2016 Major Grant Award

The Rotary Club of Ames is proud to present The Ames Foundation with the club's 2016 Major Grant in the amount of $10,000. The grant will go toward the purchase of a new tree planting trailer. The trailer will be used to plant trees, replacing Ash and other diseased trees throughout Ames community. The trailer will have the Rotary Club of Ames logo displayed and will be equipped with tools and supplies needed for the various projects.

Jim Lohr, chair of the major grant committee, and Austin Woodin presented Sheila Lundt, President of The Ames Foundation, with the $10,000 check. Rotarians and Ames Foundation board members, Jim Mason and Jeff Iles also were present to receive the award.