Good Morning Member,
I’m excited to share some important updates with you in our August 2025 quarterly newsletter:
Corporate Sponsor Program – Now Live!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our NEW Corporate Sponsor Program. If you own a business or would like to become a corporate sponsor and help provide vital funding for our first responders, now is the time to get involved! Please click the banner below for details on how to join and support this important initiative.
Please support our corporate sponsors who make these programs and events possible.
Membership Growth
Membership is up nearly 50% from last year, with just over 1,000 paid members! Thank you for helping us grow. We’re always looking for new members, so please invite a friend, family member, or first responder to join. Forward them this link: 100clubofri.org
Annual Dinner Highlights
Our Annual Dinner on June 12, 2025, was a tremendous success with over 180 attendees, including Governor Dan McKee. The Valor Award was proudly presented to Sgt. Timothy Daly of the North Kingstown Police Department. Visit our website to view photos from this memorable evening.
Golf Tournament Success
A big thank you to Joe Terino for organizing another sold-out Annual Golf Tournament on August 18th. and adding approximately $12,000 on this Fundraiser.
College Scholarship Program – 2025
This year, the program awarded 10 scholarships — 5 to children of police officers and 5 to children of firefighters. Each recipient will receive $3,000 per year for four years, totaling $12,000 per student. Congratulations to all of our 2025 scholarship recipients!
Save the Date – 2026 Annual Dinner
Mark your calendars: Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Alpine Country Club.
Replacement license plate medallions can be purchased on our website. Motorcycle medallions will be available very shortly and will be available on our website (most likely within 2-3 weeks).
Thank you for your continued commitment to the mission of the 100 Club of Rhode Island.
Warm gratitude,
Michael Bestwick
President, The 100 Club of Rhode Island
best4060@gmail.com
Cell: 401-219-4400