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.”
My District Rotary
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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.
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
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?

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!
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.
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").
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.
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?

As Rotary Clubs review dues for members, include the Rotary required items plus the Club costs supported with member assessment.
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.
Do you have an upcoming event - maybe a fundraiser? Share your information so that it appears on the District Website Events List and Calendar.
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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Ashland Rotary Club Duck Derby
Jul. 19, 2025 4:00 p.m.
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Ashland Rotary Washers Tournament 2025
American Legion Beer GardenJul. 19, 2025
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Western Douglas County Annual Golf Tournament
The Pines Country ClubJul. 21, 2025 1:00 p.m.
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Fremont Rotary 2025 Fly-In Breakfast
Fremont Municipal AirportAug. 17, 2025
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) 2025 - Application Deadline
Camp Calvin CrestAug. 24, 2025
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Bellevue Papillion Golf Outing 2025
Tregaron Golf CourseSep. 05, 2025 12:00 p.m.
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) 2025
Camp Calvin CrestSep. 26, 2025 – Sep. 28, 2025
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Omaha West Rotary Bloody Mary Fest 2025
Werner ParkSep. 28, 2025
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Zones 25B & 29 Learning Session
Oct. 01, 2025 8:30 a.m.
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Omaha Millard Rotary Dave & Arlene Steier Memorial Golf Tournament
Tiburon Golf ClubOct. 01, 2025 10:30 a.m.
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Zones 25B & 29 Learning Session
Oct. 02, 2025 8:30 a.m.
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Zones 25B & 29 Institute
Oct. 03, 2025 8:30 a.m. –
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Rotary District 5650 Conference 2025-26
Scott Conference CenterOct. 17, 2025 – Oct. 18, 2025
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World Polio Day 2025
Oct. 24, 2025
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World Interact Week 2025
Nov. 03, 2025 – Nov. 09, 2025
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Annual IRS Filing Due
Nov. 15, 2025
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Rotary International Assembly 2026
Jan. 11, 2026 – Jan. 15, 2026
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2026-27 District Team Learning Seminar (DTLS)
ESU 3Feb. 21, 2026
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Rotary International Anniversary - 23 Feb 1905
Feb. 23, 2026
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World Rotaract Week 2026
Mar. 09, 2026 – Mar. 15, 2026
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2026-27 President-elect Learning Seminar (PELS)
ESU 3Mar. 21, 2026
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2026 International Convention Taipei
Jun. 13, 2026 – Jun. 17, 2026