Welcome to Our Club!
We meet the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday (when applicable) at 6:30 pm at the
240 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
 
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Our Service Activities

The Middletown Rotary Club works to improve lives, strengthen our community, and make a difference both locally and around the world.

Local Community Impact:

  • Bringing joy to families in need through our Annual Holiday Party at Lucy's Hearth.
  • Keeping our neighbors warm through our annual Coat Drive.
  • Supporting individuals and families facing hardship through the Martin Luther King Community Center.
  • Helping local seniors thrive by supporting the Senior Center Food Pantry and hosting our Annual Spaghetti Dinner for Seniors.
  • Encouraging literacy and compassion through our "Read & Feed" program benefiting local youth and the Potter League.
  • Providing opportunities for children through Summer Camp Scholarships.
  • Developing future leaders by encouraging youth service, recognizing student achievement, and supporting leadership opportunities.
  • Preserving and beautifying our community through clean-ups, daffodil plantings, and tree-planting projects.
  • Strengthening community connections by supporting local organizations and events, including the Newport Gulls.
Our International Activities

Regional, National & Global Impact

  • Responding to disasters around the world through Rotary disaster relief efforts, including support for communities affected by the 2026 Venezuela earthquake through ShelterBox.
  • Working toward a polio-free world through Rotary's PolioPlus campaign, helping reduce polio cases by more than 99.9% worldwide.
  • Promoting peace, health, education, environmental sustainability, and economic opportunity through support of The Rotary Foundation.
  • Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education through the Water for Cambodia Project, founded by the Middletown Rotary Club in 2002.
Recent Speakers
401Gives

We were delighted to welcome Caitlynn Douglas from 401Gives as our guest speaker at our September 23rd meeting!

401Gives is a statewide giving initiative powered by United Way of Rhode Island that brings people together to support the nonprofit organizations doing important work throughout our state.

And what an impact it has made! In 2026, 401Gives raised more than $5 million for 705 Rhode Island nonprofits, with more than 20,000 donors taking part. Since its launch in 2020, 401Gives has helped strengthen Rhode Island’s culture of giving while giving local nonprofits greater visibility, resources, and connections to their communities.

Thank you, Caitlynn, for joining us and sharing the story of 401Gives—and for reminding us what can happen when an entire state comes together to support its communities.

Learn more about 401Gives:
401Gives

Aquidneck Community Table - Coming Soon
 

Middletown Rotary Welcomes Aquidneck Community Table

The Middletown Rotary Club welcomed Lucien Rosenbloom, Market and Events Manager for Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) to our June 10th meeting.  Lucien shared the organization's vision for building a healthier and more equitable food system across Aquidneck Island.

Founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy food, ACT works to connect residents with local food sources while supporting farmers, gardeners, and community partners. Their programs include community gardens, farmers markets, youth education initiatives, and food-access programs that help make nutritious food more affordable and accessible.

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Jack Doyle's insight into the Old Colony & Newport Railway 

On May 27, 2026, the Middletown Rotary Club welcomed Jack Doyle, General Manager of the Old Colony & Newport Railway, for a fascinating presentation on the history and future of rail service on Aquidneck Island. Although a second scheduled speaker was unable to attend, Doyle’s engaging talk provided members with both a rich historical perspective and an inspiring look toward the future of local rail transportation.

Doyle shared that the railroad first came to Newport in 1864, when the Old Colony & Newport Railway connected Aquidneck Island with Fall River and Boston. In its early years, the line played an important role in regional travel, bringing passengers from Boston to Newport where they could then board steamships bound for New York City — at the time considered one of the fastest routes between the two major cities.

 

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A 2026 Conversation with Senator Jack Reed

At the Middletown Rotary Club’s May 11th meeting, members and invited guests were pleased to welcome United States Senator Jack Reed for a morning discussion at the Wyndham Newport Hotel.

Senator Reed shared reflections on his long career in public service and spoke about issues important to the lives of Rhode Islanders and Americans, including healthcare, housing, education, and strengthening opportunities for working families. Throughout the conversation, he emphasized the importance of public service and remaining focused on improving the lives of others.

The gathering was also highly conversational, with Senator Reed thoughtfully listening to and responding to questions and concerns raised throughout the discussion. The exchange provided attendees with an opportunity for open dialogue and reflection on issues affecting both Rhode Islanders and the nation.

A lifelong Rhode Islander, Senator Reed reflected on his early inspiration to serve after seeing then-Senator John F. Kennedy and Claiborne Pell campaign in Rhode Island during his childhood — a moment that would eventually lead to his own distinguished career in the Rhode Island State Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and now the United States Senate.

The Middletown Rotary Club appreciates Senator Reed taking the time to visit and engage in thoughtful conversation with our members and guests.

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Meetings & Speakers
Upcoming Speakers
Service Committee Meeting at the YMCA at 1:00 PM
Oct 02, 2026 1:00 PM
Fall Activities - coat drive & Lucy's Hearth Holiday party
Meeting at 6:30 (Speaker - TBD)
Oct 14, 2026 6:30 PM
Meeting at 6:30 (Speaker by Hector R.)
Oct 28, 2026 5:30 PM
Service Committee Meeting at the YMCA at 1:00 PM
Nov 06, 2026 1:00 PM
District Area Meeting replacing Nov 11th meeting
Nov 12, 2026 5:00 PM
All club members are invited & encouraged to attend this meeting.
Potential Meeting for Lucy Hearth Holiday Party
Nov 18, 2026 6:30 PM
Meeting & Details TBD
Thanksgiving Holiday - No meeting this week
Nov 25, 2026
Service Committee Meeting at the YMCA at 1:00 PM
Dec 04, 2026 1:00 PM
Lucy's Hearth Holiday Party - Wyndham Hotel
Dec 09, 2026
Details - TBD
Past Speakers
Board at 5:30 & Meeting at 6:30 (Caitlynn Douglas)
Sep 23, 2026
United Way of RI - Operations Manager - The Alliance for Nonprofit Impact
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Rotary News
‘One simple word’
‘One simple word’
Leaders highlight the power of gratitude at The Rotary Foundation Donor Summit
Talking reading and Rotary with Dolly Parton
Talking reading and Rotary with Dolly Parton
The entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton died 25 August 2026. This Q&A was originally published in the March 2010 issue of The Rotarian (now Rotary) magazine. Later that year, she spoke at the Rotary International Convention in Montreal, Canada.
A safe transition beyond the wire
A safe transition beyond the wire
A Rotary club in Kansas helps women break the cycle of incarceration and elude dangers on the outside
Rotary projects around the globe – August 2026
Rotary projects around the globe – August 2026
Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Thailand.

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Lois Murray
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Lois Murray
Vice President
Dick Bernardi
Secretary
Anne Schultz
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Jack Haggis
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Bob Aldrich
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Angel Gonzalez
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Chris Semonelli
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