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"Well done is better than well said." Benjamin Franklin
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.”
 
Looking forward to another fun night!
 
Click Here to go to website to purchase tickets or become a sponsor of our Comedy Night!
Rotary Charitable Giving Luncheon
Local Charities Receive Donations on Monday, December 16th

 

Elise Strom
Aldersbridge Communities
Debra & Neil Sharpe
RI Brain Injury Association
Gerry McCabe
Doorways
 
Rita Capotosto
East Bay Community Action Program
 
 
Johanna Corcoran
FeedRI
Kate Mushipi & Stephen Higgins
Doorways
Julie Silva
Jules Hope Chest
Dennisse Medina
Newman Y
 
Mayor DaSilva presented each agency a certification of appreciation.
Dennisse Medina, Executive Director of the Newman Y joins the East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club on Monday, December 16th.
 
(photo L-R: Elise Strom, Sponsor; Dennisse Medina; Valerie Perry, Past District Governor, & Dave Kent, President)
Our Rotary Club donated and served a delicious holiday luncheon catered by Young's Catering to residents of the Seekonk Housing Authority's Seekonk Common apartment complex. 
 
Want to do good in the world, join Rotary!
Rotary Peace Tree
Members of the Rotary Club decorated its "Peace Tree" at the East Providence Senior Center.
 
Rotary is all about creating Peace in the World! 
Join our Club today!
 
(photo L-R: Member, Bart Axelrod; President Dave Kent; Member, Sue Axelrod)
 
 
NEW ROTARY SIGNS GO UP
THROUGHOUT OUR AREA!
Let us know if you see them!
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
Steve Maciel
Jan 21, 2025 12:15 PM
End Hunger
David Raposa
Mar 17, 2025 12:15 PM
Speaker on Senior Mobility - AAA Northeast
Club Meeting - City Hall - Scholarship Luncheon
May 05, 2025
High School Seniors Receive Scholarships
Upcoming Events
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