Transition for Rotary is a mix of preserving our core values, while we approach challenges in new and different ways. This is a time of unprecedented change - and we must adapt. Now is the time for all of us in Rotary to shine!
IT'S TIME TO UPDATE YOUR LOOK - ROTARY OPENS OPPORTUNITIES
Click Here to download the new theme logo, view a webinar on how to update your ClubRunner website with the current theme logo, Rotary Masterbrand and wheel, and more! Remember to update your Facebook page too.
2019-2020 CLUB AWARD WINNERS (as of 06-30-2020):The District and District Governor awards will be chosen now that 2019-2020 Rotary year numbers are final. Award winners will be notified soon. Click Here to see the winning clubs...
SUPPORTING THE ENVIRONMENT BECOMES THE SEVENTH AREA OF FOCUS. Read More...
EPIC ETHICS:Calm in Conflict and Celebrating Our Diversity Read more...
SHELTERBOX FOURTEENERS PROJECT: a Rotary Peace Fellow candidate will climb all 58 of Colorado’s ‘Fourteeners’ to raise money for the disaster relief organization - with the organization's iconic aid box on her back!Read more...
ROTARY & USAID LAUNCH NEW PARTNERSHIP: Hearts of Europe Global Grants Read more...
SHELTERBOX HERO CLUBS - District 5450 #3 in overall support in Zone 26. Read more...
Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Needs Volunteers! Metro Caring Food Repackaging. Read More...
Castle Rock High Noon delivers supplies to the Navajo Nation. Read More...
Denver LoDo: Jack’s Solar Garden offers residents, companies, and non-profits the opportunity to offset their electricity consumption. Read More...
Clear Creek 2000 & Summit County help pack and donate 3,000 lbs. of food for Georgetown area families. Read More...
The Rotary Club of Alexandria Cosmopolitan - District 2451 (Egypt) invites all Rotarians to join theCROSS EGYPT CHALLENGE 2020. District Governor Elect Bob Kemp highly recommends this trip – he participated in the ride in 2019, and is happy to answer any questions you might have:dgbob2020.21@gmail.com. Click Here for Trip Details
Pakuranga Rotary Club invites you to join the Ultimate 18 Day Rotary Tour of New Zealand. September 11-28, 2020. Special early bird fares are now available. Click Here for more information
Do you want your club's projects and stories listed in the monthly District Newsletter? If so, post your story on your club's website or Facebook page, and then send the link to office@rotary5450.org. Doing so will give your club more exposure - readers will see the story on your's club's site, which will let them know more about your club and members.
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
The Rotary Foundation Vision: “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and ourselves.” Adopted by the Board and Trustees in June 2017, this vision statement reflects the impact Rotary aspires to have on the world and our members.Click the links below to read the full stories...
INDEPENDENCE DAY REFLECTIONS -Things are finishing strong in District 5450 and starting anew as well while we get ready to celebrate Independence Day in the United States of America this week as #PeopleofAction. What a great time for reflection in what independence means to each of us. Read More...
GRANTS MANAGEMENT UPDATE - Thank you District 5450 Rotarians for attendance this past month at our annual club qualification training. As a reminder to continue to send in your memorandums of understanding documentation and your final 990 submittals as you can this month. Up to date lists for clubs that are qualified can always be found on the district website.
We have a great grants review team with many new faces for 2020-2021, so reach out and say hello when you can. Our team is ready to help and guide your project success!
PEACE FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS UPDATE - We interviewed three World Peace Applicants and the committee is recommending all three to Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. As a reminder, Rotarians, your Rotary Foundation giving directly impacts our Peace Fellowships from our District and meets our foundation mission. To learn more about Peace Center #7, check out https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-establishes-peace-center-makerere-university
DISTRICT 5450 REMAINS DEDICATED TO ERADICATING POLIO - District 5450 is the #2 District in all of Zone 26 for our contributions to Polio Plus...not only in total contributions but in contributions per capita. District 5450 deserves kudos for demonstrating our dedication to Polio Plus and The Rotary Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is STILL funding polio eradication efforts and their commitment is steadfast on top of their other current pandemic efforts and focus. Together we can beat both diseases! Read More...
NEXT MONTH:AUGUST - PROJECTS IN THE DISTRICT!
UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAINING
SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 29
2019-2020 VIRTUAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Registration info and schedule coming later this summer
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE DISTRICT, CLUBS & THE GLOBE!
JULY IS OUR TRANSITION MONTH...
