Liberty NY Rotary Club

17/10/2026

On Wednesday evening, the Liberty Rotary Club held a special longevity celebration honoring Rotarians who have reached significant membership milestones, including several members whose years of service exemplify Rotary’s enduring commitment to helping others.

Recognized for their years of service were Larry Edwards and Shannon Barry, each celebrating five years as Rotarians; Gary Silver and Barbi Neumann, each marking 15 years; Irving Kaplan, who has served Rotary for an impressive 34 years; and Gary Siegel, who has an amazing 46 years of Rotary service. Beyond our membership, we also honored Monticello Rotarian Les Kristt and his business Kristt Company for his enduring commitment to doing good in our community.

The club also took time to recognize and thank last year’s Liberty Rotary Board for its leadership, dedication, and service to the club and the community. Those recognized included Alyssa Thalmann, last year’s club president; Terry Grafmuller, current president; Dr. Bill Silver and Gary Silverman, immediate past co-presidents; Gary Siegel, executive secretary; Barbi Neumann, sergeant-at-arms; Sharon D’Orazio, secretary; Elsie Kopcha, treasurer; and directors Meg Gavin, Gary Silver, and Rebecca Skoda. Their commitment and hard work help keep the club’s mission of service moving forward.

The evening also celebrated the recipients of funds raised through the club’s Taste of Sullivan event, which supports organizations working to combat food insecurity throughout Sullivan County. Beneficiaries included A Single Bite, the Liberty Schools SnackPack Program, and the Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard, along with several food pantries and community initiatives dedicated to feeding those in need. These included the Interfaith Food Pantry in Liberty, St. Peter’s Food Pantry in Liberty, and Calliope on Main Food Pantry in Livingston Manor.

In addition to recognizing these outstanding individuals and organizations, the evening provided a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and connection among club members. That spirit of friendship, service, and community is at the heart of what makes the Liberty Rotary Club so successful.

A special thank-you goes to the Liberty Rotary Membership Committee for planning and organizing such a meaningful and enjoyable evening. (For more photos go to LibertyNYRotary.org)

If you have a passion for helping others and making a difference in your community, consider becoming a Rotarian! We invite you to visit the Liberty Rotary Club and learn more about how you can get involved.

To arrange a visit, please contact [email protected].

10/10/2026

🥞 Good morning, Liberty Community! 🥞
We’re excited to announce that Liberty Rotary and Liberty Central School will be hosting our 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast! 🎉
We’re currently looking for local businesses and community members to sponsor this wonderful event. Your support will help make the breakfast a success while giving back to the many great causes supported by Liberty Rotary and Interact. ❤️
If you or your business would like to become a sponsor, please reach out to us! We’d love to have you be part of this special community event.
For more information: [email protected]
📅 Save the Date: November 15th!
Come enjoy some delicious pancakes, support our students and community, and help us make a difference together! 🥞❤️
We hope to see you there

06/10/2026

05/10/2026

27/09/2026

Yesterday’s 5K walk and run in honor of Dylan Dainack was a wonderful event that brought our community together to honor Dylan’s memory, help “Stop the Stigma,” and raise funds for Hope Not Handcuffs.
Fortunately, the Nor’easter held off just long enough for all of the participants to make it to the finish line dry!
The Liberty Rotary Club was proud to provide the water stop and some of the refreshments for this meaningful event.
A heartfelt thank-you to the race organizers, volunteers, participants, and everyone who helped make the day such a special success. It was inspiring to see our community come together in support of such an important cause.

24/09/2026

Liberty Rotary Club was delighted to welcome District 7210 Foundation Chair David Green as our guest speaker last night.

David shared how supporting The Rotary Foundation enables Rotary clubs to accomplish so much more than they could on their own. Of every dollar donated to the Rotary Annual Fund, 47.5% comes back to the district three years later to support local projects, while another 47.5% goes toward the World Fund, helping make a difference around the globe.

Last year, more than $93,000 came back to our district to support District and Global Grants. These funds helped make 23 local grants possible, along with numerous global projects.

Through The Rotary Foundation, Rotary also supported 1,804 Global Grants, 463 District Grants, and 61 disaster relief grants last year. The Foundation also continues its vital work toward a polio-free world, helping vaccinate children and protect them from this devastating disease.

If you're looking for a charitable organization where your contribution can make a meaningful difference both locally and around the world, The Rotary Foundation is a wonderful choice.

To learn more, visit Rotary.org.

20/09/2026

Liberty Rotary Club was delighted to bring our games to this year’s Liberty Fall Festival at beautiful Walnut Mountain!

Kids of all ages enjoyed a wonderful day filled with a hike up the Walnut Mountain Trail, hayrides, a corn maze, bounce houses, and vendors offering delicious food, information about local organizations, and interesting items for sale.

The weather was perfect, and everyone we met was warm and friendly. It was a wonderful opportunity to visit with friends and neighbors while enjoying the beautiful setting at Walnut Mountain.

A big thank-you to Liberty Central School District and the Liberty Interact Club for creating such a great event! Additional thanks to all the Interact and Liberty students who volunteered their time to assist, and to the Rotarians who came out to run the games.

We were happy to be part of such a fun celebration of the season and our community!

19/09/2026

It's a beautiful day for the Liberty Fall Festival on Walnut Montain. Bounce houses, games, vendors and a fantastic historic trail.
Bring the family and join us!

17/09/2026

Last night, the Liberty Rotary Club was pleased to welcome two impressive speakers, Adrian Sinclair and Todd Perlmutter. They are doing wonderful things to bring life, creativity, and the arts to the Parksville area.

Adrian and Todd met while working with the well-known Blue Man Group productions. They moved to the area in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and quickly fell in love with the community, its people, and their neighbors.

They are currently working to create the Parksville Arts Center, which they are renovating in the former Parksville Temple. They are also putting together a fascinating production called the Decrepit Ghouls Variety Show, combining elements of a haunted house, live music, and comedy at the New Memories in Parksville. The show features many professional performers and will take place October 23, 24, and 25. The Sunday performance will be especially kid-friendly.

In addition, Adrian and Todd are involved with the TSTS Film Festival, which features two-minute films competing in a variety of categories.

Overall, Adrian and Todd are putting tremendous effort into creating exciting experiences and bringing creativity and the arts to Sullivan County. We thank them for sharing their time and enthusiasm with the Liberty Rotary Club and wish them continued success as they bring their vision and creativity to Parksville!