My District Rotary

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

April is Environmental Protection Month

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

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").

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

See more at rotarydistrict5650.org

www.rotarydistrict5650.org is our Rotary District 5650 website.

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