrific!
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Congratulations to Sayville Rotarian Jonathan Pryor Congratulations to Jonathan Pryor, Sayville Rotarian, and Head of Sayville Library Outreach Program on his recent New York State outstanding Library Award! Jonathan, accompanied by Donna DiBerardino, Head of Youth Services, enthusiastically gave Rotarians a recent update on Sayville’s adapting and ever learning Library to meet Community members’ expectations. For Reference on the latest changes and updates, I have composed an amazing list to enjoy:
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Welcome Arthur Kopleman, Ph.D! We had the pleasure of hearing from Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D. at Thursday's meeting. Arhur is president of Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus, & Professor Emeritus of Science at SUNY-FIT, and a Lecturer (part-time) at SUNY Stony Brook, SoMAS. Arthur's current projects are Photo-ID of harbor seals at a haul-out site in Cupsogue Beach Park, Westhampton Beach NY,' and Photo-ID of fin and humpback whales in the waters off Montauk, NY, USA. We are so very lucky to have Arthur in our West Sayville Community and thank him for taking the time out of his day for his informative presentation. We encourage everyone to take the Seal Walk in the days ahead.
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What's in the Foreign Trade Zone? pictured l. to r. Rotary President Chris Imperato and Brad Hemingway, Executive Director, Town of Islip Foreign Trade Zone Authority The Town of Islip Foreign Trade Zone, also known as FTZ52, is a designated 52 acre area within the Town of Islip, New York, authorized by the United States government for specific trade-related activities. With the nicest sign on Vets Highway in Ronkonkoma, FTZ52 provides businesses situated within its boundaries incentives aimed at promoting international trade and competitiveness. We had the enjoyment hearing from speaker Brad Hemingway, the Executive Director of the TOI Foreign Trade Zone, who gave us the skinny. Brad said it has two (2) prongs: The first being an Economic Development Corp., whereby local and non-profit businesses are offered grants. In fact, 2 million federal dollars were distributed during the COVID pandemic to local American small business owners, as "small business is the fabric thread of our community".
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Sayville Rotary Welcomes Suffolk Counseling Services. |
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Sayville Rotary Goes Bowling with Splashes of Hope OrganizationThe Sayville Rotary "Big Lebowski" themed Bowling Fundraiser raised $5,700 partnered with Splashes of Hope organization. This was a truly unique event that entertained with gift baskets, 50/50 raffle donations along with a fun night of fellowship bowling. Can you pick out our "splashtastic" President, Chris Imperato, from the real "DUDE"? Thank you to all who supported this cause and can't wait to see that new splashmoble VAN! Please see the link below to Splashes of Hope updates. https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTg4MjIx     |
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Sayville Rotary and Sayville High Connect for Community Service Day! |
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Veterans Appreciation Luncheon
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District Food Drive Collection  Rotarians and friends of the Sayville Rotary Club came early and helped haul many needed Food Pantry items for the upcoming Holiday season and colder months. Many local patrons helped fill our baskets from supporting Stop N Shop stores in Holbrook and Sayville. Purchased food items also came from neighboring Target in Sayville. Sayville Rotary is challenging all the Rotary clubs in our district to a "Stock the Pantries Challenge", where all clubs are encourage to host a food drive/food collection around or on 11/1 and donate the food to their local food pantry. As always, Rotarians stepped up to serve! Thank you to the community for helping stock the food pantry! |
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Sayville Rotary Welcomes Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney (Pictured L. to R.) Chris Clayton, Special Counsel to the District Attorney and Division Chief of the Special Investigations Division, John Lorenzo, Town of Islip Councilman, Chris Imperato, President of Sayville Rotary and Long Island Coin and Ray Tierney, Suffolk County's District Attorney. A Brown University Graduate, St. John’s Law School Graduate, and 27-year Prosecutor, District Attorney Ray Tierney came and spoke with The Sayville Rotarians about his initiatives. Gang and Gun Violence and the Opioid overdose crisis are top of mind in his office.
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The 2023 Oyster Project On a sunny October 11th, the Sayville Rotary clubbed wrapped up the 2023 Oyster Project by planting the oysters raised at the Sayville Yacht Club in a sanctuary off of East Islip. Working together with Cornell Cooperative Extension and Save the Great South Bay, 25ft3 of oysters were planted in two (2) reefs approximately 25 feet apart. The reefs are planted in uncertified waters which means that it is illegal to harvest shellfish growing there. Water certification depends on the water cleanliness and oysters are the most efficient and one of the heartier natural filters of water around Long Island. Over time, reefs built in uncertified waters will result in the improvement of water quality and the eventual certification of more of the bay. The goal is that as these reefs mature, they will work as spawner sanctuaries to help rebuild the native oyster population in the Great South Bay. Previous plantings in this area have resulted in oysters over 8 inches in length. |
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World Polio Day - October 24th 2023  |
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What a Great Day for a Pet Parade! On Saturday, Sept. 9th we held our annual Pet Parade down Main Street, with judging in Rotary Park. Thank you to the Cub Scouts pack 363 who provided water bowls for the pets, to the Sayville Pet Port for sponsoring the event, to Vanderbilt Quality Fence for graciously providing our fence rings every year, and to Last Chance Animal Rescue fo bringing pets looking for forever homes. Thank you to members of Sayville Rotary, and our supportive neighbors, for their participation and enthusiasm. See you again next year! Click through for more pictures!
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Rotary Welcomes Peter Fertig Peter Fertig, President and Founder of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation was our Luncheon speaker this week, September 14th. Peter, a fellow Rotarian from the Ronkonkoma club spoke about honoring our service members and how important it is teaching the legacy of the greatest generation to the youngest generation on the lessons of citizenship, service to one's country and sacrifice in times of great national need. Beginning in 2020, The Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation organized fundraising Walks and 5K Runs to increase awareness of Military Suicide Prevention and raise funds to educate our military children. Following is the flyer to Register and support these events. Visit online at www.actofvaloraward.org.  |
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 When you see a beautiful colored tile in the phlebotomy room where many children get their blood drawn, or when you see the painted mural in the Children's Hospital, think Splashes of Hope and founder Heather Buggée. A Huntington based 501 (c)3 non-for profit organization, Splashes of Hope is dedicated to creating art to transform spaces, enrich environments and facilitate children's healing process. The beautiful murals they paint on the walls of hospitals expand children's connections for conversation with each other, give them a distraction during their blood extractions, comforts and helps use their imaginations with other children during their hospital stay. Liz Schafer, Volunteer Coordinator and Studio Manger for Splashes of Hope gave the most inspiring presentation and what's next for Splashes of Hope. There is a valued connection between Splashes of Hope and the Rotary's four (4) Way Test
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Rotary Welcomes Paul Achenbach |
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On July 10th, the Sayville Library had the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the new Native Garden, Pollinator space and Sayville Rotary donated Peace Pole. Peace Poles are 4- or 6-sided monuments inscribed with the message, “May Peace Prevail on Earth” on every side. On each side the same message is written in a different language.
 Sayville Rotary welcomed Ms. Sandra Peddie as our speaker this week, accompanied by fellow long time Newsday reporter, Mr. Rick Brand. A gal from Minnesota, don't ya know, found Long Island to be the "Garden of Delights" which was derived from all the varied stories she and Newsday covered. |
The Bayshore 100th Rotary Anniversary
The Bayshore 100th Anniversary Gala took our weekly meeting spot last Thurday night. Everyone was grateful the AQI had dropped and we could enjoy a beautiful evening on the water at Captain Bill's in BayshoreOur own litterateur, Linda Leuzzi
Our own litterateur, Linda Leuzzi, had a well attended reading of her recently published book 'My Year With the Italian Girl" at the Bayport Blue Point Library last Wednesday night. Linda's book is a fictionalize account of her year with an Italian exchange student. Full of local references, humor, and great storytelling it makes a great beach read! You can buy her book buy following this link... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7XHN93Z/
2023 Splashes of Hope Bay Cruise
Sayville Rotarians and friends came out to support "Splashes of Hope" on their annual "Bay Cruise" fundraiser on Saturday. A Huntington based 501 (c)3 non-for profit organization, Splashes of Hope is dedicated to creating art to transform spaces, enrich environments and facilitate healing. Pictured is incoming sayville Rotary President, Chris Imperato and Splashes of Hope founder, Heather Buggée. A wonderful day had by all.Eel Grass - A natural habitat that need to be saved
Our speaker 5/23/23 was Robert Vasiluth, founder and CEO of Save Environmental. Eel grass is one of our key habitats here on the south shore. The decrease in eelgrass has been occuring at an exponential rate chiefly due to the increasing presence of nitrogen and rising temperatures in the bay.Gift of Life - May 18th Meeting
Changing Her World
Last Thursday's meeting was packed with guests and a few visiting Rotarians. Harry Miller, current chairman of Gift of Life, with his wife Joan, and current Treasurer, Bob Nathen, brought the organization's most recent recipient, Ryanna, to lunch. With her mother, Myra, Ryanna traveled from Kosovo for her procedure. In perfect English. Ryanna thanked the club for our support and told us that while only two weeks out from her surgery, she had already walked further than she had ever before.
If you are not familiar with the work of Gift of Life or would like to donate money or time please visit http://giftoflifelongisland.org.
2023 Sans Souci Park Earth Day Clean-UP
Pre-Earth Day Clean Up 2023
A beautiful day to partner with Sayville Target and Rotary Club of Sayville Volunteers to Clean-Up nine (9) bags of trash outside Target, including one (1) dead racoon later picked up by Town of Islip Animal Control. From Sunrise Highway, down to the entrance of San Souci County Park, this team spent 40 minutes cleaning in and around the fence with safety protocols in mind.
Peace of Mind Training
Copy of Copy of Sayville Rotary Valentine's Day Raffle
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED
IN THE SAYVILLE ROTARY'S
VALENTINES' DAY DINNER RAFFLE!
St Patrick's Day Celebration 2018
General Needs
HALO mission
Beefsteak information and tickets purchase
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2016 Sayville Rotary Pet Parade
Photos by Sayville Rotary member Nick Wartella
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Guest Speaker Kristen Jarnagin
The Sayville Rotary Club recently welcomed the Executive Director of the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau Kristen Jarnagin.
Ms. Jarnigin unveiled LICVB's newest Advertising and Branding campaign to highlight the beauty, diversity and history of Long Island.
Ms. Jarnigin unveiled LICVB's newest Advertising and Branding campaign to highlight the beauty, diversity and history of Long Island.
Sayville Rotary Celebrates its its 79th Anniversary
The Rotary Club of Sayville recently celebrated its 79th Anniversary at a Charter Night celebration at The Cull House Restaurant.
Joined by the Executive Director of Gift of Life International, Rob Raylman, the Sayville Rotarians once again proved they put the 'fun' in fundraising by making a donation of $10,000 to Gift of Life to help fund life saving heart operations.
Yu Wan Wang
Yu Wan Wang
Yu Wan speaks at March 10th meeting.
Always Remembered
It is with the deepest regret to announce that Charlie Baack has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Charles, a WWII Navy Veteran, was the first veteran honored by the Sayvile Rotary Club on July 31, 2014. Charlie served in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary was a Charter Member of Sayville Flotilla 1‐7. Charlie will always remain in our hearts.
Charlie Baack is pictured above holding the "Sayville Rotary Veteran of the Month" certificate.
Halo Missions Receive Donation
The Rotary Club of Sayville proudly supports the work of Halo Missions with a donation of $500 at its weekly luncheon meeting. Pictured is Christopher McGuire, HALO Founder.
Eagle Scout Francis Reilly Speaks at January 28 Meeting
Eagle Scout Francis Reilly, Troop 184, was the guest speaker at the January 28, 2016 meeting held at Butera's in Sayville.
January Student of the Month
Sayville student Lara Hirsch
Connetquot student Jack Richardson
Bayport student Luke Mischo
Christmas Magic Gift Donations
The Rotary Club of Sayville was pleased to present a donation of $500 to Charles Russo, Esq. founder and President of the non for profit organization Christmas Magic which is devoted to making the Christmas wishes of over 11,000 children come true.
Oktoberfest, October 22nd
2015 Beefsteak!!
Sayville Summerfest Info Booth 2015
The Sayville Rotary Club volunteers their time every year at the Sayville Chamber of Commerce Summerfest!
July 30th Guest Speaker
Our guest speaker on July 30th was Mike Mussler with Tin Lilly. He seeks to aid and improve adoption centers.
Pictures are Mike D., Mike Mussler and Pam G. the Sayville Rotary President.
Pictures are Mike D., Mike Mussler and Pam G. the Sayville Rotary President.
Mike Mussler , Tin Lilly seeks to aid and improve adoption centers - See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1767/Speakers/94596fc0-4eb0-44fc-b649-2589f56e76d9#sthash.nOAVuaz2.dpuf
Mike Mussler , Tin Lilly seeks to aid and improve adoption centers - See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1767/Speakers/94596fc0-4eb0-44fc-b649-2589f56e76d9#sthash.nOAVuaz2.dpuf
RYLA students
RYLA students thank the Rotary Club of Sayville for affording them the opportunity to be a part ot the Spring 2015 RYLA program.
Excerpt from a letter to the Club by one of the RYLA students:
(...)"I would like to express my gratitude for being able to attend such a wonderful program. My Entrepreneurship teacher told me about the program during class, and as soon as she described to me what the program was all about, I immediately applied. I am so thankful for being granted the chance to work with so many great and inspirational people. It was truly a special experience that taught me the fundamentals necessary to be an exceptional leader. The opportunity to work and bond with others of similar backgrounds and interests afforded me an unforgettable and influential experience. My weekend was filled with knowledgeable and inspiring speakers and activities. I was also given the opportunity to share my feelings and experiences with my peers. (...) We described our time and the key concepts about RYLA and all it does to help focused, motivated and hard working young adults such as myself become better leaders. Understanding what Rotary is was also an important lesson I learned towards the end of my weekend. What Rotary offers and accomplishes is truly remarkable, and I would like to sincerely thank Rotary for being such an altruistic and opportunity providing program. I am so grateful for the opportunity to attend the weekend with so many influential peers, staff, speakers etc. My RYLA experience has helped me become more conscientious and will indeed make me a better leader, friend and son. I commit, as RYLA inspired, to do whatever I can, when I can, to help my friends, family and society. Once again, I would like to thank everyone who made my experience at RYLA as informational, challenging, inspiring and wonderful as it was. I would also like to specifically extend my sincere gratitude to the Sayville Rotary Club for funding my experience and hope it is clear that I felt it was an experience of a lifetime. Once again, sincere apologies for not being able to attend the meeting. I hope this email truly expresses my deepest and most sincere thank you's to everyone who made my experience possible.
Steven Smith
With regards and gratitude,
Steven Smith
Grade 10
Connetquot High School, Bohemia, NY"
RYLA students
RYLA students
Beefsteak - August 13, 2015
2015 Installation Reception at Land's End on June 29, 2015
June 29, 2015 at Land's End
Posted by Sayville Rotary on Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Pet Parade
June 25, 2015 Meeting
As always, our meeting was very productive: we welcomed new member Sabra Fowler, we recognized Interact teachers and students and listened to their accomplishments and, also welcomed one of the RYLA students.
President Alina Rossi and President Elect Pam Greene at the last meeting before installation reception on Monday, June 29, 2015!!
Be a gift to the world
Upon returning from his trip to San Paulo and the Rotary International Convention, Shawn Weis presented President Elect Pamela Greene-Dawidziak with a "Be a gift to the world" flag.
Installation of Officers for 2015-2016
The Rotary Club of Sayville invites you
to attend the
Installation of Officers for 2015-2016
Monday June 29, 2015
6-8pm
Land’s End
80 Browns River Road
Sayville, NY 11782
$40pp
Advance reservations requested
Mail payment to:
Rotary Club of Sayville
P.O. Box 34
Sayville, NY 11782
Memorial Day Wreath Presentation
May's Veterans of the Month
Veterans Alice BenBen and Dennis O'Doherty from the American Legion and Marc Gilbert and Rick Erdmann from the VFW Post were honored at May's Rotary meeting.
May 21 Speaker Dr. Bench
Dr. Travis Bench is an Interventional Cardiologist in Patchogue credentialed at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine and has been in practice for over 9 years. Dr. Bench, his wife and his three children live here in Sayville, and are very active and involved in the community.
Dr. Bench discussed the importance of Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center new Knapp Care Center and the impact it is already having on saving lives in our community, and the future of our community.
May's Students of the Month
Three students were recognized for their achievements at the May 21st luncheon.
Veterans of the Month in April
Dorothy Hahn from the American Legion and Eric Rivera from the VFW Post were honored at April's Veteran of the Month appreciation luncheon.
Students of the Month in April
Students of the Month from Bayport-BluePoint Alexie Lessing and from Sayville Kelliann Camp
Veterans of the Month in March
Mar 26, 2015 Double Vets Appreciation: VFW: Joan Furey and American Legion: Gene McAuley
St. Patrick's Day at Sayville Rotary!
Student Scholarship Breakfast
Bees Well Speakers
Ron and Shannon from Ronkonkoma Rotary.
Veterans's Outreach Program Speakers
Outreach Coordinators 
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, Suffolk County United Veterans
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, Suffolk County United VeteransOutreach Coordinator SSVF Program
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, Suffolk County United Veterans
- See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1767/Speakers/611323b3-3a26-4078-9312-f0f8347e4f80#sthash.Dgy5UEhB.dpufDouble Vets Appreciation American Legion: Ruth Welch and VFW: Chris Imperato
Ruth Welch with the American Legion and Chris Imperato with VFW Post were honored on February 26, 2015,
Speaker Tom Lawler -Islip Rotary
Tom Lawler, from Islip Rotary, presented the Rotary Bears for Community Ambulances on February 19, 2015.
Speaker John Cox, Sayville Chamber President
John Cox gave an update on the Sayville Chamber of Commerce and the upcoming events in Sayville at our February 19th luncheon.New member John Lorenzo
John Lorenzo became our newest member on February 12th, 2015. Pictured are: Rotary President Alina Rossi, John Lorenzo, John's sponsor Jamie Rosica and PDG Fred Notter.
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program for Bayport, Sayville and West Sayville
Patricia Aitken of Nelson Pope Engineers was our speaker on February 12, 2015.
Senator Tom Croci becomes a Rotary member
Senator Tom Croci became our newest member on February 5th, 2015. Pictured are: Rotary President Alina Rossi, Senator Tom Croci, Tom's sponsor Kay Porter and PDG Don Hester.
Speaker Amy Hutchison
Amy gave a very informative presentation on Travel Safety on January 5, 2015. Rotary members Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino and Senator Tom Croci assisted Amy with inflatable personal flotation devices.
Speaker Chestene Coverdale
Rotary member Chestene presented a brief history in honor of Black History month
February 5th Meeting
Post by Sayville Rotary.
Donations from White Christmas Gala
Sayville Rotary presented three checks on January 29, 2015. The donations were fund raised back in December 2014 at White Christmas and Veterans Appreciation Gala which was sponsored by the J.C. Dunphy Private Foundation. The American Legion Post #561, the VFW Post #433 and Company K, 67th NY Historical Association (part of the Civil War Reenactment group) each received a check for $5,000. Pictured (l to r) are: Commander Steve Antonacci of the American Legion, Past Commander Joan Fuery and Commander Mike Alcabes of VFW Post, Rotary President Alina Rossi, George Munkenbeck representing the 67th New York and 14th Brooklyn and Rotary Veteran Services and White Christmas Gala coordinator Frank Grasso.
Veterans of the Month - from American Legion: Carl Cantera and from VFW: Andy Henning
Carl Cantera from the American Post and Andy Henning for the VFW were honored at the January 29, 2015 meeting. Senator Croci also presented the veterans with a Citation.
January 29th Meeting
Post by Sayville Rotary.
Rotary luncheon - January 15, 2015
Speaker Alex Lopez, Inclusive Sports & Fitness
Speaker Alex Lopez, from Inclusive Sports & Fitness receives a donation of $200 from Sayville Rotary.Pictured are: prospective member John Lorenzzo, President Alina Rossi, speaker Alex Lopez, Amy Hutchison and President Elect Pamela Greene.
New member Tom Homestead
President Alina Rossi, new Sayville Rotary member Tom Homestead and Past District Governor Fred NotterJanuary's Students of the Month
Sayville:Troy Artz; Connetquot: Thomas A. Stocker; Bayport-Blue Point: Arianna RoussisDecember's speaker Barbara Fitzpatrick. Having Friends INN receives $500 donation from Sayville Rotary
Barbara Fitzpatrick with Having Friends INN Soup Kitchen on December 11, 2014 Rotary luncheon.
Having Friends INN receives $500 donation from Sayville Rotary.
Having Friends INN
Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ
131 Middle Road, Sayville
Meals: Dinner Mon through Thurs
New member Carolyn Villegas and her sponsor Chestene Coverdale
Chestene Coverdale, new member Carolyn Villegas and Past President Shawn WeisFocus on Vocational Services! Including October & November Students of the Month
White Christmas Gala 2014
White Christmas Party - Tribute to Our Veterans - SOLD OUT
October's Veteran of the Month - Mario Politi
Mario Politi was October's Veteran of the Month. He is pictured below next to Joan Furey of VFW Post 433, Sayville.
White Christmas Party - Tribute to Our Veterans
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Rotary Club of Sayville - Kay Porter
Rotary Club of Sayville - Pam Raymond
2014 Oktoberfest
Post by Sayville Rotary.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pamela Greene speaks about Rotary and Gift of Life
Vera Esposito speaks about Rotary International
Veteran of the Month - Tom Croci
Supervisor Tom Croci was September's Veteran of the Month. Below he is standing between Kay Porter and Joan Furey, Commander of VFW Post in Sayville, and other members of the VFW Post and the American Legion Post. Click on the Facebook link to view more pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.840240919330723.1073742091.203102123044609&type=1
Septemeber 25, 2014 Speaker Janine Valentiner, Director of Business Development at The Bristal Assisted Living
Pictured below: Pam Greene, Patty Owens, Janine Valentiner, Vera Esposito and Alina Rossi
Welcome to our newest members Sal and Henry!
Rotary District Governor Hon. Anthony (Tony) Civitano swearing in Sal and Henry.
New members Sal Annarumma and his sponsor Shawn and Henry Fiorillo and his sponsor Frank.
DG Tony, President Alina and ADG JustinBrookhaven Memorial Hospital Diabetes Wellness Center - September 11, 2014 Presentation
"Creating Healthier Communities, One family at a time"
Don H, Joe D, Mary Ann Sagritalo, speaker on "Living Well with Diabetes," Alina R, Vera E and other members of the Diabetes Wellness Center.Interact Club at High School "open school night" on September 16, 2014
Fred Notter - Speaks about Sayville Rotary
9-11 Memorial at The Common Ground at Rotary Park
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by Sayville Rotary.
Veteran of the Month - August 28 - John Burke
John Burke was the Rotary Veteran of the Month at our August 28 luncheon. CPL John Burke began active service in March 1940 and he continued through to October 1944. He was assigned to the 782nd Field Artillery Battalion (Company B). Stationed in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, CPL Burke participated in the Alaskan Campaign and received the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, the American Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and one Battle Star. John Burke is a retired Air Conditioning Repairman.
Pictured (l to r): John St Lawrence, Fred Hinze, Steven Antonacci Post Commander, John Burke, Honoree, Gary Teel, Ray Tomich and Alina Rossi Rotary President
George Munknbeck - the speaker on August 28
Henry Fiorillo, recent Rotarian and President of Friends Of The Grange, Alina Rossi Rotary Club of Sayville President, George Munknbeck, speaker on August 25, Karlyn Grasso & Frank Grasso
John C. Dunphy Private Foundation, Inc. donates $50,000 to Rotary Club of Sayville
Henry Fiorillo and Karlyn Grasso present the check to Rotary President Alina Rossi
Camp Paquatuck 2014
First Veteran of the Month Honoree - Charles Baack
Charles Baack, a 98 years 'young' WWII Navy Veteran, was honored at the July 31 luncheon. Charlie has served in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary for the past 40 years and was a Charter Member of Sayville Flotilla 1‐7. He continues to perform duties at Coast Guard Station Fire Island. Congratulations Charlie!
43rd Annual Sayville Rotary Pet Parade 2014
Another successful Pet Parade took place on July 12, 2014. Thank you to all the Rotarians that help at the event and a special THANK YOU to Linda Stein, Nick Wartell and Allison Brown our event coordinators.
Please view more photos by Carolyn Leyboldt, Timothy Butler and a video by EJ and SmartScanMedia on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sayvillerotary
Post by SMART SCAN MEDIA.
Memorial Day wreath presentation by Tony Brinkmann
RYLA students presentation
May Speaker Sayville Chamber President Frank D'Andrea
New member Estee Gordon sponsored by Alina Rossi
May Students of the month
Global Grant Scholar Helena Ederle
Helena Ederle was our guest speaker at our May 8 meeting.
April Students of the Month
Oktoberfest - Thursday, October 16th
Beefsteak
Event sponsored in part by Brookhaven Hospital
New member Eileen Tyzner sponsored by Kay Porter
INTERESTED IN ROTARY?
Contact the Sayville Rotary Club at: alina@sayville.com or drop us a note at P.O. Box 34, Sayville, NY 11782. We'd love to hear from you!
Are you a visiting Rotarian? Come join us Thursday!
Interested in joining our club? Contact us for details about membership at alina@sayville.com. You'll be happy you did!