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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.

Welcome Sarah Clark as District Administrator

Please join us in welcoming Sarah Clark as our new District Administrator! Sarah officially begins her new role on November 1 and can be reached at executive@RotaryDistrict5650.org.

Sarah is already familiar with Rotary and the important work that happens behind the scenes to support our clubs and members. She is an Honorary member of Omaha West Rotary and serves as the club’s Executive Director. A graduate of UNO with a degree in Business Management, Sarah brings an extensive background in office administration and nonprofit work to her new role.

As District Administrator, Sarah will become an important resource for our clubs and District leaders, helping keep the many moving pieces of District 5650 organized and connected.

Fusion 5650: The Countdown Is On

This month, Rotarians from across Nebraska and Southwest Iowa will gather at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum for Fusion 5650, our 2026 District Conference.

If you have already registered, thank you! If you've been thinking about attending, now is the time to make your plans.

District Conference is more than a weekend event. It's an opportunity to reconnect with friends, discover new ideas, celebrate Rotary's impact, and return home energized for the work ahead. Whether you're a new member, a club leader, or a long-time Rotarian, there will be something for everyone.

CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Shelter Box for Nepal Flood Victims

Rotary Challenge!

Become a “ShelterBox Hero” by Helping Displaced Families in Nepal

On the morning of August 26, a glacial collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border of the Himalayas triggered a chain reaction of mass flooding, decimating villages for more than 40 miles along the Trishuli River. Nearly 1500 persons have died. More than 6000 are still missing.

It has been estimated that more than 80,000 people have been displaced, almost half of them children. These displaced families are in desperate need of shelter.

Want to help? Keep reading…

Registration is now open for the Rotary International Convention in Barcelona, Spain, 26-30 Jun 2027.

Click Here to Learn More and Register Now

Be sure and join thousands of your fellow Rotarians in this beautiful European destination to celebrate Rotary and learn more about the good Rotary is doing all over the globe.

Don’t Miss it!

PDG Barbara Bartle Featured on Rotary Voices Podcast

District 5650's own PDG Barbara Bartle (Lincoln 14) is featured in a new episode of Rotary International's Rotary Voices podcast.

In this two-part series focused on membership attraction and engagement, Rotary leaders from across the United States share ideas, experiences, and strategies that are helping clubs and districts grow. Barbara joins Rotary Membership Growth and Engagement Specialist Taylor Evans Ghosal and fellow membership leader Julie McKinney to discuss successful approaches to welcoming, engaging, and retaining members.

As clubs across District 5650 continue to focus on belonging, member engagement, and sustainable growth, Barbara's insights offer timely ideas that can be applied in clubs of every size.

Take a few minutes to listen and discover practical membership strategies from one of Rotary's respected leaders right here in Nebraska.

🎧 Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts:
Rotary Voices Podcast featuring Barbara Bartle

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards – Powered by Launch Leadership (RYLA) is back

RYLA 2026 will be held Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Camp Calvin Crest in Fremont, Nebraska. This transformational leadership experience brings together outstanding young people from across our region for a weekend of growth, teamwork, and inspiration.

Every Rotarian Every Year, EREY

The Rotary Foundation is the engine that drives all of Rotary’s initiatives. Without our donations to the Foundation, we Rotarians could not do all the projects we do around the world and in our communities.

Who Makes a Great Rotarian?

Rotary has always been powered by people—people who care about their communities, who believe in service above self, and who are willing to roll up their sleeves to make a difference. In the United States, where civic engagement and volunteerism are woven into the fabric of local life, the qualities that make someone a great Rotarian are both timeless and deeply relevant.

New Rotary International President Message 2026-27