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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 - start creating lasting impact today!

R.I. President Olayinka Babalola's October Message

99.9 percent is not 100 percent

Aminu Ahmed Tudun-Wada knows what polio takes from a child. He contracted the disease as a young boy in Kano, Nigeria, and was left paralyzed.

Decades later, when Nigeria was struggling to eradicate polio, Aminu decided that he would use his experience to help protect other children.

He brought together polio survivors and began going door to door, talking with parents about vaccination. The survivors told their stories. They showed families the effects of polio. And they urged parents to make sure their children never had to go through the same experience.

Read Article Here

October is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Rotary’s commitment to Economic and Community Development, one of Rotary’s seven Areas of Focus.

As Rotarians, we can make a lasting impact by supporting local businesses, creating opportunities for young people, developing skills, and helping families build a better future.

Let us continue to work together to strengthen our clubs, welcome new members, and serve our communities with compassion and dedication.

Together, let us turn our ideas into action and Create Lasting Impact!

Yours in Rotary,

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

Service Above Self

What a proud moment for District 7230! - Rotary Zones 28 & 32 Institute, Cancun 2026

🏆 Nine New Clubs. A Special Award. Fifteen Nations. One Rotary Family. What a proud moment for District 7230! 🌎

Nearly 1,000 Rotarians from 15 nations and four Zones came together in Cancún for the 2026 Rotary Zones 28 & 32 Institute, a wonderful gathering of learning, leadership, fellowship, and international Rotary connections.

🏆 9 new Rotary clubs in three years from 2023 to 2026! District 7230 was recognized for chartering the highest number of new clubs across Zones 28 and 32. The Big Jim Davidson Pioneer Award was presented by Rotary International President Olayinka “Yinka” Babalola, RI President-Elect Larry Lunsford and RI Director Marty Helman, with District Governor Dr. Maksud Chowdhury proudly accepting the award on behalf of our District.

❤️ The End Polio Now Rally and Vigil was another unforgettable moment, bringing Rotarians together in a powerful show of unity and commitment to a polio-free world.

A proud moment for District 7230 and a wonderful recognition of the dedication and teamwork of so many Rotarians!

🌎 15 Nations. Four Zones. Nearly 1,000 Rotarians. One Rotary.

Three Regional Summits • One District • One Rotary Family • Everyone Welcome!

Larchmont Rotary Commemorates the Cooking to Grow Program

Rotary International President Olayinka H. Babalola’s 2026-27 theme, "Create Lasting Impact", challenges Rotarians to shift away from short-term, transactional charity and move toward deep, sustainable transformation. President Babalola’s challenge reflects that to grow and remain relevant, clubs cannot just be networking meetings, we must build and strengthen the connective tissue of civil society.

A District 7230 grant set in motion a Larchmont Rotary Club initiative that embodies this theme. In the Fall of 2025, the Larchmont Rotary Club approached the Community Resource Center (CRC) in Mamaroneck, asking how we could help.

The graduates from the first cohort, along with Marco & Marianna from the CRC and Mitch & Alex from Larchmont Rotary

Rotary Rocks Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer's

District 7230 Rotarians in front of our tent

Ten District 7230 Rotary teams participated in the annual Alzheimer’s Association - Westchester County Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 4th. The Walk’s main purpose is to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

More than 1,900 people from all over the county came to the Valhalla campus of SUNY Westchester Community College on a cool and cloudy afternoon. Our Rotary tent was full of energy!

Help Nepal Heal

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.

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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

A New Rotary Satellite Club with a Powerful Purpose

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.

29 New Members Join Our Rotary e-club of Heritage Family!

🎉💙 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!

A Young Leader, A Full Table: Sunshine Rotary Serves Oasis in New Rochelle

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.

RI Director Marty Helman Meets with District 7230 Leadership

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.

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Club Liability Insurance

District 7230 Grants

TRF Recognitions

Rotary Central

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Area 1: (Manhattan)

RCNY International Breakfast at the UN - October
UN Church Center

Oct 22, 2026
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

New York

Area 4: (Westchester-1)

Breakfast Meeting @ Osborn
The Osborn

Nov 05, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Rye
Evening Meeting TBD
TBD

Nov 19, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Rye

Area 5: (Westchester-2)

Bonding While Educating
Feb 16, 2027 9:00 AM –
Feb 17, 2027 10:00 PM

Hudson Valley

Scarsdale Rotary's Annual Gala
Scarsdale Golf Club

Oct 22, 2026
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
World Polio Day
Oct 24, 2026
12:01 AM - 11:59 PM
End Polio Walk 2026!
Brooklyn Bridge

Oct 24, 2026
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
World Polio Day Lunch Mtg - Club of Westchester
Royal Palace

Oct 24, 2026
12:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Together We End Polio - Rotary NYC
Slattery's Midtown Pub

Oct 28, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
AG Learning Session
Oct 28, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
New Member Orientation #2
Zoom

Nov 10, 2026
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM

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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