This Thanksgiving, let us take a moment to reflect on the blessings in our lives and express our heartfelt gratitude for the love and support we share. May we remain humble in our abundance and strive to spread kindness to others, embracing the spirit of togetherness that this season brings. Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday filled with warmth and cherished moments!
November is The Rotary Foundation month.One of the missions of The Rotary Foundation is “To Do Good In The World.”I feel very strongly that the Foundation does a great job at "Doing Good In The World!" Where else for a small contribution to The Rotary Foundation each year can you wipe a horrible disease off the face of the Earth, provide clean water to families, reduce the amount of trash that flows into the oceans, work to eliminate cervical cancer in Egypt, educate the poor in Tanzania or provide mobility to those who don’t have access to wheelchairs? These are only a few of the huge projects you help fund each year as Rotarians. YOU are Doing Good In The World!
Last week, Luverne, MN Rotary Club proudly celebrated George McDonald's incredible 55-year Rotary anniversary with a golf-themed social! It was a memorable evening honoring George’s remarkable service and dedication to Rotary. Reflecting on his journey, George shared how Rotary has enriched his life through meaningful friendships, impactful networking, and invaluable experiences. His message resonates deeply with all of us: “The more you give, the more you get back.”
The Rotary Club of Custer, South Dakota, proudly donated $1,000 at a school fundraiser hosted by the Rushmore Rotary Club of Rapid City. Adding a bit of humor, one member contributed some leftover Tanzanian currency from a recent trip. This represented one of several stops for our School of St. Jude visitors!
The Watertown Rotary Club collected donations from it’s members and also made a donation from the club to finance the 15 beds they were able to build with Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Downtown Rotarians had a great time serving alongside each other at Feeding South Dakota this week. Feeding SD serves 66 counties and provided 11.7 million meals to those struggling with food insecurity last year. We enjoyed the opportunity to volunteer and make an impact within our community!
Exciting News! The Rushmore Rotary Club's Global Grant for the Whiteclay Makerspace is now completed and officially closed! With over $58,000 in support, we’ve equipped native artists with essential tools, supplies, and education to master their craft and launch their own businesses.
The 5610 Membership Olympics have begun!!! Is your Club a TOP ATHLETE? Of course it is!
We already know your Club has what it takes to be a champion! This is the simplest competition you'll ever enter, and it's your Club's moment to shine and show off its Olympic spirit.
District Governor Bruce Nearhood interviews Ryan Webster, new member of the Rushmore Rotary IMPACT CLUB and why he joined. Listen to the video. Be inspired to grow your club's membership by forming an #ImpactClub! Learn more.
Our district's Public Image efforts are yielding fantastic results, and it’s all thanks to the hard work of our clubs and members. We’re thrilled to share some positive metrics from our recent activities on YouTube and Facebook, demonstrating the power of storytelling and connection.
YouTube Views Are Soaring
This past month, we have had 468 views and 179 minutes watched
Chance Riley, a senior at Sioux City West High School, has been selected as the November 2024 Rotary Club Student of the Month. He will be honored during the Rotary Club meeting on Monday, November 11, 12 p.m. at the MidAmerican Energy Community Room.
The Mobridge Rotary just completed its 20th year of Roses for Rotary project. This year, again the club sold 400 dozen roses with one gentleman buying roses for himself and then giving the club a $100 donation saying he wants us to continue doing what we do
On Thursday, October 10th, members of the Wagner Rotary Club teamed up with students from Wagner School to freshen up the Rotary Shelter at Wagner Lake. The group gathered to spread new mulch, revitalizing the area and enhancing its appeal for all visitors.
Donning hard hats and protective eyewear, Rotary West members volunteered at a Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls work site on Saturday morning, October 5, 2024. The work site was an older home in the Whittier neighborhood that Habitat for Humanity has acquired and is rehabbing.
Sioux Falls Rotary South members came together with the community of Harrisburg at Lake Ole Park to build awareness of polio as this week features World Polio Day. Tuesday, the group held its second annual “A Short Walk to End Polio Now” event to raise funds for the cause to support a polio-free future for everyone in the world.
The Sioux City Rotary Club brought some early holiday cheer to the Boys and Girls Club by hosting a festive service activity! Members gathered to decorate holiday bags with colorful designs and filled them with treats and small surprises for the kids.
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