Being Recognized with Beverly James

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Talking Rotary Podcast: Being Recognized with Beverly James

Our incredible District Governor Nominee, Beverly R James, was featured on the latest episode of the "Talking Rotary" Podcast!

Listen in as Peter Tonge explores Beverly's insights on her diverse Rotary Club initiatives, breaking down barriers, and addressing biases. The conversation dives into the crucial topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within Rotary and society. Beverly shares her experiences on a DEI panel, and the episode wraps up with reflections on the value of Rotary and the importance of open-mindedness in promoting DEI.

Click Here to Listen Now!

Being Recognized with Beverly James 2024-01-16 05:00:00Z 0 beverly james,talking rotary

In Memory of PDG Ben Binkowski

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It is with sadness that we report the passing of PDG Ben Binkowski in late December, at the age of 89 years old.  Ben was a true Rotarian, leading with a quiet, but steady and assured demeanor.
 
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Rotary Club of Queensborough West Cracks Stalled Enigma of Perla Manuel Lucenta 2023-11-14 05:00:00Z 0 perla manuel lucrena,queensborough west rotary
Meet our DGN Lydia Wells 2023-10-18 04:00:00Z 0

Thank You for Donating to the Maui Wildfire Refief Effort!

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🌟 Gratitude in Action: A Big Mahalo to Rotary Club of Bellport! 🌟
 
Thank-you to the Bellport Rotary Club for their incredible fundraising effort for Maui Fire relief efforts. Together, they've raised $6,000, which has been sent directly to the Rotary Club of Maui. They've also coordinated their local community's $600 contribution to the Hawaii Community Foundation's Maui Strong fund.
 
Let's continue to spread the spirit of aloha and support our brothers and sisters in Maui in this time of need.🌺🤝
 
Thank You for Donating to the Maui Wildfire Refief Effort! 2023-09-26 04:00:00Z 0

Kidney Donation Urgently Needed for Dedicated Rotarian

Oscar Pateña is an active and very involved member of the Queensborough West Rotary Club.
Oscar's kidneys began deteriorating some 5 years ago, and he has been going to dialysis 3 times a week ever since. Recently, he received the news that dialysis is no longer sustainable and is in urgent need of a kidney. He is on the donation list with Northwell Health but time is of the essence! 
 
If you or someone you know is willing to donate, please contact us and let us know. You can click the link below for more information on the living donor process and to schedule an appointment for match testing. 
 
Please contact:
Dories Samson Patena (917) 600-0774
Visit:
Northwell Health Transplant Center
Tel (516)562-0550
Email: transplantsurgery@northwell.edu
Kidney Donation Urgently Needed for Dedicated Rotarian 2023-08-08 04:00:00Z 0

Road to 100 Peace Pole's in District 7255

We are pleased to announce a special discount for District 7255 Rotary Clubs to purchase Peace Poles. Thanks to funding from the Jubitz Foundation we can offer an 8 foot Peace Pole with 8 languages, Rotary logo, QR code link to rotarypeacepoles.world and shipping for only $200.00. The normal price is $360.00.
 
Road to 100 Peace Pole's in District 7255 Taylor Quaranta 2023-08-08 04:00:00Z 0

District Award Recipients 2022-2023

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On July 16th, 2023, District 7255 gathered at Terrace on the Park for our annual award ceremony and to celebrate PDG Sonia Saleh and all the District has accomplished this past Rotary year! This year the District awarded 19 Rotarians and four Rotary Clubs for their outstanding achievements in marketing, community engagement, service, leadership, and membership. 
 

Congratulations to all our 2022-2023 Award Winners!

District Award Recipients 2022-2023 Taylor Quaranta 2023-08-04 04:00:00Z 0
Peace Fellowship - Support Rebecca Muikiibi Beverly James 2023-01-10 05:00:00Z 0
Apply For DGND 2025-26 2022-08-08 04:00:00Z 0

Gift of Life - 9 Year Old Ukrainian girl will have life saving heart surgery on LI 

Rotary 7255 - Gift of Life - 9 Year Old Ukrainian girl will have life saving heart surgery on LI - Rotary District 7255 and Gift of Life Long Island with Gift of Life International and several others are making a difference in the life of girl from war-torn Ukraine. Polina is Gift of Life’s most recent child, unable to receive necessary care in her home country of Ukraine due to the ongoing war.Through our ongoing partnership with Gift of Life International, CEO Rob Raylman was able to make arrangements to bring Polina to the states for her life saving surgery. Dr. Levchuck is of proud Ukrainian decent performed Polina’s surgery this July, 2022. See Media Links below for detailed coverage.
Gift of Life - 9 Year Old Ukrainian girl will have life saving heart surgery on LI Flora Parekh 2022-06-16 04:00:00Z 0
Grant Management Seminar Justin Quaranta 2022-04-12 04:00:00Z 0
District Training Assembly April 9, 2022 Flora Parekh 2022-04-09 04:00:00Z 0
The Rotary Foundation - Annual Virtual Gala, Feb 23, 2022 Flora Parekh 2022-01-05 05:00:00Z 0

Bellport Interact Club - Food Drive

The Rotary Club of Bellport is so proud of the Bellport High School Interact Club activities this semester. Inspired by the new Interact's new advisor, Laraine Morano and co-advisor Andrew Dunbar. 
Bellport Interact Club - Food Drive Flora Parekh 2021-12-07 05:00:00Z 0
DGN Beverly R. James 2024-25 Flora Parekh 2021-11-15 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary Membership Recognition Program

Rotary launches New Membership Recognition Program
To recognize those who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment and success in growing our membership, we have launched a new recognition program. The Membership Society for New Member Sponsors is a virtual gallery for those members who have sponsored 25 or more new members. Members can achieve different tiers of recognition as they continue to sponsor more members.
Rotary Membership Recognition Program Flora Parekh 2021-07-28 04:00:00Z 0

DGE - Tom Crowley

Tom Crowley has been a Rotarian since 1987 and will be District Governor in the 2023-2024 Rotary year.  Tom’s wife Julie and daughter Anna are also Rotarians and Rotary has been a big part of the Crowley family over the past 34 years.  Hampton Bays is the home club for the Crowley’s.
DGE - Tom Crowley 2021-07-16 04:00:00Z 0

DG - Sonia Saleh

Sonia has been a member of JFK International Airport Club Rotary for 9 years. She has served as president of her club and  also Assistant Governor, in 2022-2023  she will be District Governor for 7255.
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PDG Mary Ellen “Mel” Ellwood 2021-22 2021-06-30 04:00:00Z 0
DG 2021-22 Mary Ellen Elwood (Mel) Installation Dinner Flora Parekh 2021-06-24 04:00:00Z 0
Rotary District 7255 - District Conference 2020-12-29 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Themes 2020-09-10 04:00:00Z 0
District 7255 Zoom Grants Training MOU Training Justin Quaranta 2020-09-10 04:00:00Z 0

DG Jax Yonick -2020-21 - Year In Review

Jacquelyn (Jax) Yonick joined Rotary at the age of 29 in 2007.  Since that time she has served District 7255 (and former 7250) as a GSE Team Leader to India, Conference Committee member for seven District Governors, RYLA Chair and co-Chair assisting in expanding the program from 125 to 300+ youth served annually; as Youth Services Chair, RLI and PETS Facilitator, Peace Fellow Chair, is a sustaining EREY member and multiple Paul Harris Fellow.  She was the point person with Quiksilver organization to Rotary organizing volunteer efforts for the two-week event; spearheaded monthly afterwork networking events, is her club’s Community Interact advisor, and prior to interviewing for the Governor position, was a member of the interview committee. 
DG Jax Yonick -2020-21 - Year In Review Flora Parekh 2020-07-24 04:00:00Z 0

District Governor Justin A. Quaranta

District Governor Justin A. Quaranta
Born and raised in Ronkonkoma, NY. Justin is the son of fellow Rotarians Rose & PDG Arnie, brother of Chelsea and Taylor all members of the Ronkonkoma Rotary Club, he joined the Club in 2010. Justin is an Eagle Scout and has a degree from Farmingdale State College. He also is a license Independent Insurance Adjuster and Property & Casualty Insurance Broker.
 
   
District Governor Justin A. Quaranta Flora Parekh 2020-01-13 05:00:00Z 0
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