Rotary Club of Eastwood

06/16/2026

🏆 Huge Congratulations to Ali Abdur-Rahman! 🏆

We are thrilled to announce that celebrated entrepreneur, corporate veteran, and community pillar Ali Abdur-Rahman has officially been named the recipient of the prestigious Bernie Bregman Life Achievement Award! 🌟

For decades, Ali has defined what it means to be a "hybrid entrepreneur" and a tireless community servant, leaving an indelible mark across Central New York and beyond.

💼 A Legacy of Professional Excellence
Ali has seamlessly bridged the worlds of corporate leadership and visionary entrepreneurship:

Entrepreneurship: 30 years operating Excel Media & Solutions and partner in the newly launched Dome Multimedia Group.

American Airlines: 30 years of dedicated service as an Inflight Service Coordinator.

National Grid: 13 years as a Customer Service Office Technician and active member of the Alliance of Black Professionals.

🎓 Academic Foundations & Civic Leadership
A proud graduate of Morehouse College (Psychology) with advanced technical certifications from Syracuse University's iSchool, Ali has consistently used his unique skill set to uplift others. His extensive board service includes:

100 Black Men of Syracuse Inc. (Board Member & Past Vice President)

Rotary Club of Eastwood (Board Member)

CNYSME & Boggs Academy National Alumni Association

A true family man, Ali shares his deep commitment to community enrichment with his wife, Marlena Daher-Rahman, and their three accomplished children, Ilyana, Celine, and Najee.

🎉 Join the Celebration!
Members of the public and media are warmly invited to celebrate Ali’s incredible life achievements at the upcoming jubilee. Let's give him the recognition he deserves!

Event: Rotary Club of Eastwood’s 65th Anniversary Jubilee

Date: Friday, June 26, 2026

Location: The Collegian Hotel, Syracuse, NY

Tickets: Secure your seat today! 👇 🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/65th-anniversary-jubilee

05/23/2026

Mark your Calendars! Our 65th Anniversary Jubilee is Friday, June 26th - 6 to 10 PM - at The Collegian Syracuse.

see link for tickets!

For over six decades, the Rotary Club of Eastwood has been a cornerstone of service,community development, and humanitarian aid. From local youth scholarships and parkrenovations to global initiatives like polio eradication, our impact has always been fueled by thespirit of "Service Above Self.” T...

03/17/2026

President F***y presenting a $2500 donation from the Eastwood Rotary Foundation to Randi Bregman, Director of Training and Staff Development, as representative for the Center for Community Alternative.

https://www.communityalternatives.org/

03/04/2026

Eastwood Rotary was proud to welcome Emily Essi Bersani, our County Clerk. She highlighted some services that are not generally known to the public.

02/12/2026

This week our own Dr. Rick Wright gave us a lesson in Black History Month, about Syracuse’s history concerning the “Underground Railroad”.

01/31/2026

Last Tuesday EW Rotary was proud to host Sara Tucker, Executive Director of “Friends of the Central Library”. We were honored to have her and to learn about the extraordinary initiatives they have for the community.