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Tom Kerfoot
Rotary District 5650 Governor 2024-25
Omaha Suburban Rotary
402-960-0306 cell
Upcoming Events
World Immunization Week 2025
Apr. 24, 2025 – Apr. 30, 2025
 
2025-26 Grants Management Webinar - Wed April 30
Via Zoom
Apr. 30, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
 
Nebraska City Rotary 100 Year Anniversary - Banquet
The Keeping Room Boutique & Cafe
May 02, 2025 5:00 p.m.
 
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with Lincoln Giving Spirits Evening Rotary
May 03, 2025
2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 
Rotary District 5650 Annual Business Meeting 2025
By Zoom
May 08, 2025 7:00 p.m.
 
2025 District 5650 Ride to End Polio
May 10, 2025
 
2025-26 Grants Management Webinar - Tue May 13
Via Zoom
May 13, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
 
2025-26 Grants Management Webinar - Thur May 15
Via Zoom
May 15, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
 
Omaha Suburban Rotary Car Show - 6th Annual
May 17, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
Nebraska City Rotary 100 Year Anniversary - Golf Tournament
The Golf Club at Table Creek
Jun. 13, 2025 12:00 p.m.
 
2025 International Convention Calgary
Jun. 21, 2025 – Jun. 25, 2025
 
Western Douglas County Annual Golf Tournament
The Pines Country Club
Jul. 21, 2025 1:00 p.m.
 
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) 2025
Camp Calvin Crest
Sep. 26, 2025 – Sep. 28, 2025
 
Zones 25B & 29 Learning Session
Oct. 01, 2025 8:30 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
 
Rotary International Anniversary - 23 Feb 1905
Feb. 23, 2026
 
World Rotaract Week 2026
Mar. 09, 2026 – Mar. 15, 2026
 
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Rotary District 5650 Governor Newsletter
Governor Tom's April Message
Although it was hard to tell with our weather last week, Spring is finally here. As we get back out and start planning those spring yard projects, think about what we do as Rotarians to protect the environment worldwide.
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Annual Meeting - Important Deadlines
The annual meeting of Rotary District 5650 will be held May 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM by Zoom. Read more for details and deadlines.
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2025-26 District Grants - 1.25 to 1 Matching Funds - Get Started Now
Greetings from your Rotary District 5650 Rotary Foundation Grants Team! There is much to do to get ready for the 2025-26 District Grants.
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President-elect Training Materials
Our President-elect Training Seminar (PETS) brought together 42 attendees, both in person and online. On the District Website you will find a page for Training - Presidents-elect. There you will find Pre- and Post-PETS information including the handouts. Click here for that page.
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2025-26 Officers Identified - Or Not Yet Identified
Here they are - the 2025-26 Rotary District 5650 Club Presidents - well some of them anyway. You can be assured that your District - starting with your Clubs - will be in good hands for the next Rotary Year.
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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.
 
 
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Mark your Calendar - Next Rotary District Conference
Mark your calendars - get ready - the next Rotary District 5650 Conference "Unite for Good" will be October 17-18, 2025 at the Scott Conference Center ~ 6450 Pine St ~ Omaha, NE 68106. There will be a special event on Friday night called "Rotary's Got Talent", more details to follow.
Not Too Late - 2025 Rotary International Convention - Rooms Are Filling Fast
There is still time to register for the Rotary International Convention - June 21-25,2025 at Stampede Park, in Calgary, Canada located in the Canadian Rockies for Rotary's 116th convention? But move quickly - accommodations will soon be filled.
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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"). 
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Looking for Someone?
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?
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Rotary Club Central Goals Administrative Adjustments
We learned of issues with some of the goals on Rotary Club Central. Some goals were selected but then the goal set at zero. It may be that zero entered automatically or the club may have entered zero.
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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.
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April is Environmental Protection Month
To see the article on the District Website about the Monthly Focus for Rotary, including some resources, click here.
Club Officer Access to ClubRunner
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.
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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.
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Do not use the Rotary Wheel as the letter O or a zero
The Rotary logo guidelines state that the Mark of Excellence / Rotary Wheel is NOT TO BE USED in place of a Zero, Letter "O" or pasted in / over any  image.
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Share Your Club Activities
Do you have an upcoming event - maybe a fundraiser? Share your information so that it appears on the District Website Events List and Calendar.
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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
 
 
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Rotary District Foundation Can Help With Your Disaster Donations
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.
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See more at rotarydistrict5650.org
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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