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Here is the latest on the South Africa 7 Schools Global Grant, the largest Global Grant in the Rotary world last year at over $420K.We are making a difference in the black township of Makhanda thanks to our partners in the Rotary Clubs of Grahamstown, South Africa.
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Videos from District Conference AvailableThank you to all who attended the 2nd Virtual District Conference for our district this past May. Three of the four speakers have granted us authority to share their video publicly. One has asked it be a private share. To view the public videos visit our District YouTube channel at the following links:
To view the private video of Craig MacFarlane use this link: https://youtu.be/Gf-4z1rPBPw Please do not share this private link - this is for Rotarians in our District only. |
Connect in Casper Registration is Open!Early bird registration rates are available until April 30th! Visit http://www.connectincasper.com now!
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Rotary District 5440 Public Relations Website
This Rotary year a grant was obtained through Rotary International and along with funding from District 5440 our PR committee was able to create a public relations website just for you! Check it out by using this link: http://www.5440pr.com/
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Rotary International District 5440, Inc. |
District Resource Leadership at Zone Institute
What is the District Resource Leadership Program ?
The District Resource Leadership program (DRL) is an opportunity for Rotarians who are not DGNs, DGEs, DGs nor PDGs who would like to attend a Rotary leadership training program and the Rotary International Zone 2010 Institute.
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Be a Part of the Rotary Leadership Institute!
The RLI course been offered in District 5440 beginning last October. For more information, please visit http://rmrli.org/. If interested in attending these trainings, click on the RLI Registration for your specific dates in your region under the District Events tab on the homepage.
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Are you attending the RI Convention in Sydney this year?AN INVITATION FOR D5450 & D5440 ROTARIANS AND THEIR GUESTS Location: 14 Carrington Street, Sydney Also, here is a list of events and links for Colorado Rotary Districts 5450 and 5400. Here is the link for the D5450 / D5440 Sunday Evening Drinks Meet-Up – Sunday 1 June at 6:00pm Here is the link for the Annual Gala Dinner – Monday 2 June at 7:30pm Here is the link for the Rotary Australiana Night at New South Wales Parliament House – Wednesday 4 June at 7:30pm Here is the link for the Rotary Outback Adventure in the week prior to the RI Convention |
Funds are available for flood relief projects The application for funds can be downloaded from the download section of this homepage. · Address flood-related needs · Provide a strong Rotary presence and visibility · Involve opportunities for Rotarians to provide hands-on service · Provide oversight by a Rotary club (or clubs) if more than one club serves the affected community. A participating contribution from the sponsoring Rotary club or clubs is desirable but not necessary. If you or your club would like to make a donation to the District 5440 Foundation in support of club projects to rebuild areas affected by the flood checks should be made payable to Rotary District 5440 Foundation and sent to PDG George McILvaine at 2823 Olive Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82001-5736. |
Faces of Polio in the USAThis educational video is about polio, post polio syndrome and vaccinating our children against childhood diseases. Please view it and share the post on your Facebook page or copy the link and send it to your friends. DVDs and brochures are available from Linda at Lindajpepwest@aol.com. |
All tracks lead to Cheyenne for the next District Conference! |
Find District 5440 on Facebook now! |
Charity Walk through Scotland to benefit Polio PDG Stuart “Stu” Palmer’s grandfather contracted polio as a boy in Archibold, Ohio, in the early 1900s. Now Palmer of Jackson Hole is determined to do what he can to help eradicate this dreaded disease. |
Rotary Fights to End Polio Now |
Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
Donate to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
Rotary District 5440 is collecting donations from individuals and Rotary clubs to be used for relief efforts through a Rotary District affected by Hurricane Sandy. Donate now. |
Rotary District 5440 Assembly |
Friendship Exchange Opportunities Available |
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Donate Now to Sandy Relief EffortsAll donations are being made to Rotary District 5440, Inc. which will be matched up to $5,000 from the District for support of relief areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. <form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="F226UVZEAW2C8"> <input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"> <img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"> </form> |
Friendship Exchange Opportunity AvailableRotary District 5440 has a Friendship Exchange opportunity available. A Friendship Exchange is an international exchange program for Rotarians and their families that provides participants with the opportunity to experience other cultures by staying in the homes of Rotarians in other countries. Friendship Exchange Goals: • Advance international understanding and peace through personal contact across borders. • Meet Rotarians from other countries and learn about their culture firsthand • Arrange international service projects directly with Rotarians in another country • Develop long-lasting club relationships Visit the United Kingdom, District 1010, between June 1-16, 2013. Outbound participants should budget $2,000 for this trip. If interested contact Raju Jairam. The tentative dates for the incoming group from Scotland to visit District 5440 is September 21 to October 6, 2013. For more information on either exchanges, click the title of this story to be directed to another page where you will find downloadable flyers. |
Friendship Exchange Opportunities Available |
Rotary District 5440 Assembly |
IGNITE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhy is our District doing the IGNITE program? The IGNITE program is intended to reverse the ten year downward trend in Rotary’s U. S. membership growth in the United States. While District 5440 is one of the few districts with net increases in membership, the IGNITE program will have real benefit for all of our clubs, but especially those are struggling to attract or maintain members. What is the IGNITE program? This program is a comprehensive membership recruitment, retention and extension presentation compiling helpful materials in all areas. It is especially effective because it places valuable membership materials at the fingertips of clubs for review, choice, and use. It’s an impressive accumulation of materials to help all clubs improve their membership programs. How is the IGNITE program being implemented in District 5440? When does all this take place? Activities: Between 7/1/12 and 4/30/13 Application: Score sheets are to be sent to Kellie Tovar by May 1st. Award: Recognition awards will be presented by Governor Mike at District Conference in Steamboat Springs May 30-June 1, 2013. Where can I get more information? IGNITE Score Sheets can be downloaded from the District 5440 website under Service/Membership: IGNITE Premier Club Spreadsheet Citation Tracker IGNITE Materials can be found at the same location. Start with Ignite Premier Club Criteria.
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Proud to be a RotarianOver the past year I have served as district governor for more than 3,200 Rotarians in 53 Wyoming, Northern Colorado, Eastern Idaho and Western Nebraska. It has been a rare privilege and a life-changing experience, visiting each of these clubs and seeing the difference they are making through service in their communities, and in many cases, other parts of the world. This year’s Rotary District Conference was held last week in Steamboat Springs. Our theme at the conference and throughout the year has been ROTARY PROUD. Mike Forney
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Is your club interested in participating in a grant project but don't know where to start?If so visit this website http://www.matchinggrants.org/index.html for information on regular grant needs and this website http://www.matchinggrants.org/global/ for global grant needs Once your club has determined a project you can visit our Grants site page on right toolbar to review the application process. |