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Welcome to our club!
Rotary (adj): (of motion) revolving around a center or axis, rotational. “A rotary motion.”
Imagine (verb): To form a mental image of (something not present). To think, believe or fancy. Form an idea or notion of, conceive in the mind.
On February 23, 1905, Paul Harris and three other gentlemen from Chicago met together to visit how like-minded individuals could shape and share their interests for the common good. With a law degree from the University of Iowa (1891) Paul was the only attorney. The other three individuals also represented separate distinct business entities and they agreed to meet at each other’s business on a rotational basis. The concept of a Rotary club was initiated.
On March 1st of 1921, 22 men gathered together to form the Ames Rotary Club. They too shared in the original vision inspired by Paul Harris and incorporated the ideals of “Service Above Self.”
Today, “Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, and leaders and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.” [Rotary International]
What can you Imagine?
Imagine Internationally:
- 35,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide
- Approximately forty-seven million volunteer hours each year
- $333 Million awarded for global service initiatives in 2020 – 21
- Rotary’s first female Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones (2022 – 23)
Imagine Ames:
- An estimated 3750 hours of service contributed for the good of the community
- In 1985, the Rotary Club of Ames admitted seven women into the club. Two years before Rotary International officially allowed women membership. Today, fifty-nine women are active members and six who have been club presidents
- Global Grants in conjunction with Rotary Clubs around the world $155,000
- Polio Plus Contributions since 1988 in excess of $ 215,000
- The Rotary Foundation support of $752,000
- Community support of over $1,000,000
Imagine your involvement in the Rotary Club of Ames:
- Extending our membership in our Club and with a new After-Hours (satellite) Club
- Participation in standing with our commitment for the Miracle League Park
- Involvement with a Rotaract Club, RYLA, and youth exchange opportunities
- Offering and continued active participation in “Service Above Self” community projects
- Volunteering to serve (and possibly lead) on a Rotary Committee
- Attending and supporting your weekly club meetings in person when scheduled and/or online
- Celebrate our accomplishments with your time, your skills, your social interaction, and a few financial contributions
As Jennifer Jones shares, “Imagine Rotary – where members act to make their dreams become reality and they make the most of their club experiences.”
With your service, your Board and I look forward to Imagine what Rotary will do in this coming year!
Respectfully,
Kent Frankenfeld
Club President 2022 - 2023
This year the Rotary Club of Ames awarded $20,000 in grants to Ames - area organizations. These grants are to benefit local projects in the greater Ames community and are to fulfill an unmet need in one or more of these areas: Community Development (education and awareness, equality justice, and mutual respect), Environment, Health and Wellness, and Youth and Family Development.
This year's recipients of the Rotary Club of Ames Community Grants are:
- Ames History Museum for an ADA compliant computer desk and new computer
- Ames Writer's Collective for Student Writing programs
- Boys & Girls Club of Story County for its Summer Nourishment program
- Food at First for folding grocery carts
- Mainstream Living for Healthy Cooking classes
- One Heart Equestrian Therapy for additional security and safety items
- Raising Readers in Story County to Enhance User Experiences
- The Arc of Story County for Healthy Cooking classes
- The Bridge Home for new Mattresses and Bedding
Congratulations to all of this year's grant recipients!
The Rotary Club of Ames and the Rotary Club of Same, Tanzania have been proud to sponsor four water, sanitation and hygiene global grants. These four global grants have provided clean, reliable water to three villages and 12,000 villagers in the Same District of Tanzania, making an impact in their lives with better health and nutrition, economic development, improved education and peace.
Of course, we could not do this alone. Here are the partners who have helped to make these projects a success for those impacted:
We wish to Thank all of those who have partnered with us on these gobal grant projects. If you would like to learn more about our next global grant projects in Same District, Tanzania, please email Jim Patton at jlpatton.rotary@gmail.com or Glen Rippke at rippkegs@gmail.com.
We believe that exemplifying and embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) should be a part of everything we do.
At Rotary, we understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.
We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.
Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support to thrive.
We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong.
In line with our value of integrity, we are committed to being honest and transparent about where we are in our DEI journey as an organization, and to continuing to learn and do better.
This Rotary year, we have made some significant changes to our meeting and membership structure. We have adjusted our in - person club luncheon schedule to twice a month. The club luncheons will be a hybrid meeting for those who cannot attend. The other two Mondays of the the month are virtual meetings only. We will offer the opportunity for a fellowship meeting for those who would like to meet together in a small group and watch the virtual club meeting together. For those months where there is a fifth Monday, we will host a Day of Service in the Ames community.
We now offer several membership levels which will meet with your situation and schedule:
Young Professional (<40 years of age)
Individual
Household (2 persons in the same house)
Corporate (up to 4 members from the same company or organization)
Virtual Only
Intrigued? Learn more by emailing info@rotaryclubofames.org.
Stephanie A. Urchick selected to be 2024-25 Rotary International President
Stephanie A. Urchick is selected to be the 2024-25 president of Rotary International
Recognizing a woman’s worth
Programs of Scale grant-winner Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria helps families by focusing on the fundamental needs of women
RI President Jennifer Jones crosses Canada from coast to coast to coast
Organized around several hubs, the tour started on 17 June to draw attention to the positive impact that clubs have in their communities.
Rotary Projects Around the Globe August 2022
Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in the United States, Venezuela, Greece, Madagascar, and Kazakhstan.
Rotary Fellowships amplify Ukrainian relief efforts
Rotary's global network has sent millions of dollars' worth of relief to help the people of Ukraine. Rotary Fellowships have amplified the impact of these efforts.
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Are you interested in learning more about Rotary or joining our Club? Please send an email to info@rotaryclubofames.org
for information or plan to attend one of our club meetings.
Online Only
Aug 15, 2022
Victor "Vic" Anson Fleming: Judge, Author and Crossword Puzzle Extraordinaire
In-Person Hybrid at ISU Alumni Center
Aug 22, 2022 12:00 PM
Dr. Sharon Perry Fantini, V.P. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, ISU
In-Person Hybrid at ISU Alumni Center
Oct 03, 2022
President Wendy Wintersteen, Iowa State University
Service Above Self
Reiman Ballroom on the 2nd Floor
Ames, IA 50011
United States of America