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Welcome to Our Club!

We meet the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday (when applicable) at 6:30 pm

at the

Wyndham Newport

240 Aquidneck Ave

Middletown, RI 02842

Help us make a difference!

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Senior Center Spaghetti Dinner (Date tentative)
Apr 22, 2026

The Middletown Rotary Club works to respond to various local needs. Here’s a sample:

Annual Holiday Party at Lucy’s Hearth: Bringing joy to children and adults in need during the holiday season.
Community Clean-ups: Enhancing our local spaces by keeping them clean and inviting.
Daffodil Planting: Beautifying our community, one flower at a time.
Support to the Martin Luther King Center: Assisting those in need by supporting essential programs.
SOS Senior Food Drive: Ensuring local seniors receive the care and support they deserve.
Annual Spaghetti Dinner for Seniors: Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our senior community.
Local Literacy Projects: Fostering education and literacy within our community.
“Read & Feed” Program: Encouraging youth to read while providing pet food for the Potter League.
Trees for Middletown Valley Park: Adding to the natural beauty of our local park.
Summer Camp Scholarships: Empowering children to participate in enriching summer camp experiences.
Coat Drive: Keeping those in need warm during the cold winter months.
Maui Fires Relief Fund Support: Providing immediate assistance and long-term recovery to the people of Maui.
Supporting the Newport Gulls: Stepping up to back our local baseball team and community events.
Touring and Preserving the Newport Artillery Company: Contributing to the preservation of local history.
Hurricane Relief for Asheville, NC: Assisting the community with recovery efforts.

The Middletown Rotary Club supports various International charitable initiatives including:

Water for Cambodia Project: Founded by the Middletown Rotary Club in 2002, this initiative builds and installs household biosand water filters, wells, and latrines to safeguard rural communities against waterborne diseases.
Polio Eradication: Rotary International’s global efforts have achieved a remarkable 99.9% reduction in Polio cases worldwide, with only two countries still facing endemic cases.
The Rotary Foundation: Empowering Rotary members to enhance world understanding, promote goodwill, and work toward peace by improving health, providing quality educa

Rotary Online – A Tour, A Talk, and a Cookie Quiz presented by Janice Kowalczyk

At our July 23rd meeting, Public Relations Chair Janice Kowalczyk led us through a lively and informative presentation on the Middletown Rotary website and Facebook page. From a cookie-fueled quiz icebreaker to a live walkthrough of our club’s online presence on our website and facebook page, Janice made the case for how technology can both support Rotary’s mission and help us stay connected.

One of the key takeaways? Now that the site is built, the quality of our online presence depends on the quality of the information she receives from all of us.

A 2025 Conversation with Senator Jack Reed

The Middletown Rotary Club hosted a breakfast discussion with Senator Jack Reed on Wednesday, March 17th, at the Wyndham Hotel. The event was well attended by Rotarians, local officials, and community members. Senator Reed provided a broad overview of current affairs in Washington before engaging in an open Q&A session. As always, he offered thoughtful and candid insights, addressing a range of topics on the minds of attendees. The Middletown Rotary Club extends its sincere appreciation to Senator Reed for taking the time to share his perspective and engage in meaningful dialogue with our community.

Upcoming Speakers

6:30 Club Meeting (TBD)

Feb 11, 2026 6:30 PM

5:30 Board & 6:30 Club Meeting (TBD - Pat G.)

Feb 25, 2026

6:30 Club Meeting (TBD)

Mar 11, 2026

5:30 Board & 6:30 Club Meeting (TBD)

Mar 25, 2026

6:30 Club Meeting (TBD - Bob A.)

Apr 08, 2026

Water for Cambodia

5:30 Board & 6:30 Club Assembly (No Speaker)

Apr 29, 2026

6:30 Club Meeting (TBD - Guy H.)

May 13, 2026

5:30 Board & 6:30 Club Meeting (TBD - Cori K)

May 27, 2026

6:30 Club Meeting (TBD - Hector R.)

Jun 10, 2026

6:30 Annual Meeting - Installation of Officers

Jun 24, 2026

Past Speakers

5:30 Board & 6:30 Club Meeting (Kathy Brady LAOH)

Jan 28, 2026 6:30 PM

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians - Kathy Brady President LAOH Speaking

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Are you someone who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.