Rotary Club of Ottumwa

The Ottumwa Rotary Club was founded in May of 1916 and since then we were responsible for helping to charter six other clubs in Southern Iowa. Although we are mainly known for our Annual Chicken Barbecue (our largest fundraiser), the club prides itself on giving back to the community. Whether that is through volunteer service activities or through grant projects that are supported financially by our club, we are happy to support the “Service Above Self” motto that Rotarians around the world believe in. 

 

Through our club dues, we are all financial supporters of the Rotary International Foundation and have given time and time again to the Polio Plus Foundation to help eradicate Polio across the globe.  Our club has also supported international endeavors such as water projects, hurricane/earthquake relief, a women’s shelter, rhino conservation, and others.  

 

The club meets each Monday at 12:15 (with social networking and lunch prior) at the Bridge View Center.  There is an opportunity to get together with members for a monthly breakfast at The Vine, as well as our First Monday service projects.  

 

Here are some of the community projects Ottumwa Rotary has been involved in:

 

We would love to have you join us!  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact any Rotary Club member, or email us at: rotaryclubottumwa@gmail.com