Rotary District Virtual Meetings Announced

District virtual meetings for Women in Rotary (May 20 @ 5pm), the Governor's Installation ( June 23 @ 6:15pm), the District Conference (September 25 @ 9am) can all the accessed via your online DaCdb portal. 

Town Leaders Give COVID-19 Update

New Newport Town
Manager, Bryan Chadwick 

Mayor Dennis Barber

Newport Mayor Dennis Barber and new Town Manager, Bryan Chadwick, were the guest speakers, via Zoom, for the club's May 18, 2020 meeting. Like other local governments, Newport is having to deal with "unprecedented" numbers of "unprecedented" issues surrounding the pandemic. However, Newport was in good financial shape with its fund balance with an 18 month reserve, and has tightened its belt where possible to meet the financial challenges. Sales and Use Tax revenue income will most definitely be down, but projections are unsure how much. January 2021 has Heritage Point, Phase 1 coming online with new tax revenue expected. Town Hall is closed to visitors, but is now back to full staff and will set appointments to meet with those who need to meet in person. A lot of town business is being conducted by Zoom and by phone. Both Barber and Chadwick stressed that furloughing any town staff would be the very last resort, and they don't envision that happening anytime soon. Both leaders were thanked by club members for their flexibility and management of the crisis. 

Other discussion during the meeting also focused on funding existing projects and COVID-19 needs. Ongoing repair of the Rotary Building windows and siding, and approved new vinyl fencing around the propane tank were discussed. Newport Rotary is looking for ways to support the community through the crises with its upcoming grant funding with applications due June 1, 2020. Newport Elementary efforts to feed children end in June, so there's a big need. Also Food Pantries are low and need funds. District virtual meetings for Women in Rotary (May 20 @ 5pm), the Governor's Installation ( June 23 @ 6:15pm), the District Conference (September 25 @ 9am) can all the accessed via your online DaCdb portal.   

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.

Links are being sent through email.   

COVID-19 Coronavirus Meeting Pause

Newport Rotary has paused it's live meetings temporarily and will resume them as soon as it is safe to do so. Rotary work and service to our community continues...