New Members Welcome




New Members Welcome
![]() ![]() ![]() We had a host of new members join our club and we are thrilled you are here. Welcome to Adrienne Donovan, Michele McDonald, Kelly Gormley, and Patricia Baker. *********** Interested in becoming a member too? The Moriches Rotary Club is dedicated to service, compassion, and community impact. From running Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck for children with special needs to hosting community events like Oktoberfest, the Pancake Breakfast, Stuff-A-Bus, and giving scholarships to students, we take meaningful action where it matters most. We meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM and would love to have you at our next meeting. |
Center Moriches High School Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to Jack Cressy, Natalia Morais, Hayden McCready, and Madison Bennett, seniors at Center Moiches High School, for being scholarship recipients. You embody "Serve above Self" and we are so proud of you and your accomplishments. *********** Interested in becoming a part of a club that gives back? The Moriches Rotary Club is dedicated to service, compassion, and community impact. From running Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck for children with special needs to hosting community events like Oktoberfest, the Pancake Breakfast, Stuff-A-Bus, and giving scholarships to students, we take meaningful action where it matters most. We meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM and would love to have you at our next meeting. |
Eastport South Manor High School Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to Andrew Baldini, Cecilia Lorello, Hannah Jaccard, and Lee Pacello seniors at Eastport South Manor High School for being scholarship recipients. You embody "Serve above Self" and we are so proud of you and your accomplishments. *********** Interested in becoming a part of a club that gives back? The Moriches Rotary Club is dedicated to service, compassion, and community impact. From running Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck for children with special needs to hosting community events like Oktoberfest, the Pancake Breakfast, Stuff-A-Bus, and giving scholarships to students, we take meaningful action where it matters most. We meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM and would love to have you at our next meeting. |
Stuff-a-Bus Food Drive
Thank you to all who came out to support our local food drive at King Kullen in Center Moriches. Moriches Rotarian's, Center Moriches High School students, and East Moriches Elementary Interact students were on hand collecting food for a great cause. *********** Make a Difference With the Moriches Rotary Club. Are you ready to give back, connect with your community, and be part of something meaningful? The Moriches Rotary Club is dedicated to service, compassion, and community impact. From running Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck for children with special needs to hosting community events like Oktoberfest, the Pancake Breakfast, and Stuff-A-Bus, we take meaningful action where it matters most. We meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM and would love to have you at our next meeting.
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Dinner Meeting
Enjoying a wonderful meal while discussing plans for upcoming events. We have lots of great things in store. Will be sharing soon. **************** Make a Difference With the Moriches Rotary Club. Are you ready to give back, connect with your community, and be part of something meaningful? The Moriches Rotary Club is dedicated to service, compassion, and community impact. From running Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck for children with special needs to hosting community events like Oktoberfest, the Pancake Breakfast, and Stuff-A-Bus, we take meaningful action where it matters most. We meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM and would love to have you at our next meeting. |
Book Fairies School Book Drive![]() A big thanks to the Eastport South Manor Elementary School Students who collected books for Book Fairies, a nonprofit organization that collects and distributes new and gently used books to under-resourced communities to combat "book deserts" and foster literacy. The students were able to collect 5,084 books for families in need on Long Island, NYC, and internationally. Students Ambassadors from each class met once a week to collect the books, box up the books, and count the total number of books collected each week. The families, students, and teachers worked hard collecting and donating books for a great cause. ******************************* Make a Difference With the Moriches Rotary Club. Are you ready to give back, connect with your community, and be part of something meaningful? The Moriches Rotary Club is dedicated to service, compassion, and community impact. From running Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck for children with special needs to hosting community events like Oktoberfest, the Pancake Breakfast, and Stuff-A-Bus, we take meaningful action where it matters most. We meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM and would love to have you at our next meeting. |
The Moriches Rotary club attends networking event at the Cooperage Inn![]() President Mike Lally along with Moriches Rotary club members Newt Homan and Deborah Brown-Volkman pictured with our district governor Lydia Wells at a beautiful east-end Rotary networking event. ****************************** Make a Difference With the Moriches Rotary Club. Are you ready to give back, connect with your community, and be part of something meaningful? The Moriches Rotary Club is dedicated to service, compassion, and community impact. From running Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck for children with special needs to hosting community events like Oktoberfest, the Pancake Breakfast, and Stuff-A-Bus, we take meaningful action where it matters most. We meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesday of each month and would love to have you at our next meeting. |
New Club President for 2021-2022 yearCongratulations for Deborah Brown-Volkman for being sworn in as President. Looking forward to a great year. ![]() |
Matthew CrennanCongratulations to Matthew Crennan for receiving a Paul Harris for his work, support, and commitment to our club. ![]() |
Club Officer InstallationCongratulations to the officers of the Moriches Rotary Club for being sworn in for the 2021-2022 year. You are all going to do a wonderful job for the club and the community. ![]() |
Moriches Rotary 13th OKTOBERFESTMoriches Rotary Club Raises a Glass to Munich with its 13th Oktoberfest Celebration, September 24 to 26th Proceeds from Festival Benefit Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck. As an ode to Bavarian Culture, The Rotary Club of the Moriches is once again hosting its 13th annual Oktoberfest celebration at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck (located at Chet Swezey Road). This event will be held September 24th to 26th with all of the sights and sounds of the traditional Oktoberfest Beer Gardens and Carnivals, such as traditional German food, vendors and live entertainment. Admission is $15, which includes entry the beer garden and a ticket for one complimentary beer or soda for anyone age 21 and over. Guests under the age of 21 are admitted into the park for free. All proceeds will benefit Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck. This rain-or-shine event will be held at the following times: Friday, September 24th: 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, September 25th: noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, September 26th: noon to 6 p.m. There will also be a carnival, where parents can buy tickets or wristbands for rides. ![]() |
Moriches Rotary Scallops DinnerThe Moriches Rotary is excited to be hosting a Scallops Dinner on April 17th. Thank you to Devitt Spellman Barrett for sponsoring the event, Dime Community Bank for sponsoring the tickets, and Mastic Seafood for the Scallops. ![]() |
Moriches Rotary High School Scholarship AwardOur own Tom Chieffo presented a scholarship check to Center Moriches Highs School senior recipient, Justin Cisco. Great job Justin and we wish you the best of luck! ![]() |
Moriches Rotary High School Scholarship Award Recipient |
Thank you Frank Lorio and crew from Brothers Four Pizza who helped us serve a meal to the workers at Peconic Bay Medical Center.Thank you! ![]() |
Moriches Rotary donating food with the help of Carlos Pizza in Manorville to the Good Samaritan Medical ICU.We thank you for all you do. ![]() |
Steven Kronman celebrates 40 years in RotaryCongratulations to Steven Kronman, Moriches Rotary Club member, for 40 years in Rotary. Service above self. ![]() |
Student of the MonthWe honored Center Moriches Student of the Month: Jillian Ryan (October) and Julia Ryan (November) at the Sea cove italian american bar and grill. ![]() |
Justin Quaranta VisitThank you to Justin Quaranta, District Governor 2019-2020, Rotary International District 7255, for attending our meeting. ![]() |
Tea SoirƩe**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. NO MORE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME** Fancy some tea? Join us with your child for a fun afternoon of tea, cookies, refreshments, crafts & more! Oo-la-la we hope you can make it! Sunday, March 3rd from 2pm-4pm at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck in Center Moriches. All Proceeds benefit the Moriches Rotary Club.
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District Governor's VisitShawn Weiss, our District Governor's visit. Such a inspiration. Peace and love. Rotary is a wonderful organization. ![]() |
Experience the magic of Christmas with Moriches Rotaryās Kris KringleOn Wednesday, December 12th from 6pm to 9pm we will be at Buckley's in Center Moriches.
Join us for an incredible night of joining together as community to experience the true magic of Christmas. Everyone is welcome! Great experience for children! We will meet for some last minute fundraising (Chinese auction, raffles, 50/50) during a buffet dinner before we head out by bus to sing some Christmas Carols with Santa. Santa will deliver some special gifts to two very deserving local families. There are two ways to donate to a great community cause: 1) Click the DONATE button below: 2) Use the PayPal.me link below which is a faster, easier way to use PayPal. Note: Make your tax deductible donation one day after āgiving Tuesdayā. |
Remembering two Moriches RotariansFor their dedication to the community and kids of Camp Paquatuck.
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Incoming Exchange StudentsWe welcome our incoming exchange students: Isadora from Brazil and Catalina from Chile. ![]() |
Moriches Rotary Club's 1st Blood Drive![]() The Moriches Rotary will be hosting a Blood Drive with American Red Cross November 24, 2018 at Camp Pa Qua Tuck in Center Moriches. If you are interested in donating go the the link https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive Input the camps zip code which is 11934, Camp Pa Qua Tuck should be shown. You simply press select and schedule yourself. It will give you two options either blood or power red. Power red is an option for donors who have Type O, A negative or B negative blood types. Anybody 17 an older are eligible to donate there is no upper age limit. SAT, NOV 24 AT 10 AM
2 Chet Swezey Rd, Center Moriches, NY 11934-1708 |
New Club Member: Wayne VitaleWe welcome Wayne Vitale as a new club member. ![]() |
Richard Mailand honored as "Merchant of the Month"Thank you to Richard Mailand for your work in the community. We honor you as our clubās āMerchant of the Month.ā ![]() |
Installation of our incoming President for the 2018-2019 year.Installation of our incoming President for the 2018-2019 year. |
Last Meeting for our Outgoing PresidentAnother great year for our club. We say good-bye to Janice Graf as club president and we thank her for her year in service. ![]() |
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new playground at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck.Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new playground at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck. The playground was dedicated to the Moriches Pa-Qua-Tuck Squaws for their dedication and hard work. ![]() |
Playground is almost finishedAll that is left is putting up the finishing touches on the new playground for special needs children that was completed at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck. |
"All You Need Is Love" Beatles Tribute Fundraiser
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Ground-breaking for new playground for special needs children |
Rotary Interactors at Stuff-a-Bus
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Happy HolidaysFrom our family to yours. We wish you a Happy Holiday season. ![]() |
Happy HolidaysFrom our family to yours. We wish you a Happy Holiday season. ![]() |
Moriches Rotary Acknowledged for Community SupportWe want to thank the Moriches Chamber of Commerce for acknowledging the Moriches Rotary for 80 years of service in the community. It was an honor, and our pleasure, to receive to this award. ![]() |
6th Annual Breakfast With Santa
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Past District Governor Marion Stark Club's VisitThanks to PDG Marion Stark for coming to our club to teach us about Rotary Foundation filled with your heartwarming stories. ![]() |
Two New RotariansWe welcome our newest Rotarians Gerry Sapanaro and Matthew Crennan. ![]() |
Congratulations to our newest Rotarians!![]() |
Happy Birthday Barbara CaldwellHappy 80th Birthday to Barbara Caldwell, a long time Rotarian, and great friend. ![]() |
Thank you for supporting our annual Oktoberfest eventThank you to all in the community that came out to support our annual Oktoberfest event. Our events and community are strong because of you.
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Summer Sizzlin' Raffle Winners![]() THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED. Congratulations to TR our August 31st winner, who won 50% of dinner at La Volpe Ristorante. Congratulations to Joanne W. our August 30th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Card to Moriches Bay Diner. Congratulations to Bill G. Our August 29th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Triangle Pub. Congratulations to Sandra G. Our August 28th winner, who won a Career Coaching Certificate valued at $199.00. Congratulations to Andrew D. our August 27th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Brothers Four. Congratulations to Kevin S. Our August 26th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Certificate to East Moriches Hardware. Congratulations to Marilyn C. Our August 25th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Country Heroes. Congratulations to Denise M. Our August 24th winner, who won a $32.50 Gift Certificate to Crust Around the Corner. Congratulations to Ro our August 23rd winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Card to Carlo's Pizzeria in Manorville. Congratulations to Cathy S. Our August 22nd winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Card to Macy's. Congratulations to Frank W. our August 21st winner , who won a $25.00 Gift Card to Tuscany Gourmet Market in Middle Island. Congratulations to Newt H. Our August 20th winner, who won a screwdriver and bit set fro Druek's True Value. Congratulations to Nick E. our August 19th winner, who won 10 Large Hot Coffee's at Dunkin' Donuts. Congratulations to Debbie M. Our August 18th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Card to Birch & Main. Congratulations to Bob E., our August 17th winner, who won an in-ground pool closing from Saltaire East Pool Service in East Moriches. Congratulations to Muriel C. Our August 16th winner, who won a freshly baked loaf of bread every month for a year from Panera. Congratulations to Maria M. our August 15th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Card to Ocean Spa in East Moriches. Congratulations to Danielle D. our August 14th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Card to 7-Eleven. Congratulations to Miriam G. our August 13th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Bailstone Flower Shoppe. Congratulations to Debbie M. our August 12th winner, who won 1 dozen bagels, 1/2 pound butter, 1/2 pound cream cheese and a muffin platter from Bagel Deli. Congratulations to LeeAnne P. our August 11th winner, who won 3 months of unlimited Body Transformation Boot Camp Classes at Simfit Congratulations to Frank B. our August 10th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Bella Jeans East Hair Salon in Eastport. Congratulations to Muriel C. Our August 9th winner, who won 2 weeks of introductory fundamentals classes at CrossFit Kryptonite Gym. Congratulations to Joyce D. our August 8th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Priscila Nail Salon in Center Moriches. Congratulations to Kelsey G. our August 7th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Crust Around the Corner. Congratulations to Denise T. Our August 6th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Card to Bay Gardens. Congratulations to George S. our August 5th winner, who won a freshly baked loaf of bread every month for an entire year from Panera. Congratulations to T.R. Our August 4th winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Card to Moriches Bay Diner. Congratulations to Rose Q. Winner, our August 3rd winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Coral Restaurant. Congratulations to Jeanne P. our August 2nd winner, who won a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Moriches Bay Deli. Congratulations to our August 1st winner, Joanne W. who won a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Beach Bakery in Westhampton. |
What is it like being a Rotarian?![]() Come to a meeting to find out more. You will get to be with great people who are making a difference in our community and in the world.
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Michael Carlson's club visitThank you East Moriches Middle School Principal Michael Carlson for presenting the East Moriches Living Legacy Garden Project at tonight's meeting. ![]() |
PDG Arnie Quaranta Installing new Club Officers![]() |
District Governor Wendy Walsh visits our club![]() |
Steven Kronman last night as PresidentPreparing to pass the baton. Thank you Steve for a wonderful 2 years. ![]() |
Easter Egg HuntOn Sunday, April 9th, we will be holding our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck. 1pm SHARP. For kids ages 8 and under. We look forward to seeing you there. |
Past District Governor Arnie Quaranta Club Visit![]() Thank you Arnie for visiting our club, sharing your wisdom, and all of your support of Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck.
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Moriches Rotary Interact Club members at our November Stuff-a-Bus. |
Rotarian's at work in the communityClub members selling raffles at the Moriches Chamber of Commerce annual fall street fair.
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8th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration-Buy Tickets HereĀ
Admission is $10 for a 1-Day pass or $25 for a 3-Day pass, which includes entry into the beer garden and a ticket for one complimentary beer or soda for anyone age 21 and over. Guests under the age of 21 are admitted for free. All proceeds will benefit Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck.
This rain-or-shine event will be held at the following times: Friday, September 23: 6 to 11 p.m. There will also be a carnival, where parents can buy tickets or wristbands for rides. |
Tickets for our 2nd Annual Kris Kringle Lobster Bake taking place on Saturday, September 10th from 3pm to 8pm at Camp Pa Qua Tuck in Center Moriches, NY can be purchased here.General Admission is $10, in advance, or at the door.
Seafood Basket Dinners are $45, only 300 dinners available, and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Note: You can no longer purchase Seafood Basket tickets online. Please call Kevin at 631.680.7499 to see if there are any last minute seafood dinners available.
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