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COMEDY NIGHT 

HUGE SUCCESS!

$5OOO RAISED!

Friends of Rotary enjoyed the Show!

Brett Davey

Charlie Hall

Mike Murray

Happy 2026 to our Rotary members, family and friends! Our Club held a fun holiday gathering at Lori and Tom's house to usher in a new year of "Service Above Self" and unite to do good in the world.
WIshing everyone much peace, health and happiness!
 
 

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON HELD

 

Rotarians catered and served a delicious Holiday Luncheon to the residents of Seekonk Housing Authority. Music was provided by the talented Dagwood Band, and a merry time was had by all! Check out the photos, below:

David, Elise, Valerie, Sue and Bart

Serving up the lunch

Dagwood performed holiday tunes

Lynn and Sue

The crowd loved it and sang along

Having festive fun

Ronald McDonald's House

Members and volunteers cook a meal for family members staying at the Ronald McDonald House while their children are being treated for their illness.

Everyone loves brownies!

Pasta please!
 

Chicken anyone?

MILLION DOLLAR MEAL

Club Members enjoy a tour of Barrington Farm School and learning more about farming.

Rotary Club members get together to celebrate the end of Summer!

Photo (L-R) Vanny Nhem, Lori Fredericks, Patty Lyons, Valerie Perry, Mayor DaSilva, Betty Galligan & Dave Kent

District Governor, Nicole Brien visits our Club bringing energy like no other!

Photo: District Governor, Nicole with Co-President, Dave Kent.

Will Francis wins Ace of Spades drawing! You, too, could be a winner if
you go to our monthly meetings!

INSTALLATION & AWARDS NIGHT

Our new Co-Presidents - Dave Kent & Bart Axelrod

NEW MEMBERS JOIN ROTARY

On Monday, July 30th, Elise Strom & Dave Kent sponsors Veronica Mancinelli & Walter Savastano, both are Owners of First Light Home Care into our Rotary Club.

{Photo L-R) Elise, Walter, Veronica, Dave & Assistant Governor, Paul LeFleur from the Rotary Club of Bristol.

NEW PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS GIVEN AT  AWARDS NIGHT, JULY 30th

William Francis & Elise Strom are awarded their first Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) by Valerie Perry. Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary International. PHFs are one of the highest awards given to Club Members.

(Photos L-R) Will, Valerie & Elise.

Club Members Honor spouses with Paul Harris Fellows as they both have given much to the mission of the Club over the years.

(Photos L-R) Honoree, Tom Fredericks with Lori Fredericks and Betty Galligan with Honoree, her husband, Mike.

ROTARY SAYS THANK YOU TO FRIENDS OF ROTARY

(Photos L-R) Tom Fredericks, Sandra Schenck, President Dave and Mike Galligan.

Mayor DaSilva & his wife, Karina

Lynn Kent & Valerie Perry 

Paul, Betty & Tom

 

NEW ROTARY SIGNS GO UP
THROUGHOUT OUR AREA:
Let us know if you see them!
We actively seek to reflect the community that we serve, individuals of all genders, race, sexual orientation, nationality,
ability, veteran status, and educational background are strongly encouraged to enquire to become a member of our
organization. Our motto is "Service Above Self."
Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
East Providence-Seekonk

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Mondays at 12:15 PM
3rd Mondays of the month
City Hall
145 Taunton Avenue, Rm 306
East Providence, RI 02914
United States of America
We meet the 3rd Monday of the month, we meet at 12:15 pm. Check Speaker & Event Schedules on this website for details and changes especially for Holidays that fall on a Monday.
Club Officers & Directors
Co-President
Co President
Secretary
Treasurer
Immediate Past President
Sergeant-at-Arms
Membership
Public Image
Vice President
Director
Contact Us
For more information, please contact 
Lori DiPersio, Secretary
ldipersio24@gmail.com
 
Facebook Page of our Club
https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofEastProvidenceSeekonk
Facebook Group of our Club
Speakers
Christine Carron, CEO of Goodjelly
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Apr 20, 2026 12:15 PM
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