Ellinwood Rotary Club

07/21/2026

On July 7, the Ellinwood Rotary Club was honored to welcome District Governor Isaac McNary for his official club visit.

A member of the Rotary Club of El Dorado since 2019, Isaac has served Rotary in numerous leadership roles, including Club President, Assistant Governor, District End Polio Now Chair, and now District Governor. Alongside his wife, Alana, who serves as District Membership Chair, he is passionate about strengthening Rotary clubs and expanding their impact through service.

During his visit, Isaac shared this year’s Rotary International message, “Create Lasting Impact,” selected by the incoming Rotary International President. He encouraged Rotarians to look beyond individual projects and focus on service that creates meaningful, lasting change in our communities and around the world.

We sincerely thank District Governor McNary for taking the time to visit our club, share his vision, and inspire us to continue living out Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self!

07/18/2026

🎉 Congratulations to all of our 2026 After Harvest Festival Parade Float Winners! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s parade such a success. Check out the winners below, and help us congratulate them! 👏🏆

07/08/2026

The Ellinwood Rotary Club is proud to announce Jonell Niles as the 2026 Grand Marshal for the After Harvest Festival Parade on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Jonell has been selected in recognition of her unwavering dedication to the Ellinwood community and the countless ways she gives back through her passion for photography. Whether she's on the sidelines at ballgames, capturing memories at band and theater performances, celebrating students at graduation and promotion ceremonies, documenting prom, or attending the many events that make our community special, Jonell is always there—camera in hand and heart fully invested.

Her photographs preserve the moments that matter most and allow families, friends, and future generations to relive cherished memories. She generously shares her time and talent, asking for little in return, while making a lasting impact on our schools, organizations, and community events. Through her kindness, volunteer spirit, and dedication to celebrating others, Jonell has become an important part of what makes Ellinwood such a special place to call home.

Please join us in congratulating and thanking Jonell Niles, our 2026 Ellinwood After Harvest Festival Parade Grand Marshal, for the incredible difference she continues to make in our community!

06/17/2026

The Ellinwood Rotary Club is proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 Rotary Scholarships!

Congratulations to Shelby Steffan and Jonas Kern, who have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to support their continued education and future goals.

These scholarships reflect Rotary’s commitment to encouraging academic achievement, leadership, and service within our community. We are honored to support these outstanding students as they take the next steps in their educational journeys.

Please join us in congratulating Shelby and Jonas and wishing them continued success in all they do! 🎉🎉

06/06/2026

🎉 After Harvest Festival 🎉

From start to finish, the After Harvest Festival schedule is packed with activities, entertainment, food, and fun for all ages. Check out the schedule below and make plans to join us—theres got something for everyone!

The Schedule of Events for AHF 2026 has arrived! Special thanks to Mike Thill for designing and printing the flyers!

01/02/2026

Happy New Year from the Ellinwood Rotary Club!

As we step into a new year, we’re grateful for the chance to serve, connect, and make a positive impact right here in our community. Thank you to everyone who supports our mission and helps us turn service into action.

Here’s to a year of new projects, stronger connections, and continued service above self.

12/03/2025

💙✨ EPISODE 2 – Faces of Rotary: Kent Roth

In our second episode of Faces of Rotary, we sit down with Kent Roth — a longtime Ellinwood attorney, dedicated community member, and proud Rotarian. ⚖️🤝

Kent has spent decades serving the people of Ellinwood, both through his legal work and his commitment to Rotary’s mission of service above self. In this short interview, he shares why Rotary matters to him and how giving back has shaped his life and career.

🎥 Take a moment to hear Kent’s story — another reminder of the incredible people who make our Rotary Club so special.

11/08/2025

We’re kicking off our new Faces of Rotary series with longtime member Harry Whiting — a familiar face and community leader who’s made a lasting impact right here in Ellinwood! 🙌

In this short interview, Harry shares why he joined Rotary, what the club means to him, and how service connects people in ways that truly matter. 💬

🎥 Watch now and get inspired by Harry’s story — proof that service above self starts right here at home.

10/25/2025

🎥✨ Introducing: Faces of Rotary!

We’re kicking off a new video series called Faces of Rotary, featuring the amazing people who make up the Ellinwood Rotary Club! 💙💛

Each short interview spotlights one of our members — who they are, why they joined, and how Rotary has helped them make a difference right here in our community.

It’s about connection, fellowship, and the people behind the scenes who serve our community 💪

Stay tuned for our first “Faces of Rotary” video — coming soon! 👀

08/19/2025

This week, the Ellinwood Rotary Club was honored to receive the official Rotary International banner for the 2025–26 year!

Assistant District Governor Lee Sankey presented the banner, featuring this year’s Presidential Theme: “Unite for Good.” 🌍💙

Alongside Rotary’s timeless mottos — “Service Above Self” and “One Profits Most Who Serves Best” — this banner is a powerful reminder of Rotary’s mission of service, unity, and positive global impact.

🙌 If you’ve ever thought about making a difference, building friendships, and serving your community, now is the perfect time to get involved! The Ellinwood Rotary Club welcomes new members who want to unite with us for good.