MORICHES CHAMBER UPDATE

Hometown Heroes Project

As you drive along Main Street in Center Moriches, please take a moment to notice the Hometown Heroes Banners proudly displayed on our lamp posts.  Thank you to three eighth-grade students from Center Moriches Middle School, Addison Raupp, Kristin Luna and Adrianna Loesch.  As part of their eighth-grade project, they decided to honor our vets in a special way.  They teamed up with the Hometown Heroes Program to recognize the service and sacrifice made by our servicemen and women.  They have raised over $4000 from residents and businesses to help sponsor the banners.  The Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches is proud to help support this project, as well as the Boy Scout Troop 23.  Troop 23 volunteered to put up the banners and work with the Chamber of Commerce to maintain them. “The chamber is thrilled with how our Main Street looks celebrating our heroes!” said Jackie Osborne.  The chamber would like to thank Rich Raupp, Addison’s father, for his exceptional direction and unwavering commitment in steering this project to its successful completion.  A huge thank you to Addison, Kristin, and Adrianna for initiating the Hometown Heroes project, a heartfelt tribute honoring our veterans.  Your dedication to recognizing and celebrating their sacrifices is truly commendable. 

Women of Distinction

The chamber is very proud of two of our distinguished board members who have been recognized as Women of Distinction.  Miriam Gillies was recognized as a Woman of Distinction by the Local New York State Assembly, as well as from the New York State Office of the Aging’s Older New Yorkers Day for her work with the American Cancer Society and Hospice Care.  Gerry Sapanaro was recognized as a Woman of Distinction from the 3rd Legislative District of Suffolk County for her contributions to her community as past president of the chamber and as current treasurer, as well as being a member of the Rotary Club.  “Gillies’s and Sapanaro’s contributions to the community are a testament to their passion, dedication, and leadership,” said Jackie Osborne, president of the chamber. “Their work as board members and volunteers has not only addressed immediate needs, but also laid the foundation for long-term positive change. By empowering others and fostering a culture of service, they have inspired countless individuals to take an active role in their community.” The Women of Distinction Award serves as a well-deserved recognition of Gillies’s and Sapanaro’s outstanding efforts. Thank you!

Spring Fair 

The Chamber of Commerce Spring Fair will be held on Sunday, June 9. If you would like to be a vendor, please sign up on our website, moricheschamber.org. It’s going to be a great day with vendors, live music, food trucks, and more.

Camp Paquatuck

We would like to give a special thank you to Camp Paquatuck for always lending a helping hand during our town fairs and events. We appreciate their dedication to the chamber.  Please visit their website for all their upcoming events at www.camppaquatuck.com. 

Chamber Fundraiser

The chamber has an exciting summer raffle! For just $5, you can enter to win some great prizes! First prize, Big Cat 2024 Long Beach Cruiser E-Bike; second prize, NexGrill 4-Burner Gas Grill; and third prize, Piedmont Steel Fire Pit in black with poker.  You can purchase your raffle tickets at a few places: Visit local shops and businesses such as Moriches Bay Deli, Moriches Bay Reality, Jimmy Osborne Music, AJ Sunflower;  come to our Summer Concert Series and visit our chamber table; go to our website and buy online; visit our chamber table at the Spring Fair on June 9.  The winning raffle ticket will be drawn at the last summer concert on Aug. 31 at Center Moriches Elementary.  Good Luck! 

Chamber Meeting

We welcome both residents and members to our next chamber meeting, which will be held at Sunsets at Senix on June 11 at 6 p.m.