The Sun Sets on Tuscan Moon
The Sun Sets on Tuscan Moon
Rotary Club of Ellicottville looks back at annual fundraiser
ELLICOTTVILLE - The Rotary Club of Ellicottville’s annual fundraiser dinner started in 2010 as “Another Day in Paradise”. It then was renamed to “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 and businesses are awesome and have given so much of their time and talent over the years, but it’s time for a break. I’d like to personally thank the Rotarians, “Friends of Rotary”, and the countless volunteers that made this event so successful. Our annual sponsors were the backbone of the event. 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 many projects for Family Support and the Foundation for Youth such as:
Donations to the Ellicottville Food Bank
Summer intern and educational reading programs 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 Wi-Fi infrastructure for the Library
iPads for the ECS Pre-K classroom
Microscopes for ECS
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”. Their efforts support many in our area. If you’re able to donate, please visit www.ellicottvillerotary.com.