Celebrate the United States' 250th Anniversary with a Big Bash at Ames History Museum! The July 3rd event includes a vintage car show, food trucks, local bands, a family fun zone, a World War I poster show, and more!
Our mission is to connect people, inspire service, and enhance the lives of those we serve.
Welcome to Our Club!
Upcoming Speakers
Club Luncheon at the Plex ~ Kori Heuss
Jul 20, 2026
The Stories we tell – Lessons in Entrepreneurship and Helping Others Succeed
Past Speakers
The 2028 Rotary International Convention - Minneapolis looks forward to working with volunteers like you!
Interested? Send your name, email, and club name to ri2028volunteer@gmail.com. We will follow up to keep you in the loop as details are available.
The dates for volunteer participation at the Minneapolis Convention are May 26-31, 2028.
A few notes:
- Many volunteers will begin their duties on May 26, a day before the Convention begins on May 27.
- Volunteers will need to register for the Convention in order to attend the sessions.
- Convention registration will start in June 2027.
We look forward to working alongside you in 2028 - it will be great!
2028 Rotary International Convention - Minneapolis Host Organization Committee
Help us celebrate a monumental milestone—Don Goering is turning 90! 🎂
Cindy and I would like to issue a special invitation to you and your families to join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the District 6000 Administrative Office at 1915 Washington Street to install a PEACE POLE between the office and the highway. We will have the hole pre-dug and the pole pre-treated, ready to install. The PEACE POLE is 10 feet long with 3 feet in the ground. It has PEACE printed on each of four sides in English, Dutch, German, and Spanish, with the colors of the applicable countries' flags on the pole. We will host an ice cream social at the same time, so bring your lawn chair to relax, watch the pole planting, and enjoy refreshments and conversation with your fellow Rotarians. We will organize FREE parking at the southwest corner of the Walmart parking lot, just east of the office on the north side of Highway 163. We will have courier transportation to and from the office for your convenience.
Please join us for this special event. We look forward to your participation in installing the PEACE POLE, enjoying delicious ice cream, and having good conversations and fun.
Thank you.
Norlan Hinke and Cindy Hinke
District 6000 Governor
The Rotary Club of Ames consistently benefits from the energy, enthusiasm, and positiveness of our Past President (2022-23), Kent Frankenfeld. We were honored to nominate Kent for this award. It was presented by District Governor Norlan Hinke at the District 6000 Conference on May 1st.
Service Above Self
Ames, IA 50010
United States of America