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REPORT: Int'l Breakfast - Sep 9

Insights on UN Blue Helmets Peacekeepers
On Sep 18 we held our first UN International Breakfast following our summer breaks. Featured was Nedialko Kostov, Special Asst. in the Dept. of Peacekeeping Operations at the UN Secretariat, who gave us insights on the Blue Helmets, a UN peacekeeping group.

Read a report and share pictures of the meeting inside.

SPEAKER: Kelly Falardeau – Sep 26

Burn Survivor from Age of 2
Kelly Falardeau is a burn survivor covering 75% of her body from the age of two. As she grew she constantly struggled with her self-worth and confidence, but time gave her a way to go from near-death to great success. Kelly is now one of the Top 10 Most Powerful and Influential Speakers, Fierce Woman of the Year, an International Best-Selling Author, recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and a YWCA Woman of Distinction.

more about Kelly Falardeau inside.

INVITE: Ping Pong Tournament Oct 2

Warburg 50/50 Charity Tournament
Join us on Wed, Oct 1 at Warburrg Realty for food, drinks & fun along with our 50/50 Ping Pong Tournament. The winner receives 50% of the proceeds with the remainder donated to a charity of the winner's choice. Sponsors are Rotary Club NY, Andrew Luftig, Esq,, & John Vlogianitis.

details inside.

SPEAKER: Ferry Zandvliet – Oct 10

Looking for the Positive
In 2015 FerryZandvliet survived a terrorist attack in Paris. He’ll be telling us about how he dealt with this horrifying ordeal and then managed to convert it into a positive event and embark on a wonderful spiritual journey.

Ferry Zandvliet’s story inside..

REPORT: Rotaract UN - Sep 12

An Enlightening Meeting
Rotaract UN's Sep 12 Meeting featured RCNY's P.P. and Trustee, Helen Reisler, who was a well-received guest speaker. Also present were President Larry Cohen and Rotaract District Rep. Almas Jahnbaz.

For a full version of the photo, CLICK HERE.

REPORT: Luncheon Meeting - Sep 12

Weekly Meeting - Sep 12
Our Sep 12 meeting was the first meeting back after our fall breaks. It featured talks by 7230 DG Mahbub Ahmad, Fredlee Kaplan Vice President Gift of Lifte International and Grace Agwaru of Ambassador for Gift of Life International. Four new members were inducted.

Pictures of the meeting inside.

HOMERUN: NY Yankees/GOLI – Sep 19

Posted by Fredlee Ann Kaplan

Hit a Home Run for GOLI
Sept 19 is the second fundraiser District 7230 is holding in cooperation with The NY Yankees for the benefit of children around the world who have congenital heart disease - please consider coming to the game (vs LA Angels) and join us in celebrating Gift of Life International - we have operated on over 35,000 children, and are treating 3000 children a year! Here’s the link for tickets. Hope to see you there!!
Yankees vs Angels - Sep 19 discover GOLI: www.giftoflifeinternational.org

DONATIONS: Sock it to Poverty

Coalition for the Homeless NYC
The Rotary Club of NY is collecting socks (monetary donations) for the Coalition of the Homeless NYC. This is a bi-monthly Area 7 Project and we''ll be accepting contributions through Oct 24.

more info & where donations can be made inside.

CONFERENCE: Rotary Day at the UN - Nov 9

Supporting Displaced Persons
This unique one-day event will illustrate Rotary’s 75-year history with the UN and the incredible work of Rotarians supporting displaced persons. The event offers expansive opportunities for the public to learn about & support projects in refugee settlements and beyond. Registration begins Sep 5 & tickets will go fast.

more info & registration links inside.

REPORT: GOLI Cardiac Conference – July 13

Posted by Fredlee Ann Kaplan

Children’s Hospital in San Salvador
Gift of Life International (GOLI) and its Affiliate Latodos de Esperanza sponsored their second Cardiac Conference at Benjamin Bloom Children's Hospital in San Salvador, El Salvador, on July 13, 2019. This is the most advanced program in collaboration with Gift of Life International.

conference details & photos inside.

REPORT: Bollywood in the Hamptons – Jul 27

Benefits for West Bengal India
The Rotary Club of Metro NYC put this great fundraising event together - a full day of fun and changing the world together for our “Water and Sanitation” fundraiser providing tube-wells, public toilets and showers to economically deprived, rural villages in West Bengal, India!

more about the day & photos inside.

ROTARACT: Installation Celebration

A New Year Begins
On July 17 the Rotaract Club at the UN celebrated its past year, new President, and outgoing Officers as well as the Incoming team. Awards were presented and the Rotaractors were joined by a sizeable number of Rotarians.

more details & photos inside.

HISTORY: Boy Scout Summer Camp

Special Reminder
RCNY has a rich history of collaboration with the Boy Scouts. While visiting our Boy Scout summer camp recently, RCNY member Joe Schiltz, Director of Field Service - Boy Scouts of America - Greater New York Councils found this New York Rotary plaque from 1958 by the Nature Lodge in Camp Kewoa which at the time was called Camp Manhattan.

full-size photo inside.

INSTALLATION: RCNY's 11th Decade

Welcome President Lawrence Cohen
RCNY 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.

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.

ADVENTURES: Boy Scout Camp

A Heartfelt Thank You
Rotary put smiles on kids who attended this summer's Scout Camp. Joe Schiltz, Scout Executive and RCNY member brought us some thank you cards from kids who attended the RCNY sponsored Scout Camp. A grant from your New York Rotary Foundation put smiles and happiness in the lives of these kids.

photos of a few cards inside.

SUPPORT: Books for Kids Foundation

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

SUPPORT: Women's Needs

Posted by Anna Folz, Rotaract UN

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

more info & donation connectons inside.

SUPPORT: Women in Need

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

more about WIN inside.

GOLI: At Rotary International Convention

Posted by Fredlee Kaplan

RCNY Donates
GOLI held a reception at the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg (Jun 1-9) for all the affiliated GOL programs representing 25 countries from which children with congenital heart disease are taken care of. Sixty children in Egypt will be served by the RCNY grant this year.

more info & photos inside.

HISTORY: RCNY Yearbook 2017-18

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

details & purchase info inside

APPEAL: NY Rotary Foundation

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

more about our Causes inside.

INFORMAL: International Service Meetings

Posted by John L. German

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

photo and some shared info inside.

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Wkly Mtg: Kelly Falardeau
The Penn Club

Sep 26, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Wkly Mtg: Ferry Zandvliet
The Penn Club

Oct 10, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Wkly Mtg: Astrid Yee-Sobraques
The Penn Club

Oct 24, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Wkly Mtg: Leeza Garber
The Penn Club

Oct 31, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Wkly Mtg: Coren Allen
The Penn Club

Nov 14, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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