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Eugene Southtowne Rotary
Club #341, District 5110, Chartered December 22, 1975
Southtowne Rotary in Eugene, OR has been dedicated to doing good in the world through local and international projects since our founding in 1975. With approximately 90 members, we’re currently the second largest Rotary Club in Eugene, and by far the most fun!
Our Rotary motto is “Service above Self” and to honor that commitment, Southtowne Rotary has devoted countless hours and raised hundred of thousands of dollars to help create new educational opportunities for youth, distribute aid to the disabled and homeless, provide food for the underprivileged, improve outdoor and recreational living environments, and support visual and performing arts. Our service to the community takes place not only with the direct involvement by our club members but also through our monetary contributions to local scholarships and projects through our Southtowne Rotary Foundation.
We gather once a week on Thursday at noon. Contact us if you would like to join. We have interesting speakers on many topics. We receive updates on our ongoing projects and coordinate with each other about our many activities. Together we make a difference. Please check out the articles below and other pages on this site to learn more about us, and if you’d like to come to a meeting, let us know.
Southtowne Rotary Featured in the News!
We’re proud to share that Southtowne Rotary has been highlighted in a recent NBC16 article for receiving a $7,500 grant from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation. This funding will help us continue our mission to support local families in need. You can read the full story and learn more about how we’re making a difference in the community here.
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At Southtowne Rotary, our commitment to creating positive change in our community and throughout the world is unwavering, and it’s supporters like you who make this possible.
Monthly donations are a powerful way to support our ongoing projects. They provide a steady source of funding that allows us to plan ahead and maximize our impact. By choosing to donate monthly, you become an integral part of our continuous effort to improve lives and build a stronger community.
Remember, no amount is too small, and every contribution makes a real difference.
Southtowne News & Program Summaries…
Below you will find the most recent summaries of our weekly programs, project and event updates, and other interesting news. The full Southtowne Blog can be viewed here.
Each of the articles below is summarized. Click on the image or “read more” link to get the full scoop!
Discover the Heart of Independent Environments Inc.: A Community of Care and Connection
When you think of community, what comes to mind? For many of us, it’s the familiar faces we see every day, the friends we catch up with over coffee, or the neighbors we wave to on our morning walks. A strong community brings people together, fostering a sense of...
Karen Fretwell 2024-2025 Southtowne President
I am honored and excited to begin my year as President of Eugene Southtowne Rotary. I look forward to working with every one of our members while we expand our club's footprint in our community. My road to Southtowne began in 2014, as I was asked to do a presentation...
Joelle Goodwin 2023-2024 Southtowne President
An Army “brat” born in Augsburg, Germany, Joelle Rankins Goodwin is a 1982 graduate of Lincoln High School, in Portland, Oregon she went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Oregon and a masters in psychology from Hood College in...
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Recent Southtowne Photos…
Below you’ll find a selection of our most recent photos from Southtowne projects, events, meetings and programs.
