Bayport's Civic Pride

 Bayport Civic Association will be presenting a dedicated Bayport resident with its first Civic Pride Award at the annual installation dinner on Jan. 18 at. 

The executive board of the gives the award out annually to an individual who goes above and beyond for the well-being of Bayport.   

 "We wanted to recognize one person who has made an outstanding contribution to Bayport," said Bayport Civic Association President Bob Draffin. " There are people that spend a lot of time working for our community and they never ask for anything in return.  We felt the Civic Pride Award would be a great way to recognize their efforts."

The Bayport Civic Association was founded in 2003 and according to its mission statement, its purpose is to "unite the residents of Bayport in order to maintain and improve the quality of life of its citizens; to promote and preserve the rich, historic and unique character of our hamlet; and to undertake projects for the general welfare of the people of our community."

Three years ago, the BCA began holding an installation dinner in January as a way to reward its members with something different from its monthly meetings.  "It gives us a chance to reflect on previous year and look forward to the new year," Draffin said.   

Every year the Bayport Civic Association chooses someone that has helped them throughout the year to give the oath to incoming executive board members.  This year Suffolk County Legislator William Lindsey has accepted the honor.     

Serving for one year terms, the executive board members positions are nominated and voted on at the BCA December meeting.  For 2011, the six executive officers of the Bayport Civic Association will remain the same as last year. 

To attend the Bayport Civic Association annual installation dinner, please e-mail Bob Draffin at Draffin@BayportCivicAssociation.org.  Any concerned Bayport resident can join Bayport Civic Association at its monthly meeting, the third Thursday of the month at