John Vogt (1956-2023) held many extracurricular activities, including volunteering and serving on the board of Sunnyside Shines, the local Business Improvement District, that he was instrumental in founding. He served on the board of Sunnyside Shines for the entire history of the organization, serving as Board Chair since its founding in 2007. He was also a former President and longtime leader of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce.

He continued to support local businesses for his entire life and to improve the streetscape of Sunnyside. He served on the board of Copiague Kiwanis, working to foster the next generation of leaders. He was the President of the American Venice Civic Association, working to improve his local community and was very active with Troop 284 of the Boy Scouts.