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John Hannes is taking a new position with Rotary Club and District Support (CDS). Our primary contact will be Andrez Perez (andrez.perez@rotary.org) pictured here. Please review the entire message below.

 

Rotarians are joining the Tour de Tucson November 20, 2021.

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Roland Jack Garrison - Spouse of Mary Garrison, Rotary District 5650 Governor 2002-03

RYLA 2022 plans are on track! The committee discussed the program theme, speakers and leadership activities, and the price per participant.

From John Hewko: I am excited to announce that Rotary International is partnering with our friends at Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, and Optimist International to increase our collective impact through community service.

November is Foundation Month - Read More to find out how to book Foundation Speakers.

New District Foundation Chair Effective July 1 - Read More to find out who.

Global Grant Application Deadline Friday, January 14 - Read More for additional details.

 

 

 

So you want to take action but don't know where to start?  Here are three steps (plus ideas) to get you going.

 

First thing you want to do is download the up-dated World Polio Day Toolkit

It is easy for clubs to connect. Any clubs within Rotary District 5650 can email to any or all of the other clubs in Rotary District 5650.

Follow our District on Facebook.

 

And use the Club Directory and Contacts on the left of this page to find club websites.

Visit the Spotlight on Rotary Clubs page (click here) on the District Website to keep up with club activities and read news stories. 

August seems to have flown by in a flash. 

Our communities will benefit from the 27 projects being conducted by our clubs using District Grants. With this program, clubs apply for projects and, if approved, the district will match the club's funds (up to $1500). Read more to see what projects are in place for the 2021-22 Rotary Year.

Growing membership is a major Rotary focus, both in existing clubs and by starting new ones.  With this in mind, I encourage district club presidents to do the following as soon as possible:

This year, Rotary District 5650 will be embarking on an exciting new marketing campaign unlike anything we've ever done! A central part of our effort is to tell the stories of Rotarians like you who are serving your communities through video and written articles.

Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion or profession. Membership in a fellowship is open to any person who’s interested.

The U.S. Rotary Club and District Liability Insurance Program ("Program") provides all U.S. Rotary clubs and districts and Rotaract clubs with general liability (GL) and directors and officers/employment practices liability (D&O/EPL) insurance. Click here to visit the information page at Rotary.org.

Click here to view the Rotary International Action Plan and Strategic Priorities and the details of the Rotary District 5650 Strategic Priorities.

The first order of business is to say THANK YOU! 

Thank you all for leading us through a challenging and stressful year with grace, confidence, and service! CHEERS!

Carol Horner of the Council Bluffs Noon Rotary Club is Governor for 2021-22 for Rotary District 5650.

Clubs may include an option to their dues billings to members for giving to The Rotary Foundation to help encourage their membership to participate. However, donations to The Rotary Foundation are not to be part of the regular, mandatory dues payments.

Nominated by their clubs, and elected by the membership at the District Annual Meeting, these Rotary members will represent the clubs at Rotary District 5650 Board Meetings.

During the Annual Meeting, members voted to accept Kathryn Schubert of Omaha Suburban Rotary as the District Governor-nominee Designate. She will serve as District Governor 2023-24.

Rotary’s logos mean so much to us. They’re the visual representation of our identity and values, and they instantly convey who we are. Those of us who’ve been with Rotary for many years have even seen the evolution of that logo. Repeated and consistent use of our logos builds global recognition of what we do. That’s why we all wear our Rotary pins so proudly!

One of the most significant impacts on Rotary membership growth, engagement and retention during 2021 will be the way every Rotary club shifts from primarily virtual club meetings to Hybrid Meetings (a combination of members meeting in-person and virtually).  Just as clubs effectively pivoted to virtual meetings, the next opportunity is to prepare for the in-person/virtual hybrid experience.

You can now take Rotary’s online courses on most mobile devices. See our how-to guide for detailed instructions or follow these steps to get started:

Face it; your club is doing great work; they are engaged, inviting new prospects to meetings, telling stories about fellowship, recruiting great speakers, and volunteering for impactful projects.  Now what?

Making our clubs welcoming to all will continue to be a main focus in 2021 as we move forward with the Rotary District 5650 Inclusivity Imperative.

Do you have a member transferring from another Rotary Club? ClubRunner has made that process easier!

The District Directory information is available online to ALL ROTARIANS in Rotary District 5650. Select My District Rotary then District Directory. You will be required to logon* to view the directory.

Rotary members log a lot of volunteer hours - that should come as no surprise to anyone!