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Rushmore Rotary is a local club composed of inspired individuals who translate their passions into relevant social causes to change lives in our community. We were organized in March 1986 and currently have 90 members. Rushmore Rotary Meetings are held every Tuesday morning at 7am at Elevation Inn & Suites, 950 North Street, Rapid City, SD. Virtual Zoom meeting logins are available.

We also have an Impact Club, a service-oriented arm of Rushmore Rotary that meets every second and fourth Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Zymurcracy, 4624 Creek Drive #6, Rapid City, SD. This is a good option for anyone who can't make it to a morning meeting.

Press here to contact our President or membership chairperson for a zoom invite or to find out how to join.

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RC ALTERNATIVE ACADEMY AWARDS

Rushmore Rotary recognized five @Rapid City Alternative Academy winning students with Student of Distinction Awards and 30 nominees by hosting a Student of Distinction Reception. At this mornings meeting we welcomed two of the winners and their families. Each winner is given a $50 gift card. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners.

Another Rushmore Rotary Act of Kindness.

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Rotary Public Image Seminar

@Patrick Harrison, District 5610 PI Coordinator, held a Rotary Public Image seminar in Rapid City on Sunday, January 11, 2026. We would like to thank @Youth and Family Services for hosting our event. We learned a lot of great ways to promote our clubs. Thanks to DG Bruce Nearhood and all who attended, especially Patrick for taking the time to come out here.

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Rotarians clean up at Chapel in the Hills

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, three Rushmore Rotarians and two spouses, as well as three other volunteers, helped to clean up downed trees and branches at Chapel in the Hills in Rapid City. The downed trees were the result of the recent windstorm that hit the area recently. They volunteers filled several trailers with heaps of branches.

This is another Act of Kindness to commemorate our club's 40th anniversary.

Impact Club at JourneyOn

Through our Impact Club we had the joy of creating Valentine’s Day cards for @JourneyOn, a wonderful nonprofit organization that makes a real difference in our community. 💕 It was a simple but meaningful way to spread love, encouragement, and kindness to those they serve. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to support JourneyOn and be part of sharing a little extra love this Valentine’s Day!

Jan. 6, Rushmore Rotary Meeting

Kevin Miles, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of SD, spoke at the Jan. 6, Rushmore Rotary meeting, sharing more about his organization's expansion into the Black Hills area.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota is building a Ronald McDonald House in Rapid City. Located at the corner of East Fairmont Boulevard and Elm Avenue, the new facility is slated to be opened in late 2026. Learn more about the House in the Hills at https://rmhcsodak.org/house-in-the-hills/

Thank you, Kevin, for sharing the story of the Ronald McDonald House with our club.

Another Act of Kindness

On Saturday, Jan. 3, with a cold breeze crackling, 18 Rapid City Rushmore Rotarians and 5 family members descended en masse to the property where Jeff Kingsbury lives to clean up what remained of 56 downed trees from the recent windstorm. A handful of other volunteers joined us as well. 

Chainsaws cranked to life while a crackerjack team collected limbs and transported them to slash piles. Seven gifted lumberjacks limbed and bucked the trees.  

Hard work was the mantra, and after only 3 ½ hours, the property was unrecognizable as trees were limbed, bucked, and stacked!  The slash piles are girthy, but manageable. Everyone retired into the home of Dan and Arlette Schweitzer and enjoyed Arlette’s chili, Mexican cornbread and brownies.

Jeff and the Schweitzers are so grateful for everyone who gifted their equipment, time, and talents. This is a terrific example of the value, friendship, and fellowship that Rotary provides in communities throughout the world.

Another Act of Kindness to commemorate our Club’s 40-year anniversary!!
 

Rushmore Rotary Proudly Supports Rapid City Alternative Academy

Several members of Rushmore Rotary had the honor of presenting awards for Students of Distinction to 4 well deserving students at the Academy. Awards are presented for one student from each grade 9-12 quarterly. These students will be attending an upcoming meeting so we can recognize them.

Feeding South Dakota Distribution at WDT

A good group of Rushmore Rotarians (including new member Denise) and friends lent a hand distributing food at Western Dakota Tech. The parking lot was full. Sophie Meyer (home from college) dropped in to help. Always such a joy to serve with others!

The Rotary Foundation

Every day, Rotary members respond to challenges big and small, emerging and ongoing. And when members like you participate through service or with a donation to our Foundation, we make an even bigger impact.

Please donate online or send your contribution by mail to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund-SHARE or one of our Annual Fund's areas of focus. Your gift will support projects like these and make Doing Good in the World possible.

Rotary's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Code of Conduct

What we say and how we behave matter. Although free expression is important, we must take responsibility for how our words and actions may affect others. The RI Board has approved a new DEI Code of Conduct to help Rotary members create and maintain an environment that is collaborative, positive, and healthy for everyone. Simply put, the DEI Code of Conduct asks you to: