Rotary District 5650 Newsletter July 2025 (Jun. 16, 2025)

Robert Rapp

Rotary District 5650 Governor 2025-26

Omaha Morning Rotary

(308) 325-1704

Fremont Rotary 2025 Fly-In Breakfast
Fremont Municipal Airport
Aug. 17, 2025 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) 2025 - Application Deadline
Camp Calvin Crest
Aug. 24, 2025

Bellevue Papillion Golf Outing 2025
Tregaron Golf Course
Sep. 05, 2025 12:00 p.m.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) 2025
Camp Calvin Crest
Sep. 26, 2025 – Sep. 28, 2025

Omaha West Rotary Bloody Mary Fest 2025
Werner Park
Sep. 28, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Zones 25B & 29 Learning Session

Oct. 01, 2025 8:30 a.m.

Omaha Millard Rotary Dave & Arlene Steier Memorial Golf Tournament
Tiburon Golf Club
Oct. 01, 2025 10:30 a.m.

Zones 25B & 29 Learning Session

Oct. 02, 2025 8:30 a.m.

Zones 25B & 29 Institute

Oct. 03, 2025 8:30 a.m. – Oct. 04, 2025 11:59 p.m.

Rotary District 5650 Conference 2025-26
Scott Conference Center
Oct. 17, 2025 – Oct. 18, 2025

World Polio Day 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

World Interact Week 2025

Nov. 03, 2025 – Nov. 09, 2025

Annual IRS Filing Due

Nov. 15, 2025

Rotary International Assembly 2026

Jan. 11, 2026 – Jan. 15, 2026

2026-27 District Team Learning Seminar (DTLS)
ESU 3
Feb. 21, 2026 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Rotary International Anniversary - 23 Feb 1905

Feb. 23, 2026

World Rotaract Week 2026

Mar. 09, 2026 – Mar. 15, 2026

2026-27 President-elect Learning Seminar (PELS)
ESU 3
Mar. 21, 2026 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

2026 International Convention Taipei

Jun. 13, 2026 – Jun. 17, 2026

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Governor Robert's July Message

Rotary District 5650 Rotarians: This is my first newsletter of the new Rotary year. First, let me tell you what an honor and a privilege it is to be your 2025-26 District Governor. We have an exciting year ahead of us and I know we will all accomplish important things together serving our communities and the world as we “Unite For Good.”

Ready to Lead? Let's Set your Club's Course for the next 3 years!

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?

District Cadwallader Award 2025-26 Nominations due August 15

Consider honoring a member of your club for their service by nominating them for the Rotary District 5650 Cadwallader Award - the highest award for service presented by our District. Nominations are due August 15, 2025.

Rotary Club Liability Insurance Program

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").

Confirm Dates For 2025-26 DG Robert Presentation To Your Club

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.

Attract! Engage! Grow!

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.

Save The Date For RYLA 2025

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!

Rotary District 5650 Governor 2025-26 Robert Rapp - Bio, Photo, Proposed Club Presentation Dates

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

2025-26 Rotary District 5650 Fall Conference

The 2025-26 Rotary District 5650 Fall Conference will be held October 17-18, 2025 (Friday/Saturday) at the Scott Conference Center, 5450 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68106. The District Conference will be centered around next year's 2025-26 Rotary Presidential message "Unite For Good".

July is Maternal and Child Health Month

To see the article on the District Website about the Monthly Focus for Rotary, including some resources, click here.

Council Services of Rotary International

Most Rotarians don’t know who decides the rules that govern Rotary International, our Zones, Districts, and Clubs. We are all defined and governed by a Constitution and Bylaws. Things like Rotary International dues, attendance requirements, Club and District officers and many more things are governed by the those organizing documents.

Rotary Youth Exchange Update

The Rotary District 5650 and 5630 youth exchange committees have been collaborating on youth exchange for more than 10 years as we exchange Nebraska students to countries around the world and host students in return.

Dues Analysis - Rotary Required and Club Optional Items

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

Rotary Focus By Month

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.

See more at rotarydistrict5650.org

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