St. Nicholas Day is December 19 in Ukraine.  In recognition of this holiday, Rotarians in Poland are taking a caravan of 21 minibuses filled with warm clothing, shoes, coats, sleeping bags, blankets, toys and other critical needs for the children in the Ukrainian orphanages. Of course they continue their work to provide medical supplies, generators and other needs as the cold, dark days of winter approach.

 

Support the families, especially the children, by making a contribution for the Rotary District in Poland, so they can continue to purchase the critical needs for the Ukrainians.  Please make your contribution by December 13 (new deadline) to District 5650 - click here.

Did you know that you, yes YOU are helping fight disease around the world? You’re helping give people clean water to fight Guinea worm disease. You’re helping women get tested for HIV early in pregnancy to reduce HIV infections in children. You’re vaccinating people in Afghanistan and Pakistan to put an end to polio in our world.

Glenwood Rotary Club recently celebrated 100 years of service. Past District Governors from Rotary District 5650 were in attendance at the community event which also served as a fundraiser for the club projects. Congratulations to the Glenwood Rotary Club. Click Read More for additional photos.

 

Did you know that, thanks to a few endowments our district grant committee has been able to increase funds for district and global grants and disaster relief for the past several years? You can designate as little as $1,000 in your will and become a Benefactor of The Rotary Foundation.

Visit the Spotlight on Rotary Clubs page (click here) on the District Website to keep up with club activities and read news stories. 

We periodically hear from Rotary Clubs outside of our District - around the world. We will share their invitations and ideas here. Stories without specific dates are listed at the end of the article.