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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 41 Clubs serving South Dakota, NW Iowa, SW Minnesota and NE Nebraska. Find a Club.

Peace Pole Installation at District Conference

In hopes of promoting peace in the community and the world, Rapid City Rotary clubs will dedicate a Peace Pole in Memorial Park at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Peace Poles are upright posts with the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” written in a different language on each side. The Peace Pole in Memorial Park proclaims that message in English, Lakota, German and Japanese.

How a Rotary Global Grant Changed Economics for Native American Artists

Alcohol has destroyed many Native American lives, especially on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. For too many years, four liquor establishments in Whiteclay, Nebraska, 2 miles from the dry reservation, sold over 4 million cans of beer yearly, to local citizens. Whiteclay had a population of about 12, while Pine Ridge area is estimated to be about 3,300.

Global Grants: Combating Human Trafficking on Reservations

About 60 people gathered during two-day summit in early June on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to increase awareness about human trafficking and missing indigenous people. It also gave Rotarians an opportunity to interact with students to provide them with tools to become leaders to prevent sex trafficking from happening to them or in their communities.

Connect In Calgary

Embark on an exhilarating journey of connection and inspiration at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary! Engage in riveting discussions, learn from distinguished speakers, and explore enlightening breakout sessions against the backdrop of Calgary's picturesque beauty nestled amid the Canadian Rockies.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, to host 2028 Rotary International Convention

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, to host 2028 Rotary International ConventionRotary has announced that Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, will host its convention in 2028.The Rotary International Convention welcomes tens of thousands of

Camino walk raises funds and camaraderie for Florida club

Five members of the Rotary Club of Seminole Lake, Florida, hiked Spain’s Camino de Santiago raised about $7,000 to raise funds to help Ukrainian refugee mothers and children in the Tampa Bay area. It also brought the entire club closer together.