Rotarians: This is my last newsletter article. It is crazy to think how fast this year went by. As my term ends, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey I have been able to share with you all over this past year. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve our communities alongside so many dedicated, compassionate Rotarians.
My District Rotary
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Robert Rapp of the Omaha Morning Rotary Club is Governor for 2025-26 for Rotary District 5650. His term begins July 1, 2025.
Click here for a downloadable copy of Robert's Bio.
Click here for a downloadable copy of Robert's Photo
Click here for Robert's Proposed Club Presentation Schedule
Let's kick things off with a bold question: Are you going to grow your club - or keep it the same - over the next three years?

RYLA 2025 will be September 26-28, 2025, at Camp Calvin Crest in Fremont! District 5650 is once again partnering with Launch Leadership to present RYLA - Powered by Launch!
Imagine what your community would look like if there was no Rotary. Scary, right?! Our most valuable resource is our members. Let’s work together to attract others to Rotary so that we can expand our ability to serve the world around us! Please visit our website Membership page for ideas and inspiration to grow Rotary in our communities.
The U.S. Rotary Club & District Liability Insurance Program (U.S. Club Program) provides all U.S. Rotary clubs, districts, and Rotaract clubs with commercial general liability and directors & officers/employment practices liability insurance, subject to policy terms and conditions.

I want to thank all the clubs who sent delegates to attend the virtual District 5650 Annual Meeting on May 8th. Thank you, as well, to the delegates for taking the time to represent your clubs in the district and vote to ratify and approve our future district leadership and our budget and taking that information back to your clubs. Here is a recap of the meeting:
Our next membership billing from Rotary.org for Rotary Clubs will be in July, 2025. Using RI Integration, Rotary Clubs in Rotary District 5650 manage member information locally (not at Rotary.org) and changes will "roll up" to Rotary International.
Rotary Club Central is used to set, and track, goals. Many items are self-tracked while others are tracked by Rotary International based on information that they have recorded.
To see the article on the District Website about the Monthly Focus for Rotary, including some resources, click here.
Robert Rapp of the Omaha Morning Rotary Club is Governor for Rotary District 5650 beginninh July 1, 2025. He is looking forward to making a presentation at your Club. Confirm (to exec@rotarydistrict5650.org) the proposed date for your club-Click here for Robert's Proposed Club Presentation Schedule.
How do you find contact information for another Rotarian - a member you met at a meeting, a District Committee Chair, the President of other Rotary Clubs in the District?

As Rotary Clubs review dues for members, include the Rotary required items plus the Club costs supported with member assessment.
Does your Club have a subscription to ClubRunner for your Club Data Management? Access to additional aspects of the system do not automatically change when you define your Officers.
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.
Do you have an upcoming event - maybe a fundraiser? Share your information so that it appears on the District Website Events List and Calendar.
www.rotarydistrict5650.org is our Rotary District 5650 website.
The home page is designed to provide information about Rotary that is good for, not only Rotarians, but also the public. The links will take you to My District Home which includes stories primarily written for Rotarians.
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2025 International Convention Calgary
Jun. 21, 2025 – Jun. 25, 2025
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Ashland Rotary Washers Tournament 2025
American Legion Beer GardenJul. 19, 2025
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Western Douglas County Annual Golf Tournament
The Pines Country ClubJul. 21, 2025 1:00 p.m.
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Fremont Rotary 2025 Fly-In Breakfast
Fremont Municipal AirportAug. 17, 2025
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) 2025 - Application Deadline
Camp Calvin CrestAug. 24, 2025
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) 2025
Camp Calvin CrestSep. 26, 2025 – Sep. 28, 2025
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Omaha West Rotary Bloody Mary Fest 2025
Werner ParkSep. 28, 2025
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Zones 25B & 29 Learning Session
Oct. 01, 2025 8:30 a.m.
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Omaha Millard Rotary Dave & Arlene Steier Memorial Golf Tournament
Tiburon Golf ClubOct. 01, 2025 10:30 a.m.
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Zones 25B & 29 Learning Session
Oct. 02, 2025 8:30 a.m.
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Zones 25B & 29 Institute
Oct. 03, 2025 8:30 a.m. –
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Rotary District 5650 Conference 2025-26
Scott Conference CenterOct. 17, 2025 – Oct. 18, 2025
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World Polio Day 2025
Oct. 24, 2025
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World Interact Week 2025
Nov. 03, 2025 – Nov. 09, 2025
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Annual IRS Filing Due
Nov. 15, 2025
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Rotary International Assembly 2026
Jan. 11, 2026 – Jan. 15, 2026
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2026-27 District Team Learning Seminar (DTLS)
ESU 3Feb. 21, 2026
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Rotary International Anniversary - 23 Feb 1905
Feb. 23, 2026
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World Rotaract Week 2026
Mar. 09, 2026 – Mar. 15, 2026
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2026-27 President-elect Learning Seminar (PELS)
ESU 3Mar. 21, 2026
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2026 International Convention Taipei
Jun. 13, 2026 – Jun. 17, 2026