Oelwein is fortunate to have many dedicated, enthusiastic and hard-working groups of volunteers who devote their time, talents and efforts, working tirelessly in the community to benefit others. These active and community minded clubs and organizations provide opportunities for people of all ages throughout the year. Included in this group listing is OCAD's Positively Oelwein committee. Positively Oelwein was established in 2005 and has recently undergone revitalization efforts by its members to make bigger impacts within the community. Go to the Positively Oelwein page to learn more about the committee.
As a service to the community, the Chamber publishes a listing of clubs and organizations. This directory is only as comprehensive and accurate as the information submitted by the volunteers.
Alcoholics Anonymous James Brinkman 283-3060
All Families Matter Sue Johnson 283-1216
American Heart Assoc.(Fayette Co.) 319-378-1763
American Legion Jake Blitsch 283-2964
American Legion Auxiliary Barb Voshell 283-1742
American Red Cross Waterloo 800-322-9051
Archery Club Roger McCrackin 283-4604
Book Group Tuesday Katie Schuelke 283-1515
Boy Scouts Gerd McShane 283-6635
Bow Hunters Roger McCrackin 283-4604
Buchanan Co. Conservation Comm Dan Cohen 636-2617
Catholic Daughters Delphine Deaner 283-8012
Church Women United Donna Doty 283-1293
Creative Cut Ups Quilt Group Carol Wolf 283-3300
Community Kitchen Cupboard Maxine Losen 283-3595
Community Plaza Marianne Reynolds 283-1105
Eastern Star Diane King 283-2521
Farm Bureau Men Joe Bahe 634-3424
Fayette Co. Bar Assoc. Larry Woods 283-3204
Fayette Co. Cancer Society Tammy Schoonover 815-590-2961
Fayette Co. Cattlemen Blake Rau
Fayette Co. Conservation Club Rob Kaltenbach 636-2331
Fayette Co. Democratic Central Comm Gayle Tellin 563-578-8229
Fayette Co. Republicans Richard Hofmeyer 563-425-4044
Fayette Co. Tourism Kari Davis 563-422-5073
Friends of the Library Edith Biddinger 283-1515
Gideon's International Lester Newton 283-0797
Girl Scouts of Eastern IA & West. IL Waterloo Region 319-232-6601
Girl Scouts - Local Melissa Savage 283-9583
Hebron Lodge #374 Bill Stocks 283-3342
Hub City Heritage Corp. RR Museum Ed Raye 636-9063
Knights of Columbus Jim Gallegher 283-1571
The Columbus Club(hall rental) Jim Gallegher 283-1571
Lions Club Connie Markle 283-9877
MacDowell Club Susan McFarlane 283-2154
Meals on Wheels(Mercy Hospital) Angie McGee 283-6106
Mercy Hospital Aux. Barb Sanders 283-3211
Ministerial Assn.
NARVE (Nat'l Assn. Ret. & Vet. RR Employees) Lester Newton 283-3330
Odd Rods Car Club Paul Ganske, Pres. 283-1276
Oelwein Area Council of Churches Maxine Losen 636-2491
Oelwein Celebration Comm. Darin Christensen
Oelwein Chamber & Area Dev. (OCAD) Neil Wilkinson 283-1105
Oelwein Comm. Education Assn. Julie Leisinger 283-2731
Oelwein Historical Society Dave Moore 283-4203
Oelwein Genealogical Society Lynn Alitz 283-2161
Oelwein Men's Bowling Assoc. Dennis Nuss 283-1349
Oelwein Senior Citizen Mealsite 283-5180
Oelwein Swim Team (The Sharks) Cheryl Sill 634-3310
Oelwein Women's Bowling Assoc. Joanna Howell 283-7470
Oelwein Writers League (@ Library) Ron Gareau 283-3107
Oelwein Youth Bowling Assoc. Dean & Peggy Hendricks 283-4357
Palmer Hospice Joann Svendsen 283-4489
P.E.O. Irene Stocks 283-5421
PTO - Parkside Kristi See 283-1245
PTO - Wings Park Kristi See 283-1982
Rotary Club Sarah Lewis
Sacred Heart Rosary Society Pam Wardell
Sacred Heart Senior Citizens Kay Troupe 283-4409
Sons of American Legion Larry Schwartz 283-4728
The Sorority Sisters (TSS) Cindy Lundry 283-2537
Tuesday Tourists Sheila Bryan 319-240-1583
United Methodist Women Linda Jensen 283-1748
United Way Debbie Henderson 283-5350
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1725 Rex Ericson 283-0226
Volunteers for Youth Mark Levine 283-5588
WELCA - Lutheran Women Lavonne Teem 563-920-3579
Williams Center for the Arts Doug McFarlane 283-6616
Williams Wellness Center Jessica Burkhart 283-2312
To have your organization listed in this directory or to learn more about the Positively Oelwein committee, please call the OCAD office at 319-283-1105.