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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.

Academic Superstar is District 5650’s First Global Grant Scholar

In May of this year, Hayley Dunlop graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's Degree in the Biological Sciences and a minor in Global Health. Having completed an honor's thesis and graduating from ASU with a 4.0 GPA, Hayley is off to another prestigious university, the University of Edinburgh.

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International has received 12 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator for demonstrating both strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Here is a link for more details of how The Rotary Foundation efficiently promotes world understanding, goodwill, and peace - click here.

District 5650 Continues Support for Polio Eradication

Again in 2019-20, our District 5650 continues its support of Polio Eradication by contributing 20% of available District Designated Funds (DDF) from the Rotary Foundation toward Polio Plus.

Local Communities Benefit from The Rotary Foundation Funds

Funds donated to The Rotary Foundation are used to support the needs of individuals - far away and right here at home!

Bellevue Papillion Rotary Club Helping Displaced Families

The Bellevue Papillion Rotary Club was determined to provide assistance to families displaced by the Spring floods. View the emotional news videos and read the heart-warming story of the difference they made to 56 children.

Nigeria reaches crucial polio milestone

It’s been three years since health officials last reported a case of polio caused by the wild poliovirus in Nigeria.

Rotary Leadership Institute - Get More Out Of Rotary

How to engage members . . .

Making our projects more successful . . .

Understanding the value of The Rotary Foundation . . .

When asked what participants want to get out of Rotary training and meetings, we hear things like the statements above.

Cadwallader Award Presented to Gretchen Bren

Every year Clubs nominate Rotarians for the Cadwallader Award which is presented during the District Conference. This year the recipient was Gretchen Bren. Click here for the flyer outlining Gretchen's accomplishments and some of the nomination information.

Rotary International Level Awards Presented at District Conference

Rotary District 5650 nominated individuals for International Level Awards. We are proud that two of our nominees were selected this year for these highly competitive awards. They are Dan Rose, for the Service Above Self Award and Nancy Herdman for the Excellence in Service to Humanity Award.

Awards for 2018-19 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 District 5650 Governor 2019-20 Mick McKinley

Mick McKinley of the Council Bluffs Noon, Iowa Rotary Club is Governor for 2019-20 for Rotary District 5650.

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

Click here for a downloadable copy of Mick's Club Visit Schedule.

Click here for the 2019-20 District Goals.

Rotary Connects The World - Rotary Theme 2019-20

Rotary Theme for 2019-20 Announced. Click here for theme and Rotary Citation brochure. Click here for the theme speech.

Aloha, Rotary!

Join Rotary President Mark Maloney at the 111th Rotary International Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii, 6-10 June 2020. You’ll experience the heart of Hawaii in Honolulu – the state’s largest and most diverse city which has something for everyone.

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International has received 11 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator for demonstrating both strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Here is a link for more details of how The Rotary Foundation efficiently promotes world understanding, goodwill, and peace - click here.

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.