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.”
Robert Rapp of the Omaha Morning Rotary Club is Governor for 2025-26 for Rotary District 5650. His term begins July 1, 2025.
Click here for a downloadable copy of Robert's Bio.
Click here for a downloadable copy of Robert's Photo
Click here for Robert's Proposed Club Presentation Schedule
To see the article on the District Website about the Monthly Focus for Rotary, including some resources, click here.
Most Rotarians don’t know who decides the rules that govern Rotary International, our Zones, Districts, and Clubs. We are all defined and governed by a Constitution and Bylaws. Things like Rotary International dues, attendance requirements, Club and District officers and many more things are governed by the those organizing documents.
The Rotary District 5650 and 5630 youth exchange committees have been collaborating on youth exchange for more than 10 years as we exchange Nebraska students to countries around the world and host students in return.
Mark your calendars for events of Nebraska City Rotary Club in celebration of their 100 Years of Service - May 2 Banquet, June 13 Golf. Read more below.
The event is past, but we wanted to congratulate Seward Rotary Club on celebrating 100 Years of Service. They held a banquet on May 31, 2025.
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.
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.
Have you made your contribution to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund? The Annual Fund of the Rotary International Foundation (RIF) is the engine that drives all the great work we do as Rotarians.
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.
2025 World Affairs Seminar & Youth Empowerment -“Peacebuilding – Creating Lasting Change”
RYLA 2025 will be September 26-28, 2025, at Camp Calvin Crest in Fremont! District 5650 is once again partnering with Launch Leadership to present RYLA - Powered by Launch!
The 2025-26 Rotary District 5650 Fall Conference will be held October 17-18, 2025 (Friday/Saturday) at the Scott Conference Center, 5450 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68106. The District Conference will be centered around next year's 2025-26 Rotary Presidential message "Unite For Good".
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.
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.
Listen to our District members tell their Rotary story and express how they value their membership.
Visit the Spotlight on Rotary Clubs page (click here) on the District Website to keep up with club activities and read news stories.
We periodically hear about events that may be of interest to Rotarians that are not coordinated by our District or a Club in our District. These could be from anywhere in the world. We will share their invitations and ideas here. Stories without specific dates are listed at the end of the article.
For more stories, see My District Page