Rotary Club of Dover NH

08/26/2026

Inspiring Our Next Generation of Leaders 🌟

At our recent Dover Rotary meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from two impressive student presenters, Angie Cox and Dannilyn Somers, who shared how Rotary has helped support their educational and leadership journeys.

Angelina “Angie” Cox, a Dover Rotary scholarship recipient, is entering her third year at Northeastern University in Boston. A Dover High School graduate and former Interact Club president, Angie is majoring in biology on the pre-med track and recently completed an internship at Brigham & Women’s Hospital.

In addition to her studies, Angie serves as a magazine editor, is a member of Alpha Phi Omega community service fraternity, and this fall will be a teaching assistant for a general biology course. She shared her appreciation for Rotary not only for the financial support toward her education, but also for helping instill the community service values she continues to carry with her.

We also welcomed Dannilyn Somers, who shared her experiences attending RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) this summer as well as the HOBY World Leadership Congress in Washington, D.C., both with support from Dover Rotary.

Danni spoke about how these experiences strengthened her leadership and collaboration skills. At the HOBY World Leadership Congress, she joined approximately 250 students from across the country and experienced an incredible sense of community, acceptance, and accomplishment. She expressed her gratitude to Dover Rotary for making it possible for her to participate in two experiences she described as truly life-changing.

We are incredibly proud to support young people like Angie and Danni as they continue to learn, lead, serve, and make a difference in their communities.

Investing in our youth is an investment in the future—and we are excited to see where their journeys take them!

08/25/2026

Getting to Know Our Rotary Members — Meet Ron Walton!

At our recent Rotary Club meeting, members and guests had the opportunity to learn more about one of our newest members, Ron Walton, and ask questions about his professional work, passions, and life outside of Rotary.

One word sums up Ron: boats! He began boatbuilding in 1976 and hasn’t stopped. From small wooden boats to a 160-foot wooden yacht, Ron has worked on the construction of 37 boats. He currently owns seven boats and is a member of the Great Bay Yacht Club. Each year, he cruises the Maine coast from July 15 through August 15—so don’t try to reach him during that time!

Originally from Claremont, New Hampshire, Ron has also lived in Connecticut and New Jersey and served in the U.S. Navy. In addition to boatbuilding, he is a professional sign maker.

Ron and his wife of 16 years, Laurie McIntosh, have established the nonprofit foundation Our Place NH and are fundraising to create an independent-living home for adults with developmental disabilities.

We are grateful to have Ron as part of our Rotary family and look forward to learning more about his experiences, interests, and the perspective he brings to our club and community.

Welcome to Rotary, Ron! Service Above Self.

08/25/2026

Getting to Know Our Rotary Members — Meet Katie Soule!

At our recent Rotary Club meeting, members and guests had the opportunity to learn more about one of our newest members, Katie Soule, and ask questions about her professional work, passions, and life outside of Rotary.

Katie wears several impressive professional hats! She serves as Operations Director of the YMCA in Somersworth and Director of Social and Emotional Wellbeing for The Granite YMCA, supporting nine locations across the organization. She also contributes her expertise nationally as a Broadway Service Delivery Partner for YMCA of the USA and as part of a Mental Health Thought Leader Cohort with Y-USA.

But beyond her professional roles, Katie describes another important role: simply being a “human being.” She enjoys reading, journaling, reflecting, painting, coloring, puzzling, and planning family trips. She also loves exploring local trails and beaches with her husband and dog, spending time with her two younger siblings, and enjoying live music.

And her favorite treat? Strawberry-peanut butter ice cream!

Perhaps the best way to describe Katie is through her passion word: HOPE. Hope for young people, hope for those navigating mental health challenges, and hope for creating stronger, healthier communities.

We are grateful to have Katie as part of our Rotary family and look forward to the passion, experience, and hope she brings to our club and our community.

Welcome to Rotary, Katie! Service Above Self.

08/21/2026

Tonight (Friday, August 21) at 8 p.m. at the Rotary Pavilion at Henry Law Park!

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08/21/2026

🐢🍕🛹 COWABUNGA FEST IS HERE! 🛹🍕🐢

Did you know Dover, NH is the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? That’s right! Dover has a pretty awesome connection to TMNT, and this weekend the Woodman Museum is celebrating that history with three days of Cowabunga Fest fun!

The Rotary Club of Dover is proud to be one of the sponsors of this great community event. We love supporting local organizations and helping bring people together — and this weekend has something for everyone!

Here’s what’s happening:

🎬 FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 | 8:00 PM
📍 Henry Law Park
Family Movie Night – TMNT 2: The Secret of the Ooze

Bring the family, grab a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy a movie under the stars!

✍️ Artist Signings with TMNT artist Rich Woodall
🚜 Plowabunga Snow Plow Touch-a-Truck

🍕 SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 | 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
📍 Cocheco Courtyard – hosted by Otto Pizza
Pizza Fest!

Come hungry and ready for some fun, featuring:
🍕 $15 cheese pizza deal
🎶 Live music
🟢 Make Your Own Ooze
🟤 Co****le
🏃 Obstacle course

🛹 SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 | 2:00–6:00 PM
📍 Dover Skate Park
Skate Jam!

This will be an open-skate-style event where skaters can come out and do their thing, with some fun challenges mixed in throughout the afternoon — including highest kickflip, longest ollie, head-to-head races around the park, and more!

🎶 Live music from Disko Lunatics and Kong Moon

🎉 ALL THREE EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Donations are greatly appreciated and will help support the Woodman Museum and its Eastman and Laird Gallery, celebrating the work and legacy of the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

So grab your family and friends and come celebrate Cowabunga Fest in the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! 🐢🍕🛹

Cowabunga, Dover! 🤙

08/18/2026

Join the Rotary Club of Dover as we come together to support another great local event in our community!

It’s always rewarding to give back, connect with our neighbors, and support the community we’re proud to call home. Service Above Self!

Cowbungafest is fast approaching! Join us and other downtown Dover organizations for three days packed with Ninja Turtle fun for the whole family! Thank you to Fidium Fiber for underwriting the inaugural weekend!

08/13/2026

How it started 🌱 → How it’s going 🌸

What a difference a little volunteer effort can make!
From the day we planted our Rotary Garden, to the beautiful, lush garden it has become, it’s pretty amazing to see what can happen when people come together and get their hands dirty.
The Rotary Club of Dover is honored to play a role in the beautification of downtown Dover. This garden is a great reminder that when volunteers invest a little time, energy, and heart into their community, the results can literally blossom. 🌺
We’re pretty proud of how it’s going! 💙💛

08/13/2026

🎶✨ Music, Community & Rotary Fun! ✨🎶

Come on down to the Cochecho Arts Festival Concert this Friday night, August 14th! 🎤🎵

Members of the Rotary Club of Dover will be there enjoying the festivities and sharing all about what it means to be part of an organization that has been serving the Dover community for more than 100 years!

Curious about Rotary?
Stop by, say hello, ask questions, and learn how you can get involved, give back, make new connections, and have some fun along the way!

Service. Friendship. Community. Making a difference.

We hope to see you there! 🎶

Learn more: doverrotary.com