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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.

Congratulations to these Rotary Clubs

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

Ideas to Grow Membership

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).

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.

Be The Inspiration - Rotary Theme 2018-19

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

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.

ClubRunner Smartphone App

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.

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:

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.