The Rotary Club of New Bedford

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The Rotary Club of New Bedford

The Rotary Club of New Bedford is comprised of local business and community professionals who care about our city and strive to make a difference.

Meets most Wednesdays at the Wamsutta Club 427 County St New Bedford Ma
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06/01/2026

Happy June 🌞
Our June meetings
June 3 12:15pm
June 10 6pm
Wamsutta Club
Hope to see you there!

05/16/2026

💫 Rotarian Spotlight 💫

Meet Tracy Sylvia!

Today we would like to introduce our Rotary Club member Tracy Setzler Sylvia.

Tracy has been a member of the Rotary Club of New Bedford for almost 1 year. She is currently a part of the fundraising committee.

Why did you join the Rotary Club?
I joined Rotary because I wanted to be part of an organization that truly makes a difference in the community. Service, leadership, and helping others have always been important to me, and Rotary gives me the opportunity to continue contributing in a meaningful way while connecting with people who share these same values.

What do you like best about being a Rotarian?
What I enjoy most is the sense of purpose and fellowship. I love being surrounded by people who are committed to improving the lives of others, and I appreciate the opportunity to give back, build relationships, and continue growing both personally and professionally.

What do you do outside of Rotary Club?
I’m currently enjoying retired life, spending quality time with family, relaxing, and embracing new opportunities.

What are your hobbies?
I enjoy glamping, hiking, staying active and fit, traveling, and making memories with friends and family.

Fun Fact about you?
I recently retired from active duty with the Air National Guard at Otis Air National Guard Base after proudly serving for 31 years.

Tracy lives in New Bedford with her husband, two of her three daughters, and their dog. Her oldest daughter also lives nearby with her husband and her two beautiful grandchildren.

If you want to get to know more about the New Bedford Rotary Club, reach out to Tracy or
this page to learn how you can get involved!

05/13/2026

Join us at our next meeting
Wed May 27 at 6pm at the Wamsutta Club 427 County St New Bedford

05/03/2026

Today, The New Bedford Rotary Club would like to proudly recognize and celebrate an incredible milestone.

After 31.5 years of dedicated service, Rotarian Tracy Sylvia has officially retired from the United States Air Force, achieving the distinguished rank of Chief Master Sergeant.

Throughout a career defined by leadership, integrity, and unwavering commitment, Tracy has not only served our country with honor, but has also made a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to work alongside her.

As a valued member of our Rotary family, we are grateful for her continued service to the community and the example she set for all of us.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Master Sergeant Tracy Sylvia on a remarkable career and wishing her all the best in this well-earned next chapter.

Thank you for your service Tracy! 🇺🇸

04/12/2026

We had so much fun at our Game Night! Thank you to all who came, donated baskets, donated prizes and to the Rotarian Volunteers!
Rotary District 7950

04/08/2026

Some of the raffle prizes curated by our amazing Rotarians for game night!

04/03/2026

1 week away! Hope to see you there!!

03/23/2026

💫 Rotarian Spotlight 💫

Meet Amy Santos!

Today we would like to introduce our Rotary Club member Amy Santos.

Amy has been a member of the Rotary Club of New Bedford for 2 years, and currently serves as the Social Media Manager.

Why did you join the Rotary Club?
I had spent many years volunteering at my children’s school, and led a Girl Scout troop for 8 years, so I did a lot of volunteering when my children were school aged. Now they have grown up and I missed volunteering. My oldest and dearest friend Michelle was the president of the Rotary Club, so of course I reached out to her to join.

What do you like best about being a Rotarian?
I enjoy the feeling you get when you know you are truly making a difference in people’s lives.

What do you do outside of Rotary Club?
I am an X-ray tech at Morton Hospital on the overnight shift. In 2027 it will make 30 years for me at Morton.

What are your hobbies?
My favorite thing to do is plan vacations! I love making itineraries and finding cool places to go. I like to plan trips with friends and try to always have a vacation planned ahead so that at the end of a trip, I always have something to look forward to.
My second favorite thing to do is plan parties, especially themed ones!

Fun Fact about you?
I can do a pretty good Cher impersonation 🎤

Amy lives in New Bedford with her husband Corey, her daughters Emily and Abby, and their dog Oakley and cats Dunkin and Donut

If you want to get to know more about the New Bedford Rotary Club, reach out to Amy or this page to learn how you can get involved!

03/17/2026

💫 Rotarian Spotlight 💫

Meet Marlene Lira!

Today we would like to introduce our Rotary Club member Marlene Lira.

Marlene has been a board member of the Rotary Club of New Bedford for 9 years.

Why did you join the Rotary Club?
I was recruited by a member who has since retired.

What do you like best about being a Rotarian?
What I enjoy most about being a Rotarian is giving back to the community through our club’s projects and initiatives.
I also value the opportunity to connect and socialize with fellow members who share the same commitment to service and community impact.

What do you do outside of Rotary Club?
Outside of Rotary, I'm an Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at Bristol County Savings Bank. I'm proud to work for an organization that shares Rotary's values of community support and giving back. Their 'People Helping People' culture emphasizes active involvement, leadership, and comprehensive financial solutions for individuals and businesses.

What are your hobbies?
I enjoy traveling and cruising with friends and family.

Fun Fact about you?
If I'm not working or volunteering, there's a good chance I’m planning my next cruise. Oh, and my twins Mia and Alex share the same birthday as my oldest son—exactly 21 years apart!

Marlene live in Acushnet, Ma with her husband, David their twins Mia and Alex and their two older boys, Nick and David. Family is very important to her and she spends as much time with family as she can.

If you want to get to know more about the New Bedford Rotary Club, reach out to Marlene or
this page to learn how you can get involved!

03/13/2026

Join us for Game Night! See details below!

Address

PO Box 7743
New Bedford, MA
02740

Website

http://Newbedfordrotary.com/

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