Batesville Rotary Club

09/30/2026

PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!!! Applying has never been so easy!! Scan the QR Code and follow the instructions. The feedback we've received from this new application process has been extremely positive.

09/30/2026

Please help us share. Former area Angel Tree is now Rotary Gift Tree!!

🎄 Welcome to the Batesville Rotary Gift Tree!

The program our community has long known as the Angel Tree Program has a new name: Batesville Rotary Gift Tree.

While our name is changing, our purpose remains the same — helping make Christmas brighter for children throughout Independence County.

This page will be your source for 2026 Gift Tree information and updates, including:

🎁 Our NEW digital application opening October 1

🎁 Application deadline November 2

🎁 Information about when and where children’s names are available for adoption

🎁 An easy way to support the program through charitable donation

🎁 Important dates, deadlines and program updates

Please follow and share this page to help us connect families in need with the generosity of our community.

Deanna Green, Program Chair

07/15/2026

07/12/2026

It was a hot day Saturday and despite that Batesville Rotary club showed up to help feed and water the scouts finishing the 3-day canoe race on White River.
We coordinate with the Kiwanis club to have hot dogs and cold drinks when they get off the river.

06/22/2026

Can’t wait for this event!!!

Tuesday: Join Tommy Newton and the Batesville Rotary Club at Polk and Paddle for the 2nd Annual Smoke & Oak fundraiser. Enjoy bourbon, ci**rs, and great food—all to fund a permanent scholarship endowment for local seniors. 🎓✨ Click the link in the comments below for more info and an interview with Newton.

06/19/2026

The Rotary Club of Batesville would like to announce our 2026 Community Award Winners. Please help us in congratulating them.

Outstanding Community Service: This award is for a person or group who has made a dramatic impact on our community. Someone who has gone the extra mile to help us improve the quality of life or helped by giving assistance to projects or causes in our area.

Laura Keller

06/19/2026

The Rotary Club of Batesville would like to announce our 2026 Community Award Winners. Please help us in congratulating them.

Role Model of the Year: This award is aimed at a Public Servant such as a policeman, fire-fighter, paramedic, or first responder who goes beyond the call of duty.

Dr. Caleb Oster – White River Health

06/17/2026

The Rotary Club of Batesville would like to announce our 2026 Community Award Winners. Please help us in congratulating them.

Doctor/Nurse/Care Worker of the Year Award: This award is open to any doctor, nurse or care worker who has shown they go beyond the call of duty. Someone who has gone the extra mile, improved treatment or care, and whos work has affected others around them.

Dr. Shoaib Khan with White River Health

06/16/2026

The Rotary Club of Batesville would like to announce our 2026 Community Award Winners. Please help us in congratulating them.

Making A Difference Service Award: Honors a person who is making significant contribution to our community through their time, actions, talents and dedication. The honoree selected should serve as a role model for compassions, and service and be striving to make our world a better place with a passion for helping others in our community.

Chloe Massey

Chole is a student Batesville School District