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Rotary is for Everyone! You Belong Here!
Rotary International is a global network of community volunteers with members, known as Rotarians, who work together to create positive change in their communities and around the world.
Rotary District 5500 (D5500) is made up of more than 50 Rotary Clubs in Southern Arizona, where our members put service above self. Our 1,500 members are leading and partnering on projects that create lasting local and global community change. Our D5500 members come to Rotary to serve. They stay for the friendships and relationships they build.
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Rotary Youth
Rotary is not just for older adults! We have Interact Clubs for ages 12-18 in middle schools, high schools and Boys & Girls Clubs. We also have Rotaract Clubs for ages 18 and up in colleges and universities, and community-based, too!
Submit Your Club's Upcoming Events!
Let us help you spread the word about your club’s upcoming events, projects or fundraisers in IMPACT! Complete this IMPACT! Submission Form and return to [email protected] by Friday for the following week’s newsletter. Include your photo or graphic as a separate attachment as a jpg or png file.
WHAT ABOUT PAST PROJECTS & FUNDRAISERS?
We’ll feature them in our Rotary in Action Quarterly. The deadline for the next issue (September) is August 10, 2024. Here’s the Rotary in Action Submission Form to complete and return to [email protected].
About Rotary District 5500
Service Above Self
aitlyn Rotarians at the 1911 convention embraced an early version of our primary motto, Service Above Self. They also adopted an early version of our secondary motto, One Profits Most Who Serves Best.
NOTE: The new D5500 Webmaster is Caitlyn Adams [email protected]. Thanks!
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News & Information
April's Rotary Theme: Maternal and Child Health
Every day, mothers risk their lives giving birth, and millions of children die from preventable causes. At least 7 million children under the age of five lose their lives each year due to malnutrition, inadequate healthcare, and poor sanitation.
Rotary is committed to changing this by providing immunizations, antibiotics, and access to essential medical services, while also supporting trained healthcare providers for mothers and their children.
One powerful example of Rotary’s impact comes from PDG Joe and Brigitte Hentges from the Dove Mountain Rotary Club, who traveled to India in 2018 for a National Immunization Day (NID).
Reflecting on the experience, Joe described it as “life-changing—an unbelievable opportunity to save children from disease.” While working in the Mewat Muslim slums near New Delhi, they provided polio and other vaccinations to children under five. When Joe asked aid workers why Rotary was serving in these communities, the answer was clear: “These families don’t trust government workers—but they trust Rotary.”
Sustainability is at the heart of Rotary’s efforts. By empowering local communities to take ownership of healthcare training programs, we create lasting change. That’s why Maternal and Child Health is one of Rotary’s Seven Areas of Focus. Through service, trust, and action, Rotarians are making a difference—one child, one mother, and one community at a time.
Rotary District 5500
Rotary brings together leaders who build friendships, exchange ideas and take action in their communities. Join us!
Youth Service Month Webinar: Funding, Elevating, and Integrating Young Leaders in Rotary
May is Youth Service Month. Celebrate with a special webinar featuring members of the Rotary Youth Advisory Council! They will share key insights from their districts and communities on:
• How young people receive support and funding within Rotary.
• The qualities of Rotarian youth champions and how they amplify youth voices.
• How Rotary events can foster meaningful intergenerational collaboration.
Wednesday, May 14, at 9:00 AM CST (Chicago time, UTC-6) – Click here to register rotary-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_86xOMO10TGKnHLgtAvL5kg
The webinar will be available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian. Can’t attend live? Register to receive the recording!
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Rotary Club of Tucson Verde is hosting its second annual Eco Home & Buildings Tour on April 27.Tickets are now available for our 2nd annual Tucson Home & Building Tour on Sunday, April 27th! 🌿🌷🏠
You'll visit incredible homes with sustainable features, including solar, water harvesting, cooling towers, mud adobe and more great ideas to steal for your own living and/or working space.
Tickets are just $25 and are available at www.rotarytucsonverde.com/ht25
We're also looking for volunteers for this event. If you're interested, please email [email protected]
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Do you know a peacebuilder in your community who is highly motivated and effective at creating positive social change? Make them aware of the Rotary Peace Fellowship opportunity! 📣
We look for candidates working across a wide range of career fields who are pursuing initiatives, solutions, and skills that create more peaceful communities and uplift vulnerable populations. Accepting applications through 15 May ➡️ on.rotary.org/3J6sYLP
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Every member plays a role in strengthening the Rotary brand. Your club can help build brand recognition by using our logos correctly and consistently. Create your logo on the Brand Center. on.rotary.org/4hzxnVl
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Clean water, local jobs, lasting impact 💧
In the Dominican Republic, a water purification project is transforming lives. Despite challenges, Rotary members came together to fund and build a safe water source for their community. Now, five local residents are employed to run the plant, ensuring sustainable access to clean water for years to come.
Access to clean water changes everything. How can we work together to make it a reality for more communities? 💭
#WorldWaterDay
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We 🫶 Rotaract
Rotaractors are changemakers, community builders, and the leaders of tomorrow. Every day, you inspire us with your passion for service, innovative ideas, and unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Whether you're leading impactful projects, forging connections across borders, or stepping up in times of need, your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed.
📸 Drop a picture of your Rotaract club in action in the comments!
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Rotaract provides incredible opportunities for leadership development through hands-on experience. But the learning doesn't stop there! The Rotary Learning Center is a powerful resource designed to help you grow as a leader in all aspects of your life.
Set your own pace for learning and log into the Learning Center today! rotary.org/learn
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AVENUES OF SERVICE
We channel our commitment to service through five avenues, which are the foundation of club activity.
Club
Service
A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
Vocational Service
Rotarians work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society.
Community Service
We find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest.
International Service
We promote peace & understanding globally by sponsoring or volunteering on projects around the world.
Youth
Service
Rotarians work to empower young people through leadership development programs, encouraging the next generation of leaders.
