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Welcome to Rotary District 5610

Are you an individual who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Join Rotary’s 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, 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. Founded in 1915, District 5610 has grown to 38 Clubs serving South Dakota, NW Iowa, SW Minnesota and NE Nebraska. Find a Club.

Opportunity for Rotary Exposure and potential $$$

Cheeks is accepting nominations for eastern SD nonprofits at https://www.scheels.com/rtw/VvexG8/. The top 8 get $5,000. Please nominate your Rotary club by November 18. The non-profit must be a registered 501 (c)(3) organization in the surrounding Eastern South Dakota community to possibly receive a donation from SCHEELS.

DG Bruce Nearhood's November Message - The Rotary Foundation

In this month’s message, District Governor Bruce Nearhood shares exciting news — the Rotary Foundation has once again earned Charity Navigator’s highest 4-star rating for the 17th consecutive year! 🌟 DG Bruce explains what this recognition means and why your support of the Rotary Foundation makes a lasting impact — transforming lives through projects in clean water, literacy, peacebuilding, maternal health, and more. Click to Play.

Rotary Global Grant Project Honored with Nebraska Arts Council Heritage Award

A Rotary Global Grant project in Whiteclay, Nebraska — supported by our District — has been recognized with the 2025 Heritage Award from the Nebraska Arts Council. This prestigious honor celebrates the project’s outstanding impact on preserving and revitalizing Native American culture through art, education, and community engagement. Watch the video.