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
Community Service
Oregon State Gymnastics
Organization:
Oregon State Women's Gymnastics TeamRotarians 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
Donation Event
Children’s Book Drive
Organization:
Corvallis School DistrictThroughout 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
Community Service
Career Fair
Organization:
Corvallis School DistrictThis 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
Community Support
Corvallis Half Marathon
Organization:
Corvallis Half MarathonVolunteers with our club team up assist volunteers from the Rotary Club of Corvallis After 5, which organizes this annual event.
- April
Community Service
Corvallis Park Maintenance
Organization:
City of CorvallisRotarians 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
Community Service
Corvallis Spring Roll
Organization:
Corvallis Spring RollThe 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
Community Service
Memorial Garden Clean Up
Organization:
Benton County Veteran's MemorialClub 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
Community Support
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
Donation Event
Comfort from the Cold
Organization:
Vina MosesThroughout the winter as needed Rotarians are asked to donate blankets, warm clothes, gloves, sleeping bags and more.
- December
Community Service
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