Newburyport Rotary - The Rotary Club of Newburyport Website

We are located 38 miles north of Boston just off US 95 on the North Shore in the beautiful historic city of Newburyport. We meet every Tuesday at 12:15 PM at Glenn's Restaurant on Merrimack Street in downtown Newburyport. All visiting Rotarian and interested persons in Rotary are welcome.

Local people are assuming leadership roles in Rotary International and in their local clubs, and, Newburyport Rotary is no exception. By opening membership to women many years ago, Rotary International expanded the possibilities for its membership by doubling the population of potential members. And membership is key to the growth of Rotary and the success of its humanitarian programs. Rotary International President recognizes the importance of membership to the future of Rotary and has organized a number of Presidential Conferences throughout the country. Newburyport Club President Joseph P. Sullivan, impresses everyone with his graciousness and generosity, demonstrating by example that Rotary shares. Opening the membership to women in the 1980s was a significant step and today, women make up approximately 22 percent of Rotary's members in the United States and Canada. In Newburyport Rotary, we are proud to say that 34 of its 98 members are women, several of whom have served as President and District Govenor.

As President of the Rotary Club of Newburyport for the 2009-2010 year, I will be following in the footsteps of prior distinguished Presidents being guided by our Four-Way Test: Is what we do and say the truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill, and Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

As an organization of men and women who are committed to the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self", Rotary is stronger and more representative of the peoples of the world it wants to serve. And to make sure we are having fun while we serve, we intend to focus on fellowship, fun and the family of Rotary throughout the year. We have even created a new Director position: the Director of Fun and Fellowship, held by none other than Zack Longley, whose father Andy Longley, was a Past-President and Past District Governor.

We have a full calendar of events and projects planned throughout the year. The next event is on February 7, 2010 when the Newburyport Rotary will sponsor its 17th Annual Frigid Fiver, a five mile road race beginning at 12:00 noon at the Bresnahan Elementry School, 333 High Street, Newburyport. Race entry fee is $15.00. Prizes will be awarded to the first three male and female racers to cross the finish line. For more info please contact me, Joe Sullivan, @ jpslawoffice@yahoo.com

Many more events and projects are planned for the balance of 2010 so please check the calendar from time to time. We will do our best to keep you posted.

Thank you,

Joseph P. Sullivan

President 2009 - 2010