We are excited to share the news announcing the selection of Francesco Arezzo of Italy to be 2025-26 Rotary International President. As you know, President-Elect Mario de Camargo notified the Board several weeks ago that he was resigning and would not accept the Presidency beginning July 1, for personal and business reasons. The Rotary Board of Directors acted quickly to fill the role with Francesco Arezzo of Italy. Meet the president-elect.
Rapid City, Mitchell, Brookings and Rapid City Rushmore completed more than five steps in the Olympic Challenge. Congratulations! Yankton and Rapid City Clubs have over 30% growthand 12 Clubs are PLUS ONE. WAY TO GO. Can your club end the year PLUS ONE in the next two weeks? We are cheering you on!
The Sibley Rotary Club recently marked a significant milestone—its 100th anniversary—celebrating a century of Service Above Self in the heart of the Osceola County community. The centennial event honored the legacy of Rotarians past and present who have dedicated themselves to making a lasting impact through Rotary.
District Grants offered by Rotary District 5610 provide numerous benefits to Rotary Clubs, enabling them to carry out impactful service projects. . Don’t forget grant applications must be received by July 31st. Learn more.
Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Sioux City showed their heartfelt support for our veterans! They wrote special cards for the veterans traveling on the Midwest Honor Flight to Washington D.C. June 3rd. This flight honors America’s veterans with a day of tribute at our nation’s memorials. The welcome home celebration begins with a touching "Mail Call" on the return flight, sharing gratitude and community support with our honored veterans. Thank you for your service!
What began with an unused cigar humidor has grown into a lifeline for a community in need. In 2020, members of the Rapid City Rotary Club were made aware of the growing food insecurity in Lakota Homes, a primarily Native American housing development on the north side of Rapid City. When Chris Johnson, owner of the Tinder Box, offered an extra humidor, fellow Rotarian John Howard saw its potential—not for cigars, but for service.
The Luverne Rotary Club is proud to announce the installation of the first of two Little Free Libraries in the community. The first library, located at Take 16, is officially open and already being used by local readers. A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the occasion, celebrating this new way to share the joy of reading with all ages.
The Rotary Club of Marshall Sunrise is making waves in their community with a generous $20,000 contribution to the new Marshall Aquatic Center currently under construction.
Nikki Clayton, the Rotary International Environment Area of Focus Manager, presented on community action for freshwater at the June District Leadership. Please go to our district website to view this great presentation. www/rotary5610.org
On April 23, the Luverne Rotary Club brought neighbors together by providing a free community meal to approximately 70 people. Held as part of the club’s ongoing commitment to service, this event offered more than just food — it created an opportunity for fellowship, connection, and support within the community.
Custer County equalization director Scott Storms was the guest speaker at the May 12 meeting of the Custer Rotary Club. Storms told the club about the process of valuing property in the county and the success and tribulations that come along with being in the office. Storms, left, is pictured with club president Rob McWhorter.
In a heartfelt initiative to ensure the safety of young cyclists, the Rotary Club of Luverne recently distributed 89 bicycle helmets to third-grade students across five local elementary schools. The participating schools included Adrian, Luverne, Hills-Beaver Creek, Edgerton Public, and Edgerton Christian.
How can help your club work with new partners, connect with new audiences, and inspire more people to take action? On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being extremely well-known, how recognizable is your Club in your community?
You can find short videos on the Brand Center to help you envision what the Action Plan’s four priorities – Impact, Engagement, Reach, Adapt – can look like in your club and how each can help boost Rotary’s public image.
Congratulations to the winner of the District Four-Way Essay Contest, Elaina Zolnowsky! She is pictured here with, her teacher Ms. Heinis. Elaina was sponsored by Rapid City Rotary Club. Click the "continue" to read Elaina's essay. We shared this in last month's newsletter, however we felt it would be nice for you to see all three essays in our June edition! Read on to see the 2nd and 3rd place winners and their essays.
We’re excited to announce that Nova is now live in beta and your club is eligible to make the switch! This next-generation version of ClubRunner is more than just a redesign - it’s a complete reimagining of the platform, based on your valuable feedback.
I still remember the day I first encountered the concept of Positive Peace. It was during my Rotary Peace Fellowship at the University of Bradford in England. The speaker at the seminar was discussing the Global Peace Index by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), and he made an analogy that caught my attention.
A new Rotary promotional campaign features videos of members from around the world sharing how Rotary helps them further their passions and professions. The global launch of “Personal Perspectives: The Value of Rotary” showcases members from Australia, Canada, Colombia, Guatemala, Italy, and the United States.
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