CAMILLUS — For members of the Rotary Club, the organization has a guiding principle of service above self.
This means showing support for others both locally and around the globe.
Recently the Cmaillus Solvay Geddes Rotary had the chance to show its support for its local community in the wake of the heavy rains and flooding that hit areas like Camillus.
On Aug. 27, club members made donations to help with flood relief in the Village of Camillus.
The club helped support the Camillus Volunteer Fire Department’s efforts to replace two pumps.
The club also lent its support to the Camillus First Baptist Church to assist with overall clean up efforts.
Susan Morgan, president of the Camillus Solvay Geddes Rotary said this was something the club’s members thought was necessary and was a way the club could help the community following the rains and flooding that occurred.
“Our club wanted to support organizations that provide essential services and assistance to the village community,” Morgan said. “These donations addressed the fire department needing two new pumps to replace the ones used responding to 28 calls during the flood plus the church having significant loss to its thrift shop space and inventory.”
On Set. 11, the club has also planned a Walk for Hunger.
The walk will begin at Reed Webster Park on Warners Roads in Camillus at 10 a.m.
The walk will follow the Erie Canal over the aqueduct and to the Sims Store before returning to Reed Webster Park for lunch and refreshments.
The club is reaching out to community members and organizations to participate as well as inviting other Rotary Clubs to take part.
Tents will be set up at Reed Webster Park.
“We can congregate, socialize and eat,” George Mango, the walk coordinator, said.
All fund raised will help support the Central new York Food Bank as well as local food pantries and the Indian Rotary Relief Fund.
Funds will be collected at the walk and donations can also be mailed to P.O. Box 432, Camillus, NY, 13031.
“Throughout the pandemic our club has focused on food insecurity issues,” Morgan said. “The walk for hunger will continue the effort in addressing this ongoing need in our community. We see this district wide Rotary event as a great opportunity to support our neighbors.”
