About Our Club

The Rotary Club of Centennial brings together community-minded leaders who are committed to service, fellowship, and making a lasting impact—locally and around the world. Through hands-on service projects, meaningful programs, and strong partnerships, we live Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self.

Centennial

Local Hearts, Global Hands...United in Fellowship, Service and Fun

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 7:10 AM
The Village Work, Wellness, & Event Center
7173 S. Havana St. Ste. 600
Centennial, CO 80112
United States of America
We meet in person and also offer a Zoom option. Guests are always welcome! Note: Club committee meetings held in place of normal Club meeting last Tuesday of each month.
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Projects We Have Funded or Staffed For Fiscal 2023-26 For Over $150,000 So Far

Polio Plus
Meals-on-Wheels
IFCS Food Drives
Literacy Journal
WaterRico Project
Bicycle Roundup
Medical equipment for Serbian hospitals
Ready Set Crawford
Books for Crawford
Crawford Food Drive
Afghan Refugee Support
Santa Clothes
Student of the Quarter
Imagination Library
Christmas Tree Giveaway
CASA Thanksgiving Dinner
Ghana WASH
Army Reserve Breakfast
Children of Special Needs
Global Dental Relief
Blessing Bags
WASH Symposium
Telchac Education
1Love
Back the Blue K-9 Force
Kenya Piggery Project
Safe Water Ceramics
Commercial Oven Kenya
CASA Red Wagon Ball
Back to the Blue Support
Kenyan Water Bore Project
Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry
Meals for Army Reservists
Kenyan Global Grant
Project Worthmore
Village Health Partnership
Hospital Beds for Seniors in Brazil
Nicaragua Hospital Hospitality House

IN PROCESS
Utility Box Wraps
Redwood Materials
Club News

Dave Willman Receives Rotary Citation for Meritorious Service

The Centennial Rotary Club is proud to recognize fellow Rotarian David “Willy” Willman for receiving the Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service, one of the highest honors awarded by Rotary International. 

This award honors Rotarians who demonstrate exceptional service beyond the club level, contributing at the district and international levels and exemplifying Rotary’s mission of Service Above Self.

Dave’s leadership, generosity, and willingness to serve wherever needed reflect the very best of Rotary. He joined Rotary nearly 15 years ago and became a member of the Centennial Rotary Club 18 months ago.

Pictured with Dave are Mike Klingbiel, District 5450 Foundation Chair, and Matt McLaurin, Centennial Rotary Club President (2025–2026).

Please join us in congratulating Dave on this well-deserved honor.

👏 Well done, Dave!

Second Annual Pickleball Tourney
The second annual pickleball ball tournament was held January 31st in partnership with the Rotary Club of Cherry Creek. Wirh over 50 players, this event was a successful fundraiser with profits going to both club's foundations. Our Rad Elekovic did a tremendous job of putting this together for our club with the help of many of our members.
Club Elects New 26-27 Board
At our December 2nd meeting, the new 26-27 Board of Directors were elected. Pictured are Katherine Henschen Hauff, President, Randy Beall, President Elect, CJ Lydon, Sargent at Arms, John McCarty, Fundraising, James Downing, Membership, Kent Ostedgaard, Treasurer (3 year), Jennifer Matthews, Social and Matt McLaurin, Immediate Past President. Not pictured are Diane Zing, Secretary, David Willman, Service and Erik Nielsen, Satellite.
Centennial Rotary Club Raises Funds for Local Projects at Successful "Sip in Centennial" Tasting Event

 

The Rotary Club of Centennial volunteered at the well-attended "Sip in Centennial" wine and whiskey tasting event at Centennial Park on Saturday, October 25.

Our club assisted the City of Centennial by managing the sale of tasting cards on-site for walk-up attendees, as well as selling water and beer. The day was a great success, featuring excellent beverages, diverse food trucks, live entertainment, and perfect weather.

Funds raised by the club from these sales will be reinvested into the Centennial community through our various local service initiatives. Thank you to everyone who supported us!

 
Centennial Rotary Club Raises Over $16,000 with Annual Peach and Pear Sale

The Centennial Rotary Club successfully completed its annual Palisade peach and pear sale on Saturday, August 23, raising over $16,000 for its' foundation. The event had 25 club members participating to deliver 950 boxes of fruit, with over 450 customers picking up their orders.

The fundraiser is a cornerstone project for the club, and customers were quick to praise the quality. "We buy our peaches from Centennial Rotary because they have the best Palisade peaches and pears every year, and this year is no exception," said one of many happy customers.

The funds raised will support the Centennial Rotary Foundation's mission to help the community. These funds are used for a variety of projects, including providing support to local law enforcement, contributing to Rotary International's project to eradicate measles in the world, supporting the Food Bank of the Rockies, and helping fund other essential charities locally and world wide.

This year's sale was a great success, thanks to the overwhelming support from the community, allowing the club to continue its long-standing tradition of service.

Bicycle Round-up
 
The second annual Bicycle Round-up was a major success collecting and then donating over 600 bikes.
19th Annual State Of Our City Event A Success!
On May 8, 2025, our club hosted the 19th annual State Of Our City at The Wings Over The Rockies-Centennial Airport. With over 300 city leaders in attendance, Our Club President Michael Tapp and Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko were the guest speakers. The majority of our club members led by Chairperson Audra McLaurin participated in another successful event.
 
Inaugural Pickleball Tournament January 26, 2025
 

The Centennial and Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Clubs were proud to sponsor the 2025 Charity Pickleball Classic, on Sunday, January 26th, at South Suburban Indoor Pickleball (SSIA). All profits from registration, sponsorship, raffles, and donations support the important work these two Rotary clubs are doing in our community. 26 teams battled to the final four with these champions pictured above. The final champions, David and Matthew as well as second and third place winners were presented Kamikaze racquets. Rad Elekovic, event chairman is pictured with the champions.

Visioning happens
 
24 members of our club met at the Centennial Airport conference room to hold a visioning exercise. With the help of the district Visioning Team, the future plans for the nature of our club were discussed.
Another IFCS Food Drive Success
 
Centennial Rotary members assembled at the King Soopers at Arapahoe Crossing on December 21, 2024. Rotarian Eric Hauff led the team where cash and over 12 shopping carts of food and hygiene products were collected. Even Santa and his trusty reindawg Calli showed up despite their busy upcoming commitments to children worldwide.
Santa Clothes has come to town
 
Once again, Santa Clothes came to Kohl's Department Store at Arapahoe Crossing. Centennial Rotarians gathered to help 35 kiddos shop for $135 worth of clothing or shoes each. Led by Rotarian Diane Zing, this annual event brought happiness to the children and joy to the Rotarians helping.
Speakers
Brad Kellum
May 05, 2026 7:10 AM
Castile Soaps - soap made the traditional way
Dr. Matt Pennetti
May 12, 2026 7:10 AM
Aging Gracefully
Leigh Miller
May 19, 2026 7:10 AM
Shakespeare in the Wild
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