Rotary Club of Hannibal donates $70,000 to city of Hannibal for Rotary Pavilion

December 13, 2022 | By Muddy River News

From left,. Andy Straube, Mike Kettelkamp, Chad Collier, Stevens Plowman, Steve Yager, Mary Lynne Richards, Chris Callahan and Heather Temple participate in a ceremonial check presentation at the Rotary Pavilion. Collier and Richards represented the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department. | Photo courtesy of Hannibal Parks and Recreation

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Rotary Club of Hannibal recently presented a ceremonial check worth $70,000 to the city of Hannibal, representing the donation for the Rotary Pavilion. The fund-raising for the pavilion took place during the Rotary Club presidencies of Andy Straube and Heather Temple.

The pavilion is a 40-foot octagon with several picnic tables at Nipper Park on Glascock’s Landing.

In a press release, Temple said, “The pavilion will serve as a centerpiece of the entire riverfront. We are honored to contribute something lasting for the Hannibal community. Future generations will see the donation for years to come.”

The Hannibal Parks and Recreation staff will maintain the pavilion and will rent it out for special events.

Rotary is a worldwide organization that provides humanitarian service and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The Rotary Club of Hannibal counts on financial support through several events including Rotary Riverfest, Harvest Hootenanny and Hannibal Folklife Festival.