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2025 Island Interact & Middletown Rotary Coat Drive

The Island Interact Teen Club, with support from the Middletown Rotary Club, has launched its 2025 Winter Coat Drive to help local families and individuals stay warm this season.

The drive runs November 1 – December 9, collecting new and gently used coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves for people of all ages across Newport County.

Drop-off locations include:
Wickford Appliance • Eye Care of Rhode Island • Bank Newport (Washington Square & Middletown) • Newport County YMCA • KVH Industries • Middletown High School

Donations will benefit the Island Oasis Food Pantry, Newport County Mental Health Crisis Team, Oceanpointe (for their work with the homeless), and Lucy’s Hearth.

Every coat makes a difference. Join us in bringing warmth, comfort, and hope to our neighbors this winter — one coat at a time.

Donate and will buy a coat for someone in need for you: https://tinyurl.com/MRCdonate

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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!

https://tinyurl.com/MRCdonate

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

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Tentative - Holiday Party

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5:30 Board & 6:30 Club Meeting - Elections

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No Meeting - Holiday Break

Dec 24, 2025

Past Speakers

6:30 Club Meeting (TBD - Member)

Nov 12, 2025

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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.