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!
Our friend Wendy is founder and president of this nonprofit with the mission of providing respite programs for cancer patients, caregivers, and families.
This is our annual presentation of grant awards to local nonprofits based on applications that are sponsored by club members and reviewed by special committee. Grants are funded via our fundraising events throughout the year.
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?
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…
As Rotarians, one of the things we talk about often is the idea of service above self. If you’re new to Rotary or not in Rotary at all, that may seem like kind of an abstract idea. For Columbia-Patuxent Rotarians, it isn’t abstract — it’s broken down into simple building blocks that together do great things in our community.
Rotary values are practical and action-oriented, not just slogans. Our upcoming Tour de Vines event illustrates this. On the evening of April 30, hundreds of…
