ANNOUNCEMENT FROM PRESIDENT MUJDAT ALTAY - November 21, 2025 
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
It is my pleasure to share an exciting new initiative that will enrich our club’s international engagement and strengthen our ties with the global diplomatic community.
Beginning January 2026, the Rotary Club of New York will launch a special program entitled.
“The World Meets in New York: A Consular Speaker Series”
Hosted at The Turkish House
With the generous collaboration of the Turkish Consulate General in New York, this distinguished series will bring together Consuls General from ten countries serving in our city. Between January and May 2026, each session will feature a Consul General who will share insights on global affairs, bilateral relations, cultural diplomacy, and their nation’s engagement with the United States and the international community.
Why This Series Matters
New York is the world’s most international city home to one of the largest diplomatic communities on the planet. This program reflects our club’s historic mission of fostering peace, dialogue, and understanding across borders.
The series aims to:
- Strengthen meaningful dialogue between diplomats and civil society
- Offer our members unique first-hand perspectives on global priorities
- Highlight the international spirit of Rotary and our club’s longstanding leadership
- Celebrate the cultural and diplomatic diversity that defines New
All sessions will take place at The Turkish House as Club dinners, which will start 6:30 pm.
Each session will run approximately 45–60 minutes, including time for Q&A.
We look forward to your active participation in this meaningful and globally minded initiative —
one that embodies the spirit of Rotary and the international character of our great city.
Yours in Rotary
Cemil Mujdat Altay, President
