My District Rotary

Rotary District 5650 Rotarians—February is here, and Groundhog Day is tomorrow. If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, we will have six more weeks of winter; if not, spring comes early. I am hoping for an early spring so we can get outside and continue our Rotary projects in our communities!

Spring Training Season

Each year, we kick off our Spring Training Season to prepare Rotarians for the upcoming Rotary year. This season includes a series of training events designed to equip leaders and club officers with the tools they need to succeed.

Pay Your Club's RI Invoice Upon Receipt

Rotary International will send semi-annual invoices to club officers early in January. Process immediately to keep your club in good standing.

Enter All Club Officers for 2026-27

Training for the 2026-27 Club Leadership starts soon so it is important to have the positions filled before then. Enter all Club Officers and Executives through ClubRunner.

District Goal Thermometer

Using the Service Project Center

The Rotary Service Project Center (https://spc.rotary.org) is your hub for entering and managing service projects. Anything added here counts toward your club goals—so be sure to enter all your projects! Anyone in your club can submit a project, not just officers. (If you get an error on this page (https://spc.rotary.org), use the links across the top to navigate to the service project pages.)

Not sure how to enter a project – watch this video:

https://youtu.be/lo75QdTB31A?si=eVHK7DwJJxhQvvfF

Keep reading for tips…and a hidden contest!

2026-27 District Grant Cycle Begins

Greetings from your Rotary District 5650 Rotary Foundation Grants Team! There is much to do to get ready for the 2026-27 District Grants. But, we wanted to get you thinking about possible projects.

2025-26 District Grant Project Completion Deadline March 31

The deadline for completing all 2025-26 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..

Nominate a Non-Rotarian - Excellence in Service to Humanity Award

Rotary Clubs are doing amazing things, often with the help of non-Rotarians. Here is your opportunity to recognizes non-Rotarians, including partners and spouses of Rotarians, who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service through Rotary. Due February 15.

New Year’s Resolution Ideas to Grow Rotary in 2026

Here’s an inspiring set of resolutions you could adopt to help your Rotary club thrive and expand its impact this year:

RLI - Next Session - May 2

We are excited to announce that the next session for Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Part 1 will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026. It will be at Christ Lincoln 4325 Sumner St, Lincoln, NE 68506.

If this date works for you, please register using this link: https://www.rli-heartland.org/calendar/event?calID=112

District Conference 2026 - Save the Date!

Did you enjoy the District Conference this year? Don't miss next year's! Mark your calendar for October 23–24, 2026 at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, Nebraska. Your conference ticket includes full access to tour the museum’s exhibits—an experience you won’t want to miss!

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.

February is Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month

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

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.

Share Your Club Newsletter / Bulletin with the District

Please include these email addresses on your distribution so that your District can support you and your activities:

governor@rotarydistrict5650.org
dge@rotarydistrict5650.org
exec@rotarydistrict5650.org

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?

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.

Share Your Club Activities