RMC Charitable Donations
Our Commitment to the Cape Cod Community
The Retired Men’s Club (RMC) was established in 1952 and has long played an active role in communities across Cape Cod. As the club grew into the largest men’s club on Cape Cod, it became clear that our community involvement should include a formal and meaningful financial component.
Formation of the Charitable Donations Program
In 2012, then-President Ernie Oliveira formed the Charitable Donations Committee, co-chaired by Dick Coughlin and the late Ron Greene. The committee was tasked with developing a Charitable Donations Policy to guide the club’s philanthropic efforts.
The policy established clear guidelines, including:
Growth and Expansion of Giving
Following approval of the policy, the club solicited nominations from members in the fall of 2013, resulting in four charitable recipients in its first year. Since then, RMC has made charitable donations every year, with the exception of 2020 and 2021 when meetings were suspended due to COVID-19 and no funds were raised.
In 2024, Tom Hughes and Frank Zappulla of the Golf Committee expanded our fundraising efforts by adding 50/50 raffles to all club-sponsored spring and fall golf outings. This initiative significantly increased the funds available and strengthened our ability to make meaningful donations.
2025 Charitable Focus and Recipients
In 2025, RMC proudly supported twelve local organizations, with a particular emphasis on addressing food insecurity, which received a larger share of funding.
It is the intention of the RMC to provide Charitable Donations on an annual basis. The selection committee which is composed of both Board and RMC standing members meet in the later part of the year with distributions made before the end of the calendar year.
2025 Charitable Donation Recipients (Viewable to Members Only):
The Retired Men’s Club (RMC) was established in 1952 and has long played an active role in communities across Cape Cod. As the club grew into the largest men’s club on Cape Cod, it became clear that our community involvement should include a formal and meaningful financial component.
Formation of the Charitable Donations Program
In 2012, then-President Ernie Oliveira formed the Charitable Donations Committee, co-chaired by Dick Coughlin and the late Ron Greene. The committee was tasked with developing a Charitable Donations Policy to guide the club’s philanthropic efforts.
The policy established clear guidelines, including:
- Donations should primarily benefit residents of Cape Cod, reflecting the geographic base of our membership.
- Funds should support organizations that benefit as many individuals as possible within the Cape Cod community.
- All donation requests must be submitted by an active RMC member.
- Proceeds from the club’s monthly 50/50 raffle would serve as the primary funding source.
Growth and Expansion of Giving
Following approval of the policy, the club solicited nominations from members in the fall of 2013, resulting in four charitable recipients in its first year. Since then, RMC has made charitable donations every year, with the exception of 2020 and 2021 when meetings were suspended due to COVID-19 and no funds were raised.
In 2024, Tom Hughes and Frank Zappulla of the Golf Committee expanded our fundraising efforts by adding 50/50 raffles to all club-sponsored spring and fall golf outings. This initiative significantly increased the funds available and strengthened our ability to make meaningful donations.
2025 Charitable Focus and Recipients
In 2025, RMC proudly supported twelve local organizations, with a particular emphasis on addressing food insecurity, which received a larger share of funding.
It is the intention of the RMC to provide Charitable Donations on an annual basis. The selection committee which is composed of both Board and RMC standing members meet in the later part of the year with distributions made before the end of the calendar year.
2025 Charitable Donation Recipients (Viewable to Members Only):
- Community Food Pantry of Cape Cod (formerly Yarmouth Food Pantry)
- The Family Pantry of Cape Cod
- The Meals Program and Paper Pantry at St. David’s Episcopal Church
- Cape Cod Times Needy Fund
- Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod
- Latham Centers (Latham School)
- Cape Abilities
- Cape Wellness Collaborative
- St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Pius X Catholic Church
- Cape Cod Foster Closet
- Yarmouth Senior Center
- Yarmouth Firefighters & Relief Association