June 5, 2023 - deadline for comments on the Budget June 9, 2023 - deadline for voting delegates to register
Jun 13, 2023 - District 5650 Annual Business Meeting - 7:00 PM via Zoom
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Rotary District Annual Business Meeting 2023 - Important Dates
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Nicki Klein
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2023-06-01 05:00:00Z |
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Bob Hope sang the perfect lyrics…..Thanks for the memory. Awfully glad I met you, Cheerio and Toodle-oo. Thank you. Thank you so much. Click read more.
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Governor Barbara's June Message
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Nicki Klein
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2023-06-01 05:00:00Z |
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Our next membership billing from Rotary.org will be in July, 2023. Using RI Integration, clubs in Rotary District 5650 manage member information locally (not at Rotary.org) and changes will "roll up" to Rotary International.
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Rotary Membership Updates - Prepare for Upcoming Billing
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Nicki Klein
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2023-06-01 05:00:00Z |
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Join Rotary’s 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who 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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Connect Through Rotary
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Nicki Klein
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2023-05-26 05:00:00Z |
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Donations at the District Conference of over $7,000 provided funds to purchase books for the Ukrainian and Afghan children living in our District.
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Distribution from Conference Book Fair Begins
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Nicki Klein
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2023-05-23 05:00:00Z |
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Presidents - check your email for a message about the Nominating Committee to select the 2025-26 Rotary International President and take action. You are welcome to use this document to share information about the process and candidates with your Club Board - click here.
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Be An Active Part of Selecting the 2025-26 Rotary International President
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Nicki Klein
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2023-05-14 05:00:00Z |
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The Rotary International Convention will be in Melbourne Australia 27-31 May 2023. There are 16 from Rotary District 5650 traveling to the convention.
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Rotary District 5650 Travels to International Convention in Melbourne
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-30 05:00:00Z |
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Listen to our District members tell their Rotary story and express how they value their membership.
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What is Rotary?
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2023-04-30 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 Rob Simmon of the Glenwood Rotary Club. Click here for the flyer outlining Robert's accomplishments and some of the nomination information.
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Cadwallader Award Presented to Rob Simmon
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-30 05:00:00Z |
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Great news! The District Foundation team has decided to match District grants at 1.25x to 1 for the 2023-24 grant cycle. This means you can do even more on your District grants.
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Announcing: 2023-24 District Grant Match Increase - Get Certified
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-30 05:00:00Z |
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Are you interested in receiving the Rotary magazine in digital format rather than paper? Read on to find out how to set that up!
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Digital Option for The Rotary Magazine
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-30 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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See this young woman, she’s probably going to become a doctor and serve the people in Tanzania because of Rotary, because of you.
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You are helping young folks through Rotary
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-25 05:00:00Z |
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It’s May! It’s May! Click read more.
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Governor Barbara's May Message
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-25 05:00:00Z |
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Kathryn Schubert of the Omaha Suburban Rotary Club is Governor for 2023-24 for Rotary District 5650.
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Rotary District 5650 Governor 2023-24 Kathryn Schubert - Bio, Club Visits
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-22 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary Theme for 2023-24 is Create Hope in the World. Click here to read about RI President 2023-24 R. Gordon R. McInally and the theme.
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Create Hope in the World - Rotary Theme 2023-24
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-22 05:00:00Z |
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Planning for Rotary District 5650’s RYLA camp is well underway. Here are five need-to-knows for clubs!
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RYLA Need-to-Knows for 2023
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-16 05:00:00Z |
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As 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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2023-04-14 05:00:00Z |
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Thanks to RLI by Zoom, three more Rotarians in District 5650 are RLI Graduates.
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Rotary Leadership Institute - Virtual Session Graduates
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-13 05:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Citation awards recognize the hard work clubs do throughout the year. Taking action toward achieving the citation goals helps clubs engage their members, stay relevant in their communities, and run more efficiently. A welcoming and engaging club also reflects the values of Rotary. When clubs achieve citation goals, they contribute to the overall health and culture of Rotary for generations to come.
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Rotary Citation 2022-23 Tracking
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-11 05:00:00Z |
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The Lincoln Journal Star dedicated nearly a full page to the Rotary District Conference. To read the story written by Randy Bretz, select read more.
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Rotary District Conference Highlighted in Lincoln Journal Star
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-08 05:00:00Z |
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SAVE THE DATE! The 2023-24 District Conference will be October 13-14, 2023 at the Omaha Marriott Regency Hotel in Omaha Nebraska!
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2023-24 Rotary District 5650 Conference
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-06 05:00:00Z |
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World Immunization Week is April 24-30.
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World Immunization Week
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-05 05:00:00Z |
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The Golden Wheel Awards were developed to honor those who exemplify Rotary’s principle motto, Service Above Self.
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2023 Golden Wheel Awards
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-02 05:00:00Z |
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The Memorial Service on April 1, 2023 at the District Conference gave tribute to Rotarians who passed this last Rotary Year. Click here to view.
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Memorial To Past Rotarians at District Conference
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Nicki Klein
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2023-04-01 05:00:00Z |
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The Board of Directors is excited to announce Robert Rapp as our DGND Candidate. If confirmed by the club delegates at our Annual Meeting on June 13 (7pm via Zoom) his term will the 2025-26 Rotary year.
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District 5650 Governor Nominee Designate Candidate has been selected
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Nicki Klein
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2023-03-25 05:00:00Z |
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It’s spring in District 5650 and time to be outside again with golf tournaments, car shows and music festivals. Tis the season for fun, fellowship and fundraising. Click Read More.
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Governor Barbara's April Message
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Nicki Klein
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2023-03-25 05:00:00Z |
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How to engage members . . . Making our projects more successful . . . Understanding the value of The Rotary Foundation . . .
When asked what participants want to get out of Rotary training and meetings, we hear things like the statements above.
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Rotary Leadership Institute - Get More Out Of Rotary - In Person Sessions Available in Iowa
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Nicki Klein
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2023-03-21 05:00:00Z |
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Read the messages and letters and see the photos about the impact of the Disaster Relief Grant Funds from our District to Support Ukraine.
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Disaster Grant Relief To Ukraine Appreciated
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Nicki Klein
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2023-03-16 05:00:00Z |
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While much of the current news from Ukraine involves the conflict in the eastern part of the country where Russia continues to attempt a takeover, the long-term future of the country is pretty much out of the news but nevertheless very real in orphanages in western Ukraine. Read more to see the story in the Lincoln Journal Star about the impact of our donations through The Rotary Foundation.
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Rotarians Aid Ukraine's Future by Helping Orphans
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Nicki Klein
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2023-03-04 06:00:00Z |
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Rotary International has had an initiative to Empower The Girl for the last two years.
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Celebrate International Women's Day
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Nicki Klein
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2023-03-02 06:00:00Z |
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Greetings Rotarians - March is time to think about our Rotary theme: water, sanitation and hygiene.
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Governor Barbara's March Message
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Nicki Klein
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2023-03-01 06:00:00Z |
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Times and details on Itineraries are subject to change. Venue Map (stars indicate tour start locations) - click hereRead more for District Governor Barbara's Letter of Invitation.
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Peace, Love and Understanding - Just Imagine - District Conference Details
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Nicki Klein
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2023-02-28 06:00:00Z |
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March is Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month for Rotarians worldwide. Let the people in your community know how Rotary is helping improve lives of the less fortunate people by sharing this story about how a Nebraska Rotarian, how District 5650, how we are making an impact.
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - Rotary District 5650 Projects in Zambia
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Nicki Klein
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2023-02-26 06:00:00Z |
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Dear Rotarians:On this first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, I sent this note of appreciation to Piotr Jankowski, District Governor, and Janus Lisiecki, Rotary Club of Wolsztyn. As I write this note, a Rotarian convoy of supplies is on the way to Ukraine. This includes items purchased with the $10,000 donated from our District in December.
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First anniversary of the war in Ukraine
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Nicki Klein
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2023-02-23 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 International
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Nicki Klein
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2023-02-23 06:00:00Z |
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The powerful earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6th is one of the deadliest natural disasters of our lifetimes. It is estimated that more than a million people in Turkey alone have been left homeless. Read more to see the message sent by email from District Leadership.
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The Humanitarian Crisis in Turkey-Syria - Donate To Support Through The Rotary Foundation
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Nicki Klein
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2023-02-17 06:00:00Z |
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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").
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Insurance Program Covering Clubs - Fireworks
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Nicki Klein
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2023-02-16 06:00:00Z |
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Rotary International has requested that the Club President and all other Club Officers and Executives for each Rotary Year get established by 12-31. Many clubs start the Nomination and Election Process late in September or early in October.
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Fill Your Club Officer Rosters for 2023-24
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Nicki Klein
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2023-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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Greetings Rotarians, It’s February and everything’s coming up roses.
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Governor Barbara's February Message
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Nicki Klein
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2023-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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As a global humanitarian organization, Rotary continually takes action to help communities in need. Because you are a dedicated leader in Rotary, we want you to be among the first to know that The Rotary Foundation has established two temporary funds to support immediate relief efforts in Pakistan and Ukraine. To read the entire message from Ian H.S. Riseley, 2022-23 Trustee Chair The Rotary Foundation, select Read More.
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The Rotary Foundation - Temporary Disaster Relief Funds - Pakistan and Ukraine
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Nicki Klein
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2023-01-31 06:00:00Z |
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Ola & Boris Books - This project is proudly sponsored by Rotary District 6250 (Western Wisconsin) and its Clubs. Keep reading to learn more about their Ukrainian Relief efforts.
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Free Ukrainian/Polish Children's Book Downloads
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Nicki Klein
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2023-01-26 06:00:00Z |
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Council Bluffs Noon Rotary Club Provides Essential Volunteer Support for Nationally Recognized COVID-19 Mass-Vaccine Clinics. by Brian Mainwaring (Club Member)
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Council Bluffs Noon Rotary Vaccine Clinic Support Becomes Nationally Recognized
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Nicki Klein
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2023-01-24 06:00:00Z |
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If you believe, as I do, that real change . . . that REAL change . . . begins when someone decides to do something that makes a difference, then get a load of this.
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Rotary Peace Fellows Serving Our World
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Nicki Klein
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2023-01-24 06:00:00Z |
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Gary and Gretchen Bren - Two Rotary members with a Singular Passion to Eradicate Polio
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Nicki Klein
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2023-01-19 06:00:00Z |
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2023 Rose Parade Theme: Turning the Corner, Rotary International Float Theme: Serving with Imagination and Hope.
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2023 Rose Parade - Post-Parade Highlights
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Nicki Klein
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2023-01-16 06:00:00Z |
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Happy New Year District 5650! January is Vocational Service month and the time of year for clubs to nominate members for the prestigious Cadwallader Award by February 28. The District Conference is scheduled for March 31 and April 1 at Innovation Campus in Lincoln. The inaugural class of Golden Wheel Awardees will be honored. Club selections are due February 1. Find more information on the website - click here.
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Governor Barbara's January Message
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Nicki Klein
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2023-01-01 06:00:00Z |
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“The Rotary Peace Fellows are a string of pearls.” (David C. Forward)
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Rotary Peace Fellows District Chair Message
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Nicki Klein
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2022-12-28 06:00:00Z |
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Every day, children in Ukraine become orphans. Every day children are sent away from the war zone by their parents. Every day Rotary members in Poland and Ukraine do what they can to help those children.
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21 Vanloads of Love for Children in Ukraine
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Nicki Klein
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2022-12-01 06:00:00Z |
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In December, District Governor Barbara Bartle encourages all of us to nominate, educate and donate. Find out just what's behind these three words in her short video address to all Rotarians in Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska.
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Governor Barbara's December Message
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Nicki Klein
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2022-12-01 06:00:00Z |
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Did you know that, thanks to a few endowments our district grant committee has been able to increase funds for district and global grants and disaster relief for the past several years? You can designate as little as $1,000 in your will and become a Benefactor of The Rotary Foundation.
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Increasing Our Impact as Benefactors of The Rotary Foundation
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Nicki Klein
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2022-12-01 06:00:00Z |
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On January 2, District Governor Barbara and her husband Bob will be in Pasadena for the Rose Parade. This is Rotary International’s biggest annual public image event. Read more for the rest of the story and a larger image of the float rendering.
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Serving with Imagination and Hope
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Nicki Klein
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2022-12-01 06:00:00Z |
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See District Events and more about the District and your Club - 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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District Events and More On ClubRunner App
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Nicki Klein
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2022-11-27 06:00:00Z |
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Inform. Inspire. Imagine. This was the purpose for a two-week tour to elevate Rotary in Districts 5630 and 5650. Rotary International President Jennifer Jones modelled the tour with her Imagine Rotary Global Tour and encouraged Districts to plan one too.
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Imagine Rotary: A Tale of Two Districts
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Nicki Klein
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2022-10-29 05:00:00Z |
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Did you know that we . . . you and I . . . are changing lives all over the world? That’s right, we’ve helped rebuild homes destroyed by hurricanes, we’ve given some remote people solar powered lights so they can see at night, we’ve helped give people in Zambia clean drinking water, we’re giving Polio vaccinations to youngsters on the other side of the world and we (you and I) even have a seat at the United Nations.
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The Power of Rotary
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Nicki Klein
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2022-10-29 05:00:00Z |
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Foundation month is here! So, let’s make November our biggest month of the year in giving to the Annual Fund of the Rotary International Foundation.
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November is Foundation Month
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Nicki Klein
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2022-10-29 05:00:00Z |
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Since 2003 Lincoln Rotary District 5650 has collaborated with The Livingstone Rotary Club in Southern Province Zambia and the Rotary Foundation to improve the lives of villagers in Zambia through the Zambia-Lincoln Nutrition Project. The project works with local partners to end child malnutrition through peer nutrition coaching, agricultural innovation, and access to clean water.
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Global Grant Supports Zambian Rotary Project
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Nicki Klein
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2022-10-23 05:00:00Z |
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 Nebraska Governor Pete Rickets, declared October 24, 2022 World Polio Day. The proclamation outlines the good work of Rotary, the history of our successes in working to eradicate polio, and urges all to support vaccinations as we continue to work to eradicate polio. Click here for a larger / printable version of the proclamation.
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World Polio Day Proclamation
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Nicki Klein
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2022-10-22 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) events are conducted around the world and participants can attend in any location to start, continue or complete the 3-part series.
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1500 Miles for Rotary Leadership Institute
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Nicki Klein
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2022-10-17 05:00:00Z |
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The focus of October is on economic and community development. For more than 100 years, Rotary has united leaders who are committed to using their expertise to take action and improve their communities. Awareness of Rotary is high. But public understanding of who we are, what we do, and the value we bring to communities is concerningly low.
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Tell Rotary's Story
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Nicki Klein
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2022-09-19 05:00:00Z |
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The Imagine Rotary Tour, thoughtfully exploring how your club can serve your community and World Polio Day . . . all this and even more in this video update from District 5650 Governor Barbara Bartle.
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Governor Barb's October Message
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Nicki Klein
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2022-09-16 05:00:00Z |
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Elevate - Educate - Engage: Some encouraging words from District Governor Barbara Bartle.
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Governor Barb's September Message
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Nicki Klein
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2022-09-01 05:00:00Z |
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World Polio Day is coming up on October 24 – what is your club going to be doing?
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World Polio Day is October 24
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Nicki Klein
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2022-08-30 05:00:00Z |
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Dear Rotarians of District 5650: My name is Molly Prochaska, and I am a recipient of the Rotary Global Grant Scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. I wanted to write a letter expressing my gratitude for this investment in my future.
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Molly Prochaska Global Scholar
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Nicki Klein
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2022-08-20 05:00:00Z |
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As school gets back in session, people are thinking about education because their children, grandchildren and neighbors are heading back to school. One of Rotary’s primary areas of focus is education. We work to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, to reduce gender disparity in education and increase adult literacy.
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Public Information Focus on Education in September
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Nicki Klein
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2022-08-14 05:00:00Z |
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As we move through the summer and into the fall, it's a good time to focus on membership. Be sure to follow up on people you want to renew, and now is a great time to set your membership growth goals and challenge your members to invite friends and people they feel will make great members.
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Governor Barb's August Message
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Nicki Klein
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2022-08-01 05:00:00Z |
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That circle in the Rotary logo and in the Imagine Rotary theme logo for this year has a deep meaning.
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Our Circle of Connection
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Nicki Klein
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2022-07-23 05:00:00Z |
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We periodically hear from Rotary Clubs outside of our District - around the world. We will share their invitations and ideas here. Stories without specific dates are listed at the end of the article.
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Rotary Around The World
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Nicki Klein
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2022-07-07 05:00:00Z |
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Here's a suggestion for you to share on your club's Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media pages. You might also want to turn this into a simple press release:
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Share This Message On Your Media Platforms
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Nicki Klein
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2022-07-01 05:00:00Z |
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Imagine Rotary - what a beautiful theme for 2022-23. We have a rich history in District 5650 as shown by DG Carol Horner’s outstanding year.
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Governor Barb's July Message
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Nicki Klein
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2022-07-01 05:00:00Z |
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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. Note: The use of the Rotary District 5650 Directory is for official Rotary District 5650 business only.
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District Directory - UPDATED
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Nicki Klein
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2022-07-01 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary Theme for 2022-23 is Imagine Rotary. Click here to read about RI President 2022-23 Jennifer Jones and the theme.
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Imagine Rotary - Rotary Theme 2022-23
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Nicki Klein
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2022-07-01 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion or profession. Membership in a fellowship is open to any person who’s interested.
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Get More Out Of Rotary Through Fellowships
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Nicki Klein
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2022-06-01 05:00:00Z |
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Does your Club have a subscription to ClubRunner for your Club 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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2022-05-01 05:00:00Z |
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Find out how your club logo should look, how to use it properly, and why it matters in our new video, “ One Voice, Every Club.”
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One Voice, Every Club
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Nicki Klein
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2022-03-26 05:00:00Z |
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Our primary contact at Rotary - through Club and District Support (CDS) is Andrez Perez ( andrez.perez@rotary.org) pictured here. We recently received a list of specific contacts.
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Club and District Support (CDS) - Defined Areas of Support
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Nicki Klein
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2022-03-01 06:00:00Z |
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Have you tried the ClubRunner App on your phone?
Access it using the same logon as on the District (or Club) website. There is a section for your Club and a section for the District where you can find information about Clubs in the District and even search the members.
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ClubRunner Mobile
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Nicolette S. Klein
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2022-03-01 06:00:00Z |
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See Club Activities on Facebook!
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Nicki Klein
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2022-02-26 06:00:00Z |
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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.
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Club to Club Communication
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Nicolette S. Klein
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2021-09-23 05:00:00Z |
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Visit the Spotlight on Rotary Clubs page ( click here) on the District Website to keep up with club activities and read news stories.
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District 5650 Clubs - Activities and News
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Nicki Klein
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2021-09-01 05:00:00Z |
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During the Annual Meeting, members voted to accept Tom Kerfoot of Omaha Suburban Rotary as the District Governor-nominee Designate. He will serve as District Governor 2024-25.
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Tom Kerfoot Selected as District Governor 2024-25
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Nicki Klein
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2021-05-27 05:00:00Z |
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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!
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Embracing The Logo
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Nicki Klein
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2021-05-01 05:00:00Z |
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Barbara Bartle of the Lincoln 14 Rotary Club is Governor for 2022-23 for Rotary District 5650.
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Rotary District 5650 Governor 2022-23 Barbara Bartle - Bio, Club Visits
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Nicki Klein
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2021-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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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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