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SUPREMELY WELL-DONE SCHOLARSHIPS!
Our Scholarship Committee, headed by the exceptionally capable and dedicated Annmarie Zilnicki, presented life-changing gifts to Riverhead students this year. Flanked by Riverhead Rotary President Randy Morreale on the left and Immediate Past President George Dupree on the right, with AnnMarie in the middle, eight of the bright and talented recipients are shown here along with Brian Stark whose generous donations did much to augment the blessings.
Here's how the Riverhead News-Review reported it:
The Rotary Club of Riverhead awarded a total of $105,500 in college scholarships to 15 students at their annual Scholarship Luncheon Wednesday, July 9, at the Hyatt’s Sea Star Ballroom. Annmarie Zilnicki, chair of the group’s scholarship committee, opened and closed the awards and introduced the recipients.
The winning students were selected from a pool of 42 applicants. The two Riverhead Rotary Scholarship award amounts increased from $4,000 to $8,000 this year. One recipient, Stephanie Cardona, received two awards — the Rotary scholarship and the INTERACT scholarship.
“Look at the courses that these kids are taking, the activities that they’re involved with, the internships they might do. It’s just amazing, and I don’t know how they can get it all done and still play sports or be in the orchestra or whatever it might be,” said Ms. Zilnicki in her opening remarks. “It’s very, very impressive. My hat’s off to all of you.”
The largest award category was the three W. Bruce Stark Memorial Scholarship at $25,000 each. Brian Stark, the son of a long-time Rotarian and a former member of the rotary himself, praised the recipients’ dedication to service.
“It’s always nice to see kids like this, who get it. They all have the grades, they all play sports, but when they write the essays, they show that they’ve bought into doing the extra stuff,” said Mr. Stark. “It’s easy to get caught up in our social media corridors, right? Everybody goes online and they listen to a lot of people like themselves. But these kids get it that you have to go out into the community and do things.”
He went on to challenge the students to continue their good works of service.
“Get out there and give back, because that’s what we all do here, and that’s very important. So, thank you for being good scholarship winners and keep giving back,” Mr. Stark said.
“I am very proud of the work Riverhead Rotary does with our scholarship program as well as all of the programs Rotary funds throughout the year in our Riverhead community,” said Ms. Zilnicki in a follow-up email. “Our long-term hope for this year’s scholarship winners is for them to return to Riverhead during their careers and one day become Rotarians themselves.”
The scholarship awardees were Lorena Correa, Annabelle Dunn, Adrianna Mosca, Jaidin Hansen, Stephanie Cardona, Sara Maas, Gianna Viola, Renata De Paz Abreu, Logan Pilon, Camden Wallace, Dean Redmond, Alice Ries, Hunter Thompson, and Kimoralynn Bland. Each recipient gave a short speech detailing their future plans.
Since 2013, the Rotary has given $705,000 in scholarship funds.
[Amanda Olsen, 07.10.2025 NEWS]
[Amanda Olsen, 07.10.2025 NEWS]
Congratulations one and all!
Our new Club President, Randy Morreale, was caped at our Installation Dinner, June 25 at The Village Idiot Pub in Aquebogue. It was a great night of good fun and fellowship, applause and thanksgiving, and lots of laughs.Among the highlights of the night was a special presentation, led by Tom Lennon and Sherry Patterson, to Pat Wiles who was given the Mark of Excellence Award for his many years of service as Chair of Uncorked.
Several of our members were presented with Paul Harris Awards:
Debbie Doyle, Kurt Van de Wetering, Tom Lennon, Mimi Wood, Pat Wiles, Beth Hanlon and out-going President George Dupree.
After a bit of a reset, our incoming Board of Directors and Officers were sworn in by President Randy. They are: New Directors David Troyan, Chris Nasseur, Eleanor Daly and Bob Ward, Secretary Kimberly Judd, Treasurer Kimberly Cioch, and President Elect Rob Stromski.
The reset: "Raise your right hand...
No Kimberly...your other right" -- Note the smirks!
Out-going Board Members, Dawn Vogel, Diane Tucci, Sean Murray and Vinny Barry were thanked for their service on the Board and presented with club jackets.
Eleanor Daly was recognized with our Club Excellence Award for her outstanding service.
Sean Murray was presented with a plaque and thanked for his service as "Web Master."
But the big highlight of the night was Randy's installation, officiated by Ron Farnworth, and presentation of the AG Cape.
Contenders for the AG designation this year were "All's Good Guy," "Always Hungry Guy," and "Ain't No Leftovers Guy" with the winner being "'Are you gonna' finish that?' Guy."
CONGRATULATIONS RANDY!
Our VFW Riverhead Post 2476 dedicated its new Memorial Garden, Saturday, June 28. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary led the solemn service which included ribbon cutting and a blessing by the Rev. Dr. Sean B. Murray, pastor of First Congregational Church of Riverhead and Riverhead Rotarian. Our Riverhead Rotary was honored to contribute a memorial brick In Memory of Riverhead Veterans.
Special thanks to all of the generous donors and vendors,
hard-working volunteers, and supporters.
Really well-done and lots of fun.
hard-working volunteers, and supporters.
Really well-done and lots of fun.
Riverhead Rotarian Eleanor Daly was awarded
New Rotarian of the Year - East End
by District Governor Beverely James, June 7.
New Rotarian of the Year - East End
by District Governor Beverely James, June 7.
Thank you for your service of May 17th on our Epic Day of Service!
You made a world of difference for many of the hungriest in our community!
Keep on spreading the love. 
Check out what the folks at the Riverhead News Review have to say about it:
And those of our RiverheadLocal...
Good news! All 300 of our available Spring Raffle tickets have been sold. Drawing is May 28, 2025. Good luck and THANKS to the ticket holders.
Our Rotary Club of Riverhead is proud to support our local veterans through generous donations to our local VHW, to Run4Valor (that addresses critical needs such as healthcare, housing and community support), and to support the veterans in the making through our local ROTC.
https://www.actofvaloraward.org/run4valorhttps://www.actofvaloraward.org/run4valor
Riverhead Rotary is pleased to offer scholarships for high school students heading to college. The due date for HS Seniors who live within the Riverhead Central School District is March 21, 2025. We are offering 11 scholarships this year via this application process. 
With thanks to a successful Rotary Walk, the Team -- Kimberly Judd, Beth Hanlon, Dawn Vogel, Sherry Patterson and Keri Grace Najdzion -- was able to present $2,785.00 to Dr. Susan Lee (Breast Surgeon at Northwell) so she could purchase a portable sonogram machine.
May all your winter celebrations be filled
with love and laughter,
and your New Year long remain bright
with hope and good cheer.
with love and laughter,
and your New Year long remain bright
with hope and good cheer.
On behalf of our very grateful local Salvation Army, many thanks are extended to all the Rotarian bell-ringers. Your service will do much to help the continued outreach to many of those in need in our area.
We Salute our Veterans
With prayers of remembrance and thanksgiving,
Riverhead Rotary joins our friends and neighbors in thanking our veterans for their service.
Riverhead Rotary joins our friends and neighbors in thanking our veterans for their service.
Join us next Thursday evening, October 24, at 5:00 for a night of fellowship, inspiration and laughter -- OH and pizza! -- as we paint up some rocks of hope to decorate the garden at East End Radiation Oncology. Rob Stromski is hosting the event at 44 Circle Drive, Jamesport. Please let him know you're coming, either by online registration, listed under Upcoming Events, or at: robert@stromskiarchitecture.com
The 2024 Riverhead Country Fair was another success for our Club. Thanks to all the volunteers.
All of the net proceeds benefitted Riverhead Rotary Charities for our good-will projects.
RIVERHEAD ROTARY DONATES THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
From the hands of community donors and many generous Rotarians, boxes, backpacks, and big bags of school supplies were delivered to the hands of grateful students and teachers August 28. Many thanks to all who contributed. We continue to make a world of difference for the good of many. Celebrate the giving!
No Meeting Today -- Fellowship Event Tomorrow
Jul 23, 2025
Join us for drinks and fellowship tomorrow night
Fellowship Gathering at Sandy Pond Links
Jul 24, 2025
Join us for fun and fellowship at the golf club: 1521 Roanoke Ave., Riverhead
No Meeting -- Seaside Grill tomorrow!
Aug 13, 2025
Join us tomorrow evening -- good eats and drinks and fellowship
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Sandy Pond Links Mixer July 24th 6-9 pm
Sandy Pond Links GolfJul. 24, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Service Above Self
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