Tuesday, July 8, 2025
President's Note: A New Year of Service
President's Note: I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended tonight's meeting. Your presence and engagement demonstrated the true spirit of Rotary fellowship and commitment to service.
Mark Your Calendars - Important Upcoming Dates:July 28 - Service/Social Meeting: Inventory Hootenanny games with pizza
August 9 - Rotary Island Picnic (details to be confirmed)
August 11 - Regular meeting - speaker
August 15 - Clara's Closet supply event at 3:00 PM (details to be confirmed)
August 16 - School clean-up starting at 8:00 AM (details to be confirmed)
August 25 - Regular meeting - Hootenanny focus
New Meeting Schedule Reminder: Starting this month, we're shifting to the 2nd and 4th Mondays to improve attendance and avoid conflicts. This change was made with you in mind, and I'm excited to see how it enhances our participation.
Your continued attendance is vital to our club's success. We're implementing exciting new initiatives, including reviving our speaker sessions, adding informal social meetings, and increasing our community visibility. Each of you brings unique perspectives and energy that strengthens our ability to serve our community.
Thank you again for your commitment to our club and to the ideals of Rotary. Together, we can truly "Unite for Good." Pres. Tammy Blizzard
Mark Your Calendars - Important Upcoming Dates:July 28 - Service/Social Meeting: Inventory Hootenanny games with pizza
August 9 - Rotary Island Picnic (details to be confirmed)
August 11 - Regular meeting - speaker
August 15 - Clara's Closet supply event at 3:00 PM (details to be confirmed)
August 16 - School clean-up starting at 8:00 AM (details to be confirmed)
August 25 - Regular meeting - Hootenanny focus
New Meeting Schedule Reminder: Starting this month, we're shifting to the 2nd and 4th Mondays to improve attendance and avoid conflicts. This change was made with you in mind, and I'm excited to see how it enhances our participation.
Your continued attendance is vital to our club's success. We're implementing exciting new initiatives, including reviving our speaker sessions, adding informal social meetings, and increasing our community visibility. Each of you brings unique perspectives and energy that strengthens our ability to serve our community.
Thank you again for your commitment to our club and to the ideals of Rotary. Together, we can truly "Unite for Good." Pres. Tammy Blizzard
Newport Rotary Announces New Monthly Meeting Dates
By unanimous action of the Rotary Club assembled membership at the club's July 7, 2025 regular meeting, Newport Rotary's regularly scheduled meetings have been changed to the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month beginning immediately. Meetings will continue to be held from 5:30pm to 6:30pm on those dates.
The action was taken to avoid conflict with town meetings. The change was announced by Club President Tammy Blizzard, and was ordered changed on the club's website, database and social media apps.
The action was taken to avoid conflict with town meetings. The change was announced by Club President Tammy Blizzard, and was ordered changed on the club's website, database and social media apps.
Monday, July 7, 2025
July 7 2025 at Newport Rotary - a New Rotary Year!
President's Note: I look forward to meeting with each of you tomorrow at 5:30 pm as we step into our New Year of Rotary! I do have a small surprise for you, but you will have to attend to take part in the fun! I will provide a little nosh for you.
Here is a sneak peek at the agenda:
Your presence and participation help make our club stronger and more effective in serving our community. We need your ideas, enthusiasm, and commitment to make this year our best yet! President Tammy
Here is a sneak peek at the agenda:
- Call the meeting to Order
- Pledge/God Bless America
- Prayer
- Happy Dollars
- Paul Harris Presentations
- Brief overview of Rotary Leadership:RI President Francesco Arezzo message
- DG Andrea Young message
- Meet the board & My message
- Meeting adjustment to accommodate the majority of membership
- Club Calendar
Your presence and participation help make our club stronger and more effective in serving our community. We need your ideas, enthusiasm, and commitment to make this year our best yet! President Tammy
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Newport Rotary 2025-26 Goals Summary
Newport Rotary has set ambitious, but achievable goals for the upcoming Rotary year report Club Secretary PDG Bevin Wall. The following is a summary:
Priority Goals:
- Club membership goal of 20 (+5)
- Revise Strategic Plan
- All Active members participate in service projects throughout the year
- Support Rotary Foundation Annual Fund of at least $5,000
- Support PolioPlus Fund of at least $600
- Add 1 or more Rotary Foundation Benefactors
Other Goals:
- At least 4 social activities annually
- At least 9 service projects annually
- At least 2 new members sponsored
- Review and revise online presence
- At least 1 member in a Rotary Action Group
- At least 1 member in a Rotary Fellowship
- At least 2 new Bequest Society members
- Review and update club bylaws
- At least 4 members attend District Conference
- At least 2 members attend District Training events
- Sponsor 1 RYLA student
- Review and update use of official Rotary promotional materials
- At least 2 media stories about club projects
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Pre-Presidential Year Kickoff Board Meeting - 3pm June 30
Details for upcoming board meeting for the pre-presidential year kickoff.
Meeting Details: Date: Monday, June 30, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Rotary Building
Purpose: Pre-Presidential Year Kickoff. This meeting will focus on planning and preparation for the upcoming presidential year, including key projects, calendar-setting, and organizational priorities.
Please confirm your attendance by email replying to Pres. Tammy Blizzard.
I look forward to your participation in this important planning session. Best regards, Tammy
Meeting Details: Date: Monday, June 30, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Rotary Building
Purpose: Pre-Presidential Year Kickoff. This meeting will focus on planning and preparation for the upcoming presidential year, including key projects, calendar-setting, and organizational priorities.
Please confirm your attendance by email replying to Pres. Tammy Blizzard.
I look forward to your participation in this important planning session. Best regards, Tammy
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Clara's Closet Project renewed for next year
CLARA’S CLOSET TEACHER SCHOOL SUPPLIES PROJECT
RENEWED FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Newport Rotary announced on May 19, 2025 that its “Clara’s Closet” teacher school supply project would continue into the next school year of 2025-26. The project provides teacher school supplies that may not be provided by the school system to elementary school teachers at Newport Elementary School. The supplies are available semi-annually in a specified area in the Teacher workroom at the school. The needed teacher school supplies are identified through one or more needs surveys conducted with the teachers and input from the school administration.
Clara’s Closet began in the Fall of 2022. The project is named in memory of Clara Wall, “Miss Clara”, a career third-grade teacher at Newport Elementary (1960s-1980s) whose husband, son and daughter-in-law were all Newport Rotarians. Clara’s Closet is funded by Newport Rotary and the Wall family. It has received prior funding through The Newport Halloween Hootenanny, a grant from The Rotary Foundation, and various private donors.
RENEWED FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Newport Rotary announced on May 19, 2025 that its “Clara’s Closet” teacher school supply project would continue into the next school year of 2025-26. The project provides teacher school supplies that may not be provided by the school system to elementary school teachers at Newport Elementary School. The supplies are available semi-annually in a specified area in the Teacher workroom at the school. The needed teacher school supplies are identified through one or more needs surveys conducted with the teachers and input from the school administration.
Clara’s Closet began in the Fall of 2022. The project is named in memory of Clara Wall, “Miss Clara”, a career third-grade teacher at Newport Elementary (1960s-1980s) whose husband, son and daughter-in-law were all Newport Rotarians. Clara’s Closet is funded by Newport Rotary and the Wall family. It has received prior funding through The Newport Halloween Hootenanny, a grant from The Rotary Foundation, and various private donors.
Club Social Set for June 2, 2025 at Shortway's Brewing
Our second club social of the year is set for Monday, June 2, 2025 from 6-7 pm at Shortway's Brewing in Newport. Fun and Fellowship! Bring a guest.
A 2025 Newport Halloween Hootenanny Committee meeting will follow at 7pm for maximum 1 hour.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
May 19 2025 Rotary Work Day Photos
We had a great time and made visible improvements inside and out. Thanks to our special guests, Croatan High Sophomores Madison Madden and Maritzel Perez. You are invited back for our upcoming meetings as “Summer Rotarians”!
Newport Rotarians with guests Madison Madden (4th from left) and Maritzel Perez (5th from left) |
Monday, May 19, 2025
Work Day Today!
Rotarians will don their hats and gloves and wield their rakes and spray bottles as its time for "Spring-Cleaning" around the club building! One of the joys of owning our own building is that we get to take pride in its appearance, which does take a little effort now and again.
Emphasis will be on the outside front hedges and beds and on the inside windowsills, jams, chair rail and baseboards. Bring your appropriate tools and supplies!!
Monday, April 28, 2025
Newport Rotary Adopts New Name Badges
Nick's badge is alphabetically first, first out of the bag, and therefore used for this article!! |
Name badges have been synonymous with Rotary club membership since the beginning of Rotary in 1905. To this day they still prominently reflect the Rotary members first name, their "classification" or job descriptor and now possible volunteer status, and the Rotary wheel logo.
In 2013 Rotary started phasing out the heritage (reads "old") branding and converting products and signage to the "master brand" format.
Name badges make it easier for guests to identify members at meetings and also are identifers for members out doing good in their community as "Rotarians". The new branding is consistent with other Rotary identifiers universally like websites, publications and social media.
An example of the old badge style is displayed on the left.
Photos and article by PDG Bevin Wall, Newport Rotary
Monday, April 7, 2025
April 7 2025 program - Aliceson Turnage - Volunteer Coordinator, Newport Pig Cooking
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Aliceson Turnage |
A 2005 West Carteret High School graduate, she works at FRC-East at Cherry Point and is a member of the Harvest Church of God where she helps teach children's church, works in the sound room, and assists with other church functions.
Join us at 5:00pm for a meet & greet and our regular meeting from 5:30-6:30 pm. Our meetings are open to the public. Bring a friend! A committee meeting for the 2025 Halloween Hootenanny will follow.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Newport Rotary to Get CCT Theatre Project Update
Carteret Community Theatre in Morehead City lost their building and all their contents during Hurricane Florence in 2018. Since that time, CCT has faced major challenges in finding suitable performance locations while they work to restore the theater. We are going to hear from Pam Wall, CCT President (and Newport Rotarian) about the progress they have made on rebuilding to once again provide live entertainment, summer camps, and other amazing artistic programs for the citizens of Carteret County.
We will hear about fundraising - including the "Rotary Lobby", and progress on "Phase One" of the rebuild featuring a renovated, upgraded building with new seating, new lighting, an expansive stage, a first-class sound booth, expanded concessions, an art gallery, and new bathrooms. For more, see https://www.carteretcommunitytheatre.com/ovation-campaign
We will hear about fundraising - including the "Rotary Lobby", and progress on "Phase One" of the rebuild featuring a renovated, upgraded building with new seating, new lighting, an expansive stage, a first-class sound booth, expanded concessions, an art gallery, and new bathrooms. For more, see https://www.carteretcommunitytheatre.com/ovation-campaign
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Carteret County Rotary Clubs 100 Years Video debut
Our Rotary 100 year anniversary video - A Century of Service, premiered on Sunday February 23rd to a crowd of over 100 Rotarians, family, friends and guests. What an exciting day.A huge thank you to the Big Rock Foundation for funding our video, Rebekah Brooks and Carteret Community Theatre for donating their facility, the Carteret Community College audio/video team of James and Kyle for setting up projector and sound, and Hitchcock Television for production and creative video work.
The video was filmed last July over 4 days with 36 Rotarians committing their time to being interviewed. It's a busy time of year for Carteret County and while many were asked to participate, it was difficult for many to respond. We are so grateful to those who were able to contribute. Every club was represented by 2 or more Rotarians in the film.
When you take over 20 hours of video interviews and cut all but 18 minutes, there is a lot of good material sitting on the cutting room floor. The full-length interviews are available for viewing on the Rotary Clubs of Carteret County YouTube channel. We grabbed the gems, but there is a lot more if you take some time to watch what we missed showing in the final product.
For your viewing pleasure, here is the link to our full video: https://youtu.be/
Please consider sharing this with friends, family, schools, churches and community organizations. The goal is to expose more people to Rotary and build a foundation for the next 100 years of Service above Self. We have speakers available to talk to groups in our area and around the world. Now is the time to put a focus on who we are as Rotarians and what we do. It is our time to grow and increase our impact.
Enjoy the video and thank you for your personal Service Above Self as a Rotarian in Carteret County.
Questions or concerns: contact Barbara Johnson at barbarafjohnson@live.com.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Newport Rotary Restocks Little Free Libraries
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Newport Rotarians (l-r) Anita Moreau, Tammy Blizzard & Rick Moreau make sure our libraries are clean and well-stocked! |
Most people follow the “take a book, give a book” method, but some may not always have a book to give, and that’s perfectly fine—we just want everyone to read and have fun. This has been a great project that we started three years ago, and we continue to find new reading treasures all the time.
Do you have a book desert in your town? Consider investing in a Little Free Library or two, and provide those folks with a refreshing dose of literary nourishment. Contact us at Newport Rotary if you are interested at NewportNCRotary@gmail.com.
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