Our mission is to connect people, inspire service, and enhance the lives of those we serve.
President-Elect Nominee Randy Olson will kick off our membership campaign for the year. Lisa Heddens will share details about a new social media campaign that everyone will participate in, and Karin Sevde will provide the annual Rotary Foundation update and present several Paul Harris Fellow recognitions.
Lunch will be Pyrizhky and Rolinni, from Piece & Freedom, and soup from Labyrinth Coffee.
If you are not able to join us in person, please tune in to watch our live stream on our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@rotaryclubofames
Rotarian Vince Hassebrock passed away on November 11th.
Vince Hassebrock, age 93, of Ames, Iowa, died on November 11, 2025, at Green Hills Retirement Community in Ames. A visitation will be 3-5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Ames Municipal Cemetery in Ames, Iowa.
An obituary will be published soon and added to this posting.
The Ames Patriotic Council's Veterans Day event will take place at the Ames City Auditorium, located at 520 Sixth Street in Ames, starting at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11. All veterans from every service and era will be recognized. Judy Trumpy will be the keynote speaker this year.
The Rotary Club of Ames is a Sponsor of the Ames Patriotic Council.
Gage Haines, founder of the current Iowa State University Rotaract Club, received a Paul Harris Recognition at the November 3rd Club Meeting.
The second of four Rotary Foundation Receptions, hosted by DG Norlan Hinke, was a great success in Ames on November 3rd! The evening at Della Viti Wine Bar, hosted by the Rotary Club of Ames and Ames Morning Rotary, brought together around 30 Rotarians from across the district for excellent fellowship and, of course, a little wine.
Rotary is more than just a club—it’s a family. We know that every member, even those dedicated to service, sometimes faces personal struggles, injuries, or illnesses. To ensure we can genuinely care for one another, the Board of Directors has enthusiastically approved the creation of The Rotary Cares Committee.
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Ames, IA 50010
United States of America