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VOLUNTEERS: Help Us Help RMcD - Feb 7

Ronald McDonald House Dinner
On Feb 7, Ronald McDonald House will be serving a dinner to families of sick children staying at the House. As part of RCNY's support of RMcD House, We've offered to provide 8-10 volunteers to help with service - about 2 hours starting at 6:00. If you're interested and able to help, please sign up online. HERE

about RMcD House & photos inside.

REPORT: Luncheon Meeting – Jan 23

First Luncheon of 2020
RCNY’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.

SPEAKER: James M. Fitzsimmons – Jan 30

Senior Law Enforcement Advisor, Kosovo Counter Terrorism Unit
Our Jan 30th speaker will be James M. Fitzsimmons, contractor for the US Government. His topic will be "The return of foreign terrorist fighters to the West from Syria and Iraq."

note venue change within
more details inside..

EVENT: Int'l Breakfast Meeting – Feb 19, 2020

International Breakfast - Feb 19, 2020
Our featured speaker will be: H.E. Mrs. Teuta Sahatqija, Ambassador General Consulate of the Republic of Kosovo in New York.

Advance reservations required. Reserve now

more about Ambassador Sahatqija inside

RECOGNITION: For Childhood Cancer Society

Our Efforts Receive Notice
Childhood Cancer Society, an RCNY supported charity, has received some superior recognition in the just-published online blog of Give Kids The World, Give Kids the World Village offers children with critical illnesses and their families weeklong, cost-free vacations in Central Florida.

more about Give Kids the World and links to the blog inside..

REPORT: International Breakfast – Jan 15

Monthly Breakfast Meeting - Jan 15
Our 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.

REPORT: Joint Meeting - Jan 9

Rotary and Rotaract UN
RCNY 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.

HEADLINES: Childhood Cancer

Disney Trip Draws Attention
One of RCNY Foundation's beneficiaries, Childhood Cancer Society, has made the News. Thomas Head's recent guided trip of 5 families to Disneyworld, will boost sales of his book, 'Adventure Ted: Night at the Enchanted Theme Park.' and enable more pediatric cancer sufferers to explore.

news story inside.

GIFTS: A Great Day

Santa Visits Fraternitê
Our 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.

SUPPORT: Childhood Cancer Society

Posted by Thomas Head

The Adventure Ted Project
Here's a letter from Thomas Head letting us know that his book, Adventure Ted: Night At The Enchanted Theme Park, is now available for purchase. You can help the Children by giving lots of his book for Christmas!

more about the project & where to buy inside.

NOMINATIONS: for 2020 - 2021

RCNY 2020-21 Board & Officer Nominations
This year’s nominating committee for the board of officers and directors affirms the enclosed slate for 2020-2021

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CELEBRATIONS: Ronald Mc Donald & Fraternitê

RCNY Gives
On 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.

DONATION: Fraternities Notre Dame

Providers of Much-Needed Services
Our 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.

HISTORY: RCNY Yearbook 2017-18

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

details & purchase info inside

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Visiting Rotarians & Guests

Join us for a Meeting

      1st week: Thurs Evening Mtg.
   2nd & 4th weeks: Thurs Luncheon
        3rd week: Int'l Breakfast
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Wkly Mtg: James M. Fitzsimmons Jan 30
Tudor City Steakhouse

Jan 30, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Volunteers Needed to Help Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House

Feb 07, 2020
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
International Breakfast: Feb 19
UN Church Center - 10th floor

Feb 19, 2020
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Wkly Mtg: Theodore Pappas
The Penn Club

Mar 12, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
International Breakfast: Mar 18
UNICEF House

Mar 18, 2020
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Wkly Mtg: Greek Independence Day
Rossini’s Restaurant

Mar 26, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Make a Donation
New York Rotary Foundation

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