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: Keep reading for tips…and a hidden contest!
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Using the Service Project Center
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Nicki Klein
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2026-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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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!
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Governor Robert's February Message
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Nicki Klein
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2026-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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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.
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Spring Training Season
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Nicki Klein
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2026-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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Rotary District 5650 Youth Exchange interviewed and accepted four Nebraska students for the youth exchange program for the next school year.
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Rotary Youth Exchange Update
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Nicki Klein
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2026-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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To see the article on the District Website about the Monthly Focus for Rotary, including some resources, click here.
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February is Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month
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Nicki Klein
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2026-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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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.
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2026-27 District Grant Cycle Begins
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Nicki Klein
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2026-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Peace Centers will accept applications for 2027-28 Rotary Peace Fellowships from 1 February through 15 May 2026. For the first time, candidates will be able to apply to study at Rotary’s next peace center opening at Symbiosis International University in Pune, India.
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Rotary seeks peace fellow candidates
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Nicki Klein
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2026-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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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.
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Enter All Club Officers for 2026-27
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Nicki Klein
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2026-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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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..
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2025-26 District Grant Project Completion Deadline March 31
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Nicki Klein
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2026-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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District Goal Thermometer
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Nicki Klein
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2026-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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We Are People of Action
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Nciki Klein
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2026-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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Here’s an inspiring set of resolutions you could adopt to help your Rotary club thrive and expand its impact this year:
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New Year’s Resolution Ideas to Grow Rotary in 2026
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Nicki Klein
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2026-01-01 06:00:00Z |
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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.
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Happy Anniversary - Rotary Started February 23, 1905
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Nicki Klein
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2026-01-01 06:00:00Z |
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Rotary International will send semi-annual invoices to club officers early in January. Process immediately to keep your club in good standing.
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Pay Your Club's RI Invoice Upon Receipt
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Nicki Klein
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2026-01-01 06:00:00Z |
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To see the article on the District Website about the Monthly Focus for Rotary, including some resources, click here.
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January is Vocational Service Month
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Nicki Klein
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2026-01-01 06:00:00Z |
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Rotary District 5650 Rotarians—Happy January 2026!! I hope everyone was able to ring in the New Year with family, friends and community and say “Auld Lang Syne” to 2025. It is so special that the ball has dropped in Times Square in New York and everyone is celebrating the New Year, but here in the Midwest we get an extra hour to enjoy 2025!!
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Governor Robert's January Message
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Nicki Klein
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2026-01-01 06:00:00Z |
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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.
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RLI - Next Session - May 2
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Nicki Klein
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2026-01-01 06:00:00Z |
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Dear Fellow Rotarians, One of the greatest privileges of being a Rotarian is the opportunity to connect with members from around the world—and there is no better place to experience the true spirit of Rotary than at the Rotary International Convention.
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2026 Rotary International Convention - Taipei
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Nicki Klein
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2026-01-01 06:00:00Z |
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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.
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Nominate a Non-Rotarian - Excellence in Service to Humanity Award
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Nicki Klein
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2025-12-01 06:00:00Z |
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Most Rotarians don’t realize that all changes to Rotary International’s Constitution and Bylaws originate with individual members. Everyone has the ability to propose changes through the Council on Legislation.
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Rotary Members Impact on Rotary International Constitution and Bylaws
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Nicki Klein
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2025-12-01 06:00:00Z |
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For the 17th consecutive year, The Rotary Foundation has received the highest rating — four stars — from Charity Navigator, the largest and most utilized independent charity evaluator in the United States.
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Rotary Foundation receives highest rating from Charity Navigator for 17th consecutive year
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Nicki Klein
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2025-12-01 06:00:00Z |
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Rotary District 5650 Rotarians—Happy December! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with family, friends, and community!! There are so many generous acts of kindness that happen at this time of year from serving meals for others, ringing bells for the Salvation Army, and donating coats, hats, and gloves so people can stay warm.
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Governor Robert's December Message
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Nicki Klein
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2025-12-01 06:00:00Z |
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As Rotary Clubs review dues for members, include the Rotary required items plus the Club costs supported with member assessment.
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Dues Analysis - Rotary Required and Club Optional Items
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Nicki Klein
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2025-12-01 06:00:00Z |
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At the District Conference, Rotarians that passed since the last District Conference were honored during a Memoriam. Click here to view the slides.
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In Memoriam at 2025 District Conference
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Nicki Klein
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2025-11-22 06:00:00Z |
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Rotary District 5650 Rotarians—Happy November!! I hope everyone remembers to set their clock back an hour this weekend for a well-earned extra hour of sleep!! When I was a little boy growing up on the farm I always appreciated the extra hour of sleep because I did not have to get up as early to do my chores, which included milking the Ayrshire cow. I am sure those of you who grew up on a farm, delivered the morning paper or had early morning jobs can identify with me.
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Governor Robert's November Message
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Nicki Klein
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2025-11-01 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary’s commitment to “Service Above Self” is more than a motto—it’s a promise to communities near and far. The projects undertaken by Rotary clubs are as diverse as the communities they serve, but all share a common goal: to improve quality of life and foster sustainable change.
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The Value Rotary Offers to Our Communities: Lasting Impact Through Service
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Nicki Klein
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2025-11-01 05:00:00Z |
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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!
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District Conference 2026 - Save the Date!
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Nicki Klein
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2025-11-01 05:00:00Z |
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Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Click Read More to see a list of the Interact Clubs in District 5650 and to learn more about Interact.
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Celebrate World Interact Week
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Nicki Klein
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2025-11-01 05:00:00Z |
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As your club is holding special events - such as for Holiday celebrations - be sure that you review the Insurance provided to all Rotary Clubs and get your Insurance Certificate for your event.
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Get Your Insurance Certificate for Special Events
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Nicki Klein
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2025-11-01 05:00:00Z |
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I'm thrilled to announce that we've just completed this year's RYLA recap video! Please use this link to show at your next Club meeting!! RYLA 2025 Video Recap
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RYLA 2025 Camp Video Recap
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Nicki Klein
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2025-10-31 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary District 5650 implemented an essay contest during RYLA camp. It was patterned after an International Pease Essay Contest.
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Peace Essay Contest - RYLA Students
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Nicki Klein
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2025-10-30 05:00:00Z |
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The Citation for Meritorious Service recognizes one individual Rotarian per district per year who have demonstrated outstanding active service to The Rotary Foundation for more than one year. Ed was nominated in recognition of his numerous years as Grants Chair. He has been instrumental in the success of a number of Global Grants for our District.
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Ed Walsh recognized with The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service
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Nicki Klein
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2025-10-30 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary District 5650 recognized Jenny Cardwell, Lincoln South Rotary, with the Rotary International Service Above Self Award. The award is considered to be the highest honor that RI can bestow on a member. It recognizes up to only 150 outstanding Rotarians and Rotaractors each year whose service activities make an impact on humanity.
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Jenny Cardwell Presented with Rotary International Service Above Self Award
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Nicki Klein
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2025-10-30 05:00:00Z |
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The 2024-25 Top Clubs in various categories were recognized at the Rotary District Conference during the Awards Banquet October 18, 2025.
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Top Clubs 2024-25 Recognized at Rotary District Conference
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Nicki Klein
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2025-10-27 05:00:00Z |
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Every year, Clubs nominate Rotarians for the Cadwallader Award which is presented during the District Conference. This year the recipient was Dr. Bob Rauner lf Lincoln 14 Rotary. Click here for the flyer outlining his accomplishments and some of the nomination information.
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Cadwallader Award Presented to Dr. Robert Rauner
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Nicki Klein
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2025-10-27 05:00:00Z |
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With your help, we can end polio for good - click here.
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One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio - World Polio Day
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Nicki Klein
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2025-10-01 05:00:00Z |
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Being a Rotarian means much more than attending weekly luncheons or wearing a pin on your lapel. It’s an invitation to grow as a leader, connect with like-minded individuals, and be part of something larger than oneself.
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Rotary Offers an Opportunity to Rotarians for Personal Growth, Friendship, and Purpose
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Nicki Klein
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2025-10-01 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary District 5650 Rotarians: Welcome to October! This is one of my favorite times of year! Warm days and cool temperatures at night are upon us with fall colors soon to be on display! Harvest is well under way in the countryside, and pumpkins will be looking to find a porch to sit upon.
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Governor Robert's October Message
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Nicki Klein
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2025-10-01 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary Clubs are reminded of the IRS' annual filing requirement. Club officers received an email from Rotary International September 22 with additional information (copied in below).
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IRS Annual Filing Requirement
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Nicki Klein
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2025-10-01 05:00:00Z |
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In every corner of the globe, Rotary stands as a beacon of service, fellowship, and transformational change. Since its founding in 1905, Rotary’s mission has been to unite people from diverse backgrounds, to exchange ideas, form meaningful friendships, and take action to create lasting positive impact in the world.
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Why Rotary Matters—To Each of Us and All of Us
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Nicki Klein
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2025-09-01 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary District 5650 Rotarians: Where did summer go? Hard to believe, but September is here. Hope everyone enjoyed Labor Day weekend!!
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Governor Robert's September Message
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Nicki Klein
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2025-09-01 05:00:00Z |
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You entered your three-year goals in Rotary Club Central -- Fantastic! Now, it's time to transform those goals into a dynamic Strategic Plan – because a goal without a plan is just a wish!
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Creating a Strategic Plan from Goals
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Nicki Klein
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2025-08-30 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary District 5650 Rotarians: Welcome to August, one of my favorite months of the year!! Late summer vacations, county fairs, farmer’s markets, hot sunny days, and thoughts of going back to school and sports!!
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Governor Robert's August Message
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Nicki Klein
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2025-08-01 05:00:00Z |
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For the 2025-26 Rotary Year, there were 27 District Grant Projects Awarded. Total grant funds paid to the clubs = $50,223 for projects valued at a total of $124,261. With some grants involving multiple clubs, there are 29 clubs involved in the projects.
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2025-26 District Grants Awarded
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Nicki Klein
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2025-08-01 05:00:00Z |
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Public Image in Rotary encompasses more than just public relations or marketing. Public Image is EVERYTHING!
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Pubic Image is EVERYTHING!
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Nicki Klein
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2025-07-29 05:00:00Z |
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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.”
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Governor Robert's July Message
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Nicki Klein
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2025-07-01 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience.
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Rotary Fellowships - Join, Attract Club Members
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Nicki Klein
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2025-06-01 05:00:00Z |
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Stories of Peace: Centering Community for Collective Transformation - Hope, Empathy, Future.On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, the 22nd Annual Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center Spring Conference was held at the FedEx Global Education Center located at UNC-Chapel Hill, NC.
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Hope, Empathy, Future
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Nicki Klein
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2025-05-01 05:00:00Z |
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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.
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Attract! Engage! Grow!
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Nicki Klein
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2025-05-01 05:00:00Z |
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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?
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Looking for Someone?
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Nicki Klein
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2025-03-30 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary is now receiving applications for the 2026 cohort in our Peace education centers around the world.
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Peace News
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Nicki Klein
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2025-03-01 06:00:00Z |
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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.
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Rotary District Foundation Can Help With Your Disaster Donations
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Nicki Klein
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2025-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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Happy New Year to all! Now that half of our Rotary year is over, I thought it would be a good time to give an update on where we stand in our giving to the Annual Fund, Polio +, endowment giving and Total giving year to date.
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The Rotary International Foundation (TRF) Update
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Nicki Klein
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2025-01-01 06:00:00Z |
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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.
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Do not use the Rotary Wheel as the letter O or a zero
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Nicki Klein
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2024-09-24 05:00:00Z |
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Are you interested in receiving the Rotary magazine in digital format rather than paper? Do you want to learn more about Young Leaders in Action or the End Polio Now efforts?
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Digital Rotary Magazine, Podcast and Newsletters
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Nicki Klein
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2024-09-02 05:00:00Z |
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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.
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Club Officer Access to ClubRunner
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Nicki Klein
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2024-07-01 05:00:00Z |
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From the Rotary blog site - Rotary Voices - posted by Tom Gump. It starts with our Vision Statement: TOGETHER WE see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe in our communities and in ourselves.
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How does Rotary thrive if our leaders change every year?
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Nicki Klein
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2024-02-24 06:00:00Z |
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Robert Rapp of the Omaha Morning Rotary Club is Governor for 2025-26 for Rotary District 5650. His term begins July 1, 2025.
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Rotary District 5650 Governor 2025-26 Robert Rapp - Bio, Photo, Proposed Club Presentation Dates
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Nicki Klein
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2024-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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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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Rotary Focus By Month
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Nicki Klein
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2023-12-22 06:00:00Z |
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Any member in Rotary District 5650 can easily find contact information for another member in the District!
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How To Get Contact Information For Rotarians?
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Nicki Klein
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2023-08-22 05:00:00Z |
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It is easy for clubs to connect. Any clubs within Rotary District 5650 can email any or all of the other clubs in Rotary District 5650.
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Club to Club Communication
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Nicolette S. Klein
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2023-07-20 05:00:00Z |
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See Club and District Information - right at your fingertips. Find the ClubRunner App in your app store. Use the same logon as with the ClubRunner websites (District and Club).
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Club and District Information On ClubRunner App
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Nicki Klein
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2023-07-20 05:00:00Z |
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It is your Rotary club’s responsibility to comply with copyright laws. Over 40% of the claims under the U.S. Rotary Club & District Liability Insurance Program ("Program") now pertain to copyright infringement.
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Compliance With Copyright Laws
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-29 05:00:00Z |
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While serving in a Rotary leadership role, you are granted access to Personal Data that Rotary International and/or The Rotary Foundation considers confidential. When handling this Personal Data, you must abide Rotary's privacy policies.
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Personal Data Use Policy
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Nicki Klein
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2020-06-04 05:00:00Z |
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