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We are pleased to announce the 2023 Scholarship receipients from the Westhampton Beach High School graduating class: Westhampton Rotary Senior Scholarship Award Recipients 2023 Student Name Award Given Ryan Jayne Herb Phillips Memorial Kristina Cavaliere Westhampton Rotary Makayla Messina Jane Phillips Hildebrand Emily Galovic Westhampton Rotary Diana Espana Herb Phillips Memorial Danial Gosnell James J Merle Memorial Laura Goss Tom Kerr Memorial Emily Tully Jane Phillips Hildebrand Reilly Mahon Westhampton Rotary Ethan Vogt Westhampton Rotary Gavin Vandershaaf Westhampton Rotary Delaney Fay Edward T. Otis Matthew Biondi Edward T. Otis Morgan Donahoe James J. Merle Isabella Blanco Tom Kerr Memorial Ryleigh Morton Boone Tom Kerr Memorial Christopher Nuzzi Edward T. Otis Carter Puch Edward T. Otis Amanda Shannon James J. Merle |
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70th Anniversary of Our Charter![]() |
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Westhampton Rotary Club 70th Anniversary logo |
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Dinner with Hampton Bays & SouthamptonWesthampton, Hampton Bays, and Southampton Rotary Clubs enjoyed a dinner outside at the Canoe Place Inn and Cottages. Pictured are DGE Tom Crowley, AG Rosane Casella, Mario Arkelian GM and the Presidents and Presidents-elect of the three clubs. ![]() |
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Westhampton Food Pantry Fundraiser Dinner |
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Westhampton Beach HS ScholarshipsWesthampton Rotary Club is pleased to announce our scholarship recipients for the 2022 Westhampton Beach High School graduating Seniors. Name Scholarship Abbie Jarzombek Rotary Scholarship Alexandra Fitt Otis Scholarship Ali Jedlicka Rotary Scholarship Amanda Albert James Merle Scholarship Anna Weeks Tom Kerr Memorial Brook Bertorello Rotary Scholarship Ciara Byrne Jane Phillips Hildebrand Scholarship Danny Naglieri Rotary Scholarship Ellie Hill Tom Kerr Memorial Emily D'Alessandro Tom Kerr Memorial Emma Way Rotary Scholarship Erinn Tedesko Jane Phillips Hildebrand Scholarship Faine Sheehan Otis Scholarship Helen Yac Rotary Scholarship Jake Zaffuto Herb Phillips Memorial Jessicka Alvarado Aimee Fitzpatrick Martin Scholarship Lauren Schurek Herb Phillips Memorial Lillie Henthorne Rotary Scholarship Louis Mattiolo Tom Kerr Memorial Lyndzee Walker Rotary Scholarship Madison Quinn Tom Kerr Memorial Mason Sattler Tom Kerr Memorial Mia Failla Tom Kerr Memorial Molly Mensch Rotary Scholarship Polina Gurba Tom Kerr Memorial Rose Hayes Rotary Scholarship Sarah Brosner Herb Phillips Memorial Selena Pereya Tom Kerr Memorial |
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Rotary ROCKS!Coming up May 15th! See the event calendar for more information |
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John Joseph BlaneyIn Memory of John Joseph Blaney of Westhampton Beach, NY June 3, 1947—February 12, 2022 John Blaney, 74, of Westhampton Beach, died peacefully at home on February 12th with his beloved partner Ellen Worth by his side. John was born in Woodhaven, Queens, grew up in Jamaica, Queens, and moved to Westhampton Beach after graduating from St. John's University. He was drawn to the natural beauty of Westhampton Beach as a young man. He loved learning about the area’s history, and was ever a fixture of the town’s vibrant social life. A visionary and accomplished real estate developer, he was active on Long Island’s East End for nearly fifty years, and became a successful appraiser in the latter part of his career. He established Blaney Realty in the 1970s and maintained an office on Main Street for many decades. He was co-owner of the nightclub Scarletts, a discothèque on Mill Road in the 1970s and ‘80s. He was a member of the Southampton Town Planning Board for 2000 through 2020 and a member of the Westhampton Rotary Club from 1993 until his passing. |
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WHB HS 2021 ScholarshipsCongratulations to the Westhampton Beach High School class of 2021 Scholarship Recipients! Our very best wishes for your continued success. |
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Passing of Hank BeckWesthampton Rotary mourns the loss of long time member Hank Beck. Link to obituary on 27 East below: |
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Robert "Bob" KnotoffWesthampton Rotary has lost another great Rotarian, Robert "Bob" Knotoff. Link to obituary on 27East.com ![]() |
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WHB Scholarship Recipients 2020
The Westhampton Rotary holds the annual Leonard Bishop/Vin Reilly Golf Outing each year to raise the funds for scholarships. We are honored to be of service to the community and its students by providing scholarships each year. Alex Alford Lindsey Andreopoulos Samantha Biondi Nick Chen Catherine Clarke Christopher Daleo Allyson Downs Luke Farnan Cole Federico Sean Jordan Kathleen Kelly Matthew Leotta Kathryn Massey Eric McBride Jeffrey McBurnie Jocelyn McNamara Brooke Messina Nicholas Murphy Jack Naglieri Emma Payes Rose Peruso Siobhan Pesce Gage Rubio Alexandra Schurek Marley Slotkin Julia Smith Avery Solomon Julie-anna Stollow Coady Sumwalt Carly Traynor Sophie Waszkelewicz Julia Weeks |
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Tom KerrIt is with deepest sadness we share the news of Tom Kerr's passing. He served as Club President twice, District Governor, on the District Youth Exchange Committee and performed countless small jobs in service to Rotary and his community. May the family be comforted and held in all our prayers. ![]() |
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Upcoming Spaghetti Dinner![]() |
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Rotary Students of the Month![]() Westhampton Rotary recently honored the fall Students of the Month: Pictured L to R: Club President, Tom Otis; Julie Anna Stollow, Katy Massey, Catherine Clarke (October), Gage Rubio (September), Greg Minasian, Rotary Interact Liason. Not present Allyson Downs (November). |
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Successful Golf Outing!Club President Tom Otis at the recent golf outing -- successfully raising funds to provide scholarships to WHB HS graduating seniors. Photo credit: Hank Beck ![]() |
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Food Pantry Fundraiser Dinner |
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Golf Outing September 30 |
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Congratulations to WHB HS Class of 2019
The Westhampton Rotary holds the annual Leonard Bishop/Vin Reilly Golf Outing each year to raise the funds for scholarships. The Scholarship committee meets and interviews numerous students to choose the recipients. The Westhampton Club takes great pleasure n being of service to the community and its students by providing scholarships each year.
William Andreopoulos Rotary Scholarship Christopher Bender Carl Eng Scholarship Emma Bender James J Merle Scholarship Yue Wen Chen (Leo) Lt. Colonel Michael Noyes Memorial Scholarship Zoila Adeline Chucuy Jane Phillips Hildebrand Scholarship Kerry Dillon Rotary Scholarship Hannah Donneson Rotary Scholarship Natalie Ehlers Sandy Strebel Memorial Scholarship Natalie Gosnell James J Merle Memorial Scholarship Cole Hempel James J Merle Memorial Scholarship Charles Henke IV Ria Del Bene Memorial Scholarship Cayla Kuey Ria DelBene Memorial Scholarhip Emma Lagttolla Rotary Scholarship Frank Lapinski Carl Eng Memorial Scholarship Flynn Martin Rotary Scholarship Anna Peraino James J Merle Scholarship Paige Rignola Price Scholarship Alex Slover Chief Master Sgt Anthony Magro Memorial Maile Santora Sandy Strebel Memorial Scholarship Comeragh Sheehan Tim Wittchen Memorial Scholarship Julia Worthington Jane Phillips Hildebrand Scholarship Zachary Zaffuto Price Rotary Scholarship |
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Happy Charter Day to Us!Celebrate our Charter Day - March 16th, 1953 ![]() |
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Spaghetti Dinner January 28th![]() |
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Students of the MonthOur students of the Month were recognized at our lunch meeting for the fall months: Ariana DeMattei, September; Ariel Kaplan, October; Grace O'Hare, November Congratulations ladies! ![]() |
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Westhampton Food Pantry Fundraiser Dinner![]() |
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Many thanks to another golf sponsor! |
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Proud Sponsor of the 32nd Annual Leonard “Bill” Bishop/ “Vin” Reilly Golf TournamentWe are grateful for the support of our local community bank:
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Students of the MonthOur Students of the Month for March, April and May joined us at lunch Tuesday, May 23. ![]() From left: Courtney Tyson, Hailey Hawksworth, Victoria Blydenburgh |
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Paul Haines honored![]() PAUL HAINES was honored Thursday, April 27, by the Westhampton Library and by other dignitaries. His role as a distinguished veteran was hailed, as well as his many past and current contributions to the community. Rotarians Hugh Merle, Danielle Waskiewicz (Director of the Library), and Ginger Andrews joined in congratulating Paul with many others. Paul will be installed as President of our Westhampton Rotary on June 20 at the VFW Club. |
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The Harlem Wizards are Coming!![]() Please join us at Westhampton Beach High School at 49 Lilac Road in Westhampton Beach. The game begins at 7:00 pm and the doors will open at 6:00 pm. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. Tickets will be sold at the door for $15 for students and $20 for adults. Best to get the tickets ahead of time -- you can purchase online at https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/98447 An online processing fee of $0.99 per ticket will be added to your final total. THE ONLINE BOX OFFICE FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM THE NIGHT PRIOR TO THE GAME. |
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25th Annual Spaghetti Dinner!![]() Get your tickets at Lynne's Cards and Gifts!
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Our own Jim Hulme, Past President, Current Administrator, future Grand Marshal! |
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Moriches Bay Project -- upcoming program! |
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Great article in the Southampton Press! |
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Westhampton Food Pantry Fundraiser![]() |
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Westhampton Rotary Fall Golf![]() |
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A Rotarian Is....![]() A Rotarian is a person who: digs wells they will never drink from – vaccinates children they will never meet – restores eyesight for those they will never see – builds houses they will never live in – educates children they will never know – plants trees they will never sit under – makes crawlers into walkers halfway around the world – knows real happiness as Albert Einstein said, “happiness can only be found by helping others."
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Westhampton Rotary Exchange Student Returns From JapanWesthampton HS student spent full academic year in Japan photo courtesy: Hank Beck |
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This Close to Ending Polio |
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26th Annual Leonard "Bill" Bishop/ "Vin" Reilly Golf Tournament |
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Annual Bill Hautmann Flea Market and Antique Show |
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Spring Cocktail Party! |
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How to sign in1. Click on the Login link in the upper right. Now that you're logged in, update your Member Profile: 2. The next page will be titled Admin and will have a number active and inactive links (depending upon your access rights). |
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We mourn the passing of Arma "Ham" AndonWe are diminished |
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Bill Hautmann Flea Market |
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June 1st Golf outing postponed due to weather -- check back for new date! |
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Our Interact Club at work!Westhampton Rotary Interact, making a donation to Little Flower School.
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39th Annual Westhampton Rotary Bill Hautmann Flea Market |
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Congrats to Michael "Mickey" Flannery, Club President 2014-15 |
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Honoring our Veterans, NY State Veterans Hall of FameOur club member, Arma "Ham" Andon, is honored by the NY State Veterans Hall of Fame. What an inspiration and role model he is! http://www.nysenate.gov/story/arma-e-andon |
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January is Rotary Awareness monthROTARY AT A GLANCE Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio free world. Rotary also offers expanded service opportunities including: * Interact: a service organization organized and sponsored by Rotary clubs for young adults aged 12-18. There are more than 12,300 Interact clubs in 133 countries. * Rotaract: groups organized by Rotary clubs to promote leadership, professional development, and service among young adults aged 18-30. There are more than 8,000 Rotaract clubs in 167 countries. * Rotary Community Corps (RCCs): groups of non-Rotary members who work to improve their communities. There are more than 7,500 RCCs in 80 countries, all organized and sponsored by Rotary clubs. |
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Congratulations Students of the Month![]() |
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Bridge to Education in Nepal |
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Upcoming! Our annual Bill Hautmann Flea Market |
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Successful Respite Day |
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2013 WHB HS Scholarship WinnersTHE WESTHAMPTON ROTARY CLUB was pleased to award scholarships to seniors from the Westhampton Beach High School graduating class of 2013 at the Senior Scholarship night June 5th. The Westhampton Rotary holds the annual Leonard Bishop/Vin Reilly Golf Outing in each year to raise the funds for scholarships. The Scholarship committee meets and interviews numerous students to choose the recipients. Vocational service is one of the Avenues of Service held in high regard by Rotary, and the Westhampton Club takes great pleasure in being of service to the community and its students in this way. The Following Scholarships Were Awarded: |
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Congratulations Chad Vanderslice, President 2013-2014!![]() |
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Westhampton Rotary 60th Anniversary |
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Congratulations to Past President Tom Otis, WHB Parade Marshal 2013!![]() |
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Westhampton Rotary Chartered March, 1953![]() |
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What is Rotary? |
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Food Pantry Fundraiser a SuccessFood Pantry Committee gave the proceeds of the Fundraiser Dinner to Father Joe Mirro following a successful event. More than $10,000 was raised for benefit of our Food Pantry, thanks to the efforts of the Fr. Slomski Council of Knights of Columbus, the Westhampton Kiwanis Club and the Westhampton Rotary.
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Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and ProfessionsAs a Rotarian engaged in a business or profession, I am expected to: 1) Consider my vocation to be another opportunity to serve; 2) Be faithful to the letter and to the spirit of the ethical codes of my vocation, to the laws of my country, and to the moral standards of my community; 3) Do all in my power to dignify my vocation and to promote the highest ethical standards in my chosen vocation; 4) Be fair to my employer, employees, associates, competitors, customers, the public, and all those with whom I have a business or professional relationship; 5) Recognize the honor and respect due to all occupations which are useful to society; 6) Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community; 7) Adhere to honesty in my advertising and in all representations to the public concerning my business or profession; 8) Neither seek from nor grant to a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship. |
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September is New Generations Month |
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August is Membership Month!![]() |
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This Close |
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How to Propose a New MemberEvery Rotarian has the privilege and obligation to seek qualified members. In this way, all club members can help their clubs achieve a full representation of the business and professional life of the community. Membership is the means to accomplish Rotary’s mission and goal.
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If you want to introduce Rotary in few words:![]() |
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End Polio NowEnd Polio Now is illuminating world landmarks - click "more" below and then click on the link - beautiful! ![]() |
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20th Annual Westhampton Rotary Spaghetti Dinner |
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Westhampton Rotary December Cocktail Party |
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Find us on Facebook! |
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Westhampton Beach Rotary Interact![]() |
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Clubrunner Mobile App Available! |
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Rotary Foundation Brunch - Sunday, Nov 6th - Land's End Sayville 11 a.m. |
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October is Vocational Month |
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Food Pantry Community Fundraiser |