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.
Starting April 4th 2025 our new meeting location is:
JAM EATERIES
6010 University Boulevard
Ellicott City, MD 21043
We meet Friday mornings at 7:30 am. Hope to see you there!
Andy is a volunteer leader with Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), which works to bring together the county’s non-profits, faith-based organizations, local businesses, and community groups in times of disaster.
Led by Mark Stoner, club members meet monthly to discuss various business/commerce issues. This session will feature Dave Bittner with informtion on cyber security.
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?
Columbia-Patuxent Rotary Club is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its founding on Thursday, Feb. 26, with a gala at The Collective Encore from 6-8:30 p.m. Longtime member Charlie McCabe and charter member Dushyant Patel are gathering historical pictures and memorabilia to retrace the club’s history. They’ve been compiling a list of names for invitations and reaching out…
Phil Chenier, who played nine seasons for the Washington Bullets and spent 33 years in the broadcast booth, discussed that aspect of his life, and more, while speaking at a recent Columbia-Patuxent Rotary meeting.
He described how his career path led him to Columbia in 1974, a pivotal move that allowed his family to thrive. Phil worked for a time at Howard Community College, and was reunited with three of his coworkers who are now Rotarians – Patti Turner, Sandy Harriman and Linda…
