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Charlie's Fight Project

Bristol Rotary Gets Its Charter - 1929

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Bristol Rotary Constitution & By-Laws

Bristol Rotary Scholarship Application

New Project/Donation Request Form

New Member Proposal [WORD DOC]

New Member Proposal Instructions & Form [PDF]

Ts&Cs for District & Global Grants

Comparison of District & Global Grants

District Grant Requirements

District Grant Policy

District Grant Application

Grant Management Slides 7590

RYLA Student Application

Paul Harris Form

Welcome to Bristol Rotary!

Rotary is a global community of more than 1.2 million men and women dedicated to building a better world. Founded in 1929, the Rotary Club of Bristol is a fellowship and service organization of over 50 men and women dedicated to the Rotary motto of Service Above Self. Our club has made many large and small contributions to the welfare of this community and to communities throughout the world. Through the Rotary community, you can exchange ideas and build lifelong friendships with like-minded people. If you have a sincere interest in making a positive contribution to your community, we’re interested in meeting you. Email our President or Secretary to learn how you can become a Bristol Rotarian.

We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 12:15 P.M. at
The DeWolf Tavern Restaurant

259 Thames Street
Bristol, RI 02809

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District Governor Billy Roberts

The new District Governor, William (Billy) Roberts, came to visit Bristol Rotary and praised our accomplishments, our management and our processes. Billy is Governor of District 7950 which encompasses 65 Rotary Clubs throughout Southeast Massachusetts, Cape Cod, the islands and the State of Rhode Island. In total the District and it's Clubs have over 2,000 women and men working for their local communities with the guiding principle - "Service above Self."

Edward Carusi, Director of Social Services and Welfare for Bristol updates Rotary on the EDP Program

The Emergency Dialer Program (EDP) is a free service provided by the Town of Bristol for people who want the security of having a button to push to get Emergency Services to their home. It is run by Ed Carusi, Director of Social Services and Welfare and supported by outside donations primarily from Bristol Rotary. The device is installed, typically in the home of an aging or physically impaired person who would like to remain independent knowing that help can be on the way as soon as the button (which can be worn like a necklace) is pushed. EDP is installed and maintained regardless of the financial means of the client - free of charge. The battery backed up device is installed on a land line to insure that it works in a power failure. Many lives have been saved using EDP. Call Ed (401) 253-4831) to order one for you or a loved one, or to find out more.

Barbara Palumbo, speaks about drug overdoses during the pandemic at Bristol Rotary Meeting

Barbara Palumbo, Coordinator of the Bristol County Prevention Coalition, spoke about the effect of COVID 19 has had on substance abuse in Rhode Island. Drug overdoses increased over 2019 by 25% to 384 deaths in 2020. 3 out of 4 were males between the ages of 45 to 54. Fentanyl was the most OD drug used, but sales of alcohol went up by 55%.

2 guests at Bristol Concert series sponsored by Bristol Rotary

At the Michael Dimucci Concert on the Town Common, sponsored by Bristol Rotary are the one and only Joan Roth and President Liz.

President Liz meets with the Communications Committee

The Membership, Fellowship and Communications Committee is one of the two committees established at the beginning of President Liz's term. The other one being the Fundraising and Budget Committee. Great plans being generated by both.

Bristol Rotary Lunch Meeting - Aug. 4

Maria Cesario and Bruce Cox were the guest speakers. Maria, as a new member of Bristol Rotary, gave us her background since coming to the US in 1967 from the Azores, her distinguished business career, and her involvement in the 4th of July Committee's activities. Bruce Cox, a 32 year member of Bristol Rotary, took us through his transition, from joining a local Rotary Club to becoming a Rotarian in the broadest sense, and what it has meant for his personal growth.

Our Speaker at Bristol Rotary Lunch Meeting

President Liz Habecker thanks our speaker Michele Martin, Chairperson of the Bristol 4th of July Celebration, who took us through the work and effort it takes to put on this historic parade and Celebration.

Bristol Rotary is Back

On July 21, our lunch meeting at the DeWolf Tavern drew 29 members out from the pandemic haze. It was great to see so many old friends back. Thanks to President Liz for a very successful meeting. Also thanks to Chef Sai for the set-up. It was also great to see ex-President Deb Metaxas.

Our first Meeting in the new Fiscal year

Our first open meeting of Bristol Rotary since the Pandemic. Next time, we'll be back to our old spot upstairs at DeWolfs. President Liz is presiding at the end of the table. Please notice our Joan Roth up front. Good to see her.

Incoming President Elizabeth Habecker

On June 23 an Installation lunch greeted our new President Elizabeth Habecker for the 2021/2022 year. And we thanked Paul LaFleur for his accomplishments during the very difficult Pandemic year.

Bristol Rotary presented two Scholarship awards to MHHS' Julia Borgia and Matt Bracket. Presenting from Rotary is Cid Rodrigues and Pres. Paul LaFleur

Bristol Phoenix praises Bristol Rotary's consistent philanthropic activities during the pandemic.

Joanne Quinn, Executive Director of The Autism Project (TAP), thanks Bristol Rotary for their continued support during the Pandemic where adaptation allowed TAP to continue to serve the Community.

Bristol Rotary donations during the 2020/2021 Fiscal year. We were able to do our part during the Pandemic and help others get through it.

Ed Carusi, Director of Social Services for the Town of Bristol, thanks Bristol Rotary for a recent donation which purchased new Emergency Dialer devices to help the elderly and disabled to continue to live at home alone safely.

Article in the Bristol Phoenix about Bristol Rotary's Virtual Food Drive. Here Paul LaFleur gives the first $4,000 to Karen Griffith of the East Bay Food Pantry. Next goal is to raise $20,000 for food banks- see article below.

Virtual Food Drive - Bristol Rotary helping the Food Banks feed the explosion of families in need because of Covid

Bristol Rotary Pres. Paul Lafleur donates a $4000 check raised from the community to Karen Griffiths, Exec. Dir of the East Bay Food Pantry. Other Rotarians Mary Jo Tavares, and Marty Roussel. $4K feeds 66 families of 4 to 6 each for a week. Our next goal - 333 families or $20K.