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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."

Welcome to the Rotary Club of East Providence, RI/Seekonk, MA.
 

Our Club was founded in 1946 , and is one of 65 clubs in District 7950, which includes the entire State of Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.  
 
Rotary International is a humanitarian service organization that brings together business and professional leaders in order to provide community service, promote integrity, and advance goodwill, peace, and understanding in the world. It is a non-political and non-religious organization. Membership is by invitation and based on various social factors. There are over 46,000 member clubs worldwide, with a membership of 1.4 million individuals, known as Rotarians.  

If you are interested in serving your community, we would be very interested in meeting you.  Please call Kathy Shatraw at navigator@aldersbridge.org or Elise Strom at dev-director@aldersbridge.org, Membership Chairs.
 
“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.”
 
Ebenezer Boadih joins the East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club on Monday, September 16th and was inducted by our own District Governor, Sharon Johnson. 
 
(photo L-R: President, Dave Kent; Secretary & Sponsor, Lori DiPersio; Ebenezer, and District Governor Sharon.)
Speaker Karen Santelli, CEO of the Greater Providence YMCA (left) spoke to the Club and gave an update on the state of the YMCA. 
 
(Photo L-R: Jade Ford, Development Director; Club President, Dave Kent; Great Providence YMCA CEO, Karen Santelli)
Our District Governor, Sharon Johnson inducts Board of Directors for 2024-25
Co-Presidents Lori DiPersio & Valerie Perry pass the gavel to new President David Kent
Congratulations to Betty Galligan who receives the Rotarian of the Year Award
President Dave receives the "Service Above Self" Award then talks about his plans for the upcoming year.
 
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Earth Day Clean-up
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
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Immediate Past President
Sergeant-at-Arms
Membership
Public Image
Director
Director
Contact Us
For more information, please contact 
Lori DiPersio, Secretary
ldipersio24@gmail.com
 
Facebook Group of our Club
https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofEastProvidenceSeekonk
Facebook Group of our Club
Speakers
Aldersbridge Communities
Oct 21, 2024 12:15 PM
Distinct Governor’s Visit
Nov 18, 2024 12:15 PM
Charitable Giving Luncheon
Dec 16, 2024 12:15 PM
Community Donations Given Out to Local Charities
Steve Maciel
Jan 21, 2025 12:15 PM
End Hunger
David Raposa
Mar 17, 2025 12:15 PM
Speaker on Senior Mobility - AAA Northeast
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The polio shot heard round the world

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