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REPORT: Luncheon Meeting - May 23

Weekly Meeting - May 23
At our May 23rd meeting held atthe Penn Club of NYC, Sarah Corry, Exec. Director of Purple Heart Reunited, delivered touching stories of deserving heroes being reunited with their Purple Heart medals. We had visitors from Israel and Nigeria.

Pictures of the meeting inside.

SUPPORT: Women's Needs

Posted by Anna Folz, Rotaract UN

Helping Homeless Women
Anna Folz, VP of the UN Rotaract Club, is asking for help with a city-wide donation project. Rotaract is asking all of the New York Rotary Clubs to pitch in and help this be a successful occasion. They are working in partnership with Coalition for the Homeless to raise funds to provide feminine hygiene products to as many homeless women as they can.

more info & donation connectons inside.

SUPPORT: Books for Kids Foundation

Bringing Literacy to Kids
The UN Rotaract Club has partnered with the Rotary Foundation to create an effective literacy program this summer through the Books for Kids Foundation for the children of the Early Life Program at Lutheran Social Services. Rotaractors will conduct a book drive to help grow the library’s book collection and the Foundation will assist by purchasing needed materials and additional books to implement an effective literacy program. more info & photos inside.

SUPPORT: Women in Need

Working Together
Based on a previous donation to Women in Need by the Rotaract Club at the UN, Trustees of the New York Rotary Foundation decided to fund this most valuable project as well. It's a good example of the collaboration we share and the sorts of giving we care about.

more about WIN inside.

REPORT: International Breakfast - May 15

Posted by Trisha Janelle Gragera

International Breakfast - May 15
RCNY's May 15th International Breakfast Meeting featured speaker Professor Athanasios Efstathiou, Head of the History Department & Director of Centre of Study of the Ancient World at the Ionian University-Corfu Greece. He spoke on "The Athenian Democracy and the Foundation of Modern Democracy."

Read more about Prof. Efstathiou's topic & the meeting inside.

TOUR: Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Posted by Elira Karija

Thankful Visitors
Just recently, several RCNY members were given a very priveleged tour of one of ICE's NY offices by ffriends from ICE who'd become familiar through their speaking engagement with us back in Mar 2019

more from Elira Karija inside.

CELEBRATION: Harlem Nights

Posted by Thomas McConnon

RC Harlem and History
Rotary Club of Harlem’s Charter Night was held on Fri May 10. The occasion celebrated the Club's history, development and contributions to us all. Several of RCNY's members attended and shared in the joy.

more about RC Harlem inside.

GOLI: Caring for Children

Posted by Laura Meijere Cristanelli

Healing Little Hearts
Gift of Life International is a Rotarian affiliated organization that has evolved into a global network of caring. Approximately 1.3 million children are born each year with congenital heart defects and as 93% of them do not have access to cardiac care, the goal of “Gift of Life International” is to provide life-saving cardiac treatment to children in developing countries

much more about GOLI, photos, & video links inside.

REPORT: Firefighter Recognition Day

Fifty-First Anniversary
On May 9, 2019 the Rotary Club of New York celebrated for the 51st time the fine Service Above Self of our FDNY. We also honored this year’s Hero, Lieutenant Patrick Materaza III of Ladder 56

more info & photos inside.

LEADERSHIP: RYLA Youth Camp - 2019

Make the World a Better Place
Here’s a report on this year’s RYLA Youth Camp by Onuri Smith, one of seven Interact members representing Bermuda from his own point of view. It was previously published in The Royal Gazette, Bermuda.

full story & photos inside

NETWORKING: RCNY & Rotaract UN: Jun 6th

Meet Us at Ataker’s
On April 6th, RCNY & Rotaract UN held a networking mixer at John Paul Ataker’s Flagship Store on Madison Ave. It was such a resounding success that we’ve decided to repeat it – on June 6th. Join us from 6 – 8 pm for sharing & conviviality along with light food and drinks. (There’s a fee of $20.)

view a location map inside.

SPEAKER: Phyllis Frankfort Perillo – Jun 13

Supporting Education
Our speaker for this meeting will be Phyllis Frankfort Perillo, President & CEO of Working In Support of Education (W!se). W!se develops financial literacy and readiness for college and careers for young people and adults primarily in low to middle income communities.

more about Phyllis Perillo inside..

EVENT: Int'l Breakfast Meeting – Jun 19

Int'l Breakfast – Jun 19
Our featured speaker will be: Josiane Ambiehl, Chief of the Decolonization Unit, Dept. of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, UN. Her topic will be: “The UN and Decolonization”, focusing on how decolonization has evolved from the 50s/60s until today. Advance reservations required. Reserve now

about Ms Ambiehl inside

FULFILLMENT: Childhood Cancer Society

Posted by Laura Meijere Cristanelli

Dreams Can Come True
With grants received from the NY Rotary Foundation, The Childhood Cancer Society is able to support the dreams of children such as Angelina whose dream became true, when, after completing an aggressive round of radiation therapy, she was able to live the magic of the Universal Theme Park in Florida. RCNY’s Tommy Head is creator of the Society.

more about Tommy and the Society inside.

REPORT: Mixer on Apr 4th

Rotarians & Rotaractors Interact
On April 4, 2019 Rotarians & Rotaractors were honored to be hosted at most pleasant mixer by our wonderful member and trustee of the NY Rotary Foundati,n Kerime Ataker @ John Paul Ataker’s Fashion Flagship Store.

more about the mixer & photos inside.

REPORT: RYLA Camp 2019

Posted by David Del Monte

Rock Climbing & More
This year's RYLA Camp was a major success. From March 22-24 at Alpine Scout Camp, Alpine, NJ, the time was filled with activities such as rock climbing, a host of guest speakers addressing pertinent topics, and rampant camaraderie. Fun & growth were had by all.

a report & an invitation by David Del Monte, PDG & RYLA Chairman, is inside

REPORT: Human Trafficking Panel

Exploring Problems & Resolutions
In a joint effort, the Rotaract Club at the UN, the Rotary Club of Harlem and the Rotary Club of NY put together a panel discussion held on Mar 7th addressing issues and solutions surrounding Human Trafficking.

more info & photos inside.

HISTORY: RCNY Yearbook 2017-18

Newly Available
The Rotary Club of New York is proud of the good work that its members Alexander Litvinov and PP Jasmin Cowin have completed with the yearbook for 2017-2018. The yearbook is available to those who make a donation to the New York Rotary Foundation in the amount of at least $100. It is also available in digital version for a donation of $50.

details & purchase info inside

NOMINATIONS: Board for 2019 - 2020

A New Year Soon
RCNY's 110th Year will soon be upon us and our Board has posted nominations for new officers and for new board members.

full list inside.

APPEAL: NY Rotary Foundation

NY Rotary Foundation Fund Drive Appeal
It is the season once again when your New York Rotary Foundation is being approached by many great organizations with worthy causes. The Trustees of the Foundation kindly request your generosity to serve our projects “hands on”, a truly enriching experience.

more about our Causes inside.

INFORMAL: International Service Meetings

Posted by John L. German

Rotary's Fourth Avenue of Service
RCNY's International Service Division holds monthly informal meetings, to exchange information and opportunities. Our May 10 meeting featured the Rotary Nomads (Rotary E-Club of Australia Nomads) and Matt Gerber - Nonprofit, CSR & Corporate Philanthropy Consultant.

photo and some shared info inside.

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RCNY/Rotaract UN Networking Mixer
John Paul Ataker’s

Jun 06, 2019
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wkly Mtg: Phyllis F. Perillo
The Penn Club

Jun 13, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Int'l Breakfast: Jun 19
UN Church Center - 10th floor

Jun 19, 2019
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Luncheon Mtg: Jun 27
The Penn Club

Jun 27, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Int'l Breakfast: Jul 18
UN Church Center - 10th floor

Jul 18, 2019
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

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New York Rotary Foundation

Andreas Runggatscher
Rotary Club of New York
at the Union League Club
38 East 37th St., Box 58
New York, NY 10016
Tel. 212.633.1311
Fax. 212 633.1954
executivedirector@nyrotary.org