Join the Rotary Club of the Moriches

The Moriches Rotary Club was formed in 1946 by a group of local Moriches businessmen to further the mission of Rotary International, an international service organization. The mission is dedicated to service to the local community and the national and international communities at large. Rotary is dedicated to the furtherance of peace, understanding, and international cooperation.

The Moriches Rotary Club has owned and operated Camp PaQuaTuck, The Moriches Rotary Health Camp Inc., since its founding in 1947. A summer camp dedicated to serve the needs of special-needs children and young adults, it is located on 38 acres on the shores of Kalers Pond in Center Moriches. The camp was originally conceived to provide a summer camp experience for children and young adults afflicted with the polio virus. It has since evolved to accommodate the entire spectrum of special needs including autism, spinal bifida, muscular dystrophy and all other special-need afflictions.

In addition to Camp PaQuaTuck, the Moriches Rotary is involved in many other community projects. During the winter months, the club holds a Stuff A Bus event at the local King Kullen in Center Moriches, collecting food and donating it to local food pantries in the area. We also have a pancake breakfast with Santa at the camp with the proceeds going toward scholarships at the Center Moriches, East Moriches, Eastport-South Manor, and Our Lady Queen of Apostles Schools. At the end of September each year, the club holds an Oktoberfest celebration, with the proceeds going toward the operation of Camp PaQuaTuck and various community outreach projects.

The motto and motivating mantra of the Rotary members is “Service Above Self.” Rotary is an organization of fellowship and friendship.

The Moriches Rotary Club meets twice a month on the first and third Wednesday for dinner at Sunsets at Senix Creek Marina Restaurant from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Meetings are open to all that would like to attend and enjoy fellowship with like-minded members of the community and enjoy the rewarding experience of giving back to the community. Membership is open to all community members and business owners and employees. The Moriches Rotary Club is always looking to welcome new members to join the club and enjoy fellowship and fulfillment.

For more information check us out at: morichesrotary.org or call Tom Chieffo at 631-294-5365.