Promoting Peace

Fighting Disease

Water, Sanitation, Hygiene

Saving Mothers and Children

Supporting Education

Growing Local Economies

WELCOME TO ROTARY DISTRICT 5650

While the power of Rotary is in the local clubs, there is strength in numbers. The Rotary clubs of Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa are members of District 5650, which provides leadership, representation, and direction.

Impact of Rotary Volunteer Hours

Rotary members log a lot of volunteer hours - that should come as no surprise to anyone!

Red Oak 100 Year Anniversary Celebration

Red Oak is celebrating 100 years of service with a "Roaring 20's" event on New Year's Eve to bring in 2020.

In May of this year, Hayley Dunlop graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's Degree in the Biological Sciences and a minor in Global Health. Having completed an honor's thesis and graduating from ASU with a 4.0 GPA, Hayley is off to another prestigious university, the University of Edinburgh.

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International has received 12 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator for demonstrating both strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Here is a link for more details of how The Rotary Foundation efficiently promotes world understanding, goodwill, and peace - click here.

District 5650 Continues Support for Polio Eradication

Again in 2019-20, our District 5650 continues its support of Polio Eradication by contributing 20% of available District Designated Funds (DDF) from the Rotary Foundation toward Polio Plus.

Local Communities Benefit from The Rotary Foundation Funds

Funds donated to The Rotary Foundation are used to support the needs of individuals - far away and right here at home!

Nigeria reaches crucial polio milestone

It’s been three years since health officials last reported a case of polio caused by the wild poliovirus in Nigeria.

Aloha, Rotary!

Join Rotary President Mark Maloney at the 111th Rotary International Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii, 6-10 June 2020. You’ll experience the heart of Hawaii in Honolulu – the state’s largest and most diverse city which has something for everyone.

Rotary District 5650 Governor 2019-20 Mick McKinley

Mick McKinley of the Council Bluffs Noon, Iowa Rotary Club is Governor for 2019-20 for Rotary District 5650.

Rotary Connects The World - Rotary Theme 2019-20

Rotary Theme for 2019-20 Announced. Click here for theme and Rotary Citation brochure. Click here for the theme speech.

Spotlight on Clubs

Activities of Rotary District 5650 clubs can be submitted for posting to the Spotlight on Clubs page of this District 5650 website. Find the page on the Learning & Reference Menu / Topics or click here to see the activities of the clubs in the District.