Community Volunteer is newest Newport Rotary member

Katey Simmons, the founder of a local nonprofit fighting period poverty, is the most recent member of Newport Rotary. Simmons was inducted by Past District Governor Bevin Wall of the club and welcomed by Club President Mark Eadie. She is the Executive Director of Katey's Kits.

The photo to the left show new Newport Rotary member Katey Simmons receiving her Rotary pin from President Mark Eadie at the September 19 meeting. 

Newport Rotary Receives Top District Award

IPP Julia Capps (l), joined
by Pres. Mark Eadie (r)

Newport Rotary received the District 7730 Governors Award, the highest club recognition for overall excellence, announced by 2021-22 District Governor Ellen Deaton. Only 4 of southeast North Carolina's 54 clubs qualified for last year's recognition. 

Newport Rotary Immediate Past Club President Julia Capps accepted the award at the September 19, 2022 Newport Rotary meeting. The award recognizes club level leadership in the areas of membership, DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) and Rotary Foundation support. 

Sept 19 Program - Rotary's Emphasis on Environmental Concerns

 

Photo credit: John Pagliuca

Todd Kelly of the Carteret County Soil and Water Conservation District is Newport Rotary's program on September 19, 2022. CCS&WCD is a governmental subdivision of the state. The District's responsibilities are to prevent soil erosion and protect water resources by providing technical assistance to individuals and groups, and to inform and educate the public on conservation practices. 

Rotary shares an interest in protecting our common legacy: the environment. Rotary is committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advance ecological sustainability, and foster harmony between communities and the environment. We empower communities to access grants and other resources, embrace local solutions, and spur innovation in an effort to address the causes and reduce the effects of climate change and environmental degradation. 

Newport Rotary Awarded Highest 2021-22 Award by Rotary International

Newport Rotary has again been recognized by Rotary International as one of its elite service clubs according to Past President Julia Capps who led the club's efforts during the 2021-22 Rotary year.    

Immediate Past Rotary International President, Shekhar Mehta announced the awardees for the highest Rotary Club recognition for the 2021-22 Rotary Year, the Rotary Presidential Citation. Across Southeast North Carolina only nine of fifty-two clubs  earned the Rotary Citation for 2021- 2022.   

In announcing the award, Immediate Past District Governor Ellen Deaton stated "this is the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve. During a year that was challenging for many Rotarians around the world, our clubs demonstrated a commitment to achieve their goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape our future".  

The Rotary Citation awards recognize the hard work clubs do throughout the year. Taking action toward achieving the citation goals helps clubs engage their members, stay relevant in their communities, and run more efficiently. A welcoming and engaging club also reflects the values of Rotary. When clubs achieve citation goals, they contribute to the overall health and culture of Rotary for generations to come. Goals include increasing club membership, developing sustainable service projects, giving to The Rotary Foundation, and building awareness of Rotary in your community. Congratulations, Newport Rotary!