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We fight to eradicate polio!

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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.

Learn more about joining Rotary

Becoming a Rotary Club Member

 

 

Rotary District 5500 has a new club about to go active- the Rainbow Rotary Club of Tucson, an LGBT+ centered club with the same great service, comradery and networking opportunities of our other clubs!  Visit their website HERE!

2024 D5500 Ride to End Polio

Rotary District 5500 is a major supporter of the fight to eradticate polio!  Our annual Ride to End Polio is one of, if not THE, greatest fundraising events to help eradicate this deadly disease worldwide, a Rotary project for more than 35 years. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever. For more info or to register, click HERE!

 

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!

Help support vocational education in Arizona through The Rotary Vocational Fund of AZ!  For a short presentation click HERE, for the TRVFA website, click HERE!

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

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

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News & Information

November is The Rotary Foundation Month

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Peace

November is the month that Rotary International specifically focuses on our Foundation.

The Rotary Foundation helps us transform dreams of change into reality. As a humanitarian organization, peace is a cornerstone of our mission. We believe when people work to create PEACE in their communities, that change can have a global effect. 

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Rotary Leadership Institute at District 5500 Conference of Clubs

The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is composed of three courses, and two were offered at the District Conference last month.

Forty-six Rotarians representing 19 clubs participated in the RLI courses at the conference. In addition, 13 Rotarian leaders from 9 clubs helped to facilitate the sessions. A big thanks to: DG Sue Archibald (Mountain Empire-Sonoita), Wanda Bailey (SaddleBrooke), Joe Daniszewski (Tucson), Wendy Davis (Sierra Vista Sunrise), Diane Demeroutis (SaddleBrooke), Wendy Guyton (SaddleBrooke), PDG Kristi Halvorson (SaddleBrooke), PDG Don Jorgensen (Marana), DGND Leo Lawrenson (Oro Valley), DGE Bruce Munro (Tubac), PDG Kirk Reed (Catalina), Jane Shurtleff (Oro Valley), and Kasia Yuska (Tucson Verde). 

Thank you to all of our members who led, participated, or are already RLI graduates!  We know that RLI enhances your Rotary experience and strengthens our clubs. 

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Graphics of the Week

Spread the Rotary message with these inspiring graphics. Download and save them to use in your club's promotional materials. 


Don't Forget to File Your IRS 990 Form

The IRS tax form 990 must be filed by November 15, 2024. 

Failure to file for three successive years means the tax-exempt status is automatically revoked. That can mean a huge bill from IRS to pay income tax on everything each entity takes in.

The same requirement applies to every Rotary club and to the club foundation if they have one.


District 5500 Guatemala Collaborative Forum

Has your club supported or is engaged in projects in Guatemala? Why not consider helping us create a Rotary District 5500 Guatemala Collaborative Forum (a focused discussion group)?

As a part of the Guatemala Collaborative Forum (GCF), your club would join with the Rotary clubs of Tucson Sunset and Oro Valley, and other non-Rotary organizations in the Tucson Area in support of the people of Guatemala.

Rick Chimblo (RC of Oro Valley) and Eugene Medina and PDG Diane Ventura-Goodyear (RC of Tucson Sunset) want to increase interest in International Service throughout the District, one of DG Sue Archibald’s Areas of Focus.

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Tajikistan International Book Project

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The Willcox Rotary Club supports Tajikistan students learning English by supplying them with books every year since 2016. 

We could use your help.

The books we provide equip students for crucial exams such as the IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, and GMAT. These opportunities transform students' lives, enabling them to study abroad, return home, land excellent jobs, and achieve career success.
 

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Rotary Club of

By Sunday, November 3, 2024

Having worked on international service projects with some of my friends at the Rotary Club of Beirut Cosmopolitan, Lebanon, I usually get monthly copies of their club Bulletin, "Marhaba" (which basically means "hello" in Arabic).  Due to the conflict going on in that region of the world, I didn't receive the September edition and was a little concerned about the health and well-being of my Rotary friends, but found out that they were all ok, just busy with Rotary disaster relief duties, and finally received the latest combined Sep-Oct edition of "Marhaba".  I thought it was very inspirational, clearly showing the resolve, determination, and dedication to the principles of Rotary that we should all have as Rotarians (and they clearly do!), and thought I would share it with you.  Notice that it is totally and completely apolitical (no blaming of either side for the conflict, just working for relief of those affected), and non-religious (they have both Christian and Muslim leaders and members).  See the issue HERE.


Make Your RYLA Reservations!

There are still openings available for RYLA 2025, so don't wait.
Reserve your club's spots now.


HOW TO RESERVE A SPOT FOR RYLA

Clubs can reserve spots for the RYLA by emailing [email protected]. Each club can reserve up to 5 spots with additional spots opening up in early fall.

Click here for more information. 

 

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Register Now for the 2024 Ride to End Polio

The buzz has already started for this year's Ride to End Polio during the Tour de Tucson on Saturday, November 23.
It will once again feature new routes aimed to make the ride safer and more enjoyable.

To register for the Ride to End Polio, click here.
You can also register for the Pre-Ride Dinner here.

 


Be a Part of the Rotary Youth Exchange Team

What’s new in the Rotary Youth Exchange?

Do you want to be a part of one of the most exciting and rewarding programs in Rotary? Do you know about the short-term options for students?  Do you want to find out why and how youth exchange students impact lives and create worldwide families?

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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.