About Our Club
The Rotary Club of Dove Mountain was founded in March 2006. Although our club is relatively small, we strive to be “mighty” and make a difference. We are a group of busy people trying to put our time, talents, and treasure together to make the world a little better tomorrow than it is today and have a great time while doing it!
Areas of focus: In-need individuals / families within our community, Youth, & Veterans; Club Service, Community Service, Vocational Service, & International Service.
Current Club goals:
- Implementing successful service projects to address the needs of our community as well as the communities of other countries.
- Increasing our membership base to facilitate ongoing & larger service projects.
- Supporting the Rotary Foundation through both program participation and financial contributions.
- Developing leaders capable of serving in Rotary at the club level and beyond.
Club Location: In the Dove Mountain area of Marana, Arizona. We are in the southern portion of the state, northwest of Tucson. The area is famous for beautiful skies and mountain views, endless hiking trails, and many golf courses.
Club Banner: The club banner was designed by Alexis Gibson, a student at the Marana Unified School District’s Mountain View High School. Alexis submitted the winning entry in a contest sponsored by our club. The banner highlights our namesake dove and depicts the Dove Mountain setting. The Tortolita Mountain range is in the background with a giant saguaro cactus as a prominent feature. The saguaro is only found in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona and its blossom is the state flower. The rock outcrop at the base of the cactus represents the state’s mineral deposits that contain gemstones as well as silver and copper ore. When describing her design, Alexis said that she chose the desert color pallet because it is the view that she enjoyed from her home patio each evening.
Club History: The organizational meetings which paved the way for the formation of the Dove Mountain Rotary Club began in the fall of 2005. The club was initially chartered in March 2006 and was sponsored by the Saddlebrooke Rotary Club. The charter night banquet was held April 6, 2006, at the Heritage Highlands Clubhouse. Since then, a number of "firsts", recognitions, and awards are a further part of the club history:
DATE MILESTONE
Fall 2005 Organizational/formation meetings.
Mar 23, 2006 Club initial charter.
April 6, 2006 Club charter night banquet.
June 2006 First club scholarships awarded to MVHS, Marana HS students.
Oct 2006 First literacy project-600+ dictionaries to 3rd graders.
Nov 2006 First golf tournament fundraiser.
2008 First Kings Kids Orphanage support (Guaymas, Mexico).
2010 First Project Yes Literacy project (Southern Tucson).
July 2010 Club's Charitable Fund established.
Jan 2012 Club begins start-up & support of MVHS Interact Club.
June 2012 Club awarded Rotary Citation for 2011-12.
June 2013 Club awarded Rotary Citation for 2012-13.
Nov 2014 Club adopts new “Friends of Rotary” (non-members contributing).
Mar 2015 Club recognized for Foundation contributions – all members.
May 2015 Club awarded Rotary Citation for 2014-15.
Dec 2016 Club awarded Rotary Citation for 2015-16.
Feb 2017 Club recognized for Foundation contributions–
district highest per capita giving, all members participating.
Mar 2018 Club recognized for Foundation contributions–district highest & highest per capita.
April 2018 All Club members as Paul Harris Fellows.
May 2019 Club receives Shelter Box Bronze Hero award.
June 2020 Club awarded Rotary Citation for 2019-20.
June 2021 Club awarded Rotary Citation for 2020-21.
June 2022 Club awarded Rotary Citation for 2021-22.
March 2022 First Casino Night Signature Fundraiser.
June 2024 Club awarded by District for Strategic Action (Club Growth).
