My District Rotary

When professionals join a Rotary club, they do so as a representative of their classification – their particular business or profession. We have the dual responsibility of representing our vocation within the club and exemplifying the ideals of Rotary within the workplace.

2023 Rose Parade - Post-Parade Highlights

2023 Rose Parade Theme: Turning the Corner, Rotary International Float Theme: Serving with Imagination and Hope.

Showcase Your Club's Service Project at the District Conference

One of the features for this year's district conference is the opportunity for each club to bring a display of community service projects.

Free Ukrainian/Polish Children's Book Downloads

Ola & Boris Books - This project is proudly sponsored by Rotary District 6250 (Western Wisconsin) and its Clubs. Keep reading to learn more about their Ukrainian Relief efforts.

Attention 2023-24 District Chairs, AGs, Club Presidents

Please save the dates for:
District Team Training 2023-24 - February 4, 2023
President-elect Training 2023-24 - March 4, 2023

Electing Club Officers for 2023-24

Rotary International has requested that the Club President and all other Club Officers and Executives for each Rotary Year get established by 12-31. Many clubs start the Nomination and Election Process late in September or early in October.

Cadwallader Award 2022-23 Nominations due February 28

Consider honoring a member of your club for their service by nominating them for the Rotary District 5650 Cadwallader Award - nominations are due February 28, 2023.
Contact: Past District 5650 Governor Mick McKinley (mick.mckinley71@gmail.com).
Nomination Form (click here).

Rotary Peace Fellows

“The Rotary Peace Fellows are a string of pearls.” (David C. Forward)

The Rotary Foundation December 2022 Report

Happy New Year! And welcome 2023. We are now halfway through our Rotary year, and I want to give a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Rotary Foundation this Rotary year. Here is an update on where we are as a District in giving to the annual fund and Polio.

Rotary Youth Exchange Update

The Rotary Youth Exchange Committee interviewed prospective high school students to sponsor next year as Rotary Youth Exchange students on December 10^th. We offered several students a sponsorship and are waiting to hear if they accept.

Rotary Leadership Institute - Get More Out Of Rotary - New Sessions Scheduled

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.

Thank You - Rotary District Grant Projects Fully Compliant

The Rotary District Grants Committee thanks you! All of the 2022-23 District Grants are compliant - the required project reports have been submitted before deadline.

District Events and More On ClubRunner App

See District Events and more about the District and your Club - right at your fingertips. Find the ClubRunner App in your app store. Use the same logon as with the ClubRunner websites (District and Club).

Dues Analysis - Rotary Required and Club Optional Items

As clubs review dues for members, include the Rotary required items plus the Club costs supported with member assessment.

District extends Zoom Grant through the 2022-2023 year

When COVID first hit, the District established a grant to help offset the costs of using Zoom. We will be extending that grant through the 2022-2023 Rotary year.

Club Activities...Share News...Spotlight On Clubs!

Visit the Spotlight on Rotary Clubs page (click here) on the District Website to keep up with club activities and read news stories. Contact Webmaster@rotarydistrict5650.org to provide information about your Club events.

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