Welcome to Our Yearly Overview

Yearly Overview, 2025-2026

Projects, Activities, and Event Participation:

We recommend new club members reach out to your Rotary Mentor to guide you through all the services we offer to our community.  Select the projects, activities and events that you have passion for and sign-up early.  Be involved, Be active!
 
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic,  some of our events may have to be changed up or cancelled.  It's not right, It's not wrong, It's just different (Bjorn)
 

President’s Projects —

President Tim is drafting the community efforts for the 2025-2026 season.  More will be available soon.

Board Meetings are open for all Members to attend — The Third Tuesday of Each Month

Meetings are at High Noon.  Attending a Board meeting counts as a Meeting make-up.  The meeting is in the Station 96 conference room unless otherwise posted.  Lunch is served.

The Scholarship Dinner / Reverse Raffle / Silent Auction Dinner — Normally, the Last Saturday, February each year. 

With the great success of online auction, the Executive Board has lots to think about for 2026.  Information is available as we approach the event.
Beginning in 1985, this event has raised more than $552,500 to benefit our community.  This is our BIG fundraising event.
Members are required:
  • to purchase at least 1 ticket for $150
  • donate item(s) to the Silent Auction
  • collect donations from associates and friends
  • Sign-up on the committee and sign-up on the to-do list.
  • Bring your spouse, friends, neighbors, or prospective RCWG member to participate in the Silent Auction.  They may also purchase any available Reverse Raffle tickets.

Speech Contest — Usually this event is at a Monday Meeting in February or March.

The contest date will be announced when District makes it available.  Expect an early February date for 2026.  At the club stage of the Speech Contest, 4-5 club Finalist come to our Monday meeting and present their speech.  The winner continues on to the District level.

The Dictionary Project— During the School Year - Dates are Announced Each Year

For many years when able, our Rotary Club of Walnut Grove President, President-Elect, and any members wishing to participate delivers dictionaries to the 3rd grade class at two community elementary schools - Bates and Walnut Grove Elementary.

Rotary Club of Walnut Grove Scholarships Applications — Usually Begins in March and Awarded in May. Dates are Announced Each Year

Laura has been chairing this committee for the last 4 years and with the help of the committee, continues to select worthy candidates from all the applications received. Thanks to your donations, the committee has been awarding record breaking scholarships!

Demotion Dinner — The Last Monday, in June

Say goodbye to our out-going President and Board, Say hello to the in-coming President and Board.  Awards, Dinner and Fun!  Guests are welcome.

The Pear Fair — The Last Sunday in July

Join club members at The Pear Fare to represent the RCWG.  Join us in 2025 and help serve up some pancakes as a club fundraiser before enjoying the days events.

El Barril Dentist Trip — Usually in October (Date is always subject to weather conditions)

This event has been cancelled for 2025-2026 for the safety of our members.
For many years in the past, Rotary Members furnish multiple days of free dental care to those in need.  All  members and friends are invited, no experience needed.  If you can hold a child’s hand while in the dental chair, you qualify.  Incredible hands-on experience.

Guess the Pumpkin Weight Raffle — October Each Year.

Help grow the biggest pumpkin for the raffle.  Starter plants are furnished.
Commitment is to sell or purchase at least 50 raffle tickets — a winning prize of $1,000 to the closest guessed weight! (Ties are shared.)
Drawing date has been successful on Halloween.  In 2024, the event also included dropping the pumpkin from 45ft up and watching it smash!
 

RYLA — Commitment For Space is November Each Year

The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is an intensive and transformational leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts. Each year, it brings together approximately 300 high school students to cultivate confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills—all while having fun and building lasting connections.

Our club consistently hears from past attendees that RYLA is a life-changing experience. To ensure we can continue offering this opportunity, our club must confirm our space commitment each November for the following year's program.

Let’s keep supporting this impactful program and the incredible young leaders it helps shape!

Santa's Gift Drive — Usually the 1st or 2nd Week in December.  Dates Are Announced Each Year

All of Santa's Elves scurry in preparation for the Volunteer Fire Department to deliver toys and gifts for those on Santa's good list.  Every community child has a gift to open on Christmas!

Christmas Lunch and Gift Exchange — December 15, 2025

Bring your spouse, a friend, or prospective RCWG member to a great lunch and gift grab.  Time to say thanks and enjoy our friendships!