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!
Hosted by Ken and Linda Solow, club members meet for snacks, drinks and conversation about a "book of the month." This month's book is Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.
Set on 1,000 scenic acres in the Baltimore - Washington, DC region, Turf Valley Resort is a beautiful golf and spa retreat in Ellicott City, MD.
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.
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Two members of the Rotary Club of Columbia-Patuxent have been honored as they exemplify Rotary’s ideal of vocational service promoting high ethical standards at work and using job skills to help others.
Charlie McCabe, president and CEO of McCabe Insurance Associates, Inc., was named 2026 Business Person of the Year by the Howard County Chamber of Commerce. Meghan Belcher, a business banker and Senior Vice President for M&T Bank, was named a 2025 Chairman’s Club Award winner.…
At its annual dinner on June 5, the Rotary Club of Columbia-Patuxent honored the Rotarian of the Year, inducted new officers and directors, and welcomed 2026-2027 President Francois Ngijoi.
Current President Linda Ostovitz, who steps down July 1, thanked club leaders who made her year a success, crediting them for setting the tone and course of events that helped “keep us on the cutting edge of service above self. I don't believe that, in this life, anybody accomplishes anything on…
