Mitzi Ellis joined Crescent Rotary Club in Greensboro, NC in 1991.  In 1996, she became the first female Rotary President in the Triad area.  She has served her club in many capacities including Newsletter Editor, Membership Chair, Fellowship Chair, and Fundraising Chair.  Mitzi was given the Joe Gawthrop Club Service Award in 2002. 

On the District level, Mitzi has served a two-year term as Assistant Governor for the eight Rotary clubs in Greensboro.  She chaired the centennial project for the Greensboro clubs which involved raising more than $80,000 to build a playground at the new baseball stadium in downtown Greensboro.  She also coordinated the district centennial luncheon on February 23, 2005 with over 900 Rotarians and guests in attendance.  Mitzi served as Governor for D-7690 in 2006-07.

Mitzi, her husband Steve, and their 2 daughters are Paul Harris Fellows.  Mitzi is also a Benefactor and a member of the Paul Harris Society.