Wed. May 8th - Board Meeting - Boardroom A - Will start at 5 pm
Wed. May 8th - Doug Brendel.. - Welcome to the Invisible Country
Wed. May 15th - Rotary Day of Service - Dunlop.Wheeler Park & Atlantic Beach Cleanup
Wed. May 22nd - Ferass Sammoura - Alzheimer's Research
Wed. May 29th - Club Meeting - Assembly - Looking to the Future
Wed. June 12th - Rotary Discovery Social - A social, a celebration, an installation of new officers, and a welcome to friends & potential new members.
Wed. June 26th - John Houle - Author of The King-Makers of Providence
FROM THE BOARD
The board has allocated this year's fundraising proceeds, totaling approximately $8,000, towards various charitable causes for the fiscal year, amounting to a total of $6,500. The allocations are as follows: Island Interact Club will receive $500, YMCA Camp Scholarships will be funded with $2000, $500 has been earmarked for the MLK Fundraising Dinner, $1000 will go towards the Middletown Library Read and Feed program, $2000 has been allocated for Water for Cambodia, and $500 will be contributed to the Rotary Foundation.
MAY 15th - ROTARY DAY OF SERVICE - CALL TO ACTION
The Middletown Rotary Club will be organizing a cleanup of Dunlop-Wheeler Park and the adjacent Atlantic Beach area on Wed. May 15th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. With Clean Ocean Access no longer in existence, the need is greater than ever. As proud members of our island community, we understand the profound impact that litter can have on our cherished ocean and surrounding environment.
What is Rotary Day of Service? In the month of May more than 800 Rotary clubs and 30,000 Rotarians across 10 states and 5 countries, from Connecticut to Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Colorado, and Wyoming in the United States, plus the countries of Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, and England, will volunteer in their communities for an unprecedented Rotary Day of Service, collecting clothes for homeless, refurbishing parks, and much, much more.
Our SOS, Supporting our Seniors initiative in collaboration with the Middletown Senior Center concluded in April. The results of this campaign was that over $1400 in supermarket gift cards were bought to help seniors facing food insecurity.
On April 9th, we engaged in the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Expo held at the Wyndham. This gathering provided us with a platform to get to know our club and for us to establish connections with numerous community members.
On April 17th, the Rotary spirit was alive and kicking at the Middletown Senior Center Spaghetti Dinner. A special thanks to Cindy and the kitchen crew, the salad makers, the water & wine pourers, the dessert makers and Larry's microphone & music. Together, we created more than just a dinner; we created an experience brimming with music, deliciousness, laughter, connection, and Rotary fellowship.
On April 22nd, Earth Day 2024, the Interact club collaborated with Middletown High School's service and environmental clubs to organize an Island Youth Earth Day Cleanup. Held at the Gaudet Middle School and Sports Complex, the event brought together local youth, community volunteers, and the Middletown Tree Commission to protect and preserve our sensitive island environment. In addition to cleaning up litter and debris, free tree seedlings for planting were distributed, emphasizing the importance of environmental sustainability.
In her capacity as a bureau reporter, Cheryl delves into the lives of individuals on Aquidneck Island and in Newport County, focusing keenly on the issues that shape their existence. During our recent meeting, Cheryl shared three very different stories, each offering a unique perspective on local issues.
Michelle Drew's presentation at Rotary emphasized the misconception that aging is inevitable and problematic, highlighting the prevalence of health issues associated with growing older. However, she stressed that with a focus on age-management solutions and lifestyle wellness, individuals can defy the stereotype of aging and enjoy healthier lives.
ZOOM OPTION
Remember we have a Zoom meeting option. Members who wish to "zoom in" should send a meeting request to Tom at least a day before the meeting. The Zoom link for the 2023-24 Rotary year is available here:MRC Zoom Meeting Link.
Cheryl Hatch, the Newport Bureau Reporter at The Public's Radio/89.3 FM, brings a wealth of experience to her role. With a background spanning photo journalism and reporting across newspapers, wire services, and European press agencies, Cheryl is a seasoned multi-lingual storyteller and educator with extensive global exposure. Her international journalism career notably includes coverage of conflict in the Middle East and Africa.
In her capacity as a bureau reporter, Cheryl delves into the lives of individuals on Aquidneck Island and in Newport County, focusing keenly on the issues that shape their existence. During our recent meeting, Cheryl shared three very different stories, each offering a unique perspective on local issues. Fortunately, as her work is in radio, all three stories are accessible through links provided below.
Michelle Drew's presentation at Rotary emphasized the misconception that aging is inevitable and problematic, highlighting the prevalence of health issues associated with growing older. However, she stressed that with a focus on age-management solutions and lifestyle wellness, individuals can defy the stereotype of aging and enjoy healthier lives.
Drew emphasized the importance of lifestyle changes in improving quality of life and slowing down the aging process. She presented us with 10 things we can do to improve our health. Ultimately, Drew's message encourages individuals to live actively and vibrantly throughout their lives, rather than simply managing symptoms in old age.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, to host 2028 Rotary International ConventionRotary has announced that Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, will host its convention in 2028.The Rotary International Convention welcomes tens of thousands of
Five members of the Rotary Club of Seminole Lake, Florida, hiked Spain’s Camino de Santiago raised about $7,000 to raise funds to help Ukrainian refugee mothers and children in the Tampa Bay area. It also brought the entire club closer together.
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