Batavia News

Posted by Donna Saskowski

300 SAUSAGE SANDWICHES

A busy time for Batavia Rotarians…
 
On a very warm day, August 20, 2022, the Rotary Club of Batavia participated in the inaugural Italian Fest in Batavia, NY.  There was plenty of chopping and frying of onions and peppers to top almost 300 sausage sandwiches.  They also sold sweet corn, snacks and drinks to earn a few dollars and support local not for profits. 
 
To top off the day Past President Jay Gsell took the honor of 2nd place in the festivals “gravy” contest with a secret family recipe Jay brought with him when he left New Jersey 45 years ago.  For those not familiar - the gravy is your more well-known tomato sauce.  Jay’s is a meat based gravy.
Another service event for Batavia Rotarians was helping to assemble and label the hard hats to be used later in September for the “GLOW with Your Hands” event in Genesee County.  This event brings together the Workforce Development Board, local vendors and employers with about 1000 high school students from the GLOW area.  The students experience hands on work situations and speak with employers about future possibilities in a wide range of technical and skilled trades.  Rotarians will also be volunteering the day of the event to assist with parking, guiding students and helping throughout the day.