75 years of service ribbon
Welcome!
 
 
We meet weekly on Tuesdays at 6:40 pm at
Touch of Venice Restaurant
28350 Main Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935
 
Congratulations!
Congratulations to longtime Rotarian, Barbara Ackermann, who was chosen for the Rotary District 7255 Hall of Fame!

PDG Sonia Saleh, Barbara Ackermann, PDG Don Hester
Scholarship Dinner
On January 3, Club members welcomed our recent scholarship winners and their families. Congratulations to all the scholarship winners!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Donation for Mission School
Club members recently presented a donation to help support the expansion of the Mission High School/Trade School - St. Francis Assisi in El Cercado, Dominican Republic. Village projects also include a water project, economic development for women and sustainable agriculture, all improvements we are proud to support.
 
March Food Drive
On March 18, Rotarians, with the help of Scouts from Troop 6 and Interactors from Mattituck and Southold High Schools, collected 33 boxes full of food and almost $500 during a "Stuff-a-Bus" food drive outside Southold IGA. Everything was divided between three local food pantries. Thanks to all who donated or volunteered their time!
 
 
 
 
Laura Goodale Award
Each year, Southold and Greenport Rotary Clubs donate a combined $3000 to Stony Brook ELIH (Eastern Long Island Hospital) at the Laura Goodale Award Dinner. The award is given to honor the dedication and exemplary service of a very deserving healthcare employee who embodies the legacy of Laura Goodale, a former Eastern Long Island Hospital nurse who began working there in 1918. Laura Goodale's 42-year service record as an “unforgettable nurse and caregiver” was so extraordinary it won her recognition as the “Florence Nightingale” of the North Fork.
 
Congratulations to Deborah Boesch-O'Toole, RN, who was selected to receive the 38th Annual Laura Goodale Memorial Award, held at the Townsend Manor Inn on June 13, 2023.
 
Bellringing
Rotarians and Interactors helped the Salvation Army by ringing the bell for donations in Southold and Mattituck on December 17.
 
 
 
 
Thanksgiving Baskets
On November 21, Southold Rotarians put together fifty boxes filled with all the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner, which were distributed by CAST. Happy Thanksgiving!
 
Scallop Dinner
Thanks to all who supported our annual Scallop Dinner on November 13!
 
 
 
Veterans' Brunch
Club members served brunch to our local veterans after the Veterans Day ceremony at the Southold American Legion. Thanks to all veterans for their service!
 
 
 
 
 
Community Supper
On September 19, club members provided and served a delicious meal at Southold Presbyterian's Community Supper. 
 
Lobsterfest
We hope you enjoyed Lobsterfest 2023! Check out the event page on our website for more photos.
Mark your calendars now for 2024, always the last Saturday in July!
 
 
Community Supper
On July 11, the club was pleased to provide and serve a tasty dinner at the Southold Presbyterian Church's Community Supper. A good time was had by all!
 
Upcoming Events
Tribute to Barbara Ackermann
On August 15, 2023, club members, members of neighboring clubs, former club members and district governors (past and present) gathered to celebrate Barbara Ackermann's amazing contributions to Southold Rotary Club, our community, our district and the world at large. Check out this page for more photos from the evening!
 
 
 
Walk to End Alzheimer's
On August 6, club members and friends participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, the first on the North Fork.
 
Women holding wind spinner flowers
Independence Day Parade
parade float
 
Rotarians waving flags
 
What fun! On July 4, 2023, Southold Rotarians marched (or rode) in the Southold Village Merchants' parade. Happy Fourth of July!
Installation Night
On June 27, the club's Board of Directors was installed for the new Rotary year that starts July 1. Best of luck to new President Emily Franchina and many thanks to outgoing President Rudy Bruer for a great year. 
 
 
2022-2023 Annual Report
year in review infographic
Rotary Pathfinder
In 1987 Barbara Ackermann became the first woman to be inducted into our club and our Rotary District. From then until now she has been a continuous actualization of the Rotary spirit. We all benefit from her involvement and counsel.
 

Pathfinder Barbara is shown with sponsor Bill Zitek beside her. Shaking her hand is then-President Garret Strong, and John Kramer beside him. 

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