Serving Our Community, Locally and Worldwide
Chartered in 1986, the Rotary Club of Columbia/Patuxent is a vibrant and diverse group of community members from Columbia and Howard County, united by a shared passion for making a positive difference. As the largest club in the county, we actively volunteer both locally and globally, supporting a wide range of causes, from education and clean water to hunger relief and healthcare.
With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, our meetings are filled with lively conversations, engaging speakers, and a shared sense of purpose. We take pride in our fundraising efforts, which have contributed over $1 million to local and international projects. If you’re looking to connect with your community and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us and experience the camaraderie and fulfillment that comes with being a part of our Rotary family.
JAM EATERIES
6010 University Boulevard
Ellicott City, MD 21043
We meet Friday mornings at 7:30 am. Hope to see you there!
Kathy Johnson is Agricultural Development Manager at Howard County Economic Development Authority and the primary contact for local farmers who are looking to start or expand their agricultural operations.
Led by Mark Stoner, club members meet monthly to discuss various business/commerce issues. This session will select topics for future conversations.
Stay up to date on all things happening in our club and learn about our great Friday meeting programs.
We meet every Friday morning @ 7:30 at
JAM EATERIES
6010 University Boulevard
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Be our guest for breakfast and help make a difference in our community and the world.
How can our members help your organization?
A perfect example of Rotary’s commitment to improving lives was manifested when Jeff Molby paid our club a visit recently. The Rotarian from Caro, MI, was welcomed by President Francois Ngijoi and saluted as the American Cancer Society’s 2024 Patient Support Volunteer of the Year. He’s on a cross-country cycling tour promoting free rides to keep cancer patients on schedule for treatment.
The ACS “Road to Recovery” program began about 40 years ago to match volunteer drivers with…
Community service is a core tenet of Rotary clubs, an opportunity for members to undertake local projects and activities that improve the quality of life where they live. Rotary founder Paul Harris emphasized the importance of giving back to others. He believed it had transformative power, asserting: “The only way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
Columbia-Patuxent Rotarians have often shown the spirit of selflessness and dedication to serving the greater…
