Community Service Calendar

Local Projects

Service Above Self is Rotary’s principal motto, which means that every Rotarian is responsible for finding ways to improve the quality of life in his or her community and in those around the world through service. The Community Service Project Committee works to provide local hands-on community service opportunities for our members and their families to participate in.

Our Annual Calendar

  • January

    Oregon State Gymnastics

    Rotarians volunteer at the home meets for the Oregon State Women’s Gymnastics Team and help with running scores and other judging duties.

    Club Contact:

    Lou Ratzlaff
  • February

    Children’s Book Drive

    Throughout the month of February, Rotarians are asked to donate children’s books that will be distributed to Corvallis elementary schools

    Club Contact:

    Charlie Mitchell
  • March

    Career Fair

    This is an opportunity for Rotarians to serve as mock interviewers and volunteers at the Corvallis School District’s annual Career Fair. Rotarians may also be asked to staff and/support booths at the fair, which is held annually to help high school students prepare for interviews.

  • April

    Corvallis Half Marathon

    Volunteers with our club team up assist volunteers from the Rotary Club of Corvallis After 5, which organizes this annual event.

  • April

    Corvallis Park Maintenance

    Organization:

    City of Corvallis

    Rotarians assist the City of Corvallis by helping to maintain the small park at the corner of 29th and NW Grant Ave.

    Club Contact:

    Charlie Mitchell
  • May

    Corvallis Spring Roll

    The Corvallis Spring Roll is a bike and trike ride for kids, allowing them to safely ride the streets of Corvallis. Club members volunteer to help with traffic control.

    Club Contact:

    Rob Upson
  • May

    Memorial Garden Clean Up

    Club members are asked to volunteer to clean up the Benton County Veterans Memorial located at the Benton County Armory. We will be planting flowers, spreading bark and doing some general clean up at the memorial garden/walkway in preparation for the Memorial Day event.

    Club Contact:

    Kathleen Hutchinson
  • September

    Friends and Family Picnic

    An annual picnic held at the Rotary Shelter at Willamette Park to provide BBQm games, music and fellowship with clients and workers from area group homes.

  • November

    Comfort from the Cold

    Organization:

    Vina Moses

    Throughout the winter as needed Rotarians are asked to donate blankets, warm clothes, gloves, sleeping bags and more.

  • December

    Children’s Holiday Craft Fair

    The Children’s Holiday Craft Fair is produced by the Rotary Club of Greater Corvallis and gives families a chance to enjoy the holidays by spending quality time together. Children ages 3-11 get hands-on experience and help making a variety of crafts.

    Club Contact:

    Michele Kellison