Lou Mahler Disaster Relief Fund

Mid-Island Rotary established the Lou Mahler Disaster Relief Fund in memory of Louis Mahler, to provide disaster relief funds to affected regions around this country and the world. With natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, droughts, and earthquakes becoming more frequent; It has become the Mid Island Rotary’s Club’s desire to provide financial aid to devastated areas.

When Lou Mahler passed away in 2013 at the age of 92, he had led a very fulfilling life. In addition to his successful family and professional accomplishments, he had also been a Rotarian for over 60 years – a former President of the NY Rotary Club, Past District Governor and longtime Treasurer of District 7230. In Lou’s later years, when he and his wife moved to New Jersey, Lou transferred his membership and became a full-time member of the Mid Island Rotary Club – traveling to Staten Island each week to attend our breakfast meetings. The knowledge, history and commitment Lou brought to our club was invaluable as he lived every day by the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”

In October of 2012, several areas of Staten Island were devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Following the storm, our club could not believe the outpouring of support we received from Rotary Clubs around the United States and the World – with offers of both hands on and financial support. As we received funds, we used them to help those most impacted around us. With Lou’s passing less than a year later, our club thought it would be only appropriate that we dedicate an ongoing effort to help others in the name of Lou Mahler.

When disaster strikes around the world, we try and do our small part by offering (sending) funds to the area. Our efforts include, making contact with a local Rotary club and entrusting them with our funds, much the same way that hundreds of clubs and individuals had entrusted us following Hurricane Sandy.

Our plan is to continue to help those in need and honor and remember Lou Mahler through these efforts. If you care to contribute to the Lou Mahler Disaster Relief Fund simply click on the link below or use the QR code.