PEOPLE OF ACTION

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PEACE BUILDING

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OPERATION POLLINATION

TAKE THE CHALLENGE!

OUR GOALS

DISTRICT 6650 CAUSES

Join our causes as we group together to make a difference in our district with all clubs participating in our (5) Focus Projects: Environment, Membership, PeaceBuilder District at 100%, Rotary Leadership Institute, and the Rotary Foundation.

MAY is: Youth Services Month

Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders. Our programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education and learn the value of service. Our District 6650 is passionate about our youth and our clubs support our youth through Interact, RYLA, and Rotary Youth Exchange. Learn more here

Rotary District 6650 - District Wide Service Project - Promoting Kindness and Peace

DG Kimberly Weiss is pleased to announce our district wide service project promoting kindness and peace. It is simple- report an act of kindness every day at the website www.usokindness.org and list Rotary District 6650 as the organization you are associated with. Post pictures or text on Facebook and tag Rotary District 6650, so the district sees all the impactful things we do every day. Let's show the country what Rotary is all about!

2026 DISTRICT 6650 CONFERENCE

Here all that has happened for the 2025 - 2026 term under DG Kim Weiss's leadership. We will have keynote speakers Jason Browne and Dureti "Mimi" Tadesse. REGISTER TODAY!

OPERATION POLLINATION CHALLENGE - ITEMS MUST BE TURNED IN BY MAY 8TH, 2026

Reminder to all clubs - please submit your Operation Pollination photos and your forms to District 6650 Environment Co-Chairs - Christine and Elayne! Information on Point Earning Information here

Join the Race!

What happens when local Rotary Clubs join forces? Real change happens.It’s Easy to Get Involved! We’ve formed the Heart & Sole Rotarians team to support the Soles4Souls Race4EveryKid fundraiser. As Rotarians, we believe in taking collective action to solve our communities' most pressing challenges.Every step we take and every dollar we raise helps provide brand-new shoes to children, giving them the confidence and dignity they deserve to succeed in school and in life.We know that a pair of shoes is more than just footwear—it’s a path to opportunity. Will you join us? More information here! Register here!

Rotarians - Sign Up Now - Volunteers Need to help at the Soles4Souls shoe giving event.

ROTARY ZONES 30 & 31

SUMMER LEADERSHIP SEMINARS - SECURE YOUR SEAT AND SIGN UP!

Together, we will create a customized action plan that:

Enhances Visibility and Appeal
Engages and Retains Members
Leverages the Power of our Foundation

https://www.rizones30-31.org/events/leadership-seminars/

Operation Pollination Shares Special Offer!

All Rotarians are encouraged to visit the MyHomePark and save on their pre-order of native plants for their home garden

Give Online Now!

All Rotarians can make a difference by supporting Reading with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!

ROTARY DISTRICT 6650 CHALLENGE

LET'S CREATE LASTING IMPACT!
Ohio’s District Governors have selected Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio as this year’s nonprofit to support. Rotarians and Rotary Clubs can support the Rotary for Reading campaign anytime between now and Saturday, March 14. The winning District and Club will be announced at the All Ohio P.E.T.s Conference, along with the total amount fundraised by Rotarians. CLICK ON IMAGE for more information.

Message from our Rotary District 6650 Peace Chair - Msgr. Robert Siffrin

Rotary Seeks Peace Fellow Candidates

Open to all District 6650 Clubs - Click on Image to find out more information on how to apply

District 6650 Club Presidents - Take the Challenge - 8 in 8

We are challenged to get 8 new members in 8 weeks - Why 8?

Eight new members will:

● Bring fresh energy and perspectives

● Share leadership and service responsibilities

● Expand community reach and impact

● Strengthen long-term club sustainability

Eight weeks provides a clear, focused window to build momentum and try new approaches.

Clubs that successfully add 8 new members during the challenge period will be entered into a drawing for $1,000 to host a member social event in May or June. The social event must include members bringing guests, reinforcing Rotary’s culture of invitation and fellowship.

I am forwarding all the impactful information on the challenge and the summit to help engage and impact your membership. Let's go District 6650 and engage our membership!!

DG Kimberly R. Weiss

Rotary Member Michael McGovern selected Chair of Global Polio Eradication Initiative's Oversight Board

ZONES 30 & 31 OPERATION FULL PLATE

Operation Full Plate - Clubs Encouraged to Help

Rotary Zones 30 & 31 encouraging Districts to take on hunger and make a difference in their communities with Operation Full Plate. Click on the link for more details and learn how to pull the project into your club.

Operation Full Plate

CYCLONE DITWAH RESPONSE FUND

The Rotary Foundation has established a temporary Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund.

This fund will support disaster response grants in communities in Sri Lanka, where the cyclone has caused flooding and landslides, killed hundreds of people, and left many without safe places to stay, clean water, and electricity. Rotary members across the region are mobilizing to provide assistance, and your leadership can help make these efforts possible.

The Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund will accept contributions, including District Designated Funds (DDF), from now through 31 March 2026. Districts affected by the cyclone can apply for grants until 3 December 2026 or until all funds are spent. These grants can be used to supply people with necessities such as water, food, medicine, shelter, and clothing.

To help the communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, you and your members can:

Donate to the Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund
Transfer District Designated Funds to the Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund
Fundraise among your colleagues, friends, and family through Raise for Rotary

After 4 December 2026, any unused money in the Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund will be transferred to the Disaster Response Fund to support relief efforts for other disasters.

If you have questions about the Cyclone Ditwah Response Fund, write to disaster.responsefund@rotary.org. If you have questions about disaster response grants, write to grants@rotary.org.

For More Information Visit: Disaster-Response

ROTARY DISTRICT 6650 PUBLIC IMAGE

Why Your Rotary Club Should Care About Public Image

Your club can benefit in many ways from a stronger public image of Rotary. Raising awareness and understanding of Rotary helps attract prospective members, instills a sense of pride among members, encourages community members to donate their time and money, and helps your club stand out from other volunteer opportunities.

Sign up at my.rotary.org for your brand center marketing kit and all the resources Rotary International has for your club to be successful!

PUBLIC IMAGE INFORMATION

TIME TO TAKE THE 4-WAY TEST TO SCHOOLS!

Every year we bring the 4-Way test to our local high schools to ask students to argue a topic up against this test of the things we think, do and say. Introducing the 4-Way Test to young people will help more and more people to apply its important principles to their own lives with the ultimate goal being to make the world a better place.

Click on the Rotary picture to download the package from our District 4-Way Chairs Carrie Spina and Manuel Halkias.

Nominations are open for the 2025-26 People of Action Honors: Champions of Tomorrow!

ROTARY DISTRICT 6650 - STOCK THE BOX 2025 | ShelterBox USA

Rotary International Needs Our Support in Times of Disaster

We are challenging all clubs in District 6650 to:

Challenge clubs to sponsor at least 1 box ($1,000 each)
Share their story - Use ShelterBox videos and survivor stories to inspire giving
Celebrate the Impact - Recognize clubs and donors who step up - make it visible and meaningful.

Share This Impactful Video

BUILDING PEACE THROUGH SERVICE PROGRAM & CRUISE

On October 9th, 2025 Rotarians were invited to attend in the "Building Peace Through Service" Program & Cruise Follow-Up Informational Meeting. This is an important opportunity for all Rotarians, Rotaractors, Rotary Peace Fellows, Rotary Positive Peace Activators, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Trainers & Practitioners, and Friends & Family.

More information is located in the "Read More". For additional information or questions, please reach out to:

Tom Carlisi, MA, Rotarian, CNVC Trainer at: info.carlisiandassociates@gmail.com

FIND OUT MORE ON HOW TO DEVELOP PEACEBUILDING IN YOUR CLUB!

09.21.2025 - International Day of Peace

Important Membership Development Updates from Rotary International

ROTARY DISTRICT 6650 - DOING GOOD IN THE WORLD!

Dear Rotarians in District 6650 -

Our PolioPlus Subcommittee Chair is announcing a monumental achievement for END POLIO NOW

Peter Apicella submitted 20% DDF to End Polio Now

Up to $14,000.00 will be matched by 50% by the Rotary Foundation's World Fund and matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

What does that mean for our District 6650? -

Our $14,000 DDF donation turns into $63,000.00 towards END POLIO NOW.

Congratulations to Everyone!

PSA CAMPAIGNS - Rotarians Encouraged to Reach Out to Local Media & Radio Stations

Rotary Youth Exchange Update

Meet our Public Image Team!

Our team of Rotarians are here to help you at your club level. We can publish your club news from our District newsletter that is linked back to your club's homepage. If you have news to share or need help finding information on our website, please reach out to our team for assistance.

DISTRICT 6650 - CLUB NEWS - NOVEMBER 2025

The Rotary Club of Louisville recently gave out monies to the following:

$500 to Officer Steve Miller, who has a community program "Fish with a Cop" . Pictured at right (Officer Miller, Don "Scooter" Israel, and Club Grant Chair & Club President Jim Dutter.

The Community Cupboard presented $1,000 to Sally Samblanet and Karen Crislip who dedicate their time to support those in need with food & hygiene items.

Pictured at the left ( President Jim Dutter, Sally Samblanet, Karen Crislip, nad Greg Anderson, President-Elect.

Millersburg

Wednesdays at 11:45am

Warren

Wednesdays at 12:00pm

Howland Twp

Mondays at 12:00pm

Brookfield

Tuesdays at 12:00pm

Bolivar-Zoar

Thursdays at 7:30am

East Canton

Tuesdays at 7:30am

Newcomerstown

Mondays at 6:00pm

Canton South

Thursdays at 7:30am

Kinsman

Tuesdays at 7:00am

East Palestine

Mondays at 12:10pm

Canton

Fridays at 11:45am

Youngstown

Wednesdays at 12:00pm

Minerva

Fridays at 7:30am

Wooster

Mondays at 12:00pm

Hubbard

Mondays at 12:00pm

Jackson Township

Tuesdays at 11:45am

Calcutta

Thursdays at 7:30am

New Philadelphia

Tuesdays at 12:00pm

Steubenville

Wednesdays at 12:00pm

Perry Twp

Wednesdays at 11:45am

Lake Township

Wednesdays at 12:00pm

Dalton

Mondays at 11:45am

Millersburg

Wednesdays at 11:45am

Warren

Wednesdays at 12:00pm

Howland Twp

Mondays at 12:00pm

Brookfield

Tuesdays at 12:00pm

Bolivar-Zoar

Thursdays at 7:30am

East Canton

Tuesdays at 7:30am

Newcomerstown

Mondays at 6:00pm

Canton South

Thursdays at 7:30am

Kinsman

Tuesdays at 7:00am

East Palestine

Mondays at 12:10pm

Rotary District 6650 District Conference 2026
May 16, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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