The Holiday Season is upon us! Every year, I am caught off guard when Thanksgiving comes around and I think… How did another year go by so fast?! This year, for the first time in a while, I know exactly how that happened. TIME FLIES WHEN YOU ARE HAVING FUN!!
Read about what Rotary is doing - click here.
On October 14, community leaders from across our district were recognized during the Rotary District 5650 conference. These folks include leaders of various groups and organizations doing good things in our communities.
Every year Clubs nominate Rotarians for the Cadwallader Award which is presented during the District Conference. This year the recipient was Klaus Hartmann of the Lincoln #14 Rotary Club. Click here for the flyer outlining his accomplishments and some of the nomination information.
Rotary District 5650 is honored to present The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service to Bill Harvey of Omaha Downtown Rotary. This Citation for Meritorious Service recognizes individual Rotarians who have demonstrated outstanding service to the Foundation, such as through their involvement in Foundation committees, grants or programs, or by supporting Rotary Peace Fellows.
Rotary International recognizes clubs with The Rotary Citation as well as other accomplishments. The following 2022-23 recognition items were received by Rotary International and presented during the District Conference on October 14.
Students from the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications Jacht Agency got an up close and personal feel for Rotary when they attended a meeting of Lincoln South Rotary on October 27.

Thank you to Curt Peters and his company - Futureware.
District 5650 participated in the inaugural Rotary Regional Challenge in 2022-23. The challenge was designed to provide Districts with ideas and motivation to increase activity and success.
Have you ever thought about your legacy? A loving/supportive parent, one who built up your community/place of worship with your time/talents … a member of the larger world community interacting with people on the far corners the globe. (Be sure to read more to learn of a special incentive.)
The Rotary Foundation Trustees established a new Morocco Earthquake Response Fund in September 2023 to support immediate relief efforts for people affected by the devastating earthquakes. Donors can give directly to relief efforts led by Rotary members (see email below).
Kathryn Schubert of the Omaha Suburban Rotary Club is Governor for 2023-24 for Rotary District 5650.
Click here for a downloadable copy of Kathryn's Bio and Introduction Notes.
Click here for a downloadable copy of Kathryn's Photo
Click here for Kathryn's Club Visit Schedule
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.
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And use the Club Directory and Contacts on the left of this page to find club websites.
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.
For more stories, see My District Page