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WELCOME TO ROTARY DISTRICT 5650

While the power of Rotary is in the local clubs, there is strength in numbers. The Rotary clubs of Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa are members of District 5650, which provides leadership, representation, and direction.

Human Trafficking - Hotel/Motel Training Available

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.

Photos - 2018 Rotary District 5650 Conference

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.

Service Project at District Conference - New Beginnings Bags

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)

Awards for 2017-18 Rotary Year Presented

A number of clubs and Rotary Members were recognized during the Rotary District Conference for their service and achievements. Awards were presented for:

District Directory

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.

Be The Inspiration - Rotary Theme 2018-19

Rotary Theme for 2018-19 Announced (click here).

Rotary District 5650 Governor 2018-19 Julie O'Hara

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.

Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp 2018

RYLA 2018 was by all accounts a big success this year. Held April 6-8 this was the 7^th year of the District 5650 program and for the first time broke the 60 student mark.

Rotary's new Vision Statement

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.”

Spotlight on Clubs

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.