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Mark your calendars - save the date - plan to attend the 2018-19 Rotary District 5650 Conference July 26-27 at The Lied Lodge & Conference Center in Nebraska City. Details to follow.
Commemorate World Polio Day - post your activities - be part of history as we End Polio Now!
The Club Recognition Profile program of Rotary District 5650 is used to determine the progress of the clubs in the district in various activities and programs of Rotary. The program has evolved over the years with criteria adjustments and a move to electronic tracking.
Information about the program and the latest standings of the Top 10 Clubs based on the Club Profile program have been posted - click here.
Rotary District 5650 is soliciting nominations for District Governor for 2021-22.The primary requirement for the position is that the person has been a Rotary Club President. There are many effective, dynamic Rotarians in District 5650. Won't your club nominate one of them to the position of District Governor?
A group of 16 participants attended the Rotary Leadership Institute program on Saturday October 6. We had 4 graduates - congratulations to Gretchen, Dave, Chan and Suzanne. It was an energy-filled day - gaining Rotary knowledge and sharing ideas and challenges.
The following Clubs in Rotary District 5650 earned the Rotary Citation for the 2017-18 Rotary Year: Auburn, Beatrice, Council Bluffs Centennial, Glenwood, Lincoln 14, Lincoln South, Norfolk, Omaha Suburban, Omaha West, and Wayne.
Thank you for Making a Difference during the 2017-18 Rotary Year!
Thomas Cardwell
Rotary District 5650 Governor 2017-18
Keep Rotary strong - attract and retain members! Rotary District 5650 Membership Chair Holly Hollenbeck has compiled a list of ideas to help all Rotary Clubs grow membership. There is something for every club. See the Membership Page on this Website (click here).
Julie O'Hara of the Shenandoah, Iowa Rotary Club is Governor for 2018-19 for Rotary District 5650.
Click here for a downloadable copy of Julie's Bio.
Click here for a downloadable copy of Julie's Club Visit Schedule.
The District Directory information is available online to ALL ROTARIANS in Rotary District 5650. Select My District Rotary then District Directory. You will be required to logon* to view the directory.
Note: The use of the Rotary District 5650 Directory is for official Rotary District 5650 business only.
Have you tried the ClubRunner App on your phone?
Access it using the same logon as on the District website. There is a section for your Club and a section for the District where you can find information about Clubs in the District and even search the members.
We will continue to share information about our support and activities to combat human trafficking in Rotary District 5650. If you are interested in helping train Hotel / Motel employees, read more.
The 2017-18 District Conference "Together Making a Difference" was held July 27-28, 2018 at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln.
Click here for a photo review of the activities.
During the District Conference, "Rotary: Making a Difference", on Friday, July 27th, we put together 400 bags for Magdelene Omaha/Thistle Lights. These new beginning bags will provide three days of much needed personal supplies. Magdalene Omaha/Thistle Lights is a survivor-led program of healing, recovery, and economic empowerment for women who experienced sex trafficking/prostitution, abuse, and addiction. (www.magadeleneomaha.org)
A number of clubs and Rotary Members were recognized during the Rotary District Conference for their service and achievements. Awards were presented for:
In June, Rotary's Board of Directors and Trustees approved a new vision statement for the organization:
"Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
Activities of Rotary District 5650 clubs can be submitted for posting to the Spotlight on Clubs page of this District 5650 website. Find the page on the Learning & Reference Menu / Topics or click here to see the activities of the clubs in the District.
For more stories, see My District Page
