Get to know us
We are the local chapter of AARP located in Newport Rhode Island. We have meetings fall through spring, and take the summer off. There is a speaker at each meeting, two meals during the year (Dec and May), and several trips for members to take each year, some local some international.
We meet at the Vasco Da Gama Portuguese American Society Hall located at 15 Fenner Ave in Newport.
Our mission
The Chapter is a community of service whose purpose is to promote at the local level the priorities, programs and policies of AARP, a District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation.
In particular, the Chapter is created to:
* Maximize member engagement in a broad menu of community service, information, and educational activities and experiences;
* Add value for members by maximizing their opportunities for self-realization, personal growth and life-enriching fellowship and support;
* Demonstrate the contributions and potential of older Americans, encouraging their full participation in contemporary life and stimulating public interest in their issues.
Our bylaws
Last updated 2017
Our team
Our officers.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
Our officers are supported by an active team of 9 board members, who, along with others, serve as chairpersons on the committees developed to serve our membership.
The committees are:
Community Service - Judy Kelley,
Hospitality - Marlene Davis,
Legislation - Chair vacant,
Membership - Chair Linda Michaud,
Newsletter - Chair Trudy Santos,
Nominating - Chair Paul Bernard,
Programs - Chair Jan Wheeler,
Sunshine - Chair Margie Johnson,
Travel - Cochairs Christine Marchese and Shirley Ripa.
If you need to contact any of these, please use our contact form on the Home Page and someone will be in touch.
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