Greetings Rotarians - March is time to think about our Rotary theme: water, sanitation and hygiene.
To view Barbara's message, click the image or this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtIunlgg498
Itinerary - Friday night - click here
Itinerary - Saturday - click here
Times and details on Itineraries are subject to change.
Flyer - print and share - for Color click here, for Black and White click here
Conference Registration - click here
Read more for District Governor Barbara's Letter of Invitation.
The District Conference planning committee is busy creating an amazing District Conference. Read the exciting preview and then register for a fun and inspiring weekend with your fellow Rotarians! To register - click here.
He is being recognized for his extraordinary service to Ukrainian refugees as they fled the invasion of their country. Read the story in the Lincoln Journal Star (click here). Or read it as saved to our District Website (click here).
Rotaract, it's a great way to breathe a little youthful thinking into your club. Explore the how and why of Rotaract and pick up an idea or two of how your club can help sponsor a youth-oriented gathering. https://www.rotary.org/en/get-involved/rotaract-clubs
Read the messages and letters and see the photos about the impact of the Disaster Relief Grand Funds from our District to Support Ukraine.
While much of the current news from Ukraine involves the conflict in the eastern part of the country where Russia continues to attempt a takeover, the long-term future of the country is pretty much out of the news but nevertheless very real in orphanages in western Ukraine.
Read more to see the story in the Lincoln Journal Star about the impact of our donations through The Rotary Foundation.
The powerful earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6th is one of the deadliest natural disasters of our lifetimes. It is estimated that more than a million people in Turkey alone have been left homeless. Read more to see the message sent by email from District Leadership.
As a global humanitarian organization, Rotary continually takes action to help communities in need. Because you are a dedicated leader in Rotary, we want you to be among the first to know that The Rotary Foundation has established two temporary funds to support immediate relief efforts in Pakistan and Ukraine. To read the entire message from Ian H.S. Riseley, 2022-23 Trustee Chair The Rotary Foundation, select Read More.
March is Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month for Rotarians worldwide. Let the people in your community know how Rotary is helping improve lives of the less fortunate people by sharing this story about how a Nebraska Rotarian, how District 5650, how we are making an impact.
Council Bluffs Noon Rotary Club Provides Essential Volunteer Support for Nationally Recognized COVID-19 Mass-Vaccine Clinics.
by Brian Mainwaring (Club Member)
Dan Blankenau never imagined that his expertise in water would lead to a trip to Africa; not just once, but a half-dozen times.
Read more for the full story as published in the Lincoln Journal Star - The Neighborhood Extra section.
District 5650 is pleased to offer area students with three opportunities in 2023 to grow, to lead, and to connect. Don't miss out - deadlines are coming up - select the participants you are sponsoring and get them registered.
Visit the Spotlight on Rotary Clubs page (click here) on the District Website to keep up with club activities and read news stories.
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And use the Club Directory and Contacts on the left of this page to find club websites.
We periodically hear from Rotary Clubs outside of our District - around the world. We will share their invitations and ideas here. Stories without specific dates are listed at the end of the article.
Barbara Bartle of the Lincoln 14 Rotary Club is Governor for 2022-23 for Rotary District 5650.
Click here for a downloadable copy of Barbara's Bio and Introduction Notes.
Click here for a downloadable copy of Barbara's Photo
Click here for Barbara's Club Visit Schedule
Rotary Theme for 2022-23 is Imagine Rotary. Click here to read about RI President 2022-23 Jennifer Jones and the theme.
For more stories, see My District Page
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