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Whitney Tinston - Successful Investor/Civic Activist Whitney Tilson - Successful Investor and Civic ActivistApril 24, 2025 - Marsanne Restaurant 233 8th Avenue (Chelsea)PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE 12.45PM TO 2PM |
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Help launch the "Food Sospeso Project" |
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Barbara Winston/Emily Evans  Barbara Winston Founder and President Peace Innovation Initiative&Emily Evans, Director, Programs and ResearchPeace Innovation InitiativeMay 1, 2025 at 12 noon via Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88673170081 |
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RCNY International Breakfast at the UN Daniel ObstPresident & CEO of AFS Intercultural ProgramsThursday, April 17, 2025 at the UN Church Center, 11th floor777 United Nations Plaza |
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Meeting summary April 10, 2025 Fountain House presenters receiving recognition for their presentation by Malika Abrous |
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Impressions of our RCNY Breakfast at the UN Sarah Towle our guest presenter at the RCNY Breakfast at the UN on March 27 withChair of International Breakfasts Malika Abrous |
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Happy Hour event was a success |
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RCNY International Breakfast at the UN Sarah Towle guest speaker at the March 27 RCNY International Breakfast at the UNTopic: "CROSSING THE LINE FINDING AMERICA IN THE BORDERLANDS" |
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New Member Spotlight - Gordon Winston New Member Gordon WinstonGordon Winston is a leader in innovation, investment strategy, and social impact, with experience spanning data security, renewable energy, and economic development. As the Founder and CEO of QSecGrid and a co-founder of the Peace Innovation Initiative, he focuses on leveraging technology and strategic investment to drive meaningful change. His career began with 14 years on Wall Street, where he honed expertise in corporate finance and investment strategy before leading major acquisitions and building organizations that advance sustainability and economic inclusion. Deeply committed to global progress, he advocates for peace innovation and collaborates with international partners to foster transformative solutions. |
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Fountain House NYC presentation  Fountain House presentation by Rachel Weisman and John DelmanApril 10, 2025 at 12 noon Consulate NYC Restaurant |
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New Member Spotlight - Michael Juhn Michael Juhn in his own words:“I am a CFP with over 25 years of experience in finance. I help clients achieve their financial freedom. I believe in working hard and playing hard. My passions are outdoor sports activities such as golf, hiking, and scuba diving. I also enjoy good wine, good food, and great company. “ |
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Luncheon summary March 13 Presentation Delta Waterfowl |
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Reflections on Our Journey to Istanbul – Honoring Otto and Fran Walter’s Legacy |
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New Member Spotlight - Lucia Casas Lucia Casas in her own words:"I am a 4th generation Rotarian in my family. I was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina; there I
studied translation, interpretation and I became a teacher of English. I have 15 years of experience as a freelance translator and teacher of English which are two of my truest passions in life. I moved to NYC to pursue a MA in Translation and Interpreting in Hunter CUNY – I just graduated. I am now interning as a translator and interpreter at the DA’s office in Manhattan. I currently enjoy learning French, going to museums and art galleries with my life partner, Juan, visiting my sister (also a Rotarian) in Palo Alto, CA, and going to Argentina for the Holidays. At age 15, I developed an enthusiasm for service when my dad encouraged me to found Interact in my city. Since then, I’ve been a part of the Rotary family where I formed friendships for life. It is in Rotary that I gained skills that I didn’t acquire anywhere else, and that is why today, I choose to continue my path in a new club hoping to keep giving and always learning something back." |
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A great presentation by Prof. Tobias Thomas |
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Thank you note from the Fire Department in Boone, NC Thank you letter received from the Boon Fire Department, NCfollowing up on our Foundation donation from collected monies from our fundraising event a few months ago |
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Beer Fest of Rotarian Friends in the Hudson Valley |
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Monika Lionaite Monika Lionaite, CEO & Founder of Openhack 2020 AustraliaTopic: "Hackathons for Sustainable Development Goals"April 3, 2025 at 12 noon via Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87455610947 |
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New Member Spotlight - Tugce Tunalilar Meet new member Tugce Tunalilar:Tugce Tunalilar was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey and moved to the United States to study molecular biology at Princeton University. Her career began as a budget analyst for clinical trials at LabCorp, followed by a role at Crossix Veeva focusing on digital health analytics for Merck. After a brief consulting stint with Decision Resources Group, she joined Amazon to manage business strategy and the product development for the Turkish marketplace and EU emerging markets. After completing her MBA at INSEAD, Tugce moved to Johnson & Johnson, where she worked on the commercial data science and strategy team for their multiple myeloma portfolio. She has recently joined Massive Bio and is currently helping the company to grow into new business verticals. In her free time, Tugce enjoys reading, traveling, and singing, and she was formerly a professional swimmer. Additionally, Tugce is a former Rotaractor from the Rotaract Club of Yeniköy in Istanbul and was recently a member of the Rotary Club of Philadelphia and is now transferring to the Rotary Club of New York.
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La Dolce Vita - Happy Hour"La Dolce Vita" Happy Hour: Sip, Savor, Connectsteered by new member Leila Doering!March 20, 2025 at Fellini Chelsea, 231 8th Avenue6-8PM |
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New Member Spotlight - Hanafi Hadjeres Hanafi in his own words:"I am honored to join the Rotary Club of New York and be able to contribute modestly to its noble mission. I was born in Algeria. Once I completed my Bachelor of Arts in English studies and literature, I taught business English at the Algiers Business School and worked as a translator/interpreter for Japanese corporations. In 1994, I took up a position at the United Nations Secretariat as one laureate of an international competitive exam for French-language verbatim reporters. As part of a team, I was in charge of transcribing (in French) the minutes of the Security Council and General Assembly meetings. In 2004, I joined the Official Records Editing Section where I ensured that the French text of UN resolutions and decisions was faithful to the original - usually English - version. As a retiree, I am involved in numerous volunteer activities – as a member of charities helping seniors (in NYC) or female students (in Burkina Faso), and of ‘Editors Canada’. I enjoy cinema as well as a wide range of musical genres, and I am interested in historical figures through their biographies. My favorite travel destinations remain the East Coast [in the US] and…Paris." |
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New Member Spotlight - Flaviu Simihaian |
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New Member Spotlight - Fozia Chugtai Fozia Chugtai"Fozia Chughtai is a dedicated leader with a passion for community service and social justice. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, she made history as the first female student in a boys' college to study social work and later became the Chairperson of the Nida Welfare Society. As Charter President of the Rotary Club Nida Pakistan, she has actively contributed to various humanitarian projects both locally and internationally. Fozia has attended Rotary conventions around the world and has worked on initiatives funded by national and multinational organizations. Since May 2019, she has been the CEO of Altawakal Tours and Travels. Fozia moved to California in 2016, where she furthered her studies in Child Behavioral Development, and in 2017, she moved to New York to study Social Justice Leadership. Her continuous learning and commitment to making a positive impact inspire all those around her."
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New Member Spotlight - Claudia Dalmau-Gomez Claudia in her own words:"I am honored to join the Rotary Club of NYC and become part of a community committed to service and impact. Originally from Valencia in Spain, my journey has taken me across the globe—I studied law in London, spent two years in Singapore, followed by two and a half years in Munich, where I completed my master’s in law. Early last year, I moved to New York City as a visiting researcher at Columbia University. My career has spanned international law firms, and I now lead operations and compliance at an early-stage cybersecurity startup; Dune Security. Beyond my professional life, I play tennis and enjoy running in Central Park. For the past three years, I’ve been running half marathons and plan to continue challenging myself on the road ahead. I look forward to contributing to the club’s mission, forming lasting connections, and making a meaningful impact in our community." |
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We mourn our Dear Friend and Past Rotarian Josef Klee Josef Klee shown here with PE Malika Abrous at our RCNY Breakfast with guest speaker - RIP Josef
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Rotary UN Breakfast Highlights |
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President Shawn visiting London President Shawn visiting our sister club in London yesterday on February 17 2025A long history connects our two clubs going back to the 1920s |
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New Member Spotlight - Pat Duffy Patricia Lynne Duffy (Pat Duffy) is a retired United Nations staff member, former instructor for the UN Language and Communications Unit. She taught work-related and language skills, including Report Writing and Presentation Skills, both before and after retirement. Based at UN headquarters in New York, she conducted staff training at multiple duty stations, including Addis Ababa, Arusha, Entebbe, Kigali, Monrovia, Nairobi, and Port-au-Prince. Pat founded and led the UN Staff One Percent for Development Fund’s "Authors-for-Literacy" series, which featured distinguished writers such as Pulitzer Prize winners Elizabeth Strout and the late Oscar Hijuelos, novelist Paul Auster, poets Major Jackson and Cecilia Vicuña, UN historian Stephen Schlesinger, and Dag Hammarskjöld’s biographer Roger Lipsey. The series supported literacy initiatives in the Global South. A published author, Pat wrote Blue Cats and Chartreuse Kittens: How Synesthetes Color Their Worlds, exploring synesthesia, and has contributed articles to various journals and online publications. Pat is very pleased to be a member of the Rotary Club. |
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RCNY International Breakfast - Feb 20, 2025 |
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New Member Spotlight - Davide Romeo Davide in his own words:"My name is Davide Romeo and I was born in Milano. I’m passionate traveler, food and wine lover, and follower of Italian soccer. I’m always seeking new experiences and adventures, especially when they involve great cuisine and the thrill of Serie A. I graduated in Dentistry in Milan and later specialized in Prosthodontics in the USA, which allowed me to refine my skills and expand my knowledge in the field. Today, I own a dental office with my wife, Michelle, where we work together providing comprehensive care for our patients. We are also involved in research and education in universities and with private dental companies. Whether it's sharing insights about the world of wine and food, helping our community or fostering connections with fellow members, we are excited to be part of this organization."
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New Member Spotlight - Leila Doering Leila in her own words:"I am excited to join the Rotary family as a new member and to contribute to our shared mission of service above self. As the founder of Doering Consulting, a consulting company specializing in logistics and supply chain management, I bring a wealth of experience from my background in global trade, particularly as a logistics sales manager. Outside of my professional life, I have a passion for sailing and kitesurfing, which invigorate my spirit and keep me grounded. The motto "enter to learn and depart to serve" from my high school days continues to inspire me, along with the values instilled in me by my family. I look forward to collaborating with fellow Rotarians on meaningful projects, forming lasting friendships, and making a positive impact in our community"
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Event from Covenant House - Sleep out |
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Visit to Fraternite Notre Dame  On February 2nd 2025 Andreas Runggatscher, Executive Director RCNY visited the Fraternite Notre Dame at their Church in Scranton, PA.They do fantastic work with their Soup Kitchen in NYC and the Toy Drive in the same location and do equally good in PA offering free schooling to underprivileged kids |
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Dave B. Messics - March 13, 2025  Dave B. Messics - March 13, 2025 at 12 noonConsulate NYC Restaurant - 44 West 56th StreetDirector of Development, Mid-Atlantic RegionDelta Waterfowl Foundation– a 501 © 3 conservation organization |
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Message from President Shawn |
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Dr. Tobias Thomas Prof. Dr. Tobias ThomasThe presentation: Europe's Economy at a Crossroads: Recovery After Several Crises or Stuck in Stagnation? March 6, 2025, 1:00 pm note time change to accommodate presenter - Consulate NYC Restaurant - 44 West 56th Street |
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Sergei Isakov - Artificial Intelligence  Sergei Isakov - Artificial IntelligenceFebruary 27, 2025 at 12 noonPresentation via Zoom:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82378865195 |
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Great presentation by Yannick Benjamin Inspiring presentation by Yannick Benjamin at this week's RCNY meetingWe thank the Ronald McDonald House for its hospitality |
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Zoom meeting - Haiti Air Ambulance David Ellis/Marcia Lehman - Haiti Air AmbulanceVia Zoom - February 13, 2025 at 12 noon EST - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85434976872 |
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Community Service Project at the Ronald McDonald House |
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Yannick Benjamin - Guest speaker February 6 ,2025 Yannick Benjamin, Founder Wine on Wheels and Sommelier of the YearFebruary 6, 2025Ronald McDonald House Conference Room - 405 East 73rd Street |
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Community Service Project - Dinner service for families at RMDH Join and lend a helping hand when we serve dinner to the families at the RMDH on February 3, 2025 |
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Speakers from ICE - Immigration resources topicSonia Thomas from Homeland Security and Kimberly McDonald from the Department of Justice to present on "Immigration Resources" topic Meeting on January 30 at 12 noon |
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President Elect Malika greets RC President of Rotary Club of Beijing |
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New Year's address from President ShawnDear Fellow Rotarians,
As we turn the page to a new year, I am filled with hope and optimism for what lies ahead for our Club. It is with deep gratitude and joy that I extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a year filled with health, happiness, and success.
The start of a new year is always a time for reflection and renewal. We read and hear the following innumerable times, through our conversations, our correspondences, even our magazine, surely as they are important messages and our guiding light. As we have been blessed with a membership taking our mission of growth to heart, we have many new members that must be supported and mentored and so for their sake, I will offer what we sometimes take for granted.
As Rotarians, we are guided by our motto, "Service Above Self," and the timeless principles of the Four-Way Test:
- Is it the truth? - Is it fair to all concerned? - Will it build goodwill and better friendships? - Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Not wanting to proselytize but remind us that these values are our bedrock, we should be mindful of the profound impact we can have—not only in the lives of those we serve but also in the connections we foster within our own Rotary family.
This year, let us commit to embracing the joy and laughter that come from fellowship, the warmth of shared memories, and the excitement of working together on meaningful projects. Our Club’s rich history, built on the dedication of extraordinary members like Otto Walter, inspires us to reach even greater heights. As many of you know, Rotary International will inaugurate its newest peace center in Istanbul this February, honoring Otto and his wife’s legacy of service and commitment to peace. It is a testament to the lasting contributions of our Club and a reminder of what we can achieve together when we come together.
As we look ahead, my greatest hope is to see us reunite often—to strengthen our bonds, deepen our friendships, and increase our participation. Whether through our regular meetings, service initiatives, (of which there will be more in 2025, I promise) or special events, let us be present for one another. After all, Rotary is not just about service; it is about being there for each other when it truly counts.
Let’s make this year one of growth, fun, and impact. Together, we will continue to honor our history while forging a brighter future. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our shared mission and for being the heart of this remarkable Club.
Wishing you a joyful start to the New Year, and I look forward to seeing each of you often in the months ahead.
Fondest regards,
Shawn Jacobaccio
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Impressions from our RCNY UNICEF Breakfast |
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE ROTARY CLUB OF NEW YORK |
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RCNY Breakfast at UNICEF |
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President Shawn runs for a great cause |
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Rotary Sailing Conference Report luncheon |
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Rotary Sailing Conference Report luncheon Report on the Rotary Sailing Conference in Croatia - November 21, 2024The Consulate NYC Restaurant 44 West 56th Street |
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President Shawn's Marathon message "I'm humbled and grateful after finishing the NYC marathon, which certainly cured my jet lag! To those who noticed my recent absence and lack of focus, it’s been a whirlwind of fundraising, conferencing, and training. I owe thanks to so many people, especially Caroline and Abi—you make my life better every day, and I couldn't do it without you. My gratitude also goes to the Rotary Club of NY, whose support and good vibes keep me inspired and all who all kept me motivated." |
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New Members joining our Club! |
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Save the date TOY DRIVE - November 9, 2024 |
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Success stories from our RCNY Runners at the NYC Marathon  President Shawn and Past President and PDG David Del Monte successfully completed the NYC Marathon 2024 for great causes! |
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Holiday Party December 12 SOLD OUT |
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November 8 join our member's Nargiz concert! Gala Concert of the NMGCS IV International Composition Competition, which will take place on November 8 at 7:00 PMLincoln Center |
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Food Service Project in Harlem - November 16 |
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World Polio Day - Join this great District 7230 Event Join in the fun next Wednesday, October 23rd - World Polio Day |
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Fundraising Event a big success President Shawn with visiting Rotarians Eren Kuraner and Beguem Bezmen Kuraner from Istanbul |
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President Shawn's travel to OKC President Shawn travels to Oklahoma City this weekend and met their President Suzanne Mitchell |
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Fundraising Event benefiting Hurricane Helene victimsFundraising event to raise Funds for Hurricane Helene victims in North CarolinaOctober 15, 2024 at 6.30PM Consulate NYC Restaurant - 44 West 56th Street |
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Luncheon impressions from October 3, 2024 |
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Event invitation extended by soon to be new member Sofija Sretenovic |
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RCNY International Breakfast at the UN Impressions H.E. Ambassador of Ethiopia Tesfaye Yilma, Chair of Trustees Gerard Schriffen and Chair of International Breakfasts Malika Abrous |
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Rotary NY Breast Cancer Awareness Event |
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President Elect Malika Abrous travel to Los Angeles Malika Abrous, President Elect RCNY visiting Los Angeles Rotary, Club #5 |
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RCNY International Breakfast at the UN - September 19, 2024 |
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Gone but not forgotten - September 11 |
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Stephen Panus - Author of "Walk On" Stephen Panus - Author of award winning book "Walk On"October 3, 2024 at 12 noon Consulate NYC Restaurant |
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Peaceful Yoga in the Park
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Linda Ziglar - Guest speaker September 12 |
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Alexander Litvinov's travel to Moscow Board Director Alexander Litvinov with Sergey Shvedov, President of Rotary Club of Moscow East |
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Dr. Danielle Beam ED Food Education Fund Dr. Danielle Beam - Executive Director of the Food Education FundSeptember 26, 2024 at 12 noon |
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Rotary Club of New York Sailing Conference for a great cause! OCTOBER 21 TO OCTOBER 26 Rotary Club of New York Sailing Conference in Croatia October 21, 2024, to October 26, 2024 |
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Event with our Honorary Member Michael Sheldrick |
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Impressions about our meeting with Joe Davis |
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President Shawn's travels to Turkey
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YOUR LEADERSHIP 2024-2025BOARD OF DIRECTORS Shawn Jacobaccio - President Malika Abrous - President Elect Mujdat Altay - Vice President Giulia Iacobelli - Treasurer Julie Gallanty - Immediate Past President Alexander Litvinov Agim Shehu Tony Kolari Ilya Novokshanov Andreas Runggatscher - Executive Director BOARD OF TRUSTEES Larry Cohen Helen Reisler Gerard Schriffen Can Erbilgin Levent Ozkurt Barbaros Karaahmet
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Impressions from our meeting on July 18 with Scott Wohl |
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Impressions from the Installation of President and Board 2024-2025 President 2024-2025 Shawn Jacobaccio being sworn in by Past President Gerard SchriffenSpecial thank you message from President Shawn: "I would like to wish a resounding thank you to everyone who made our wonderful Board Installation dinner such a success and further thank all the participants that made our event so joyous. I am thankful for the new friends we made and for those to come. It is with enthusiasm that I welcome our new Rotary year, hoping it will be filled with thoughtful service to our community and continued fellowship." read more for Presidential address... |
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Scott Wohl - Senior Director of Community & Government Affairs at LiveOnNY Scott Wohl, Senior Director of Community & Government Affairs at LiveOnNYJuly 18, 2024 at 12 noon Union League Club of NYC |
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Joe Davis Joseph C Davis |
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Happy 4th of July |
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Supporting our Honorary Member Michael Sheldrick From Ideas to ImpactA Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided WorldAccelerate your real-world, social impact by driving systemic policy changes. |
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RCNY International Breakfast - Nyaguthie Ngetha Nyaguthie Ngetha- Report on Rotary International Conference in SingaporeJune 20, 2024UN Church Center |
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President's Installation Dinner - July 12
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Impressions from May 30 luncheon at Union League Club  Luncheon with Michael Sheldrick - Co-Founder of Global Citizenand author of "From Ideas to Impact" |
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Impressions from our RCNY Breakfast at the UN - May 22nd, 2024 |
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Impressions from RCNY luncheon on May 9 2024  Luncheon with Alexandre ZouevAssistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions Department of Peacekeeping Operations |
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Benjamin Koenigsberg Benjamin Koenigsberg - Animal RightsJune 6, 2024 via Zoom |
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Michael Sheldrick |
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Rotary Club luncheon, May 9, 2024 Union League Club of NYC Alexandre ZouevAssistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions Department of Peacekeeping OperationsMay 9, 2024 at 12 noon The Union League Club of NYC |
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RCNY International Breakfast at the UN - April 25 ,2024 |
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A wonderful meeting with His Excellency Ambassador Ernesto Logoria |
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RCNY International Breakfast at the UN Loraine Sievers co-authored the 4th edition of The Procedure of the UN Security Council and is Director of the SC Procedure website (www.scprocedure.org)RCNY International Breakfast, Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 at 8.30AMUN Church Center, 777 United Nations Plaza, 11th floor |
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Argentina Day - April 18, 2024  Ricardo Ernesto LagorioPermanent Representative of Argentina to the United NationsUnion League Club of NYC - April 18, 2024 at 12 noon |
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Colleen Brennan - XO World Project Foundation  Colleen Brennan Co-Founder of the XO WORLD Project Foundation April 11, 2024 Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87374069063 |
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March 27, 2024 - Union League Club of NY Christina Foti, Chief of Special Education for the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS)Summary of Presentation:Christina Foti and Suzanne Sanchez will present an overview of Special Education services in New York City, a summary of the new Bold Reimagining Special Education initiative, and share details of an innovative program in the Related Services department that aims to provide adaptive equipment (like walkers and wheelchairs) for students with disabilities. |
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Event with our pianist Audrey Levine, April 4, 2024 |
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RCNY International Breakfast - March 21, 2024 |
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RCNY International Breakfast at the UN - February 22nd, 2024 Guest speaker: Katherine VazAn Immigration Story: THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE PORTUGUESE PROTESTANTS OF ILLINOIS |
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Prof. Tobias Thomas - February 29, 2024 Prof. Tobias ThomasTitle of presentation: “Role and Impact of the Media in Democracies”February 29, 2024 - 6PMCopinette NYC Restaurant, 891 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022 |
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Virtual meeting - Stephen Levin - Solar One |
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Joint virtual meeting RC of Wiesbaden Kochbrunnen February 22, 20241 pm NYC / 7 pm Wiesbaden / 8 pm JerusalemAccess: |
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NATALIYA PONOMARYOVA - February 2, 2024
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Summary of RCNY Breakfast at the UN - January 18, 2024 |
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Kudos to our Rotary Santa - Tom McConnon |
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New venue - Zuma was a success On January 11, 2024 the Rotary Club of New York met at Zuma - 261 Madison Avenue ...a success! |
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RCNY International Breakfast - January 18, 2024  RCNY International Breakfast at the UN - January 18, 2024
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HAPPY 2024 THE ROTARY CLUB OF NEW YORK #6WISHES EVERYONEA VERY HEALTHY, PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS 2024! |
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NEW VENUE TEST LUNCHEON Join us for our first luncheon in 2024 a NEW VENUEPRESIDENT ELECT SHAWN JACOBACCIO AND BOARD DIRECTOR ALEXANDER LITVINOV WILL SPEAK ABOUT THEIR RECENT SAIL REGATTA, FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AND UPCOMING PLANS FOR A ROTARY SAILING EVENT IN 2024 ZUMA @ 261 Madison AvenueJanuary 11, 2024 |
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YOUR LEADERSHIP 2023-2024YOUR CLUB'S LEADERSHIP TEAM 2023-2024PRESIDENT – JULIE GALLANTY PRESIDENT ELECT – SHAWN JACOBACCIO VICE PRESIDENT – MALIKA ABROUS TREASURER - GIULIA IACOBELLI IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT – LEVENT OZKURT DIRECTOR – FABIO BERARDI DIRECTOR - KALMAN ANGUS-CLARK DIRECTOR – ALEXANDER LITVINOV DIRECTOR - CYNTHIA PAULINO DIRECTOR - PHYLLIS PERILLO DIRECTOR - AGIM SHEHU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ANDREAS RUNGGATSCHER ROTARY FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK CHAIR - LARRY COHEN TRUSTEE – SCARLETT PILDES TRUSTEE – KERIME ATAKER TRUSTEE – CAN ERBILGIN TRUSTEE – ALMAS JAHNBAZ TRUSTEE – HELEN REISLER TRUSTEE – GERARD SCHRIFFEN |
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Impressions from our RCNY Breakfast at the UN on December 14, 2023 |
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Penta Medical Recycling  Anna SzczepanekExecutive Director for Penta Medical RecyclingJeffrey Woolverton |
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Holiday Luncheon - December 19, 2023 |
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RCNY International Breakfast December 14, 2023 |
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Holiday Toy drive and party |
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Our travelling President Elect Shawn Jacobaccio |
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Joint virtual meeting with RC Wiesbaden/Kochbrunnen Dr. Stephanie Dreyfuerst - "Monsters, Love and Fairy Tales"Via Zoom - November 23, 2023Join the meeting via Zoom:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ |
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RCNY UN Breakfast November 16, 2023 Ephrem T. Lemango - Associate Director & Chief of Immunization in UNICEF, HQ in New YorkTopic "The State of the World Children's Report 2023" - "For Every Child, Vaccination" |
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Impressions from our last RCNY International Breakfast at the UN     OUR INTERNATIONAL BREAKFAST ON OCTOBER 19, 2023 |
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RCNY International Breakfast October 19, 2023 |
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Dr. Tanzib Hossein Dr. Tanzib Hossain - Outlook on fall and winter on various COVID variants and other health concernsOctober 12, 2023 via Zoom
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Scott Travers - Coin Expert |
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Steve Fine - The Melanoma Foundation Steve Fine - Founder and President of the Melanoma Education FoundationVia Zoom on Thursday, September 28 at 12 noon |
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Rotary luncheon September 21, 2023 |
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Rotarians help with school supplies at PS116 |
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Joint Zoom with RC of Wiesbaden-Kochbrunnen
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RCNY International breakfast at the UNGUEST SPEAKER AT RCNY INTERNATIONAL BREAKFAST AT THE UN - TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 AT 8.30AM Jeremy Sprigge Advocacy Manager, UNICEFTOPIC: "Climate Change and the Impact on the Environment" |
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Mark your calendar - Installation of President Julie Gallanty and board 2023-2024 |
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Giedre Lideikyte Huber - Topic: “Tax incentives for philanthropy: how they affect international giving and what could be improved”.Giedre Lideikyte Huber - Topic: “Tax incentives for philanthropy: how they affect international giving and what could be improved”.JOIN VIA ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88632438506 |
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Shawn Jacobaccio - Guest speaker May 18, 2023 Member Shawn Jacobaccio Presentation at noon on May 18, 2023 on his Distillery journeyTudor City Steakhouse |
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Joint meeting with Rotary Club of Wiesbaden-Kochbrunnen - May 11, 2023 Access Zoom:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87603996766?pwd=N3ZlSEpscU5VZUVBMUZEb2lYbUR2Zz09Meeting-ID: 876 0399 6766Kenncode: rotaryThursday, May 11, 2023 1 pm New York City / 8 pm Kiev time / 7 pm Wiesbaden |
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Nominating committee slate for board 2023-2024 The nominating committee for the board for 2023-2024 has met and decided on following slatePRESIDENT - Julie Gallanty PRESIDENT ELECT - Shawn Jacobaccio VICE PRESIDENT - Malika Abrous IMMEDIATE PP - Levent Ozkurt TREASURER - Giulia Iacobelli KALMAN ANGUS-CLARK DIRECTOR CYNTHIA PAULINO DIRECTOR PHYLLIS PERILLO DIRECTOR AGIM SHEHU DIRECTOR FABIO BERARDI DIRECTOR ALEXANDER LITVINOV - DIRECTOR |
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Member Shawn Jacobaccio Guest Speaker at Rotary Club of Paramus, NJ I am very happy to have been invited to be a guest speaker by their President, Klas Haglid, as I was met with enthusiasm and knowledgeable interest by the club's members. We discussed all things bourbon and I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful group of Rotarians that are committed to their club and its great initiatives to help others. They were most welcoming and I hope we have the opportunity to reciprocate. My very best regards, SJ |
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John P. Hansel - The Voyage of the Mayflower John P. Hansel is a graduate of Princeton University, class of 1946. He is the originator and sponsor of the Alpheus T. Mason lecture series on Constitutional Law and Political Thought: “The Quest for Freedom” an event of Princeton’s James Madison program.Via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting
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An evening with German Friends at Bierhaus NYC |
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Lezlee Peterzell-Bellanich "Saved by a Stranger" Lezlee Peterzell-Bellanich - guest speaker, April 20, 2023 at 12 noon at ARAGVI Restaurant |
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RCNY International Breakfast at the UN - Thursday, April 13 at 8.30AM  Valentina Buj de Lauwerier - UNICEFTOPIC: "World Strategy to Combat Malaria, Leaving No One Behind "Valentina has been with UNICEF since 2008. Initially as Global Malaria and Health Partnerships Advisor in the Health Section, Programme Division, she joined the Public Partnerships Division in 2022 as the team leader for the Public Sector Engagement Hub. |
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Valeriia Kolomiets, Deputy Minister of Justice of UkraineValeriia Kolomiets Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine for European Integration - Thursday April 6, 2023 12 noon ET via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82259875673 |
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Another successful Social Fundraiser of RCNY |
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Back by Popular Demand - another Social Event/Fundraiser for Earthquake Relief Turkey/SyriaAt Italian Trattoria IT - we will have the space reserved all for ourselves for a great evening with wonderful Italian dishes!While once again raising funds for Earthquake Relief! |
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Prasanth Nair "Time Management for the Overworked" Please join @Double Gemini and @The Rotary Club of New York on March 16 for "Time Management for the Overworked."Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83501294656I will discuss the collection of reasons that culminate in the loss of productivity and exacerbate feelings of stress. It is my hope that everyone leaves the discussion with new strategies for addressing their productivity challenges, including a process that helps us all to “get into the zone” and achieve the holy grail of work life balance. |
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Earthquake Relief Fundraiser for Turkey/Syria |
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Rotary Social Event - Fundraiser for Earthquake Relief Turkey/SyriaRotary Club of New York Social Event- Fundraiser for Earthquake Relief Turkey/Syria
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Andrew Corley, CEO of the YMCA of the Seven Council Fires Andrew Corley, CEO of the YMCA of the Seven Council Fires (Formerly Sioux YMCA)via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84322532608 February 14, 2023 at 12 noon |
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Ariel Michaels Messages Of Love Through Loss.” Ariel Michaels, Artist - via Zoom on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 12 noonhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81289376825“The family project started from a place of wonder as a child, when I was walking along the boardwalk in Tel Aviv Israel with my mother and her friend from Auschwitz, while listening in to the stories they would whisper to each other about the people they had lost. I didn’t understand why they had lost these people or know it was related to the Holocaust. But soon after, I began to ask my mother about my family and she explained why many of my relatives were not alive anymore, and I realized that’s what they were talking about on that boardwalk. |
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Joint Zoom meeting with RC Wiesbaden-Kochbrunnen PP Gerard Schriffen to speak about "The Germans in NYC" via Zoom - February 9, 2023 at 1PM ET |
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Steve Cohen - Medicare presentation Steve Cohen - Presentation on Medicare - Paul and Jimmy's Restaurant - January 24 at 12 noon |
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Live luncheon meeting at Jimmy and Paul's Restaurant with great speaker Jillian Crane is President and CEO of First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF).FRCF is a national non-profit organization founded in 2001 to help the 800 children who lost a first responder parent on 9/11. Since then, FRCF has grown tremendously in its scope of services and its positive impact on the children of first responders. |
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Help create the Rotary picture for 2023  Sip and Paint Event - Friday, January 6, 2023 at 6.30PMHelp create the Rotary picture/vision for 2023 |
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Holiday Party - Rotary Club of New York - December 16, 2022 - 7PM  ROTARY CLUB OF NEW YORK - HOLIDAY PARTY 2022 DECEMBER 16, 2022 AT 7PM - SALMAGUNDI CLUB OF NYC
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RCNY International Breakfast at the UN - Thursday, December 1, 2022 Rima Salah, PhD - TOPIC: "Building Peaceful Societies: Early Childhood Development and Care is the Beginning!"Dr. Rima Salah serves as Chair of the Early Childhood Peace Consortium and as Voluntary Faculty at the Yale Child Study Center. |
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YMCA of the Seven Council Fires/Tiny House Project Andrew Corley is the CEO of the YMCA of the Seven Council Fires (formerly Sioux YMCA) located on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation.Join the virtual Zoom meeting on December 1, 2022 at 12 noon ET https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83853769171 |
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Jeanmarie Santopatre - Guest speaker via Zoom on November 10, 2022 Jeanmarie Santopatre - Guest speaker via Zoom on November 10, 2022https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86184074965 |
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Rotary luncheon Tudor City Steakhouse November 3, 2022 |
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Fellowship Luncheon - November 3, 2022  Rotary Fellowship luncheon on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 12 noon - Tudor City Steakhouse45 Tudor City Pl, New York, NY 10017 |
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Sandra Navidi - Die DNA der USASandra Navidi - October 27, 2022 |
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September 29, 2022 - NO MEETING |
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Stephen Levin - Solar One - October 6, 2022 at noon Stephen Levin - Solar One - October 6, 2022 at 12 noon via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83297202734Solar One is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to design and deliver innovative education, training, and technical assistance that fosters sustainability and resiliency in diverse urban environments. We empower learning that changes the way people think about energy, sustainability, and resilience by engaging and educating a diverse set of stakeholders and beneficiaries. Our programs help individuals and communities explore new ways of living and working that are more adaptive to a changing world. |
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FDNY Celebration - October 20, 2022 at 12noon Union League Club of NYCFDNY CELEBRATION - LIVE MEETING, OCTOBER 20, 2022 AT 12NOONUNION LEAGUE CLUB OF NYCLaura KavanaghActing Fire Commissioner
The Fire Commissioner, appointed by the Mayor of the City of New York, is the civilian administrator and head of the Department. The current Acting Fire Commissioner is Laura Kavanagh. As Acting Fire Commissioner, Commissioner Kavanagh oversees the day-to-day administration of the agency’s 17,000 employees and $2 billion-dollar budget. Her role includes overseeing critical units such as fleet, facilities, 911 dispatch operations, technology, data analytics, and health services.
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Katerina Manoff - ENGin - September 22, 2022 at noon
Katerina Manoff Founder & CEO of ENGinJoin via Zoom on September 22 at 12 noon ET ENGin is a nonprofit organization that pairs Ukrainian youth with English-speakers for free online conversation practice and cross-cultural connection. We work with students age 10-35 and volunteers age 14+. |
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Lance Brazelton Lance Brazelton - What Daddy Didn't Know - Guest speaker, September 15 2022 at 12 noon via Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81971622947?pwd=b0swaVhyVEMwUHFFbG1rMW16TGM0QT09 |
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DR. JEFFREY L. GURIAN-HAPPINESS SERIES |
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Meet your President 2022-2023 Levent Ozkurt |
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Rotary Club of New York Installation Dinner of Officers, July 21, 2022 at 7PM |
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Joint meeting with Rotary Club Wiesbaden - KochbrunnenJOINT MEETING WITH RC OF WIESBADEN-KOCHBRUNNEN - JUNE 23 AT 1PM ET
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RCNY International Breakfast virtual - June 15, 2022 9am Francis Dubois - Topic: " The Franco- American relationship: a true love story"Join via Zoom:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83155686753 |
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Our member and pianist Audrey Levine has a gig coming up! |
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RCNY International Breakfast - May 18, 2022
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50th NYPD Recognition Day at the Rotary Club of New YorkOn Thursday, May 12, 2022 the Rotary Club of New York hosted for the 50th year the Celebration of NYC finest, Police Recognition Day. The event took place in the Library of the Union League Club and was attended by a large crowd of Rotarians, guests and friends of Rotary and of course most importantly by the leadership and members of NYPD.  |
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Franz Sedelmayer - Welcome to Putingrad
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Andrew Deutsch - "How to get alot less Angry at Home and Have a lot More Peace" |
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RCNY International Breakfast, April 20, 2022 EndPlasticSoup, RCNY International Breakfast April, 20, 2022Marja Ritterfeld and Gert-Jan Van DommelenJoin via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88074395089 |
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Bill Tobin - ShelterBox USA |
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John Hewko - General Secretary Rotary International |
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50 years of Honoring our NYPD Finest |
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Davide Martello - Klavierkunst - March 31, 2022 |
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RCNY meeting with James Joeriman/RC of Lviv Change of meeting date to accomodate President of RC of Lviv International /UkraineTuesday, March 8 at 12 noonhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84543447392 |
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Maksym Kolyba and Borys Bodnar, Rotary Club of Ukraine Unity  Maksym Kolyba Deputy Director for Administrative Affairs and Development at the IIECI, Senior Lecturer at the UCU Law School, Lviv and Borys Bodnar, Executive Director Rotary Club of Ukraine UnitySituation update in UkraineJoin via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87924555616 |
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Dr. Fred Moss - Thursday, February 24 at 12 noon Dr. Fred Moss - “How to Get Your True Voice into the Room and be Applauded for it.”Join via Zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88920637785 |
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RCNY International Breakfast, March 16 2022 Steven LauwerierDirector – Polio Eradication - UNICEFJoin via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84065271264 |
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RCNY International Breakfast - February 16, 2022 Please join us to the next International Breakfast meeting on Wednesday 16 February 2022 at 9:00 AM on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89982446199Guest Speaker: H. E. Ambassador Ferit Hoxha, Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations |
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February 10 at 1PM - Joint meeting with Rotary Club of Wiesbaden - Topic: The Ghost Army Joint Rotary Club meeting with the Rotary Club of Wiesbaden and our friend Thilo von DebschitzTopic: The Ghost Army |
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About the Rotary Club of New YorkEstablished in 1909, The Rotary Club of New York provides civic-minded business and professional men and women with an enjoyable and organized way to make a contribution to New York City and to needy areas of our world. We meet nearly every week to plan community, and international service activities. By using our skills and expertise, members also enhance their professional network, career development, and cross-cultural understanding. All Rotary Clubs are nonreligious, nongovernmental, and open to every race, culture, and creed. Our membership represents a cross section of local civic-minded business and professional leaders. Thanks to some very good fiscal management by our club's past officers over the decades, numerous enjoyable fund raising efforts, and several very generous donors, our Foundation makes it possible for us to provide "hands-on", as well as financial support to dozens of very worthwhile New York City organizations. We also conducted dozens of international projects, including the near eradication of Polio from our planet. We are also very proud of our long-term association with our heroic NYC Police Department and Firefighters, and for their service to our beloved city. During the the 1940's, The Rotary Club of New York, as did many other Rotary clubs, played an essential role in building "the business community" support during the formative years of The United Nations, as well as in selecting New York City as the site for its Permanent Headquarters. In fact, our club's president in 1945, Luther Hodges, was invited to the "San Francisco Conference On International Organization" for Rotary's input to create the UN Charter. As such, more than seventy years later, Rotary International and its 33,000 clubs still maintains the highest consultative status as an NGO. In this capacity, Rotary International and the United Nations has built a strong and productive partnership in achieving the Millennium Development Goals, cultural exchanges, education, water/sanitation projects, and promotion of peace negotiations around the world. Our Club still holds an enjoyable and friendship-building monthly breakfast meeting with United Nation directors, administrators, and ambassadors. For decades, every year our club helps to host 1,500 Rotarians to attend Rotary Day at the United Nations. It is normally held the first week of November. (Click the Link on the lower left. "NY Rotary and the United Nations"). We invite like-minded individuals to look further into a Rotary Membership. While membership in Rotary is by invitation only, we can put more helping-hands to good use. |
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Rotary's Emergency Ad-Hoc Club to Club Financial Donations - Next Weeks Speaker Jacob Ong- President Cebu Rotary - Philippines - February 3, 2022
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RCNY International Breakfast - January 19, 2022 with Natalie Hahn Natalie HahnFounder-the Malaika Foundation-Nebraskaour guest speaker at the RCNY International BreakfastJoin Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89741887279 |
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RCNY Wires Financial Donation for Cebu Philippines UpdateThank You Letter From The Rotary Club of Cebu, Philippines (received January 22, 2022)Click here for video Rotarians at work in Cebu, Philippines. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7FrZm1_40oA&feature=youtu.be Dear members of the Rotary Club of New York, Typhoon Odette made landfall in the island of Cebu on the night of December 16, 2021 and the sound of the howling wind and crashing debris during the night while we huddled inside our homes will be something that we will not be able to forget easily. Amidst all the hardship that we are going through now in buying food & water, rebuilding homes and trying to get back to work, we have still been given a reason to smile. This is because the help that we have received from all over the world has really been incredible and overwhelming. From the bottom of our hearts, 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 for all the love and care that you have extended to the people of Cebu. Coming from Club # 6 all the way from New York, we are speechless that you are able to reach out to us. Thank you so much!  We will never forget your kindness and generosity. Yours in Rotary, Jacob Ong President, RY2021-2022 Rotary Club of Cebu RCNY Letter To President Jacob of Rotary Club of Cebu, Philippines:January 21, 2022 Dear President Jacob Ong of the Rotary Club of Cebu, Philippines: With the Rotary Club of Cebu being the 2nd oldest club in the Philippines and being the mother club in District 3860, the Rotary Club of New York has wired to your club's bank a financial donation yesterday. The damage caused by Typhoon Rai to the central Philippines is still being covered in the New York Newspapers and TV News. Cebu was really hit very hard. We have been following your Club’s Face book pages and the photos. Your club's remarkable relief efforts to the local villages are inspiring, and you have made us here in New York very proud to be Fellow Rotarians. Keep up the great work to your community. Yours in Rotary Members of the Rotary Club of New York, Club # 6 |
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Lisa Jacobs - Be The CEO of your own Life - January 27, 2021 Lisa Jacobs - Leadership Coach | Mindfulness FacilitatorTopic: be the CEO of your lifeJoin via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85492601987 |
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Rotary Club of Cebu, Philippines Needs a Helping Hand
Rotary's Ad Hoc Central Philippines Typhoon Relief Effort
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VA Hospital Gets 100 Gift-Wrapped Hoddies" for Patients Holiday PartyOur Club received a request from Ms.Victoria Townes (Specialist, Center for Development and Civic Engagement) of the Manhattan VA Hospital at East 23rd Street. She wanted to know if we could donate "Hoodies" that would be handed out at the Patient Holiday Party on December 22. Our club raised enough funds to send one hundred Gift-Wrapped Hoddies" (pictured below) in an assortment of colors and sizes. Ms.Townes and other staff members (photo below) gave our club a very nice welcoming reception at the hospital. . For more than twenty years, our Legendary Club provided new clothing, shaving kits, etc., and a home cooked turkey diner, with live entertainment at the former homeless Veterans Residence on East 119th street in upper Manhattan. Unfortunately, since the Covid Outbreak, this Residence can no longer accept any outside donations. Many of our fellow Rotarians had wonderful times over the years with the residence there. This year, the Vets Hospital gave our club the opportunity to show in a small way our appreciation for those that sacrificed so much to our country. Ms. Townes told our club there is a great need for many donated items, and if any others would like to make help out, please let Andreas know. This large hospital campus has over 15 floors, 150 beds, and treats more than 300,000 out-patient Veterans a year. Since June of this year, the center is now known as the "Margaret Corbin VA Center" named after the first woman to be injured in battle during the American Revolutionary War.   |
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RCNY International Breakfast - December 15, 2021 |
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New Stove For Soup Kitchen!Fellow New York Rotarian, Sister Marie of the Cross of the Fraternities Notre Dame has a big smile while watching the men hooking up their brand new stove. Our Legendary Rotary Club made a financial donation to their Soup Kitchen on 1st Ave and East 117th st.which allowed them to get this stove. Twenty years ago our club donated the previous stove, but the last few years it has been breaking down often, and it was difficult to get replacement parts. They now have this brand new heavy-duty Commercial Stove that will work for the next twenty years. They plan on serving hundreds of hot meals a day with this stove.!  |
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Marya Ghazipura on Omicron variance - December 9, 2021 at noon
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING WE WISH OUR MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS AND GENEROUS DONORS A BLESSED AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING |
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RCNY International Breakfast November 17 - Peace Corps In 2015, a formal partnership was established between Rotary International General Secretary John Hewko and Peace Corps Acting Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet when they signed an agreement during a ceremony at Rotary Headquarters that included RI President Ron Burton and others. This agreement was inspired by a group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers from Rotary District 5450 which is in Denver Colorado. The heart of the agreement is that Peace Corps and Rotary have almost identical goals and create greater good working together.At this month's November 17th RCNY's International Breakfast Meeting at the United Nations, join New York Rotarian Thomas McConnon and Denver, Colorado Rotarian Charlie Miller, both Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, and decades-long Rotarians outline the relationship between Rotary International and the United States Peace Corps.Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81929589710 |
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Ulrick Gaillard - Batey Relief Alliance ULRICK GAILLARD - GUEST SPEAKER - NOVEMBER 4, 2021 AT NOON https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83378811938With a career of more than 30 years in the non-profit and government sectors, ULRICK GAILLARD, founder, president and CEO of Batey Relief Alliance (BRA) worked with world leaders, international organizations, universities, multinationals, faith-based institutions, and local governments and grassroots groups to implement strategic initiatives that foster socioeconomic growth and equity within vulnerable communities in the Americas and the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti, Dominican Republic and Peru. |
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MEET OUR DISTRICT GOVERNOR - GEORGE MCKINNIS HAPPY HOUR WITH OUR DISTRICT GOVERNOR GEORGE MCKINNIS - NOVEMBER 11, 2021 AT 7PMJOIN VIA ZOOM:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89018215402 |
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Anil Srivatsa - Organ Donations Champion
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RCNY breakfast 10/20/2021
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Alyna Smith - Migrant issues/Covid 19 vaccinations |
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Guest Speaker is Angela Soriano-Quevedo Environmental Advisor to the World Bank |
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Michael Collins - Executive Director - IEP - The Americas Michael Collins, Executive Director - Institute for Economics & Peace, The Americas - September 30 at 12 noon via ZoomMichael develops working partnerships with Americas-based governments, civil society organizations, foundations, universities, businesses and think tanks and seeks new opportunities to build IEP’s presence and impact throughout the Americas, with particular focus on expanding the use of IEP’s Positive Peace Framework as a training tool and an evidence-based metric for peace-centered development.
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Sonia Thomas - ICE Sonia ThomasCommunity Relations Officer (CRO)DHS/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)will provide an overview of the Victim Assistance program, share some resources and overview of the Office of Partnership and Engagement and talk about Immigration during COVID-19 JOIN VIA ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84743333545 |
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RCNY International Breakfast, September 15, 2021
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Back from Summer break on September 9 - COVID Variances explained by Dr. Marya Ghazipura |
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Can Rotary help?Can Rotary Help? In June of this year, more than 100,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine was delivered to Chad directed by the United Nations backed program. This program was organized to get the least developed countries a Covid vaccine. Sadly, only six percent of the vaccine, more than 94,000 doses (94 percent) has now expired. |
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RCNY Officers and Directors
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Youth Empowerment Session#10- June 30, 2021 |
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St. Vincent Volcano Disaster Update |
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RCNY International Breakfast, June 16, 2021 |
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Virtual Luncheon, June 10, 2021 12 noon Levi Browde serves as the Executive Director with the New York-based Falun Dafa Information Center – an organization dedicated to ending the human rights abuses against people who practice Falun Gong in China. |
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Youth Empowerment Session , May 26, 2021 7PM |
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Scott Olson - May 13, 2021 12 noon |
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May 6, 2021 - Christian Mambelli, Head of Operations Il Mulino Restaurant Group Christian Mambelli, Director of Operations Il Mulino Restaurant GroupTopic: Future of New York Restaurants after COVID-19AND ELECTION DAY |
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April 28, 2021 - Youth Empowerment Session #9 "Impacts of ESG on Business" and "Consumer Behavior Outlook"April 28, 2021 at 7PM - Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87329967738 |
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May 19, 2021 RCNY Intl. Breakfast  Irena Zubcevic, Chief of Intergovernmental Policy and Review Branch at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and our member Elira Karaja, Ph.D. is and Economist, Fellow at Columbia University, and Sustainability Specialist within the United Nation System. |
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Sandra Navidi - April 14, 2021 |
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Youth Empowerment Session #8 - March 31, 2021 7PM Part I: "Us Against COVID-19: Challenges in Vaccine Uptake" Part II: "Fostering Community Conversation to Stop AAPI Hate" |
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THE SLATE OF OUR BOARDS AS PUT FORTH BY THIS YEAR'S NOMINATING COMMITTEE- ELECTION DATE IS MAY 6, 2021BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES FOR 2021-2022 AS PROPOSED BY OUR NOMINATING COMMITTEE - ELECTION DATE IS MAY 6, 2021 |
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Happy Ideas Hour - March 4, 2021 at 6.30PM Happy Hour with the exchange of ideas and updates from members and friends of Rotary!JOIN HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88492759859 |
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RCNY supports teachers who serve English Language Learners in New York  This is an initiative by past President, Prof. Jasmin Cowin, Chair of the 2021 NYS TESOL conference |
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Youth Empowerment Session #7, Virtual February 24, 2021 7PMSession #1 The Impact of COVID on the Deal World AND |
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Past President Larry Cohen - Service Above Self Award Rotary International Service Above Self Award(by District Governor Mary Shackleton) I am proud to announce that Larry Cohen has been recognized by Rotary International with the Service Above Self Award, one of the highest distinctions in service for Rotarians who demonstrate their commitment to helping others by volunteering their time and talent! |
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Incoming Board of Trustees for 2021-2022 This year's Nominating Committee for trustees has selected following members to serve in the upcoming Fiscal Rotary year: Scarlett Pildes Michael Snizek Kerime Ataker Larry Cohen Can Erbilgin Almas Jahnbaz Dr. Marcela Bonafina |
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Covid-19 Vaccine Panel - Thursday, February 11 at 12 noon Marya Ghazipura is an epidemiologist and biostatistician in New York City with nearly 10 years of experience in epidemiological consulting, evidence analytics, scientific advisory, guideline creation and evaluation, developing implementation frameworks, and working with other strategists to sustain improvements in complex health systems. Also presenting her husband: Dr. Tanzib Hossain, who is a pulmonary and critical care doctor in his NYC hospital. Clinical Instructor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of MedicineJoin via Zoom:
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Jason Gardner - Escape What's Holding You Back! February 4, 2021 12 noon Zoom
Jason Gardner, the founder of Radical Shift Coaching, is a highly respected life coach with capabilities for unlocking human potential. With a long history in magic, escapology (think Houdini), and showmanship, he is known for his ability to help people free themselves from the straight jackets they put themselves in and reach full personal potential and freedom. |
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Youth Empowerment Session #6 - Rethinking The Future: The Great Reset - January 27, 2021 |
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RCNY International Breakfast - January 20, 2021Thomas MissongPresident of the European Association of Credit Rating Agencies (EACRA)TOPIC: "Credit Rating Agencies: stocktaking in times of crisis, Competition and international Framework“.  |
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Online Evening Zoom meeting - Families for Safe Street, January 14, 2021 at 7PMPlease join the Rotary Club of New York and Families for Safe Streets to learn about the dangers to everyone in our city, and what we can do to prevent it and stop it. Please join at Zoom link: Chana Widowski will lead a panel of family members who lost someone to a traffic death in our city. Hosted by the Rotary Club of New York you will learn how this does not have to happen and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.  |
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Online: Evening Zoom Meeting, December 30, 2020 - Youth Empowerment #5 - The Future Of Cities
Two speakers will address the topic "The Future Of Cities" (After Covid-19) Anthony Fieldman — National Design Director for HOK Canada and Josh Sirefman Co-Founder and Senior Advisor Google Side Walk Labs. Register at Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/futureofcitiesrcny
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Santa is coming to Harlem - Fraternite Notre DameSanta will be stopping by Harlem this Christmas even with COVID, thanks to the generosity of the members of our legendary Rotary Club of New York, other NYC Rotary clubs, and the Sisters of Fraternities Notre Dame. (read more inside)  |
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ONLINE: Weekly Zoom Mtg - November 25th Youth Empowerment - Session 4Our meeting will take place in two sections. Session #1: AI and Healthcare: the New Normal—Mustafa Husain, M.D. and Session #2: Advances in Biotech—Thanos Papa Ioannou. Our moderator will be Sourav Sinha. Link to the Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82755463059 Please register in Advance at EVENTBRITE report inside.
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REPORT: International Breakfast – November 18th International Breakfast - Nov 18thOur featured speaker was Consul General Francesco Genuardi, who has extensive diplomacy experience over 23 years across multiple positions within the Italian government and NATO. Read the full report inside. |
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REPORT: International Breakfast – Oct 21st International Breakfast - October 21stOur October 21st meeting featured Consul General Adrian Kubicki of Poland who explained its status as an area of economic investment in the United States. He expressed his optimism in Poland’s future as a young democracy that is investing in innovation and technology. Read the full report inside. |
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REPORT: Oct 15th Zoom Meeting China Overtaking America’s DominanceOur October 15th Zoom meeting featured Sarwar A. Kashmeri, Int'l Relations Specialist, Author, Commentator and Fellow, Foreign Policy Association. He has sent us a letter with some additionally promised information. letter & info plus video of meeting inside.
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REPORT: October 8th Zoom Meeting CSPAN Allows Citizens To Curate How They're InformedOur Oct 8 meeting featured Joel Bacon & Jenae Green of CSPAN, who (among other things) explained that what separates CSPAN from other networks is that the network empowers citizens to view public events in their entirety. Full Report and Link to a Meeting Video inside.
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REPORT: International Bkfst – Sep 16th Virtual International Bkfst - September 16thOur meeting featured Khazakstan Consul General Almat Aidarbekov, who provided an overview of Kazakhstan’s history and economic reforms that are helping Kazakhstan make significant progress. Read the meeting report inside. |
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REPORT: Sept 10th Zoom Meeting Meeting of September 10thOur Sept 10th Zoom Meeting featured Ralph Kader, who has served in diplomatic missions around the world. He is a Special Advisor to the Arab States Governments regarding military peace-keeping issues. report inside.
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EMPOWERMENT: Transform Young Lives Tackle Today’s ProblemsOn August 26, 2020 the RCNY conducted its first virtual Youth Empowerment Session. Presenters were Dr. Nouriel Roubini, an economist, and Vivian James Rigney, a telecommunication executive and executive coach. more info & photos inside.
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CONGRATULATIONS: Rotary Int'l to GPEI WHO African Region is Polio-FreeRotary Congratulates African Region on becoming wild polio-virus-free. Rotary and its partners the the Global Polio Eradication Initiative are proud to announce an historic public health achievement as the World Health Organization's African region is now certified wild polio-virus-free. Press Release & more inside.
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REPORT: Aug 13th Zoom Meeting COVID-19 VaccineThe fourth meeting of the 2020-21 year of the Rotary Club of New York took place on Zoom on Aug 13, 2020. The speaker was Erwin Blomsma, CEO of a Biotech startup named Vironet which focuses on the development of disruptive novel vaccine technologies for the control of infectious diseases in livestock and is now collaborating with KU Leuven to prove out a COVID-19 vaccine. full report inside.
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REPORT: Aug 6th Zoom Meeting “Investing In The New Normal”The second meeting of the 2020-21 year of RCNY took place on Zoom on July 23. The speakers were Matt Forester, Chief Investment Officer for Lockwood at BNY Mellon | Pershing with expertise in proprietary investment models, and Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at Krane Funds Advisors. These speakers were graciously arranged by our member James Keenan. report inside.
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REPORT: July 23 Zoom Meeting.. Rotary Has More to Offer Than ServiceOur speaker was RI President for 2020-2021 Holger Knaack. While he spoke about the need for Rotary Clubs to continue leveraging Zoom to come together amid the COVID-19 pandemic, he outlined his vision for Rotary to become a more inclusive organization full report inside. |
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GIVING: Farmstands Project World Central Kitchen in ManhattanAnother successful Farmstands Project with World Central Kitchen took place this week on Thursday in three Manhattan locations. The project is co-sponsored by your New York Rotary Foundation and a number of members & officers enthusiastically participated. more info & photos inside.
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PACKING: Help for Those in need Collaboration with World Central KitchenThis Saturday, June 27 several Rotarians led by President Larry Cohen and including Past President and PDG David Del Monte, others from Metro Club and Brooklyn/Queens Club helped package 18,000 pounds of fresh produce and dairy products into more than 1200 boxes of food headed for local communities in need. photos inside.
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REPORT: June 25 Zoom Meeting Recurrence/Spikes of Covid-19The final meeting of RCNY's 2019-2020 year took place on Zoom on June 25. Our featured speaker was Dr. Chunhuei Chi, Director of Center for Global Health in College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State Univ. and an advisory committee member of Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare's Bureau of Int'l Collaboration. He was joined by Emily Y.C. Hou, Economic Officer with Taiwan’s Investment and Trade Office. report & video inside.
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RECALL: Joseph Sullivan Civil Rights TrialToday marks the death of three Civil Rights workers assassinated in 1964.The FBI Investigator responsible for the "Mississippi Burning" trial was RCNY member Joseph Sullivan, who became a friend of Helen Reisler in later years. more inside.
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REPORT: June 18th Zoom Meeting World Central Kitchen Joins UsThe third June virtual luncheon of the Rotary Club of New York in 2020 took place on Zoom on June 18, 2020. The speakers from World Central Kitchen were Maggie Leahy and David Strong, an organization working across America to safely distribute individually packaged, nutritious meals to those who need support, including over 9 million fresh meals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. full report inside.
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VACCINE: More than COVID-19 is needed.. We Need to Vaccinate ChildrenWhile the world is waiting for the development of the vaccine to curtail corona-19, the United Nations’ W.H.O. and its partners released a survey this week showing that 80 million babies under a year old were at risk of missing their routine immunizations. more info inside. |
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VACCINE: More than COVID-19 is needed We Need to Vaccinate ChildrenWhile the world is waiting for the development of the vaccine to curtail corona-19, the United Nations’ W.H.O. and its partners released a survey this week showing that 80 million babies under a year old were at risk of missing their routine immunizations. more info inside.
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REPORT: June 4th Zoom Meeting The Bonding Power of Social DistancingOur June 4th speaker was Wendy L. Patrick JD, PhD, a career trial attorney and commentator on behavioral issues for several major news outlets. Wendy spoke about how while social distancing has brought people closer together virtually, and potential challenges post-COVID 19 to reintegrate society in a humane way. full report inside.
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Sponsor - An Intl Affair
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PRESS: AM New York RCNY & FSCLI at ElmhurstAM New York featured RC New York and Foundation for Sustainable Community Development Initiative Inc. in a recent story about our mutual support of Elmhurst Elmhurst hospital regarded as one of the most adversely impacted in the fight against COVID-19. story inside.
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APPRECIATION: FSCDI and RCNY Appreciation for Essential Health WorkersUnited by our common mission of building a better community and humanity, Foundation for Sustainable Community Development Initiative Inc. and the Rotary Club of New York joined hands on May 15th for a "Thank You" to front-line staff at Elmhurst hospital regarded as one of the most adversely impacted in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. full story inside.
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REPORT: May 14th - Zoom Meeting Parasitology vs COVID-19Featured at this meeting was Dr. Andrea Crisanti, professor of molecular parasitology at Imperial College London who shared insights from his work and fields of interest. report inside.
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REPORT: May 7th Zoom Meeting Outlook AheadRCNY's May 7 virtual luncheon included Dr. Marya Ghazipura and Dr. Tanzib Hossain, currently both members of New York City’s COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Council to advise Mayor DeBlasio. full report inside.
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REPORT: April 30th Zoom Meeting COVID-19 and IsolationThe fifth virtual luncheon of the RCNYin 2020 took place on April 30. Our guest speakers were Fredlee Ann Kaplan and Marcela A. Bonafina, Ph.D. read about our discusssion inside.
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SUCCESS: The Day Has Arrived! Farms to Food Banks RCNY shares in the joy shared by one of it’s partner charities, Farms to Food Banks. We’ve received a message from FFB’s John Botti: “Yesterday was the day we've been waiting for! Our first truckload of food has arrived and we can begin distributing to Bronx communiies A.S.A.P." more info & photos inside.
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HIGHLIGHT: Member Bolor Tumurchudur Honoring A Member RCNY honors member Bolor Tumurchudur, formerly VP of Rotary Club of Ulaanbaatar , and participant and strong supporter of #InMyScrubs. bio inside.
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SPEECH: Helen Reisler in Texas Serving in the Face of CrisisOn Friday April 17th, RCNY's own Helen Reisler, accompanied by Andreas Runggatscher, addressed the Central Texas Rotary District 5870 Zoom Series - Serving in the Face of Crisis. Her speech has been recorded and is available on YouTube. links are inside.
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REPORT: April 23 - Zoom Meeting Coronavirus and the Food SupplyThis week’s virtual luncheon of the RCNY in 2020 took place on Zoom on April 23. Our guest speakers were Daniel Diaz and John Botti of East Side House Settlement and Sean Thomas of #InMyScrubs. report inside.
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HIGHLIGHT: Dr. George Onourah An Honored MemberWe're offering a short highlight here of our respected member Dr. George Onourah who is quite active in support of Elmhurst Hospital Queens during the current crisis among other good works. We asked him to provide a bit about himself. story inside.
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REPORT: April 16 Zoom Meeting Addressing COVID-19This week’s virtual luncheon of the Rotary Club of New York in 2020 took place on Zoom on April 16, 2020. The meeting served as a platform for different Rotary clubs around the world to discuss how they are addressing the COVID-19 crisis in their regions. report inside.
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REPORT: April 9 Zoom Meeting COVID19 PepThanks to all who participated in the April 9th Zoom meeting - our 4th. It was a great energy in our virtual room. Many thanks to Dr. Ruanne Barnabas and to Dr. Joseph Masci . more info & links inside.
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COLLABORATION: Two Hard Hit Clubs Collaboration with Rotary BergamoOn March 26th 2020 the first virtual Interclub was held between RCNY and the Rotary Club Bergamo Hospital 1 GXXIII. It was a spontaneously born collaboration due to the closeness of intent and feelings between the Clubs, as they are both serving in two of the cities most affected by COVID-19. more info & links inside.
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INSIGHT: Elmhurst Hospital Queens Health Care StrugglesWe've received valuable information from our respected member Dr. George Onourah regarding Elmhurst Hospital Queens. After suffering 13 COVID-19 deaths in a 24-hour span last week, Elmhurst Hospital has become the epicenter of the growing novel coronavirus outbreak in New York City. we may have them represented at our Zoom meeting on April 9th. more info & photos inside.
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REPORT: Luncheon Meeting – Jan 23 First Luncheon of 2020RCNY’s first luncheon meeting of 2020 took place on Thurs Jan 23rd at the Tudor City Steakhouse. Our guest speaker was Stephan D. Bognar, Executive Director of the New York Dermatological Group Foundation. full report inside.
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REPORT: International Breakfast – Jan 15 Monthly Breakfast Meeting - Jan 15Our Jan 15 International Breakfast Meeting featured the Hon. Ambassador Robert L. Shafer, Deputy Permanent Observer of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the United Nations. Amb. Shafer was kind enough to speak in place of Amb. Beresford-Hill who became ill at the last minute. Read a report and share pictures of the meeting inside. |
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REPORT: Joint Meeting - Jan 9 Rotary and Rotaract UNRCNY and Rotaract UN held a joint meeting on Thurs Jan 9. The speaker was John A. Nanni, District 7630 PolioPlus Chair. Another highlight was when President Larry Cohen announced our Club's giving of $110,000 towards Polio Plus-Rotary International thanks to a Gates matching fund. photos inside.
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REPORT: 2019 Year's End How the Year has Gone!The first half year of our 110th year of Rotary Club of New York’s existence is almost concluded. It is time to give a brief summary and outlook.  2019 Year-End Report The first half year of our 110th year of Rotary Club of New York’s existence is almost concluded. It is time to give a brief summary and outlook. We started the year with a wonderful installation event at the Union League Club of NYC, Library with a full house. The energy in the room and the presentation of President Larry Cohen gave a positive start to the year after a good year under Past President Theodore Perednia had concluded. After a summer break we worked on a joint project with our District 7230 in steering the collection and distribution of 300 pairs of socks and gloves benefitting the homeless of NYC. Through our Foundation we have been able to fund worthy projects and organizations in NYC, such as Childhood Cancer Society with a $25,000 grant allowing many sick children to travel to Disneyland. We helped the Ronald McDonald House celebrate forty years of existence with a $10,000 grant for its great work for children with cancer. Our Foundation funded the traditional Foundation Fraternite Notre Dame toy giving in Spanish Harlem with a $3,000 grant and the Foundation for Community Advancement with a $1,000 grant for toy giving to needy children in Queens. The Fraternite Notre Dame also received a $10,000 grant for the operation of their Soup Kitchen which is vital for the homeless in and around Spanish Harlem. We also enhanced the work of Little Brothers for the Elderly with a $6,000 grant allowing more frequent visits to elderly in NYC who are homebound. A matching RI Grant of $5,000 for Polio Plus aided to the giving this year and ensured that we are the highest per capita giving of all clubs in the district. We have also managed to organize a successful donation from Indian Rotarians to local charities of 600 pajamas. That was the result of their visit at our RCNY Breakfast at the UN and some of our Rotarians helped serving Meals to Veterans at the Veterans Home in Harlem. On a most positive note we have added year to date 16 high level new members to our membership roster and all are already showing enthusiasm and engagement. Our International Breakfast under the Chairwomanship of Jasmin Cowin has produced high quality speakers and we have already planned out the remainder of the dates with equally interesting guest speakers. Our luncheons remain impactful with equally interesting speakers. We do however encounter the challenges of overcoming highly priced venues we are collaborating with and have yet to find/negotiate a suitable pricing level in order to break-even without personal donations from our President. We are working diligently in finding a suitable solution and a permanent home for our luncheons. Furthermore, our Nominating committee for board of directors and officers has met and put forth the new slate for the incoming board members for 2020-2021 already published on both our website and Spokes. Attached you'll find this past year’s Financials as audited for both club and foundation. We thank you for your continued support of the Rotary Club of New York and its Foundation. This is the season of giving so please feel obliged to donate to our projects and causes. Happy Holidays!    |
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GIFTS: A Great Day Santa Visits FraternitêOur legendary Rotary Club, in partnership with the other Manhattan Rotary clubs, made it possible for Santa to have his wonderful annual visit in East Harlem. Over 2,000 toys were handed out last Thursday at Fraterntiê Notre Dame's’ Mary House. more about the day inside.
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REPORT: Luncheon Meeting – Dec 12 Weekly Meeting - Dec 12The last luncheon of RCNY in 2019 took place at the Penn Club of NYC on Dec 12. Our guest speaker was Coren Allen who gave a very interesting presentation. We also inducted new members and presented a donation to Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly. more about the meeting & photos inside. |
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CELEBRATIONS: Ronald Mc Donald & Fraternitê RCNY GivesOn Dec 4 RCNY, represented by President Larry Cohen was proud to present a check from our New York Rotary Foundation at the Ronald McDonald House’s 40th anniversary Holiday Open House Celebration. A second part of the evening brought President Larry and Andreas to the Toy Drive Event for Fraternitê Notre Dame's Toy Giving in Spanish Harlem. more about the events & photos inside.
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FRATERNITE: Thanksgiving Dinner for Vets Thanks to Our Deserving VetsNYRC helped out on last Monday evening, Nov 25, with the Fraternite Notre Dame Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner held at the Veteran's Home on East 119th St. managed by Volunteers of America. more about the dinner & photos inside.
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REPORT: UN Rotaract Fundraiser - Nov 9th A Successful EventThis fundraiser, benefiting Refugee Relief in NYC, took place on Nov 9th following Rotary Day at the UN and was well attended by Rotaractors, NY Rotarians, Rotary International President Mark Maloney and other ranking RI members. photos inside.
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LETTER: Thomas McConnon Visits Detroit Fraternite Notre Dame Establishes a New LocationTom McConnon was invited to attend opening ceremonies on Oct 5 of Fraternite Notre Dame's newly retrieved church in Detroit by Bishop Jean Marie Kozik, founder of Fraternitie Notre Dame. Fraternite, in addition to opening the church also opened a new food pantry Tom's Letter & photos inside.
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DONATION: Fraternities Notre Dame Providers of Much-Needed ServicesOur Foundation Chairman, Jim Thompson, on behalf of the members of the legendary Rotary Club of New York, presented a much-needed donation to the Sisters of Fraternities Notre Dame. These French Nuns nourish (physically, as well as spiritually) the hungry of our beloved city. more about the Sisters inside.
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INSTALLATION: RCNY's 11th Decade Welcome President Lawrence CohenRCNY began it's 110th year on Jul 11th with the Installation of President Lawrence Cohen, new Officers and Board. of Directors. Presentations were made by President 2018-19 Ted Perednia and RI Director Jeffry Cadorette among several others. Trustee and PP, PDG Helen Reisler gave an overview on our rich history. Recognition was a major theme for all. Many more details inside reported by Andreas Runggatscher & photos from the event.
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SUPPORT: Women's Needs Helping Homeless WomenAnna 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.
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SUPPORT: Women in Need Working TogetherBased 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.
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GOLI: Caring for Children Healing Little HeartsGift 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.
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HISTORY: RCNY Yearbook 2017-18 Newly AvailableThe 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
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EREY: Now Donate Through Rotary Direct x
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Impressions of the Rotary luncheon on November 21, 2024
Peaceful Yoga in Sheep Meadow, Central Park, September 14, 2024
President Shawn with our member Mujdat in Turkey
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Impressions from Pacific Palisades August 31st 1PM EST via Zoom: 
In this U.S. lunchtime and European evening meeting, we turn our attention to the freedom of press and the power of images. We welcome a special guest joining us from Amsterdam: Joumana El Zein Khoury, Executive Director of the World Press Photo Foundation.
Tuana Yazici - "A proposal for the Usage of Reconnaissance Satellites to Monitor International Human and Wildlife Trafficking Hotspots" via Zoom: 
Franz Sedelmayer - Welcome to Putingrad - Tales of Graft and War
Jacob Ong- President Rotary Club of Cebu, Philippines to update us on the most recent Typhoon that devastated his city and how Rotary Clubs from around the world helped his club. The Rotary Club of New York knows first-hand how quick and cost-effective "Direct Emergency Ad Hoc Club to Club Financial Donations" are. When New York City was devastated by the 9/11 Terrorist Attack twenty years ago, dozens and dozens of Rotary Clubs from around the world sent our Club donations, both large and small. Thanks to those donations, our club was able to provide vital assistance to hundreds of 9/11 victims, especially those that fell thru the cracks of our beloved city's safety net, because of the generous Rotarians around the world.
Marya Ghazipura - Omicron Covid variance and outlook
Anil Srivatsa - Champion for Organ Donation Program - October 28, 2021 - 12 noon
Paloma Escudero to speak on: Topic: The "State of the World's Children Report 2021". The flagship publication of UNICEF 
Tatiana Androsov - Guest speaker
Northern Cyprus Club Charters