The Rotary Club of Parole (Annapolis)

The Rotary Club of Parole (Annapolis) We meet Tuesday mornings from 7:30am -8:30 am at the DoubleTree, 210 Holiday Ct, Annapolis, MD and on Zoom. Message us for an email invite.

Rotary’s guiding principle is Service Above Self. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today's most critical issues---children at risk, health & hunger, water and literacy. We support programs for youth; educational opportunities and international exchanges for students and professionals; and vocational and career development and much more.

The Rotary Club of Parole (Annapolis) took a field trip this week and left inspired.We visited Wellness House of Annapol...
08/27/2026

The Rotary Club of Parole (Annapolis) took a field trip this week and left inspired.

We visited Wellness House of Annapolis, tucked into the peaceful grounds of Mas Que Farm, to learn more about the work they do right here in our community. Their mission is simple and powerful: to support and educate anyone touched by cancer, helping them regain their health and well-being in a comforting, home-like setting.

What struck us most? Every single program is free. More than 35 of them support groups for adults, teens, and children, individual and family counseling, yoga, reiki, meditation, therapeutic art and music, Healing with Horses, and Wellness on the Water. It's the only free resource of its kind for mental health and well-being support for cancer patients and families in Anne Arundel County.

There's a Rotary connection, too. Wellness House was founded in 2007 by Dr. Kelly Sullivan with the help of the Rotary Club of Annapolis, so supporting this organization means continuing something Rotary helped start.

Wellness House of Annapolis is one of the local nonprofits our club is proud to support. Cancer touches every family eventually. Knowing there's a warm farmhouse down the road where no one has to face it alone... that's Service Above Self in action.

To learn more or get involved visit https://annapoliswellnesshouse.org

This week’s Parole Rotary meeting was all about getting game-day ready! We dug into the guidelines and rules for our pa...
08/13/2026

This week’s Parole Rotary meeting was all about getting game-day ready! We dug into the guidelines and rules for our parking project at the Navy Football games this season, the one that turns a few hours of our time into real impact. Helping with parking is our biggest fundraiser, and every car we direct means more grants we can send out to local nonprofits doing great work in our community. Big thanks to everyone rolling up their sleeves and showing up. Teamwork really does make the dream work, and we’re lucky to have such a dedicated crew making it happen. Ready for another great season of service (and some Navy football)!

Kristi Neidhardt, a member of our club family, recently shared something incredible... she’s part of "Climb for Love", t...
08/04/2026

Kristi Neidhardt, a member of our club family, recently shared something incredible... she’s part of "Climb for Love", teaming up to trek all the way from Lukla to Everest Base Camp, which is 17,598 feet high in the Himalayas! This isn’t just about conquering the mountain. Every step raises funds for Grace Bomb, a nonprofit that helps everyday people make invisible grace visible through simple, surprising acts of kindness around the world. No strings attached, just pure love in action.

Their goal is $52,794. For every $3 donated, the climb advances one more foot toward Base Camp. Whether it’s $10 to spark the fire or more to move mountains, every gift helps spread kindness farther. Ready to join the adventure and help love climb higher? Cheer them on and bomb the world with grace! https://www.gracebomb.org/climbforlove

We were pleased to have some fellow Rotarians come and share information about their impactful project! Francois Ngijoi ...
08/01/2026

We were pleased to have some fellow Rotarians come and share information about their impactful project! Francois Ngijoi of Rotary Club of Columbia/Patuxent recently led efforts on bed replacement and campus hygiene improvements at the Harford School of Girls in Sierra Leone. He was accompanied by David Weeks and Eula Secka of the Rotary Club of Central Africa. Located in Moyamba, the Harford School for Girls is one of Sierra Leone’s oldest and most respected secondary schools for girls, with a proud history of more than a century educating and empowering young women for leadership and higher education. Service above self in action!

This week at the Parole Rotary Club, we held a productive business meeting led by our President, Paul Racette. Paul shar...
07/22/2026

This week at the Parole Rotary Club, we held a productive business meeting led by our President, Paul Racette. Paul shared his key areas of focus for the coming year, emphasizing continued service, community impact, and thoughtful stewardship of our resources. We also had a meaningful discussion about the grants our club has awarded, reflecting the strong commitment our members have to supporting important local and global initiatives.

A special highlight of the meeting was celebrating two of our members with miniature Rotary Peace Poles in honor of their birthdays. These poles carry the message “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in multiple languages and serve as powerful reminders of Rotary’s mission to promote peace worldwide. With more than 250,000 Peace Poles installed across the globe since the movement began in Japan after World War II, they symbolize hope, unity, and our shared responsibility to build a more peaceful world. Rotary clubs everywhere, including ours, continue to partner with communities to place these monuments in meaningful locations.

07/16/2026

THIS IS A PUBLISHER’S PICK EVENT! Tickets are now on sale for the Rotary Club of Annapolis’ 81st annual Crab Feast, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Navy-Marine Corps Memoria…

A few members of The Rotary Club of Parole (Annapolis) recently attended the Hard Hat Happy Hour at New Village Academy ...
07/08/2026

A few members of The Rotary Club of Parole (Annapolis) recently attended the Hard Hat Happy Hour at New Village Academy in Annapolis, a sneak peek at the new tuition-free public charter high school opening at Annapolis Mall in August 2026.

New Village Academy is "high school done differently," built around personalized learning, real-world career experience, and community action, with the City of Annapolis itself as the classroom. We got to tour the future campus mid-construction and hear directly from the founders about their vision.

Parole Rotary is excited about the synergy with our own mission, and we're exploring ways we might support New Village Academy as they prepare to open their doors. Stay tuned!

The Rotary Club of Parole (Annapolis) has new leadership and a new board. And we’re excited for what’s ahead! Please joi...
07/02/2026

The Rotary Club of Parole (Annapolis) has new leadership and a new board. And we’re excited for what’s ahead! Please join us in congratulating our new Club President, Paul Racette, and our 2026–27 board of directors. Together, they’re ready to build on our legacy of Service Above Self and deepen our impact in Annapolis and beyond.

In his first address to the club, Paul spoke about the true meaning of “Love” and how love is expressed through the way Rotary shows up in our community and around the world... feeding families, supporting youth, advancing peace, supporting and strengthening healthcare and responding when help is needed most. He shared his vision for leading Parole Rotary with compassion, integrity, and action, and invited every member to bring their heart, their ideas, and their talents to the table.

Stay tuned for more from President Paul as we roll out new projects, partnerships, and opportunities to serve. If you’d like to be part of a club where love is expressed through hands-on service and real results, post "I want to learn more" in the comments section of this post.

07/02/2026

A new Rotary International year! Across the US there are 535 Rotary Districts in the world having installations of new boards this week. 50,000 clubs and 1.4 million Rotarians... That's a lot of people around the world who will be .

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PO Box 6327
Annapolis, MD
21401

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