Trained volunteers serve the community's emergency health needs, sponsor CPR classes and provide educational programs to local school and youth groups. A commitment to EMT training is required for membership. Membership approved by Wausa Rural Fire District.

Wausa is the home of Earl Norman Post #63. It was the first American Legion Post chartered in Knox County, Nebraska. They sponsor community Memorial Day and Veterans Day services, Boys' State and Girls' State candidates and local scholarships. Membership eligibility requirements.

Sponsors Appreciation Day Pancake Feed, Pork Chop Barbecue, and Labor Day Fair (appoints independent fair board committee). Boosts tourism in area parades with a replica of a Viking Ship. Provides manpower and support to community betterment projects. Membership open to the public. URL= http://wausacommunityclub.com/introduction.htm

CHIC was formed in 1983. They sponsor a number of activities for local school children, including coordinating summer recreational classes and McGruff's Safe House program.

A benevolent group that makes donations of time and money to several worthy causes. Wausa Chapter provides the community with blood pressure checks. Membership is by ballot.

This is an organization of the Countryside Villa comprised of individuals who are interested in the well-being of the tenants, and with providing a quality way of living.

Since 1901, Lodge members provide donations to worthy causes and help support Shrine Children's Hospital and similar programs. Membership is by ballot.

Social group started as a project club. Named after a country school serving the neighborhood. Community projects include serving at the Wausa Health Care Center and monetary donations to Fire & Rescue squads. Twelve active members in January 1998.

Women from the neighborhood west of town started this club in January 1932. The group meets bi-monthly for social activities.

Social club started in 1931, now has a membership of nine. Members are third generation of the Pearson and Gillilan families.

Social club with six active members in January 1998, has group study on various topics of interest. Community projects include volunteering at the nursing home and donating books to the library.

Members, currently six, enjoy readings, poems and games each month. They also contribute to causes in and beyond Wausa, including the Nebraska Children's Home in Omaha.

Concerned mothers meet weekly to pray for local school and school personnel. Membership is open to the public. Community projects include service to Wausa Public School.

Wausa's only existing extension club. Group studies lessons provided through University of Nebraska Extension. Community projects include hosting Wausa Health Care Center games. Eight active members.

Meets monthly with programs and enjoys annual family picnic. Projects include fruit baskets delivered to the elderly.

Meets weekly for social activities for Wausa senior citizens. The Senior Center may be rented by the public for private meetings or family get-togethers.
Saturday Morning Coffee Time for the entire community

Plans and hosts a Swedish meal the fourth Saturday in October. The entire community helps to raise funds for local improvements and scholarships for local graduates. Open membership.

Wausa's gardening club cares for the city auditorium gardens, planting perennials and annuals to beautify the area. It started the corner garden at Lincoln Township Library. Group visits gardens and gardening shows and classes. Membership open to the public.

Social club with seven active members. Tours area places of interest. Completes craft projects for personal enjoyment.

Roy Carlson Post #5824 sells poppies, plans programs for the Vets Home in Norfolk and co-sponsors patriotic services on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Sponsor of "Voice of Democracy" contest at local high school. Must meet eligibility requirements for membership.

Citizens group to support local high school activities. Runs concessions at home games. Open membership.

Active membership provides fire safety program to school and youth groups. Maintains fire protection in Wausa District. New fire hall available to public for rent. Membership approved by Wausa Rural Fire District.

Wausa citizens serve the public school by reading to elementary children, planning library programs with teaching staff and organizing library materials.

Provides funding for local school scholarships. Hosts school reunions for W.H.S. graduates.

A group of business people organized to better the community through attracting other businesses and services to Wausa. Conducted a community survey and assisted community leaders with gathering of information for grants.

Provides programs for residents at Wausa Golden Living Center. Assists with local programs for youth at the residential care facility. Membership open to the public.

Sponsors a community flea market each year to raise money for community projects. Sponsors "Welcome Newcomers," providing new residents with promotions for businesses, church schedules and other community information. Makes improvements to the community. Membership open to the public.

Wausa is part of the Diamond Dick District of the Mid-America Boy Scout Council. Wausa has an active Cub Scouts group for boys in grades 2 through 5. Membership is open to all boys in this age group.

Girl Scout Troops in Wausa are served by Prairie Hills Girl Scout Council headquartered in Columbus. Wausa has an active Brownie Girl Scout Troop for girls in grades 1 through 3. Girls in grades 4 through 6 have a Junior Girl Scout Troop. Membership is open to all girls in these age groups.