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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.

Fremont Rotary Fly-In Breakfast 2025

Fremont Rotary Club Fly-in Breakfast
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Fremont Municipal Airport ~ 1203 W 23rd St ~ Fremont, NE 68025\
8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
$7.00 - children under 5 free

Featuring "The Pancake Man"
Raffle ticket sales for Nebraska Football Game tickets
Classic cars and interesting aircraft.
Face painting, balloons and flight simulator for kids
Golf Cart Transportation parking to gate

Tickets available from any Fremont Rotarian or call 402-212-3963.
Tickets also available day of event.

All proceeds go toward student scholarships and youth activities.

Click here for flyer.
Contact Gary with questions - click here.

Governor Tom's June Message

Rotarians: This is my last newsletter article. It is crazy to think how fast this year went by. As my term ends, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey I have been able to share with you all over this past year. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve our communities alongside so many dedicated, compassionate Rotarians.

Rotary District 5650 Governor 2025-26 Robert Rapp - Bio, Photo, Proposed Club Presentation Dates

Robert Rapp of the Omaha Morning Rotary Club is Governor for 2025-26 for Rotary District 5650. His term begins July 1, 2025.

Click here for a downloadable copy of Robert's Bio.

Click here for a downloadable copy of Robert's Photo

Click here for Robert's Proposed Club Presentation Schedule

Council Services of Rotary International

Most Rotarians don’t know who decides the rules that govern Rotary International, our Zones, Districts, and Clubs. We are all defined and governed by a Constitution and Bylaws. Things like Rotary International dues, attendance requirements, Club and District officers and many more things are governed by the those organizing documents.

2025 Rotary International Convention - Free Zone Event

There is so much to do at Rotary International Conventions! Some events are FREE! The upcoming convention is in Calgary June 21-25,2025. Click here to learn about the FREE event hosted by our Rotary Zone.

Rotary Youth Exchange Update

The Rotary District 5650 and 5630 youth exchange committees have been collaborating on youth exchange for more than 10 years as we exchange Nebraska students to countries around the world and host students in return.

Nebraska City Rotary Club Celebrating 100 Years of Service

Mark your calendars for events of Nebraska City Rotary Club in celebration of their 100 Years of Service - May 2 Banquet, June 13 Golf. Read more below.

Seward Rotary Club Celebrated 100 Years of Service

The event is past, but we wanted to congratulate Seward Rotary Club on celebrating 100 Years of Service. They held a banquet on May 31, 2025.

Rotary Fellowships - Join, Attract Club Members

Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience.

Attract! Engage! Grow!

Imagine what your community would look like if there was no Rotary. Scary, right?! Our most valuable resource is our members. Let’s work together to attract others to Rotary so that we can expand our ability to serve the world around us! Please visit our website Membership page for ideas and inspiration to grow Rotary in our communities.

The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund

Have you made your contribution to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund? The Annual Fund of the Rotary International Foundation (RIF) is the engine that drives all the great work we do as Rotarians.

Hope, Empathy, Future

Stories of Peace: Centering Community for Collective Transformation - Hope, Empathy, Future.On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, the 22nd Annual Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center Spring Conference was held at the FedEx Global Education Center located at UNC-Chapel Hill, NC.

Peacebuilding – Creating Lasting Change

2025 World Affairs Seminar & Youth Empowerment -“Peacebuilding – Creating Lasting Change”

https://worldaffairsseminar.org/was2025/

Save The Date For RYLA 2025

RYLA 2025 will be September 26-28, 2025, at Camp Calvin Crest in Fremont! District 5650 is once again partnering with Launch Leadership to present RYLA - Powered by Launch!

June is Fellowships Month

To see the article on the District Website about the Monthly Focus for Rotary, including some resources, click here.

2025-26 Rotary District 5650 Fall Conference

The 2025-26 Rotary District 5650 Fall Conference will be held October 17-18, 2025 (Friday/Saturday) at the Scott Conference Center, 5450 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68106. The District Conference will be centered around next year's 2025-26 Rotary Presidential message "Unite For Good".

Rotary District Foundation Can Help With Your Disaster Donations

Rotary District 5650 formed a Foundation for supporting Clubs and Members with charitable activities. Through February, the Rotary International District 5650 Foundation will accept donates to support the victims of the California wildfires.

Rotary Focus By Month

Rotary has created a calendar that includes a monthly focus. This provides a guide for Clubs to use to help members understand the programs of Rotary and the Areas of Focus for our causes.

What is Rotary?

Listen to our District members tell their Rotary story and express how they value their membership.

District 5650 Clubs - Activities and News - Spotiight

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

Rotary District 5650 Governor 2024-25 Tom Kerfoot - Bio, Photo

Tom Kerfoot of the Omaha Suburban Rotary Club is Governor for 2024-25 for Rotary District 5650. His term begins July 1, 2024.

Click here for a downloadable copy of Tom's Bio and Introduction Notes.

Click here for a downloadable copy of Tom 's Photo

Rotary Around The World

We periodically hear about events that may be of interest to Rotarians that are not coordinated by our District or a Club in our District. These could be from anywhere in the world. We will share their invitations and ideas here. Stories without specific dates are listed at the end of the article.

For more stories, see My District Page