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July 26, 2026 2:00 PM

      Find Your Inner Peace in Central Park  Take a break from the city’s hustle and…

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Programs & Events

Join us for engaging speakers, community service, and fellowship.

Holiday Party & Toy Drive
December 11, 2025
6:00 PM

Holiday Party & Toy Drive

Ms. Yoo

Celebrate the season at the Rotary Club of Metro NYC Holiday Party and Toy Drive! Enjoy an evening…

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Recent Past Events

A look back at our recent programs and community activities.

Jul 26

Find Your Inner Peace in Central Park 

      Find Your Inner Peace in Central Park  Take a break from the city’s hustle and…

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Jul 7

2026/27 President Installation Ceremony

Dear Friends, You’re warmly invited to join us for one of our favorite evenings of the year—our Rotary…

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Apr 22

“Harmony for Hope” Benefit Concert fundraiser

Join us for an unforgettable night of 90s, 2000s, and 2010s pop-rock — all for a powerful cause.…

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Feb 11

Science, Service & Memory with Harrison Evans

Join the Rotary Club of Metro NYC as we welcome Harrison Evans, Postdoctoral Fellow at NYU and President…

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Dec 11

Holiday Party & Toy Drive

Celebrate the season at the Rotary Club of Metro NYC Holiday Party and Toy Drive! Enjoy an evening…

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Dec 10

Sustainable Strength: Where Health Meets Habit

Sustainable Strength: Where Health Meets Habit — an evening of wellness wisdom with expert speakers on building lasting…

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Nov 22

Annual Holiday Social & Care Package Project

Join the Rotary Club of Metro New York City for our Annual Holiday Social and Care Package Project!…

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Nov 12

Dance & Leadership Across Borders with Carlo Di Dio

Join the Rotary Club of Metro NYC as we welcome Carlo Di Dio, Strategic PMO Consultant at PwC…

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The latest from our club

Moving Service Forward

50+
Service Projects
24
Years of Service
9+
Countries Represented
Rotary Club members together at a group event
RCMNYC members visiting The Met museum
Members at the Gift of Life gala
Holiday community outing with members
Members at a club meeting

Who We Are

The Rotary Club of Metro New York City is a diverse group of professionals and community leaders united by the Rotary motto: Service Above Self. Since 2002, we have been making a difference locally and internationally.

  • Community service projects throughout the year
  • Professional networking and leadership development
  • International humanitarian initiatives
  • Engaging speaker programs and social events
Learn More About Us

Our Leadership

Meet the dedicated volunteers who guide our club (2026–2027).

Gerardo Aponte

Gerardo Aponte

President

Gizem Ozturk

Gizem Ozturk

Immediate Past President

Christian Rietzke

Christian Rietzke

Vice President

Fillipo Pederzoli

Fillipo Pederzoli

Secretary

Martin Nolan

Martin Nolan

Treasurer

Jeremy Broomfield

Jeremy Broomfield

Director of Membership

Parisa Pirooz

Parisa Pirooz

Director of Communications

Ed Aristilde

Ed Aristilde

Director of Communications

Cecily Smith

Cecily Smith

Director of Community Projects

Ruchi Kumar

Ruchi Kumar

Director of Community Projects

Mary Shackleton

Mary Shackleton

Foundation Chair

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