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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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Conversation with Senator Jack Reed (rescheduled)
Mar 30, 2026
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

James Haggerty, Author of Yours Truly

Last night, Febuary 11th, the Middletown Rotary Club was honored to welcome James Haggerty, author of Yours Truly, for a thought-provoking and deeply meaningful talk.

James spoke about the power of writing your own story — not as a résumé of achievements, but as a gift to those you love. Drawing from his work as an obituary writer and storyteller, he encouraged us to reflect on our lives, values, lessons learned, and the moments that truly define us, and to put those stories into words before they are left for others to interpret.

His message was simple yet profound: our stories matter, and writing them down is one of the most personal and lasting ways we can connect with future generations.

Thank you, James, for reminding us that legacy isn’t just what we do — it’s what we choose to share. 💙

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.

Steve Marino - How Fort Adams Saved Newport.

Middletown Rotary Club Welcomes Historian Steve Marino
May 28, 2025

At our May 28th meeting, the Middletown Rotary Club was pleased to welcome local historian and educator Steve Marino as our guest speaker. With a rich academic background that includes degrees from Williams College, Brown University, and the Hartford Seminary, Steve taught history in Connecticut for 35 years before retiring to Newport. Since 2008, he has been a passionate tour guide at Fort Adams and currently serves on the Board of the Museum of Newport Irish History.

Empowering Voters: Christine Stennings Shares the Mission of the League of Women Voters

At our March 12th meeting, the Middletown Rotary Club welcomed Christine Stennings, President of the Newport County League of Women Voters, as our guest speaker.

Christine shared insights into the League’s non-partisan mission, which focuses on voter registration and education. Currently, the Newport County League has 117 members and actively works to engage new voters. Last year, the League registered 1,300 new citizens at the Immigration and Naturalization Center in Johnston and held a voter registration event at Newport High School, where 68 students signed up to vote.

In addition to voter registration efforts, the League hosts Town Hall forums across Newport County. The next forum is scheduled for April 21 at 5:30 PM, featuring Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with Representative Gabe Amo. More details, including the location, will be announced soon.

Upcoming Speakers

5:30 Board & 6:30 Club Meeting (Stacey Wiessbock)

Mar 25, 2026

Stacey is the Public Image Chair for our Rotary District 7950.

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

Apr 08, 2026

Water for Cambodia

5:30 Board & 6:30 Club Assembly (Janice K.)

Apr 29, 2026

It's Easy Being Green.

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

6:30 Club Meeting (TBD)

Mar 11, 2026

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Egyptian Rotary member honored for advancing women’s leadership and community development

Egyptian Rotary member honored for advancing women’s leadership and community development

Barcelona selected to host Rotary International Convention 2029

Barcelona selected to host Rotary International Convention 2029

‘Success is collective,’ says recipient of Rotary’s 2026 Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award

‘Success is collective,’ says recipient of Rotary’s 2026 Sylvia Whitlock Leadership AwardEgyptian Rotarian has elevated female leaders, promoted microloans, and helped build

Destination: Rotary

Three days, three towns, three clubs. Who knew Wisconsin could be so microcosmic?

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.