District 17, the Nurses Association of Rockland County, was formed in 1948, under Chairwoman Gladys Weber and Secretary Josephine Gentile. Weber would go on to be elected the first president of the District. In 1951, the District’s Certificate of Incorporation was filed under President Martha Henry. In the early days, the District performed a great deal of fundraising, to support operations as well as to fund scholarships and awards for nursing students and nurses. Throughout the 1950s, District events revolved around fundraising and included such activities as a merchandise club, theatre parties, fashion shows, “stop the clock,” and blouse parties. The District later began to expand into hosting programs which would now be called “continuing education” programs. These programs were aimed at working nurses who desired to keep their professional knowledge fresh and remain aware of advances in the field of nursing. The District has also supported, financially as well as nominally, studies performed by members of the District. The District is still active to this day, hosting continuing education programs and providing professional support to the nurses or Rockland County.