Creating Impact in Our CommunitiesOctober is here, and once again I find myself wondering, “Where did the time go?” This Rotary year is moving quickly, but the energy and enthusiasm I am seeing throughout District 5830 continue to grow.
One of the greatest joys of serving as your District Governor is visiting our clubs. Every visit has been a little different, and that is exactly what makes District 5830 so special. I have enjoyed getting to know Rotarians, hearing your stories, learning about your projects, and seeing firsthand the ways you are making a difference in your communities.
Hurry before they are gone! This year, we’re changing things up! District 5830 is holding a Foundation Raffle to support the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund, PolioPlus, and Disaster Relief.
Tickets are $100 each, with prizes awarded at our Celebrating Lasting Impact Dinner on November 7 in Marshall. You do not have to be present to win! We would love to see you there. If you have not registered yet click here to register.
Grand Prize: 7-night stay at Villa La Estancia in Cabo San Lucas + $1,000 Visa gift card
2nd Prize: Broken Bow cabin getaway at In the Stillness
3rd Prize: Kiepersol wine package with a $100 gift card + 3 bottles of wine
October is Community Economic Development Month, and it reminds me of something I have come to appreciate more and more during my years in Rotary: sometimes the greatest gift we can give is not simply helping someone today, but giving them the opportunity to build a better tomorrow. When Rotary provides vocational training, supports a small business, creates jobs, or helps families become financially self-sufficient, we are giving something very powerful—hope, dignity, and opportunity. I am so proud of the generous Rotarians of District 5830 who continue to make these life-changing projects possible, both here at home and around the world.
District 5830 Members, we are getting near World Polio Day. It is October 24, and I hope you are preparing a fundraiser for your club. I am hoping every club in the District will support this initiative. Click this link to donate to the District 5830 World Polio Day Fundraiser.
Rotary District 5830 Four-Way Test Speech Contest
April 17, 2027
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