STORIES
As every year Fraternite Notre Dame with the support of all Rotary Clubs of New York brought smiles to children in Spanish Harlem
President Mujdat with a visitor from India during the RCNY International Breakfast at the UN
on December 18, 2025
"Dear Fellow Rotarians and Dear Friends,
Hülya and I would like to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyful Christmas and a bright, healthy, and inspiring New Year!
Last Friday’s New Year Celebration was truly unforgettable. The room was filled with warmth, friendship, and the unmistakable energy that makes the Rotary Club of New York so special. With more than 50 guests, the induction of six outstanding new members, and the celebration of Joachim Bartel’s extraordinary 45 years of service to Rotary, the evening was a powerful reflection of our club’s strength, diversity, and shared commitment to Service Above Self.
The enthusiasm and camaraderie we experienced that night were contagious. It was a clear reminder that our club is not only growing, but thriving — fueled by passion, purpose, and an unwavering spirit of service. Moments like these inspire us to dream bigger and aim higher together.
As we step into the new year, we do so with tremendous momentum and excitement. Our upcoming initiatives — including the Consul Speaker Series — will further elevate our international identity, bring remarkable voices to our club, and open new doors for cultural, social, and professional connections. There is so much to look forward to, and we truly hope each of you will be an active part of this exciting journey.
Thank you for your energy, your friendship, and your continued dedication to Rotary. Together, we are building something truly special — a vibrant, forward-looking club that reflects the very best of Rotary here in the world’s greatest city.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and an inspiring New Year ahead. Let’s continue to lead with purpose, passion, and service.
With warmest regards,
C. Mujdat Altay
President
Rotary Club of New York"
President Mujdat with the First Lady speaking to members and guests during RCNY Holiday Party
RCNY International Breakfast at the UN - December 18, 2025 at the UN Church Center
Guest Presenter: Ms. Diene Keita, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Service With Heart: Rotary Club of Metro NYC’s 2nd Annual Holiday Social & Care Package Project
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM PRESIDENT MUJDAT ALTAY - November 21, 2025 
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
It is my pleasure to share an exciting new initiative that will enrich our club’s international engagement and strengthen our ties with the global diplomatic community.
Beginning January 2026, the Rotary Club of New York will launch a special program entitled.
“The World Meets in New York: A Consular Speaker Series”
Hosted at The Turkish House
With the generous collaboration of the Turkish Consulate General in New York, this distinguished series will bring together Consuls General from ten countries serving in our city. Between January and May 2026, each session will feature a Consul General who will share insights on global affairs, bilateral relations, cultural diplomacy, and their nation’s engagement with the United States and the international community.
Why This Series Matters
New York is the world’s most international city home to one of the largest diplomatic communities on the planet. This program reflects our club’s historic mission of fostering peace, dialogue, and understanding across borders.
The series aims to:
- Strengthen meaningful dialogue between diplomats and civil society
- Offer our members unique first-hand perspectives on global priorities
- Highlight the international spirit of Rotary and our club’s longstanding leadership
- Celebrate the cultural and diplomatic diversity that defines New
All sessions will take place at The Turkish House as Club dinners, which will start 6:30 pm.
Each session will run approximately 45–60 minutes, including time for Q&A.
We look forward to your active participation in this meaningful and globally minded initiative —
one that embodies the spirit of Rotary and the international character of our great city.
Yours in Rotary
Cemil Mujdat Altay, President
Malika Abrous (Chair of RCNY Breakfasts at the UN) with Gerard Schriffen (Past President RCNY) and our respected guest speaker Dr. Maureen Dunne presented with Honorary Membership in our club
Rotary Club of New York Holiday Party 2025 - SOLD OUT
The Penn Club of New York
December 12 @ 6.30PM
Dr. Maureen Dunne - Globally renowned cognitive scientist - Author of "The Neurodiversity Edge"
Guest speaker on November 20 at our RCNY International Breakfast at the UN
Food for the Soul: Help Feed Harlem |
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, the Rotary Club of Harlem and community partners will package meals to support our neighbors across Harlem. Your donation will help us purchase rice and beans and mac and cheese for meal packages distributed through local partners.
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Past President Jan Brown with our host Rev. John David Van Dooren
and Visiting Rotarian from the Netherlands Patrick Marin
Our member Pat Duffy during her summer travels to Geneva, Switzerland
here doing a banner exchange with then President Oceane Martinoty
RCNY International Breakfast at the UN on October 9, 2025 with Stephen Schlesinger as our guest presenter
Join Us for a Special Collaborative Event
Hosted by Sant’Egidio • Food SOSpeso • Rotary Club of New York - October 16, @ 2PM
Steve Schlesinger guest speaker at our RCNY International Breakfast at the UN
RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 9 at 8.30AM UN Church Center, 11th floor
Author of: "Act of Creation: The Founding of the United Nations"
Community Service Opportunity this Saturday, September 20 in collaboration with Rotaract at the UN
Concert at Carnegie Hall on Monday, October 6 will be our official Rotary event that week to support our
great member Nargiz!
Pickleball Social Event on September 14 was a great success!
Special appreciation to our friends at Overgreens Salads and Juice for their sponsorship and truly delectable and nutritious offerings!
Rev. John David Van Dooren
Guest speaker at the "Little Church around the Corner"
catered by our friends from Overgreens Salads & Juice
RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 30
Leila Doering our board member during her most recent presentation as guest speaker
at the Rotary Club of Dokuz Eylul Turkye
Please note the new location for tomorrow's Pickleball outing to:
P.S. 006 Lillie D. Blake
45 East 84th Street
New York, NY 10028
This change was made to offer an enhanced experience with better bathrooms and staging area for our catering sponsor. If you signed up a guest please send the new location to your attending friend(s).
If you need to reach me tomorrow for any questions my cell is 646 300 3865.
Pickleball outing in collaboration with Metro NY Rotary Club and Rotaract Club of the UN on September 14 at 11AM
SPONSORED BY OVERGREENS Salads & Juice
President Shawn inducting six new members at the Installation Event at the Penn Club of NYC
Elke Gruhn, Past President of our Sister Club Wiesbaden-Kochbrunnen presenting Malika Abrous, President Elect RCNY with a nice steel 60th anniversary Rotary Statuette
Celebration of 117 years of Rotary Club of New York Excellence
July 11, 2025, 6.30PM - 9.30PM
Penn Club of NY
30 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
Food SOSpeso presentation by Anubis Abuddon and Alexander Litvinov at the Harlem Sanctuary Club
on June 19 2025
President Shawn and Board Director Alexander mingling with our Rotarian friends in Vienna Austria
Photos from our June 12 2025 RCNY Breakfast at the UN with
Angus Rennie -Head of Partnerships and Strategic Projects
United Nations Global Compact
Session conducted by incoming Board member Nyaguthie Ngetha
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