Rumsey Island is located in Joppa Town, MD.
The Rumsey Island Residents Association is a group of residents and property owners who advocate for and organize activities within Rumsey Island. We have elected leaders and voluntary ($30 annual) dues. We work together for changes and improvements such as neighborhood safety, beautification and social activities. We reinforce rules and regulations through education, peer pressure, volunteering to help each other, and by looking out for each other.
The Rumsey Island Residents Association is not a HOA. We are a completely voluntary "Neighborhood or Community Association" and as such does not need to meet specific requirements as with a stringent HOA. We do not have the legal authority to enforce rules and regulations that focus on restrictions and building and safety issues.
For more information contact us at RIRA@RumseyIsland.com
Rumsey Island Block Party
Saturday, October 15, 2022
1:00PM - 4:00PM
All Island Residents are invited to the first ever Rumsey Island Block Party to be held on October 15th from 1:00 PM to 4:00PM.
Hosted on the grounds of 400 Shore Drive. RIRA will be providing hot dogs, chips and drinks. But feel free to bring a dish or light fare to share (think pot luck style cookout) as well as your own beverages. Suggest bringing a folding chair or lawn blanket as well.
In addition to backyard games, folks can enjoy some good old fashioned fishing. So bring those fishing rods and some chairs to sit and shoot the breeze with your neighbors. Parking is available but limited - so enjoy a stroll around the Island as you head to Ron's house! More info to come!
To RSVP, text "Block Party" along with your name & number of guests to
410-493-3393 by October 8th.
RIRA MEMBERS MEETING
Thursday October 20, 2022
6:00PM - Meeting at 6:30PM
Sapore Di Mare
504 Joppa Farm Rd, Joppa, MD
The next General Members’ Meeting will be held on October 20th. We'll be meeting at Sapore Di Mare in Joppatowne at 6:30PM. Members can come early and get a great dinner.
Visions of Rumsey Photo Contest
August Winner - Dog Days!
Our Visions of Rumsey Photo Contest winner for August is Brenda Hagger!
She will receive a $20 Gift from the local establishment of her choice: Towne Grill and Pub, Redner's or Sapore Di Mare; compliments of RIRA.
Check out the winning photo of her beautiful babies, Jasmine and Cricket.
September Theme - Sunrise/Sunset
Share the beauty of our Island Mornings and Evenings.
Jasmine and Cricket
Want to join in!
Send your best photo representing this month's theme for a chance to win a $20 Gift Card from a local establishment! Simply email your photo to RIRA@rumseyisland.com. Include your name and street address.
Check out the details.
Upcoming RIRA Activities
SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendars so you don't miss these upcoming Island events!
- Heritage Festival at Copley Parish; October 22nd
- Christmas Social; December 8th
- Christmas Caroling; December 16th
2022 Dues Now Being Accepted!
Now is the perfect time to Renew or Join the Rumsey Island Residents Association.
Support the drive this year, and encourage your neighbors to join in as we work together in building a safe and healthy community that you will be proud to call home.
PAY NOW!
Please Note: RIRA Membership Dues are to be paid each calendar year. Membership runs from January through December.
Join the Rumsey Island Residents Association
RIRA is a social organization. We meet once a month at a local restaurant for our meetings. Some people arrive early for dinner or a drink. We provide snacks at the meetings.
RIRA supports and is involved in local events and community issues such as the Joppatowne Carnival, the July 4th Parade and the Copley Parish Fall Festival just to name a few. Recently, RIRA was successful is working with Harford County to begin testing water quality in our surrounding rivers.
Your $30 commitment to our community helps to fund landscaping projects, offset the costs of our website, provide two Yard Sales and two Yard Waste Pickups each year, as well as conducting water testing around the Island. RIRA awards prizes for the Holiday Light Contest. We also host Game Nights and RIRA Socials.
And finally, a big benefit of being a member of RIRA is knowing that for only $30 you can make a difference in the community.
Please Note: RIRA Membership Dues are to be paid each calendar year. Membership runs from January through December.
If you have any questions about our events or your RIRA dues status please don't hesitate to email us at RIRA@rumseyisland.com
Ways to Join RIRA Today:
A $30 check can be made payable to and mailed to:
RIRA, PO Box 196, Joppa, MD 21085)
Download Membership Form (pdf)
Dues can also be paid online for $33
