Rotary District Annual Business Meeting 2023 - Important Dates Nicki Klein 2023-06-01 05:00:00Z 0
Governor Barbara's June Message Nicki Klein 2023-06-01 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Membership Updates - Prepare for Upcoming Billing Nicki Klein 2023-06-01 05:00:00Z 0

Connect Through Rotary

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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.
Connect Through Rotary Nicki Klein 2023-05-26 05:00:00Z 0
Distribution from Conference Book Fair Begins  Nicki Klein 2023-05-23 05:00:00Z 0
Be An Active Part of Selecting the 2025-26 Rotary International President Nicki Klein 2023-05-14 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary District 5650 Travels to International Convention in Melbourne Nicki Klein 2023-04-30 05:00:00Z 0
What is Rotary? 2023-04-30 05:00:00Z 0

Cadwallader Award Presented to Rob Simmon

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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.
Cadwallader Award Presented to Rob Simmon Nicki Klein 2023-04-30 05:00:00Z 0
Announcing: 2023-24 District Grant Match Increase - Get Certified Nicki Klein 2023-04-30 05:00:00Z 0
Digital Option for The Rotary Magazine Nicki Klein 2023-04-30 05:00:00Z 0

Compliance With Copyright Laws

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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.
Compliance With Copyright Laws Nicki Klein 2023-04-29 05:00:00Z 0
You are helping young folks through Rotary Nicki Klein 2023-04-25 05:00:00Z 0
Governor Barbara's May Message Nicki Klein 2023-04-25 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary District 5650 Governor 2023-24 Kathryn Schubert - Bio, Club Visits Nicki Klein 2023-04-22 05:00:00Z 0
Create Hope in the World - Rotary Theme 2023-24 Nicki Klein 2023-04-22 05:00:00Z 0
RYLA Need-to-Knows for 2023 Nicki Klein 2023-04-16 05:00:00Z 0
Dues Analysis - Rotary Required and Club Optional Items Nicki Klein 2023-04-14 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Leadership Institute - Virtual Session Graduates Nicki Klein 2023-04-13 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary Citation 2022-23 Tracking

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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.
Rotary Citation 2022-23 Tracking Nicki Klein 2023-04-11 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary District Conference Highlighted in Lincoln Journal Star Nicki Klein 2023-04-08 05:00:00Z 0
2023-24 Rotary District 5650 Conference Nicki Klein 2023-04-06 05:00:00Z 0
World Immunization Week Nicki Klein 2023-04-05 05:00:00Z 0
2023 Golden Wheel Awards Nicki Klein 2023-04-02 05:00:00Z 0
Memorial To Past Rotarians at District Conference Nicki Klein 2023-04-01 05:00:00Z 0
District 5650 Governor Nominee Designate Candidate has been selected Nicki Klein 2023-03-25 05:00:00Z 0

Governor Barbara's April Message

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.
Governor Barbara's April Message Nicki Klein 2023-03-25 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Leadership Institute - Get More Out Of Rotary - In Person Sessions Available in Iowa Nicki Klein 2023-03-21 05:00:00Z 0
Disaster Grant Relief To Ukraine Appreciated Nicki Klein 2023-03-16 05:00:00Z 0

Rotarians Aid Ukraine's Future by Helping Orphans

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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.
Rotarians Aid Ukraine's Future by Helping Orphans Nicki Klein 2023-03-04 06:00:00Z 0
Celebrate International Women's Day Nicki Klein 2023-03-02 06:00:00Z 0
Governor Barbara's March Message Nicki Klein 2023-03-01 06:00:00Z 0
Peace, Love and Understanding - Just Imagine - District Conference Details Nicki Klein 2023-02-28 06:00:00Z 0
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - Rotary District 5650 Projects in Zambia Nicki Klein 2023-02-26 06:00:00Z 0

First anniversary of the war in Ukraine

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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.  
First anniversary of the war in Ukraine Nicki Klein 2023-02-23 06:00:00Z 0

Happy Anniversary Rotary International

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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.
Happy Anniversary Rotary International Nicki Klein 2023-02-23 06:00:00Z 0
The Humanitarian Crisis in Turkey-Syria - Donate To Support Through The Rotary Foundation  Nicki Klein 2023-02-17 06:00:00Z 0

Insurance Program Covering Clubs - Fireworks

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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"). 
Insurance Program Covering Clubs - Fireworks Nicki Klein 2023-02-16 06:00:00Z 0

Fill Your Club Officer Rosters for 2023-24

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.
Fill Your Club Officer Rosters for 2023-24 Nicki Klein 2023-02-01 06:00:00Z 0
Governor Barbara's February Message Nicki Klein 2023-02-01 06:00:00Z 0

The Rotary Foundation - Temporary Disaster Relief Funds - Pakistan and Ukraine

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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.
The Rotary Foundation - Temporary Disaster Relief Funds - Pakistan and Ukraine Nicki Klein 2023-01-31 06:00:00Z 0
Free Ukrainian/Polish Children's Book Downloads Nicki Klein 2023-01-26 06:00:00Z 0
Council Bluffs Noon Rotary Vaccine Clinic Support Becomes Nationally Recognized Nicki Klein 2023-01-24 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary Peace Fellows Serving Our World Nicki Klein 2023-01-24 06:00:00Z 0
Gary and Gretchen Bren - Two Rotary members with a Singular Passion to Eradicate Polio  Nicki Klein 2023-01-19 06:00:00Z 0
2023 Rose Parade - Post-Parade Highlights Nicki Klein 2023-01-16 06:00:00Z 0

Governor Barbara's January Message

Happy New Year District 5650! 
To view, click the image or use this https://youtu.be/dboDhyxhox0.
 
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.   
 
 
Governor Barbara's January Message Nicki Klein 2023-01-01 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary Peace Fellows District Chair Message Nicki Klein 2022-12-28 06:00:00Z 0
21 Vanloads of Love for Children in Ukraine Nicki Klein 2022-12-01 06:00:00Z 0
Governor Barbara's December Message Nicki Klein 2022-12-01 06:00:00Z 0
Increasing Our Impact as Benefactors of The Rotary Foundation Nicki Klein 2022-12-01 06:00:00Z 0

Serving with Imagination and Hope
 

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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.
Serving with Imagination and Hope  Nicki Klein 2022-12-01 06:00:00Z 0
District Events and More On ClubRunner App Nicki Klein 2022-11-27 06:00:00Z 0

Imagine Rotary: A Tale of Two Districts

 
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.
Imagine Rotary: A Tale of Two Districts Nicki Klein 2022-10-29 05:00:00Z 0

The Power of Rotary

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.
The Power of Rotary Nicki Klein 2022-10-29 05:00:00Z 0
November is Foundation Month Nicki Klein 2022-10-29 05:00:00Z 0

Global Grant Supports Zambian Rotary Project

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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.
Global Grant Supports Zambian Rotary Project Nicki Klein 2022-10-23 05:00:00Z 0

World Polio Day Proclamation

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.
 
World Polio Day Proclamation Nicki Klein 2022-10-22 05:00:00Z 0
1500 Miles for Rotary Leadership Institute Nicki Klein 2022-10-17 05:00:00Z 0

Tell Rotary's Story

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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.
Tell Rotary's Story Nicki Klein 2022-09-19 05:00:00Z 0
Governor Barb's October Message Nicki Klein 2022-09-16 05:00:00Z 0
Governor Barb's September Message Nicki Klein 2022-09-01 05:00:00Z 0
World Polio Day is October 24 Nicki Klein 2022-08-30 05:00:00Z 0

Molly Prochaska Global Scholar

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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.
Molly Prochaska Global Scholar Nicki Klein 2022-08-20 05:00:00Z 0

Public Information Focus on Education in September

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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.
Public Information Focus on Education in September Nicki Klein 2022-08-14 05:00:00Z 0

Governor Barb's August Message

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.
 
Governor Barb's August Message Nicki Klein 2022-08-01 05:00:00Z 0
Our Circle of Connection  Nicki Klein 2022-07-23 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary Around The World

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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.
Rotary Around The World Nicki Klein 2022-07-07 05:00:00Z 0
Share This Message On Your Media Platforms Nicki Klein 2022-07-01 05:00:00Z 0
Governor Barb's July Message Nicki Klein 2022-07-01 05:00:00Z 0

District Directory - UPDATED

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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. 
 
District Directory - UPDATED Nicki Klein 2022-07-01 05:00:00Z 0
Imagine Rotary - Rotary Theme 2022-23 Nicki Klein 2022-07-01 05:00:00Z 0
Get More Out Of Rotary Through Fellowships Nicki Klein 2022-06-01 05:00:00Z 0

Club Officer Access to ClubRunner

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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.
Club Officer Access to ClubRunner Nicki Klein 2022-05-01 05:00:00Z 0
One Voice, Every Club Nicki Klein 2022-03-26 05:00:00Z 0
Club and District Support (CDS) - Defined Areas of Support Nicki Klein 2022-03-01 06:00:00Z 0

ClubRunner Mobile

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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.
ClubRunner Mobile Nicolette S. Klein 2022-03-01 06:00:00Z 0
See Club Activities on Facebook! Nicki Klein 2022-02-26 06:00:00Z 0
Club to Club Communication Nicolette S. Klein 2021-09-23 05:00:00Z 0
District 5650 Clubs - Activities and News Nicki Klein 2021-09-01 05:00:00Z 0
Tom Kerfoot Selected as District Governor 2024-25 Nicki Klein 2021-05-27 05:00:00Z 0

Embracing The Logo

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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!
Embracing The Logo Nicki Klein 2021-05-01 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary District 5650 Governor 2022-23 Barbara Bartle - Bio, Club Visits Nicki Klein 2021-02-01 06:00:00Z 0

Personal Data Use Policy

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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.

Personal Data Use Policy Nicki Klein 2020-06-04 05:00:00Z 0