Dictionary Give-Out to Third Graders at Newport Elementary Postponed

Newport Elementary School Third Graders will get their free dictionaries, although the distribution will be delayed due to COVID-19 virus quarantine concerns. According to Newport Rotary President Steve Blizzard Newport Rotary has distributed dictionaries to local third graders for over 25 years as part of The Rotary Dictionary Project.

A new distribution date will be set with school authorities. 

Boys & Girls Home Receives Support

Newport Rotary voted extra financial support for The Rotary Cottage at The Boys and Girls Homes of NC at Lake Waccamaw during its April 6 Virtual Meeting. Treasurer Maher Saikali reports that a $200 extra contribution was  authorized by club vote based on recent damage to the facility. 

Newport Rotary Hospice Meal Schedule

Our Crystal Coast Hospice House

Newport Rotary is a regular supporter of The Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. It's a great program and helps families when they are at their most distressed. In addition to financial support, Newport Rotary has regularly provided lunch meals for staff and guests. As a reminder, here is the schedule for the next few months:

We provide meals on the third Monday of each month:
March 16- Rachel Bell
April 20- Bevin & Pam Wall
May 18- Rick & Anita Moreau
June 15- Steve & Tammy Blizzard
July 20- Rick & Erin Smith
August 17 - Julia Saikali
September 21 - Matt Shortway
October 19- Michelle Garcia 

Newport Rotary Hosts First Virtual Meeting

Due to COVID-19, Newport Rotary will meet via Zoom at 5:30 Monday 4/6/2020.

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