Holiday greetings to you all! I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving and had time to spend with friends and family. As we enter the holiday season, I know many Rotarians and their clubs will be participating in service projects to help those less fortunate in our communities. Thank you all so much for your heart of service. We truly are "People of Action".
Calling all District 5650 Rotarians, spouses and families. Please join me next June 21-25,2025 at Stampede Park, in Calgary, Canada located in the Canadian Rockies for Rotary's 116th convention. The final deep discount deadline is December 15, 2024.
Of course, the answer is Robert Rapp, and then Gretchen Bren, but who will it be after that? Will it be you??? Nominations are now being accepted for District Governor 2027-2028 and all Past Club Presidents are invited to apply!
In December the district youth exchange committee will be interviewing prospective candidates from local schools who are interested in becoming Rotary Youth Exchange students next year.
At Rotary Leadership Institute in District 5650 on November 9, 2024, five participants graduated, having completed all three parts of the program.
Past District Governor Gary Berke has passed away. He was a member of Beatrice Rotary and 1990-91 District Governor for Rotary District 5650.
The Istanbul Rotary Club announces an Essay Competition in celebration of the launch of “Otto & Fran Walter Rotary Peace Center” at Bahçeşehir University and Presidential Peace Conference 2025 of Rotary International in Istanbul. The purpose is to foster thoughtful discourse and critical thinking among young persons across the globe - share ideas, perspectives, and solutions related to international peace. And, cash prizes are offered!
To see the article on the District Website about the Monthly Focus for Rotary, including some resources, click here.
If you are a travel agent and an active member of a Rotary Club in District 5650, we would like to give you the opportunity to advertise your Rotary International Convention trips on the District 5650 website - International Convention page (click here).
Every year Clubs nominate Rotarians for the Cadwallader Award which is presented during the District Conference. This year the recipients were Blake and Kathy Collingsworth of Lincoln Giving Spirits Evening Rotary CLub. Click here for the flyer outlining their accomplishments and some of the nomination information.
The Rotary Citation is the most important award for Rotary Clubs! There were 18 clubs in Rotary District 5650 that met the goals to earn the Rotary Citation in the 2023-24 Rotary Year.
Thank you to all the Clubs who worked so hard this year to make an impact in our community and in our world! Remember, the more helping hands we have (members), the more resources we have (donations) the more communities get served!!
Thank you to thee clubs, that contributed at least $1,500 to Rotary’s Polio eradication efforts during 2023-24. They were presented with the End Polio Now: Countdown to History Campaign Certificates of Appreciation during the District Conference:
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.
Listen to our District members tell their Rotary story and express how they value their membership.
Visit the Spotlight on Rotary Clubs page (click here) on the District Website to keep up with club activities and read news stories.
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.
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And use the Club Directory and Contacts on the left of this page to find club websites.
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
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