Smithtown Sunrise Rotary Celebrates a Night of Recognition, Giving, and New Leadership
– The Smithtown Sunrise Rotary Club gathered at Smithtown Landing Country Club for its annual President’s Dinner and Installation of Officers. The evening celebrated a year of service and fellowship while looking ahead to a promising new Rotary year under the theme “Unite for Good.”
**Smithtown, NY – May 18, 2024** – This past Saturday, May 18th, the Smithtown Sunrise Rotary Club joined more than 800 Rotary clubs and 30,000 Rotarians across 10 states and 7 countries for the annual Rotary Day of Service. This extraordinary event saw volunteers from Connecticut to Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and New York in the United States, as well as from Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, coming together to make a positive impact in their communities by collecting clothes for the homeless, refurbishing parks, and much more.
The Smithtown Sunrise Rotary Club's project focused on the installation of a Peace Pole and a kindness rock garden at the visitors' entrance of Smithtown High School West. Throughout the day, nearly 20 Rotarians, along with their children and grandchildren, and members of the Smithtown High School West Interact Club, collaborated on this meaningful project. Volunteers worked diligently, painting and designing rocks to be placed in the garden, symbolizing messages of peace and kindness.
“We are thrilled to be part of such a significant and wide-reaching day of service,” said Matt Kelly, Director of Community Relations of the Smithtown Sunrise Rotary Club. “The Peace Pole and kindness rock garden not only beautify the entrance of Smithtown High School West but also serve as a lasting reminder of the values of peace and community that Rotary stands for.”
The Rotary Day of Service underscores the organization’s commitment to making a difference locally and globally. This year’s participation highlights the collective effort of Rotarians worldwide to address various community needs and promote goodwill.
The Rotary Club of Smithtown Sunrise sponsored and participated Field of Heros Free Youth Baseball and Softball Clinic hosted by NYS Senator Mario Mattera and Town of Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim.
All proceeds from the event will go towards the long overdue renovations of the Community Living Center courtyard at the Northport VA Medical Center. Shoutout to our fellow Rotarians who volunteered at this event Pres. Gary Carpenter, VP Vinny Puleo, PP Nick Schroeder, Community Relations Director Matt Kelly, Sgt. At Arms Steve Stare, Secretary Fred Vogeney, Carl Superina. It was truly a great day, supporting a great cause! With about 2,000 people in attendance, we say thanks to all who made this event possible our elected officials, Major League Baseball players, coaches, sponsors and volunteers for all the help and support!
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