Gallup Poll - Volunteerism has recovered since the Pandemic

Story Highlights: 

• 76% say they gave money in past year; 63% volunteered time
• Steady 17% report giving blood in past 12 months
• Charitable activity directed more to secular than religious organizations

Click here for the rest of the article.  by Megan Brenan

Rotary Roundtables Begin

Newport Rotary announces a series of "Rotary Roundtables" on 1st and 3rd Monday nights of each month  5:30pm at the Newport Rotary Building. The informal gatherings will be focused on one or two pre-announced topics and allow discussion and collaboration to advance our member's understanding and buy-in on club projects, club activities and the general direction of club service. 

The first Rotary Roundtable was set on January 19, 2026 on the topics of Leadership & Development and and the second on the club's current Literacy Projects. 

One page "Fact Sheets" are being developed for informational purposes and to help spur deeper discussion on the topics.    

View Newport Rotary Leadership & Development Fact Sheet 

View Newport Rotary Literacy Projects Fact Sheet   

Boys & Girls Clubs program set for January 12

Scott Allenspach, B&G Clubs

Newport Rotary's program during their January 12, 2026 5:30pm meeting is Scott Allenspach, Regional Director of Philanthropy for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain. 

The program is entitled: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain - Building Better Futures.  

The meeting is at the Newport Rotary Building. The public is welcome. There is no cost to attend.

Planning Ongoing for "Friends of Library" Storage Facility Repair Project

Newport Public Library, Photo Credit: Matt Dressel  

Newport Rotarians met January 5, 2026 at the home of Rick & Anita Moreau to work on details of Newport Rotary's 2025-2026 approved District Grant Project, the "Friends of Library" Storage Facility Repair Project. 

The Newport Public Library dedicated space for thousands of volumes of books is in need of weatherization and repair, and the grant is for labor and materials to regulate the temperature and humidity in the space. The grant is a 1:1 matching grant with a $2,500 maximum. 

More information will be released as it is available.  

Join US at our Holiday Party with Residents at Carteret House

graphic courtesy Freepik

Newport Rotary Members, as Christmas approaches, we have a wonderful opportunity to live out our commitment to Service Above Self. Tomorrow, our club will be supporting 47 residents of Carteret House to ensure they experience a warm, joyful, and memorable Christmas. We are inviting all members and guests to join us for a special visit filled with warmth, conversation, and holiday spirit. You don’t need to bring anything—just your Christmas cheer and a willingness to brighten someone’s day. All gifts and supplies have already been arranged. 

Event Details:
Carteret House, 3020 Market St, Newport, NC 28570
December 8, 2025
5:30 at the location

Tammy Blizzard, President, Newport Rotary 

Another Successful Newport Halloween Hootenanny

Throngs of Newport area faithful flocked to the Newport Little League Field and Town Park on Halloween night...

Click here for the full article on the Hootenanny website.  

Thanks to Newport Rotary and friends for making it happen!

Newport Halloween Hootenanny Approaches

Status update: Newport Rotary is in the middle of preparation for the Newport Halloween Hootenanny. 

The club will meet Monday October 27, 2025 at 5:30pm at the Rotary Building for assignments and pre-event walk-through.    

See more about the event by clicking here.