Bring on Spring! We are all very thankful for the warm weather this week. Let's hope this cycle stays with us until Spring. It is so refreshing to drive by a lake and see the ripple of waves instead of a solid sheet of ice. It reminds me of Rotary's focus during the month of March on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
The deadline for completing all 2024-25 District Grant Projects is 3-31. You all filed progress reports on or before 12-31 which provided an opportunity review the status and address any concern with completing the projects as approved and on time..
The last weekend in January, district 5650 and 5630 brought our nine inbound exchange students to the South Central Rotary Youth Exchange meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma where they met with over 120 other exchange students. Thanks to the Tulsa Rotarians for hosting all the students for the weekend!
Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills and make a lasting impact in your community? Mark your calendars for April 5 and join us at the Rotary Leadership Institute!
Greetings from your Rotary District 5650 Rotary Foundation Grants Team! There is much to do to get ready for the 2025-26 District Grants. But, we wanted to get you thinking about possible projects.
I hope everyone had a nice January! I will be attending the International Assembly in Orlando, FL February 9-13th, along with 515 other District Governor-elects from around the world along with our incoming 2025-26 Rotary International President-elect, Mário César Martins de Camargo from Brazil! Looking forward to representing Rotary District 5650 as your incoming District Governor and bringing back his message to you!
Can you attend the next Rotary International Convention - June 21-25,2025 at Stampede Park, in Calgary, Canada located in the Canadian Rockies for Rotary's 116th convention? Pre-registration discounts are available through March 31, 2025.
Active U.S. Rotary clubs and districts and Rotaract clubs are provided with general liability ("GL") and directors & officers/employment practices liability ("D&O/EPL") insurance through the U.S. Rotary Club and District Liability Insurance Program ("Program").
Rotary notes the recent announcement that the United States intends to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). We remain resolute in our mission to eradicate polio.
I serve as our District’s DEI Chair. This role means I am your resource for diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. Let me align the words and concepts with The 4-Way Test, Rotary’s vision, and our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (quoted).
Rotary District 5650 formed a Foundation for supporting Clubs and Members with charitable activities. Through February, the Rotary International District 5650 Foundation will accept donates to support the victims of the California wildfires.
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.
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