Committee Meetings

Community Organizations

Name	Mailing Address	Contact Person	Phone #	Meeting Info.	Statement of Purpose

Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association	P.O. Box 83		423-3270
Boy Scouts of RI		Dave Volpe	423-8947	Meets every Tuesday 6:45 � 8 PM at the Recreation Center, Summer 6-8 pm at Fort Getty
Central Baptist Church American Baptist	P.O. Box 295 Jamestown, RI 02835	Rev. Kathryn Palen Minister	423-1651	Date: Sunday Time: 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Place: 99 Narragansett Avenue	Worship, study (pre-K through Adult), Pastoral Care (personal reflection, counseling, fun!). Overall Approach -- Soul Liberty-- each person is able to be free to and encouraged to develop their own understanding of themselves, God, and their world. A Community Church - 26 Denominations Represented.
Conanicut Concerned Citizens		Rosemary Forbes-Woodside	423-1051		The purpose of Conanicut Concerned Citizens is to protect and preserve Conanicut Island's groundwater, drinking water, and environmentally sensitive land areas through education and advocacy. This will be done by: 1. Studies and research of the underlying formation of the bedrock aquifer, including its water pathways, and the sensitive land areas impinging upon the aquifer; 2. Educating and informing the public of the need to protect the aquifer through forums, panels, seminars, and newspaper articles; and 3. Obtaining Sole Source Aquifer status from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for protection of Conanicut Island's water resources. The Conanicut Concerned Citizens, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation (donations are tax deductible), is the watchdog group for the environment of the entire Island. Please join the Conanicut Concerned Citizens! Members are entitled to: * Email newsletter with information about new issues of concern to Jamestown residents and businesses and updates on current issues; * Website that highlights the current initiatives and programs; * Invitations to meetings and events; and * Networking opportunities to be a pivotal member of your local community.
Conanicut Friends Meeting (Quaker)		Alma Davenport	423-1431	Date: Worship services Sunday Time:10:30 am Mid-June to Mid-September Place: North Road
Conanicut Island Art Association	P.O. Box 229 Jamestown, RI 02835	Karen Krider		Date: 2nd Monday of the Month Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Senior Center	Mission: To promote and share the arts and crafts of Conanicut Island. Art Show - last weekend in July. You need to be a full time resident of Jamestown. Craft Show in summer (1st week in August) is open to all. Holiday Craft Show the 1st Saturday in December is open to all. The Art Association also gives scholarships to the Art School at the Newport Art Museum; supports volunteer organization, hangs art work in the library gallery, bank and other public buildings.
Conanicut Island Land Trust	P.O. Box 106	Quentin Anthony	847-1008		Dedicated to preserving the Island's natural resources and open spaces for the benefit of the entire community. Educate the public about conservation and preservation issues. Sponsors events such as "Walks and Talks" and Hayday, a family fair celebrating Jamestown's open space properties.
Conanicut Yacht C6lub	P.O. Box 257 Jamestown, RI 02835	Cheryl Page	423-1424	Date: N/A Time: N/A Place: N/A	We offer a junior sailing program for children 8 years and older.
Cub Scouts of America		Greg DiGasper	423-2468	Meets weekly, Den Meeting at the hoe of the den leader, Pack meeting monthly.	Boys ages 6-10 years. Citizenship, crafts and outdoor activities
Dutch Island Lighthouse Society	P.O. Box 435 Saunderstown, RI 02874	Scott Chapin			Working for the complete restoration of this historic 1857 lighthouse which is on the National Register of Historic Places and the RI State Inventory of Historic Places.
Fool's Rules Regatta	38 Mount Hope Avenue Jamestown, RI 02835	Chris Powell	423-1492	Date: August Time: To be Announced Place: Town Beach at East Ferry	Sponsored by the Jamestown Yacht Club, the event is open to all, and there is no entry fee. Participants will have two hours to build boats from non-marine items. All boats must attempt to sail a downwind course of approximately 500 yards. Creativity is all that is required. Great time for all!

Friends of the Conanicut Battery	P.O. Box 156	Dennis Webster	423-1700		Historic preservation of the Conanicut Battery on Prospect Hill
Friends of the Jamestown Seniors, Inc.	P.O. Box 184 Jamestown, RI 02835-0184	Charlotte Richardson	423-3252	Date: Last Wednesday of the Month Time: 4:30 p.m. Place: Senior Center 6 West Street	To maintain an association of persons interested in a Senior Center in Jamestown, Rhode Island; to receive and encourage gifts, endowments, and bequests to the Senior Center in developing facilities and programs for Jamestown Seniors and the community at large.
Friends of the Jamestown Library	C/o Jamestown Library 26 North Road Jamestown, RI 02835	Judith H. Bell, Library Director Or Current President Martha Yates	423-7281	Date: 1^st Wednesday of the Month Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Jamestown Library	To promote and support the Jamestown Library through additional programming and fundraising to provide the library with books and equipment
Girl Scout in Jamestown		Linda Faria Girl Scout Troop Organizer 2005	423-0150
Girl Scouts o f Rhode Island, Inc.	125 Charles Street Providence, RI 02904	Alena Kacal	1-800-331-0149	Date: Varies Depending on Troop Time: Place:	Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, Inc. is dedicated to inspiring girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens. Serving 14,000 girls annually in all of Rhode Island and adjacent communities in Massachusetts and Connecticut, GSRI�s sole focus is to meet the needs of all girls ages 5 - 17 from diverse racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds as well as those with special needs. The girl scouts program provides girls opportunities in a small group setting to explore interests in the arts, out-of-doors, health and fitness, science and technology; develop leadership skills; to make new friend and learn to work with others; to grow in confidence; to explore careers and to do service for the community. Decision-making is the core of the program.
Holy Ghost Society of Jamestown	11 Pemberton Avenue Jamestown, RI 02835	Joe Madeiros		Date: Time: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Place: Holy Ghost Hall	Comprised of members of Portugese-American descent. They sponsor a July event starting with a Mass at St. Marks Church. There will be a procession following the Mass from St. Marks to The Holy Ghost ball. The feast will consist of soup, meat, bread, wine or soda. There will be other foods on sale on the premises. There will be music by a Portuguese Band, the Jamestown Community Band will also perform.
Humane Society of Jamestown, Inc.	P.O. Box 681 Jamestown, RI 02835	Richard Koster President	423-1465	Date: 3rd Sat. of Month Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: Jamestown Police Station or Stearns Farm	To perform charitable and humane acts for the welfare of animals; to foster in children attitudes of kindness and respect for environment through a program of education; to reduce the number of companion animals through a program of spaying and altering, with financial assistance to those unable to afford prevailing veterinarian fees; to inform the public of cruelty, mismanagement and exploitation of animals and to enlist public support for those policies which best ensure animal rights, the survival of animal species, and a healthy environment.
Island Folk Dance and Song Society	61 Steamboat Ave	B.J. Whitehouse	423-2567		Promotes folk music and dance. Holds regularly scheduled dances.
Jamestown Affordable Housing Committee	contact town hall 423-7200	Nicholas Robertson

Jamestown Business & Professional Women (BPW)	P.O. Box 601 Jamestown, RI 02835	Wendy Harvey	423-2741	Date: 3^rd Wednesday each Month Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: PAC	BPW/USA is the oldest workingwomen�s organization in the country. It was established to give working women a voice. Today, that still holds true. Locally, we meet to network, learn about new things involving women in the workplace and to promote BPW on the Island. Nationally, BPW is 80,000 members working towards equality in the workforce, �Family Friendly� workplace laws, and support of all working women. Locally, statewide, and nationally, BPW offers scholarship programs to help women just starting out, or women returning to the workforce. Major issues: pay equity and domestic violence.
Jamestown Art Center	1005 Ft. Getty Road Jamestown, RI 02835	Kate Petrie	423-9684		New organization - March 2008


Jamestown Chapel		Elders: Mark Cote	Call 423-0617 for more info	Sunday service 9:30AM Sunday School, 10:45AM Jamestown Shores building Beacon and Frigate Streets Wednesday Bible Study, 7:15 PM Call 423-0617 for location.	A non-denominational extension work from Exeter Chapel of Route 102, Exeter
Jamestown Emergency Medical Service	11 Knowles Court Jamestown, RI 02835	Rick Hodges, Director	423-7276	Date: 2^nd & 4^th Tuesday of the Month Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Ambulance Barn 11 Knowles Court	Respond to rescues to transport to hospital.
Jamestown Chamber of Commerce	P.O. Box 35 Jamestown, RI 02835	Vicki DeAngeli		Date: 1^st Thursday of month Time: 7:15 a.m. Place: Police Station	To preserve and improve the quality of life in Jamestown and create an atmosphere of goodwill between the business community and the residents of Jamestown. This can be achieved by focusing on both the village area and the larger business community on the island. Specifically, the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce works to achieve this goal by: Providing business and community programs for our members and, at times the general public. Creating an opportunity for members of the Chamber to meet, network and exchange ideas at meetings designed specifically for that purpose. Continuing our Annual Waterfront Festival, during which we highlight the island's ferry heritage and provide a summer weekend day of related activities for the residents of Jamestown and our visitors. Promoting an attractive downtown village area. Encouraging members to embrace accepted standards of professional and business conduct.
Jamestown Community Band		Fred Pease		Meets Tuesday 7-9 p.m. a the PAC	Multigenerational Jamestown Band - spring and summer performances
Jamestown Community Chorus	P.O. Box 602 Jamestown, RI 02835	B.J. Whitehouse	423-2567	Date: September - December & January - May Time: Monday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Place: Central Baptist Church	To provide an opportunity for all members of the community to rehearse and perform choral music in a mixed-voice ensemble. Out tax-exempt, secular group has provided this service since 1949. There are at least two concert programs prepared each year by a professional director and accompanist. The chorus is open to everyone in the community. There is a nominal fee for each concert term and members pay for their music. The chorus is supported by concert receipts and community fundraising events.
Jamestown Community Farm	28 Rosemary Lane	Linda & Bob Sutton	423-0910		Goals: Feed the needy, 2. Preserve open land, 3. Build family and community relationships.
Jamestown Community Theatre	P.O. Box 14 Jamestown, RI 02835	Mary Wright Artistic Director	423-1586 home 423-3750 theatre	Date: Mondays 4-5 times a Year Time: 7:00 p.m. � 9:00 p.m. (ish) Place: Usually the President of the Board�s House	The Jamestown Community Theatre Association is a group of community members coming together to foster the growth of the arts, culture, and social awareness and education of the youth and adolescents of the Jamestown community through the joint involvement of Jamestown youth and adults in a theatrical experience.

Jamestown Democratic Town Committee	P.O. Box 111 Jamestown, RI 02835	Jamestown, RI 02835	423-0409	Date: 1^st Wednesday of the Month Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Police Station Meeting Rm	1. To present candidates for public office to the voters of Jamestown. 2. To support and endorse democratic candidates in local, state, and national elections. 3. To provide continuing counsel and support to elected democratic officials.
Jamestown Educational Foundation	c/o Town Hall 77 Narragansett Ave. Jamestown, RI 02835	Mary Keen, President	423-1125
Jamestown Fire Department	50 Narragansett Avenue Jamestown, RI 02835	Chief James Bryer	423-0062	Date: Every Thursday Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Station Narragansett Avenue	To provide emergency services for the Town of Jamestown.
Jamestown Garden Club	P.O. Box 532 Jamestown, RI 02835	Carol Jennings	423-0965	Date: Time: Place:	To promote, preserve and contribute to the beauty of Jamestown.
Jamestown Historical Society	P.O. Box 156 Jamestown, RI 02835	Rosemary Enright	423-2674	Date: Varies Time: Varies Place: Varies	To promote interest in and preserve the heritage of Conanicut Island as well as related events, issues, and places.
Jamestown Lions Club	Matt Clarke c/o Meredith & Clarke 5 Ferry Wharf Jamestown, RI 02835	Matt Clarke	423-1111	Date: 2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Varies	Community Service
Jamestown Medical Fund	PO Box 236 Jamestown, RI 02835	Contact - Kathy Rushton or Kathy Westall			The Jamestown Medical Fund's mission is to provide financial assistance for those in our community unable to meet medical expenses vital to their continued health. We hope to "Bridge the Gap" when a Jamestowner's medical insurance or personal resources do not meet the cost of necessary medical services. The fund will provide assistance for all types of medical expenses such as hospitalization, medical supplies, prescriptions, home care, etc. In order to fulfill this mission, we need the support and contributions of individuals and businesses in our community.
Jamestown Parks & Recreation	41Conanicus Avenue Jamestown, RI 02835		423-7211	Date: Time: Place:	To promote recreation for the community and the visitors of Jamestown. Administer to the preservation and permits to the Island parks.

Jamestown Philomenian Library	26 North Road	Judith H. Bell, Library Director Nancy Logan, Chairperson	423-7280	Date: 3^rd Tuesday Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Library	Municipal library The mission of the Jamestown Philomenian Library is to respond to and reflect the needs and interests of our island community by providing access for people of all ages to relevant and appropriate library materials and services. In a rapidly changing world, the Library seeks to educate, inform, entertain and enlighten by utilizing both traditional and new technologies.
Jamestown PTO		President Robin Tregenza	560-0269		Mission: to promote the best interests of the children in home and school through the shared cooperation of families and teachers. Fundraising to fill in the gap between school's need and the budget.
Jewish Community of Jamestown
Men's Chorus of Jamestown	61 Steamboat Street Jamestown, RI 02835	B.J. Whitehouse	423-2567	Date: July - August Time: Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Place: Portuguese-American Citizens Club	To provide an opportunity for all men and boys to sing in a large choral ensemble. The group is open to all males in this community. Rehearsals will lead to a performance for the community-at-large in August.
The Town of Jamestown Republican Town Committee				Date: 3^rd Tuesday of the Month Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Varies	The purpose of the Jamestown Republican Town Committee is to promote interest and involvement in our local and state government through meetings, speakers, social events, and the election process.
Jamestown Shore Association	P.O. Box 46 Jamestown, RI 02835	Sav Rebecchi	423-3595	Date: 4^th Wednesday of each Month except Aug.& Nov. Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: 222 Beacon Avenue	A group of neighbors banding together to accomplish what cannot be done by individuals for the betterment of the island.

Jamestown Striper Club	11 Pemberton Avenue / PAC Jamestown, RI 02835	Richard J. Rembijas	423-2145	Date: Last Tuesday of the Month April - November Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: PAC	To promote the sport of saltwater fishing.
Jamestown Substance Abuse Prevention	P.O. Box 377 Jamestown, RI 02835	Laura Hosley	423-3317	Date: 1^st Tuesday of the Month Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Place: Pemberton Apartments	The mission of this organization is to become knowledgeable about the extent of substance abuse in the community of Jamestown, and about underlying conditions which may contribute to substance abuse in Jamestown. Based on this knowledge, the task force will seek to develop ongoing strategies to reduce the incidence of substance abuse in the community of Jamestown.

Name	Mailing Address	Contact Person	Phone #	Meeting Info.	Statement of Purpose
Junior Women's Club Of Jamestown	P.O. Box 412 Jamestown, RI 02835	Contact Person Cynthia Smith	423-0025	Date: 3^rd Tuesday of the Month (Except July & August) Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Pemberton Apartments Meeting Room Pemberton Avenue	The Junior Women's Club of Jamestown is an organization of women, who through social and fundraising events, strive to enhance the quality of community life in Jamestown.
New Visions for Newport County, Inc.	19 Broadway Newport, RI 02840	Susan Schenck	423-7821	Date: Hours of Operation Time: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Place:	No fee for service except for the health, childcare, and alcohol programs which use a sliding scale fee and third party coverage. Community Action Agency mobilizing resources at the neighborhood level to address the needs of the poor. Provides counseling and assistance, information, and referral for individuals and families for programs such as welfare, housing, food stamps, emergency food (distribution of government surplus commodities), financial assistance, camp programs, operates Head Start program, health centers, WIC program, summer youth employment and training program, child care, social services programs, alcohol treatment and youth/preservation programs.

Name	Mailing Address	Contact Person	Phone #	Meeting Info.	Statement of Purpose
Quononoquott Garden Club	P.O. Box 278 Jamestown, RI 02835	Rita Antine	423-2873	Date: 2^nd Monday of Each Month Except January - March Time: Varies usually 1:30 p.m. Place: Varies	The purpose of the Garden Club is to promote the spirit of Gardening, to urge the preservation of our trees, birds, and wild flowers, and to contribute to the beautification of our community. Spearheaded C.I. Landscaping.
Rotary International /Jamestown Club		James E. Walker President		Date: Thursday mornings Time: 7:15 a.m. Place: Lionel Champlin House	The mission of Rotary International is to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. Some of the major programs are: health, hunger, and humanity grants, matching grants for international service projects, polio plus, ambassadorial scholarships and group study exchanges to other countries.
St Mark Church	60 Narragansett Avenue Jamestown, RI 02835	Rev. William J. O�Neill	423-1421	Date: Saturday Evening, Sunday a.m. & summer 7 a.m. Time: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Daily 8:30 a.m. Place: St. Mark Church 60 Narragansett Avenue	The Roman Catholic Church is a worldwide Christian community committed to loving and serving God through Divine worship and service to others. The Church has a rich heritage of belief and worship based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and his Apostles. It teaches a formal doctrine that includes belief in the Mass and the Sacraments; the Sacredness of the Bible; the Pope as the visible head of the Church; and the unifying belief that in it is found the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church	P.O. Box 317 Jamestown, RI 02835	Rev. Kevin Lloyd Suzanne Fay, Secretary	423-1762	Date: Sunday Services Time: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. Place: St. Matthew�s Church 87 Narragansett Avenue	A parish Church.
R.I. Mentoring Partnership (Jamestown Schools)		Rebecca Romano	423-1347

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