Rotary District 5650 Newsletter March 2023 (Mar 01, 2023)

Barbara Bartle

Rotary District 5650 Governor 2022-23

Lincoln 14 Rotary

dgbarbara5650@gmail.com

402-770-3323 cell

Governor Barbara's March Message

Greetings Rotarians - March is time to think about our Rotary theme: water, sanitation and hygiene.

To view Barbara's message, click the image or this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtIunlgg498

Peace, Love and Understanding - Just Imagine - District Conference Details

Itinerary - Friday night - click here

Itinerary - Saturday - click here

Times and details on Itineraries are subject to change.

Flyer - print and share - for Color click here, for Black and White click here

Conference Registration - click here

Read more for District Governor Barbara's Letter of Invitation.

The District Conference planning committee is busy creating an amazing District Conference. Read the exciting preview and then register for a fun and inspiring weekend with your fellow Rotarians! To register - click here.

Celebrate International Women's Day

Rotary International has had an initiative to Empower The Girl for the last two years.

Club Auction Baskets For The District Conference

Imagine . . . the story you will tell. Get creative - highlight local items that reflect your club and / or the uniqueness of your community.

Showcase Your Club's Service Project at the District Conference

One of the features for this year's district conference is the opportunity for each club to bring a display of community service projects.

First anniversary of the war in Ukraine

Dear Rotarians:On this first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, I sent this note of appreciation to Piotr Jankowski, District Governor, and Janus Lisiecki, Rotary Club of Wolsztyn. As I write this note, a Rotarian convoy of supplies is on the way to Ukraine. This includes items purchased with the $10,000 donated from our District in December.

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - Rotary District 5650 Projects in Zambia

March is Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month for Rotarians worldwide. Let the people in your community know how Rotary is helping improve lives of the less fortunate people by sharing this story about how a Nebraska Rotarian, how District 5650, how we are making an impact.

The Humanitarian Crisis in Turkey-Syria - Donate To Support Through The Rotary Foundation

The powerful earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6^th is one of the deadliest natural disasters of our lifetimes. It is estimated that more than a million people in Turkey alone have been left homeless. Read more to see the message sent by email from District Leadership.

The Rotary Foundation - Temporary Disaster Relief Funds - Pakistan and Ukraine

As a global humanitarian organization, Rotary continually takes action to help communities in need. Because you are a dedicated leader in Rotary, we want you to be among the first to know that The Rotary Foundation has established two temporary funds to support immediate relief efforts in Pakistan and Ukraine. To read the entire message from Ian H.S. Riseley, 2022-23 Trustee Chair The Rotary Foundation, select Read More.

Important Information About District Grants

2022-23 District Grant Projects - Completion Deadline is March 31.

2023-24 District Grant Projects - Grant Cycle Is Starting.

District Website Foundation Grants page (click here).

Rotary District Annual Business Meeting 2023 - Save The Date

The annual meeting of Rotary District 5650 will be held June 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom. All clubs have Voting Delegates. Details about the meeting, delegates, and registration will be provided later.

Youth Leadership Options for 2023

District 5650 is pleased to offer area students with three opportunities in 2023 to grow, to lead, and to connect. Don't miss out - deadlines are coming up - select the participants you are sponsoring and get them registered.

Rotary Leadership Institute - Part III

How to engage members . . .

Making our projects more successful . . .

Understanding the value of The Rotary Foundation . . .

When asked what participants want to get out of Rotary training and meetings, we hear things like the statements above.

Insurance Program Covering Clubs - Fireworks

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").

President-elect Training (PETS) is March 4, 2023

Rotary District 5650 will hold President-elect Training (PETS) on March 4, 2023. This is focused on 2023-24 Rotary Club Presidents but 2024-25 Rotary Club Presidents are invited as well.

Fill Your Club Officer Rosters for 2023-24

Rotary International has requested that the Club President and all other Club Officers and Executives for each Rotary Year get established by 12-31. Many clubs start the Nomination and Election Process late in September or early in October.

Rotary Peace Fellows District Chair Message

“The Rotary Peace Fellows are a string of pearls.” (David C. Forward)

Club Activities...Share News...Spotlight On Clubs!

Visit the Spotlight on Rotary Clubs page (click here) on the District Website to keep up with club activities and read news stories. Contact Webmaster@rotarydistrict5650.org to provide information about your Club events.

Rotary Around The World

We periodically hear from Rotary Clubs outside of our District - around the world. We will share their invitations and ideas here. Stories without specific dates are listed at the end of the article.

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