Spring is finally here and the energy is rapidly returning to our world. I see the same vitality coming back into our clubs bringing a renewed sense of purpose and fun. I have had the privilege to visit a few clubs this last month and relished in the spirit of friends reuniting after a year of separation.
From Rotary International: Please join us for 2021 Virtual Convention: Rotary Opens Opportunities, 12-16 June. Registration opens in mid-April.
NEWS STORY 5-7-21
The Norfolk Rotary Club celebrated a century of service by recognizing members of the club and community. It was covered in the news paper - click here.
Omaha Downtown Rotary Operation Hippocrates team just returned from Belize. This outstanding humanitarian project was started by Omaha Downtown Rotary in late 1970's to provide medical assistance to British Honduras (now Belize). To see more information and photos, click Read More.
It isn’t often that we have an opportunity to update Rotarians on the continuing success of programs launched by international grants submitted by Rotarians in clubs throughout District 5650. But we would like to do so regarding a Rotary sponsored program to educate deaf and hard of hearing children in Nicaragua. Read about the need, impact of our project, and continued need below.
One of the most significant impacts on Rotary membership growth, engagement and retention during 2021 will be the way every Rotary club shifts from primarily virtual club meetings to Hybrid Meetings (a combination of members meeting in-person and virtually). Just as clubs effectively pivoted to virtual meetings, the next opportunity is to prepare for the in-person/virtual hybrid experience.
Carol Horner of the Council Bluffs Noon Rotary Club is Governor for 2021-22 for Rotary District 5650.
Roxy Orr of the Omaha Suburban Rotary Club is Governor for 2020-21 for Rotary District 5650.
The Rotary District 5650 Clubs shown with "read more" have reported temporary changes in their meeting schedules to limit possible exposure to the coronavirus.
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