Welcome to Rotary District 7230

Where Service Creates Lasting Impact

 

Rotary District 7230 is home to dedicated Rotarians and Rotaractors from Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester County, and Bermuda who believe that lasting change begins with service. By bringing together leaders, professionals, and community volunteers, we transform ideas into action and challenges into opportunities.

From supporting local communities to advancing humanitarian projects around the world, our members improve lives through healthcare, education, peacebuilding, youth development, environmental stewardship, and disaster relief. Every project reflects our commitment to Service Above Self and our belief that even the smallest act of kindness can Create Lasting Impact.

As part of Rotary International's worldwide network of more than 1.2 million members, District 7230 offers countless opportunities to serve, lead, build lifelong friendships, and create meaningful impact.

Ready to make a difference? Join Rotary District 7230 and discover how your passion, talents, and commitment can help change lives in your community and around the world. 

Click here to learn more about membership opportunities and start creating lasting impact today!

R.I. President Olayinka Babalola's September Message

1.25 million is more than a number

Rotary has always been about people. Not projects. Not numbers. People.

Our goal of reaching 1.25 million Rotarians and 125,000 Rotaractors by our 125th anniversary in 2030 is also about people.

I bring this goal again not because I expect the number itself to move you. Numbers rarely do. I bring it up because I worry that a goal this large can begin to feel abstract, distant from the everyday work of our clubs. I do not want that to happen. So let us talk, once more, about what is truly behind it.

District Governor`s Message

Remembering September 11th


On this September 11, we pause to remember the innocent lives lost and the families whose lives were changed forever.

We honor the courage and sacrifice of the firefighters, police officers, healthcare workers, first responders, military personnel, and countless ordinary people who showed extraordinary courage and compassion that day and in the days that followed.

 

Twenty-five years later, the memories remain in our hearts. We remember not only the tragedy, but also the unity, kindness, courage, and strength that brought people together.

 

As Rotarians, let us continue to carry that spirit forward. Let us choose peace over division, compassion over fear, and service over self-interest. Through our actions, we can strengthen our communities and create lasting impact for future generations.

 

We remember. We honor. We serve.

 

With respect and remembrance,

 

Dr. Maksud Chowdhury
District Governor 2026–2027
Rotary District 7230

Service Above Self

25 YEARS LATER — WE REMEMBER

We honor the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the families forever changed.

Today, Rotary District 7230 honors their memory and the courage, compassion, and unity that followed.

We Remember. We Honor. We Serve.

September 11, 2001 — Never Forgotten.

District News

A Rotary Disaster Relief Appeal

In a matter of moments, lives were changed forever.

On August 26, devastating flash floods swept through northern Nepal, unleashing torrents of water, mud, rock and debris through mountain communities. Homes have been destroyed, roads and bridges washed away, families displaced, and communities cut off from essential services.

Hundreds of lives have already been lost. Many people remain missing, and tens of thousands have been affected. Families who once had homes, livelihoods and security now face an uncertain future.

They need our help.

Rotary has a long tradition of responding when disaster strikes. Through its worldwide network of clubs, districts, members and partners, Rotary helps communities meet urgent needs and supports the difficult journey from emergency relief to recovery and rebuilding

 

The Rotary Club of Briarcliff Manor has long been a strong supporter of The Cookstove Project (CSP).

That relationship runs deep: three members of the Briarcliff Manor Rotary Club currently serve on The Cookstove Project's Board of Directors.

That connection helped inspire an exciting new idea: a cause-based Rotary satellite club dedicated to advocating for and supporting the work of The Cookstove Project.

Briarcliff Rotarian Jeff Cadge a Cookstove Project board member brought the idea of a satellite club to the board and other supporters based around the country—people who believed strongly in CSP's mission. 

🎉💙 CELEBRATING OUR ROTARY FAMILY — 29 NEW MEMBERS AND A GROWING MOVEMENT OF SERVICE! 💙🎉

 

Today, we proudly welcomed 11 new Rotary members and 18 new Rotaractors and to our Rotary family! What a wonderful milestone for Rotary e-Club of Heritage, New York and Smart Rotaract Club and a reason for all of us to celebrate. 🌟

The Health & Wellness Fair was a wonderful day of health, learning, service, and fellowship. A special highlight was the induction and oath ceremony, conducted by DG Maksud Chowdhury.

The fair featured booths providing valuable information on childhood immunizations, women’s health, nutrition, CPR & First Aid, along with an IMG Workshop on residency opportunities. We were especially pleased to see a large and enthusiastic group of high school seniors participate in the IMG workshops.

❤️ Participants also had the opportunity to take a FREE CPR course, helping build lifesaving skills in our community.

👏 A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers who gave their time and energy to make this such a memorable and successful event.

🎊 Welcome to our newest members! Together, we are growing Rotary, inspiring the next generation, and creating lasting impact!

When Rotary talks about "Service Above Self," it usually conjures images of seasoned members who have spent decades giving back. This month, Sunshine NY Rotary got a beautiful reminder that service has no age limit — it was our youngest member who led the way.

Sunshine NY Rotary has successfully completed a food distribution project at Oasis, the homeless center in New Rochelle, delivering essential groceries to individuals and families navigating hardship. It's a simple mission with a powerful outcome: no one should have to face an empty pantry alone, and no one should have to face it without their community standing beside them.

On July 16, 2026, Rotary International Director Marty Helman met with the senior leadership team of Rotary District 7230 to discuss priorities and strategic goals for the 2026–2027 Rotary year. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to align district initiatives with Rotary International's vision and strengthen plans for the year ahead.
 

Building Stronger Clubs Through Membership

A primary focus of the discussion was membership growth and retention. District leaders explored strategies to achieve sustainable membership growth by attracting new members, chartering new clubs, and strengthening support for existing clubs.
 

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we congratulate Abit Ragbeer on being selected to serve as District Governor for the 2028–2029 Rotary year. Abit has long demonstrated consistent dedication to Rotary’s mission, a deep commitment to service, and leadership style reflects the very best of our district. As we look ahead, we are confident that her vision, energy and passion for service will guide District 7230 toward continued growth, innovation, and meaningful impact. She is a member of the Rotary E-Club of Vision NYC.

 
Additionally, DGN Serkan Ceylan, a member of the Rotary Club of Scarsdale, has moved into the office of District Governor Elect (DGE), for Rotary year 2027-28.  Serkan's Rotary life began in July 2006 when he joined the Rotary Club of Bodrum-Karia in Turkey, serving as Club Secretary, and then President in 2013-14.  He moved to the Rotary Club of Scarsdale in 2022 and remains actively involved there.

New sanitation facilities will improve health, safety, and dignity for families.

The Rotary E-Club of Sunshine, New York, has launched its first international service project of the new Rotary year—an initiative providing sanitary toilets to families in rural Bangladesh.

The project, titled “Toilets for Health,” supports Rotary’s area of focus of Maternal and Child Health, which the Club is highlighting during July. When completed, the project will provide five hygienic toilets for five families living in villages where safe and private sanitation facilities are extremely limited.

The first two toilets have already been completed and formally handed over to the recipient families. Construction of the remaining three facilities is expected to be completed soon. Altogether, at least 35 women, men, and children will directly benefit from the project.

For families in these communities, the new toilets represent far more than a physical structure. They provide privacy, personal safety, improved hygiene, and protection from illnesses associated with inadequate sanitation.

Before the project began, women and girls often had no private place to use a toilet. Many were forced to wait until after dark and walk to secluded outdoor areas, exposing them to discomfort, health risks, insects, snakes, and potential personal danger.

Bathing and washing were also difficult. Families frequently depended on a nearby pond that had become polluted through heavy use.

“Before the toilet was built, the women and girls in our family had to wait until it was dark to go outside,” Monika, a local mother said. “Now we have privacy and feel much safer. This has brought dignity and peace of mind to our entire family.”

 

 

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District 7230’s Role in a Global Polio Mission

Rotary District 7230 proudly stands alongside Rotarians worldwide in the mission to make history to achieve a world free of polio. Through fundraising events, advocacy efforts, and local club initiatives, our members continue to support the End Polio Now campaign year after year.

Every contribution counts. Every voice matters. Every Rotarian plays a part.

What are you doing to help end polio?

Share your club’s initiative, plan a fundraising event, or make a donation today, because when Rotary leads, hope follows.

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