I heard a story at my club meeting this week about Paul Harris and the origins of Rotary. Paul Harris received his law degree from the University of Iowa in 1891 and later moved to Chicago to open his law practice in 1896. Paul felt that there were many, like him, that had come to Chicago from farms and small villages to establish themselves in this great city.
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).
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!
Members of our Rotary community help make clubs stronger, communities better, and peace possible. Thank them for their dedication and valuable contributions by recognizing them with the Excellence in Service to Humanity Award.
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.
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!
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..
Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships.
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.
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.
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.
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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