Bring on Spring! We are all very thankful for the warm weather this week. Let's hope this cycle stays with us until Spring. It is so refreshing to drive by a lake and see the ripple of waves instead of a solid sheet of ice. It reminds me of Rotary's focus during the month of March on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
Can you attend the next Rotary International Convention - June 21-25,2025 at Stampede Park, in Calgary, Canada located in the Canadian Rockies for Rotary's 116th convention? Pre-registration discounts are available through March 31, 2025.
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.
Rotary is now receiving applications for the 2026 cohort in our Peace education centers around the world.
The last weekend in January, district 5650 and 5630 brought our nine inbound exchange students to the South Central Rotary Youth Exchange meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma where they met with over 120 other exchange students. Thanks to the Tulsa Rotarians for hosting all the students for the weekend!
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.
Past District 5650 Governor Dick Galusha of Omaha Northwest Rotary Club as passed away. This article will be updated as information is available.
Rotary notes the recent announcement that the United States intends to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). We remain resolute in our mission to eradicate polio.
I serve as our District’s DEI Chair. This role means I am your resource for diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. Let me align the words and concepts with The 4-Way Test, Rotary’s vision, and our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (quoted).
Anna Singharath, the District 5650 Global Grant recipient for 2024-25, has been studying International Relations at the University of Bordeaux.
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 and watch for details as the events draw near.
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.
Tom Kerfoot of the Omaha Suburban Rotary Club is Governor for 2024-25 for Rotary District 5650. His term begins July 1, 2024.
Click here for a downloadable copy of Tom's Bio and Introduction Notes.
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
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