Ellicottville Rotary’s annual fundraiser dinner started in 2010 as “Another Day in Paradise”. It then became “Voodoo Moon” in 2012. Finally, from 2014-2021, Tuscan Moon was Ellicottville’s favorite summer party. After 20+ years, it’s time to look back and express many thanks to the volunteers, restaurants, and the community that supported this great event.
Local businesses and restaurant owners/chefs amazed attendees with over-the-top food and merchandise. Student volunteers helped run food and clean up. Holiday Valley’s pool complex was a perfect venue blooming over with incredible floral displays. The management and staff of Holiday Valley went above and beyond to make the event a success.
When asked about the end of Tuscan Moon, club president Doug Anderson said “It was time for a transition. The local restaurants & businesses are awesome and have given so much of their time and talent over the years, it was time for a break. I’d like to personally thank the Rotarians, “Friends of Rotary”, and countless volunteers that made this event so successful.” “Our annual sponsors were the backbone of the event.” said Anderson. “We appreciate their longstanding support, and we look forward to the continued backing of our club’s efforts.”
Tuscan Moon has provided the funds needed to support the projects for Family Support and the Foundation for Youth such as:
- Donations to the Ellicottville Food Bank
- Summer intern and educational reading program at the Ellicottville Library
- Donation to the Ellicottville Skatepark project
- Robotic & Drones for technology education
- PC’s, IPADs and Charging stations for the Library
- Upgraded computer components and monitors for the Library
- Upgraded wifi infrastructure for the Library
- iPads for the ECS Pre-K classroom
- Microscopes for ESC
- Dinner for families during the COVID-19 Pandemic with the help of ECS
- Teen Slapshot Leadership Training Program.
- ECS and BOCES student scholarships for outstanding graduates
- Alley Katz village beautification projects
- Annual support for student school supplies
- Rotary Auditorium at the New Town Center
- Picnic tables at the Village Park
The Rotary Club of Ellicottville is a volunteer service club whose members strive to exhibit “Service above Self”. Our efforts support many in our area. If you’re able to donate, please click here: http://ellicottvillerotary.com/donate/
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