Check out the Fun we Had- NES School Cleanup Photos Posted

Over 30 people showed up for our Newport Elementary School Cleanup! Rotarians, teachers, staff & their families all supported the effort and by mid-day- the school had a much improved curb appeal for those new and returning students. Click here for the fun photos! 

Newport Rotary Provides Teacher Supplies

For a fourth consecutive year, Newport Rotary have provided teacher school supplies to Clara’s Closet at Newport Elementary School. Click here for the photo gallery. 

The Club along with the Clara Wall family identify the items that teachers usually pay for themselves or that they wish they would have during the school year to enhance their students experience. The items are then purchased in bulk and stocked in Clara’s Closet located in a corner of the Hawk Hub faculty room at NES. Newport Rotarians stock the shelves in August and January. Purchases totaled over $3,000 for this cycle, with funds being donated from private sources and the club’s fundraising efforts. 

We Support Newport Elementary School with August's Clara's Closet & Grounds Cleanup Projects

We share the following email:  

From: Mark Sheehe Wed, Aug 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM To: NES Staff, Newport Rotary will be here on Friday afternoon around 2:30 to help stuff Clara's Closet in the Hawk Hub. If you're around please stop by. Also, Rotary will be here on Saturday morning, 8/16, alongside us for school beautification (@8:00am). They plan on bringing mowers, plants, and mulch. Rotary also plans to help pick up around the grounds. If you get a chance, please thank those in the Rotary! This is what makes NES a true community school. Mark Sheehe, Asst Principal, Newport Elementary School

August 11 Newport Rotary Program - Zac Nally, Town of Newport

Zac Nally, Newport Parks & Rec

😀Hello Fellow Rotarians!

Just a friendly reminder about our regular Rotary meeting tomorrow at 5:30 PM.

Meeting Highlights:Guest Speaker: Zac Nally, Newport's new Director of Parks & Recreation

Special Visitors: Norwood & Manuela Woolard will be joining our club meeting

Refreshments: A small snack will be provided

Coming Up: 

15

Aug, Fri

Clara's Closet - NES

16

Aug, Sat

NES School Cleanup Day

25

Aug, Mon

5:30pm

Newport Rotary Mtg

Looking forward to seeing you there! Pres. Tammy

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

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.

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:

• 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