he District 5630 Newsletter for July–December 2025 reflects the vibrant service and engagement of Rotary clubs across Western and Central Nebraska during the first half of the Rotary year. The Newsletter highlights meaningful club-level service projects, strong community partnerships, and Rotary’s core commitment to Service Above Self.
Featured stories include local initiatives such as Peace Pole installations, literacy projects, food distribution efforts, and fellowship activities that enhance both local impact and community connection. The Newsletter also provides updates on Rotary Youth Exchange activities, emphasizing student involvement and polio eradication fundraising. In addition, district-wide topics such as attendance at the Rotary International Convention, development of a potential new club in Box Butte County, and leadership training opportunities like High Country PETS are addressed.
The issue closes with inspirational notes from the district leadership team and optimism for continued service through the remainder of the Rotary year.
Clubs’ Highlights — July through December 2025
1. A review of service projects, community efforts, and engagement across multiple Rotary clubs in District 5630, including:
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- Arnold Rotary Club — Peace Pole and awareness projects
- Chappell Rotary — donations and service
- Chadron Rotary — ribbon cutting for public bench
- Minden Rotary — dictionary delivery to third graders
- Gothenburg Rotary & Interact — food box deliveries
- Holdrege Rotary — Feed My Starving Children support
- North Platte Noon Rotary — Veterans Day parade participation
- Grand Island Noon Rotary — Habitat for Humanity work
- McCook Rotary — community parade event
- Cheyenne County Area Rotary — Toys for Tots campaign
- Lake Mac Rotaract — “Sharing is Caring” gift project
- Ogallala Rotary — winter coat distribution partnership
2. Rotary Youth Exchange: Inspiring Students and Supporting Polio Eradication. Summary of Youth Exchange recruitment and interviews, student involvement in service activities and polio fundraising events.
3. Why Attend the Rotary International Convention?
District leadership perspectives on the value of the RI Convention for fellowship, inspiration, and global service engagement.
4. A New Club on the Horizon in Box Butte County
Update on efforts to grow a new Rotary club around Alliance, Nebraska.
5. High Country PETS (President-Elect Training Seminar)
Information on regional leadership training for incoming club leaders scheduled for March 2026.
6. Happy New Year from the District Leadership Team
Closing remarks and inspiration as the Rotary year advances.