Rotary International
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
What we do
Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 35,000+ clubs work together to:
- Promote peace
- Fight disease
- Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
- Save mothers and children
- Support education
- Grow local economy
The North Shore Rotary of Staten Island has been serving our Staten Island Community since 1957.
For over 60 years, the North Shore Rotary Club has worked to make Staten Island a better place for the next generations. Through projects and events, we have helped raise awareness and funding for those in our community who need help and support.
The North Shore Rotary Club provides service to others, promotes integrity, and advances world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
You too can be a part of what we do!
Make A Difference In Your Community
Support our mission by participating in our events that help organizations, individuals, and families in our Staten Island Community and abroad.
Donate or Join and become part of a group that strives to make a difference, and has a great time accomplishing our goals.
Support our Community Efforts through a Contribution to the North Shore Rotary Charitable Foundation
Join us in celebrating 67 years of serving the Staten Island Community
Annual Charter Night
Every year North Shore Rotary celebrates our founding with the Annual Charter Night event.
Event Info
Location
Casa Belvedere
79 Howard Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301
Time
TBA, 2024
Formed in 1957, the Rotary Club of North Shore continues to be a vital and active member of Rotary International. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Staten Island, the then District Governor, Vernon Hampton, a member of the Staten Island Club, appointed A. Richard Boera to be the district extension representative to form the Rotary Club of North Shore.
With 12 prospective members attending the first extension meeting at the former Old Mill Restaurant on May 23, 1957, the club began to take shape. On June 27, 1957 the club held its first organizational meeting at The Staaten House (know known as LiGreci’s Staaten) and elected Thorleif B. Wetlesen as its first President.
Rotary International issued the Rotary Club of North Shore our charter on August 14, 1957. The charter was presented to the Club at its first Charter Night Celebration, held on September 19 of that year.
During that event, 28 new members were officially inducted. Some 126 Rotarians from the District, including 4 Past District Governors, gathered to celebrate the event at The Staaten House.
One of these 18 charter members, the late Nick Nicotera, went on to become the Club’s eighth President and first recipient of a Paul Harris Fellowship Award.
Click Here to see the Program from the Inaugural Charter Night