Welcome to the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club Website! We are a non-profit organization with the goal of bettering the communities of Coventry, West Greenwich and West Warwick. We achieve this goal by fundraising through events and with the support of fantastic businesses and our fellow neighbors. Please look around for pictures of past events as well as dates for upcoming events. We also welcome guests to our meetings as speakers. If you have been looking to become involved in your hometown, the state of Rhode Island, the New England region, the United States or to make a difference somewhere else in the globe, we firmly believe Rotary is the community service-minded organization which works! Again, welcome to our site and we hope to see you soon!
-Maria Shank, President
Anniversary Calendar Raffle March Drawings
2020/2021 Rotary Service Project Adopt-A-Spot in West Greenwich, Weaver Hill Road known as Kitt's Corner.
Our clothing FUNDrive "Bag It Up for Rotary" was a SUCCESS thanks to everyone who donated clothing, the volunteers throughout the event, TLC Mini Storage for a storage unit, Centreville Bank for being the drop off site and U-Haul WG for the use of a truck for delivery to Savers. Good things happen when communities come together.
On October 4th 2020, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club hosted its 37th Annual Ben Boyle & Ron Kostlya Golf Classic! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was a huge success! Click here for photos of the event!
On Tuesday night, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club donated $7800 to the SHARE Foundation. This was the 36th year of the golf tournament and longest running event in Rotary District 7950!
On June 11th 2019, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club hosted their 2nd Annual Celebration of Service. This event honored their scholarship recipients, club members, and community members for all the hard work that was accomplished this past year. Click here to view more pictures.
On June 9th 2019, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club hosted its 36th Annual Ben Boyle & Ron Kostlya Golf Classic! There were many wonderful moments during this year's event. Click here for photos of the event!
Over the past few weeks, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary has been participating in the One Reading Program at Hopkins Hill School. We assisted in the purchase of the book "A Boy Called Bat" for every student in the school. On Wednesday, we completed the service project. Several members of the club read to the students, and all of us were excited to make this program and project a success. Thank you to Rotary District 7950 and Principal, Kathryn Tancrelle for the grant and coordinating this wonderful project.
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We've inducted two wonderful new members into the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary! A warm welcome to Barry Slotnick and Ann Ullucci!
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Bingo Fundraiser! The proceeds will go towards our scholarships and service projects!
The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club adopted 3 families this holiday season, one in each of the towns we serve. Here are our donations for each one of our families!
During the week of Thanksgiving, members of the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club supported the efforts of the Coventry Food Pantry to prepare baskets and deliver them to families in need. Thank you to Coventry Lumber for their generous donation and all who supported this effort!
Members of the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club had a wonderful time distributing candy to the kids at the Coventry Parks and Recreation Halloween Spooktacular!
Thank you to all who purchased a raffle ticket! We were able to successfully raise $1850 for our scholarship fund and local service projects!
In September, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club performed Fall Cleanup for a local lady in Coventry, RI.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest member, Mariam Alexanian Lavoie!
On Tuesday August 7th, 2018 the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary donated $7,000 to SHARE!
These proceeds were from the Ben Boyle/Ron Kostyla Charity Golf Tournament the Rotary Club hosted in early June.
On June 12th 2018, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club hosted the Celebration of Service. This event honored their scholarship recipients, club members, and community members for all the hard work that was accomplished this past year. Click here to view more pictures.
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On June 4th 2018, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club hosted its 35th Annual Ben Boyle & Ron Kostlya Golf Classic! There were many wonderful moments during this year's event. Click here to view more pictures.
On Saturday, April 28th, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary dedicated three Little Free Libraries, one in each of the towns that the club serves.
The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club will be hosting three ceremonies to unveil the Little Free Library book boxes on Saturday, April 28th 2018.
Each ceremony is open to the public. Attend one or all three!
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If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, please email pvrotaryevents@gmail.com
The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club adopted 3 families this holiday season, one in each of the towns we serve. Here are our donations for each one of our families!
Happy Holidays from the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club! Here we are decorating our Christmas tree at the Coventry Parks & Recreation Department!
The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary adopted a family for Thanksgiving. Here is a picture of our club's donation. We also included a $100 gift card to Stop & Shop for perishable items. Happy Thanksgiving from the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members, Ernie DiMicco and Garrett Duffy!
On Saturday, September 16th, members of the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary volunteered to clean up two historic cemeteries in West Greenwich, Rhode Island. If anyone is interested in cleaning a historic cemetery, contact Bob and Charlene Butler at ckb39@cox.net.
On Saturday, September 9th, members of the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary volunteered at the annual club yard sale! Thank you to everyone who volunteered and supported the club!
Members of the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary enjoy a night of watching the Pawtucket Paw Sox!
DG Steve Certa threw out the first pitch!
On Saturday, August 19th members of the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary tour the
RI Resource Recovery Corporation.
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Members of the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club volunteer to make a meal at the Ronald McDonald House in Providence, RI on July 22nd!
On Tuesday July 11th, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary donated $8,700 to SHARE!
These proceeds were from the Ben Boyle/Ron Kostyla Charity Golf Tournament the Rotary Club hosted in early June.
Congratulations to our newest member, Felicia Lesnett!
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Congratulations to Sarah Hoffman who won the $1500 Grand Prize from the
Shamrock Sweepstakes!
Interested in attending the District Conference in Providence, RI?
Here's a preview of what you can expect!
The meeting on 3/14 will be cancelled due to the inclement weather expected.
The Shamrock Sweepstakes Drawing for $300 will also be postponed until 3/21.
Stay tuned for the winners of the $300 and $500 Drawing!
The Luck'O' the Irish was with ticket #00039 last night! The owner of this ticket will receive $200 from the Shamrock Sweepstakes!
Three more drawings to go this month! Win $300, $500, and $1500!!!
Tickets still available for sale! Go here to purchase one!
On March 7th, 2017, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary presented AIDS Care Ocean State (ACOS) a check for $1300 from the Strike Out AIDS event!
Thank you to Authur G. Capaldi who spoke at our meeting on 2/21 about his book, Thirty Missions to Marie. 
On Tuesday October 18th, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary donated $150 to the West Warwick Library!
These proceeds were from the 5K the Rotary Club hosted in early June.
On Tuesday September 12th, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary donated $7,600 to SHARE!
These proceeds were from the Ben Boyle/Ron Kostyla Charity Golf Tournament the Rotary Club hosted in early June.
On Tuesday August 30th, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary donated $750 to the Coventry Public Library and Literacy Volunteers of Kent County!
These proceeds were from the 5K the Rotary Club hosted in early June.
District 7950's Centennial Celebration of the Rotary Foundation
Join us on Sunday, September 11th, as we ride to support the Rotary International Foundation and the End Polio Now campaign. Rain or Shine!
Join us on Sunday, September 11th, as we ride to support the Rotary International Foundation and the End Polio Now campaign. Rain or Shine!
NO BIKE, NO PROBLEM - DRIVE YOUR SPORTS CAR, HOT ROD, ANTIQUE CAR OR ANYTHING ON WHEELS!!!
Fees:
$26.50 per bike and rider
($40.00 per bike w/ 2 riders)
$26.50 per car and driver
($15 for each additional car passenger)
Day of Event Schedule (Rain or Shine):
8-9AM - Registration & Coffee at MOMSouth Route 1, Foxboro, MA
9 AM - Kickstands Up....Ride to Plymouth, MA
10:30 AM - Arrive at Sandy's Snack Bar on the Beach, Plymouth, MA
11 AM - Ride to Canton, MA 12:30 PM - Cookout at NorthEnd Motors, Canton, MA
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Rotary Club of The Bridgewaters
Rotary Club of Plymouth
Rotary Club of Plymouth Sunrise
Rotary Club of Weymouth, Massachusetts
Moms South of Foxboro, Massachusetts
NorthEnd Motors of Canton, Massachusetts
Fees:
$26.50 per bike and rider
($40.00 per bike w/ 2 riders)
$26.50 per car and driver
($15 for each additional car passenger)
Day of Event Schedule (Rain or Shine):
8-9AM - Registration & Coffee at MOMSouth Route 1, Foxboro, MA
9 AM - Kickstands Up....Ride to Plymouth, MA
10:30 AM - Arrive at Sandy's Snack Bar on the Beach, Plymouth, MA
11 AM - Ride to Canton, MA 12:30 PM - Cookout at NorthEnd Motors, Canton, MA
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Rotary Club of The Bridgewaters
Rotary Club of Plymouth
Rotary Club of Plymouth Sunrise
Rotary Club of Weymouth, Massachusetts
Moms South of Foxboro, Massachusetts
NorthEnd Motors of Canton, Massachusetts
On Tuesday July 26th, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary donated $150 to the Louttit Library!
These proceeds were from the 5K the Rotary Club hosted in early June.
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The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary wants you to hang out with us!
Box Seat Tickets cost $12
General Admission Tickets cost $8
Email pvrotaryevents@gmail.com by August 12th 2016 to purchase tickets
The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary would like to welcome its newest member Patti Macreading!
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Buy These!
1 for $10 or 3 for $25
To Purchase Raffle Tickets email pvrotaryevents@gmail.com
The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary will be hosting two events in June!
Event details are on the registration page.
If you are interested in attending the events, register at the links below!
June 4th 2016: Rotary Run for Reading at the Coventry Public Library
June 5th 2016: Ben Boyle & Ron Kostyla Classic Golf Tournament at Richmond Country Club
On April 5th, 2016, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club and Rotarian John Ball donated $200 to RI Hope.
The money will be used for students to travel to competitions out of state.
Thank you Cindy Clarkin, Colette Conner and Andrew Clarkin!
Vaccine switched in 'milestone' towards ending polio - BBC News
More than 150 countries begin switching to a different polio vaccine - an important milestone towards eradicating the disease, health campaigners say.
To read the full article go here.
The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club will be at DRAG Bingo to promote Rotary International! Stop by to play Bingo and say "Hi!" to the members of the PVRC!
To register for the event go to:
Colette Conner from RI Hope will be presenting her Informative Speech, Arapaima- The Living Torpedo of the Amazon to the
Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club.
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On March 1st, 2016, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary presented AIDS Care Ocean State (ACOS) a check for $1500 from the Strike Out AIDS event. Everyone had a wonderful time, and we hope to make this an annual event!
Chris Dalpe and Nina Zanella will be stopping by to speak about Aids Care Ocean State. The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary will also be giving the donation from the Strike Out AIDS event to ACOS.
Tim Gray will also be speaking at the meeting. Tim is considered by many to be the RI filmmaker for WWII documentaries. He established the World War II Foundation and has written, produced, and directed 15 films. To read more about Tim Gray, check out his website below.
We hope to see you there!
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