Commentary: Long Island Pearl Parent Promotes Not-for-Profits

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That began as a campaign to generate awareness for a local Long Island town has now turned into its most anticipated event of the year. The annual Oyster Festival, run by the Rotary Club of Oyster Bay, has generated close to $5 million for nonprofits over the past 25 years. The Oyster Festival takes place this weekend.

"Instead of nonprofits just putting their hands out, we asked, 'Why don't you guys help yourselves?'" said Tom Riordan, past chairman of the Oyster Festival Committee of the Rotary Club. "Set up booths; cook food; serve it to the thousands attending and you can keep the money."

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Commentary: Long Island Pearl Parent Promotes Not-for-Profits

What is the mission of the Rotary Club?

The mission of the Rotary Club parallels the mission of the Rotary Foundation, the international philanthropic arm of Rotary clubs all ove...

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