Rockville Centre, NY: As the Long Island community confronts growing environmental threats like climate change, coastal erosion, sea level rise, and flooding, a dedicated group of local change-makers is taking action.
The newly formed Environmental Rotaract NC LI will officially celebrate its New Charter Night and formal induction into the family of Rotary International on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Mac Arthur Park Restaurant, located at 1 Maple Avenue in Rockville Centre, NY.
This milestone event marks the launch of the first community based environmentally focused Rotaract club in Long Island a.k.a. Rotary District 7255 , created in response to the urgent need for local environmental leadership and sustainable action.
“Long Island’s unique coastal environment is both our treasure and our responsibility,” said Mellisa Griffin, the founding president of Environmental Rotaract NC LI. “We came together as Rotaract Club with low membership dues to be accessible to all–especially young people– because we believe in hands-on action and global partnership to preserve and protect our natural environment.”
In recent months, the Eco-Rotaract team has already made tangible impact by:
These initiatives reflect the club’s commitment to Rotary International’s guiding environmental principles of sustainability, which include:
Eco-Rotaract of Nassau County joins a global network of over 46,000 Rotary and Rotaract clubs as part of Rotary International, a 1.4 million-member organization spanning more than 200 countries. As part of its long-term vision, the club also plans to engage in at least one international environmental service projects, partnering with Rotary groups worldwide to exchange ideas and drive global impact.
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About Environmental Rotaract NC LI
Environmental Rotaract NC LI is a community-based service club accessible to all and especially the next generation focused on environmental conservation and sustainability. As a Rotaract club of Rotary International, we are part of a global movement of people of action whose Motto is Service Above Self. Our mission is to empower young leaders, protect the environment, and build a better, greener future for Long Island and beyond.
