(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by members of the Atlantic Rotary Club on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in celebration of the Atlantic Rotary’s 105th anniversary. During the visit, the Ambassadors learned about the organization’s history and its significant impact on the community.
Dolly Bergmann, a current member and Atlantic Rotary President from 2000 to 2001, shared insights into the rich history of the Atlantic Rotary Club. Established on March 10, 1920, the club held its first official meeting at Merchants Café, a location most recently known as Robinson’s True Value. Since that initial gathering, the Rotary Club has experienced substantial growth, now boasting 51 members and a wide array of ongoing programs. These initiatives include the Rotary Auction, the 4th of July Flight Breakfast, Student Recognition, Employee Recognition, New Teacher Recognition, the Cass County Fair Watermelon Feed, and the Atlantic Rotary scholarships, among many others. A particularly noteworthy past project of the Atlantic Rotary Club is the relocation of the Log Cabin from rural Pymosa Township to City Park, where it is now affectionately known as “Santa’s Cabin.”
Rotary is a global organization comprised of business and professional leaders dedicated to providing compassionate service, promoting high ethical standards, and fostering goodwill and peace worldwide. With a presence in over 160 countries, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 29,000 Rotary clubs. The core objective of Rotary is service – within the community, in the workplace, and across the globe. Rotarians develop community service projects addressing critical current issues such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, environmental concerns, illiteracy, and violence. They also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, and other professionals, as well as vocational and career development. The guiding principle of Rotary is encapsulated in its motto: “Service Above Self.”
To discover more about the Atlantic Rotary Club, please visit www.atlanticrotary.com.
