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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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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!

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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February Theme: Peace and Conflict Resolution

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February’s Rotary theme, Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution, reminds us that true peace is more than the absence of war—it is the foundation for hope, opportunity, and a better future. Conflict fuels poverty, despair, and suffering, making even basic humanitarian efforts, like vaccinating children against polio, incredibly difficult.

Rotary believes that peace begins with understanding. Through our Peace Centers, in partnership with top universities, we empower leaders with the skills, knowledge, and connections to become champions for peace. These Rotary Peace Fellows go on to heal divides, mediate conflicts, and create lasting change in communities worldwide.

But peacebuilding isn’t just for scholars—it’s a mission for all of us. As Rotarians, we have a duty to listen, to learn, and to act. By supporting peace initiatives, mentoring young leaders, and standing up for solutions rooted in respect and collaboration, we embody Rotary’s highest ideals.

We in District 5500 are installing peace poles, helping our RYLA youth understand the importance of conflict resolution, providing services to those in crisis, or supporting the efforts of others. The belief in Peace is a part of almost everything we do. 

Together, we can turn conflict into cooperation and division into unity. Peace is not just a dream—it is something we build, one act at a time.


RYLA 2025 Recap

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I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone in District 5500 for making this year’s RYLA a tremendous success. For the first time in a couple of years, we not only filled all our delegate spots but even had a waiting list—what an incredible milestone!

A special thank you to the Rotarians and clubs who provided financial support, students, referred students, family members, friends, and youth-focused groups to join us. I encourage you to invite these young leaders to one of your meetings so they can share their experiences firsthand.

Our Junior Counselors played a crucial role in helping delegates put their leadership skills into practice, while our dedicated adult advisors provided invaluable guidance and support, ensuring every participant felt welcomed and empowered.

Finally, I want to recognize our outstanding admin team, led by Jenn Wantz, for putting together an exceptional curriculum that continues to inspire and develop our future leaders. Your hard work and dedication make all the difference!

Thank you all for your contributions—RYLA 5500 wouldn’t be possible without you!
 

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ShelterBox USA is Matching LA Relief Donations

ShelterBox USA is supporting the communities affected by the recent fires in LA County.

By working in partnership with the Rotary Districts (5280 and 5300) in the affected areas, ShelterBox USA will match all donations to the fund up to $100,000.

Donations to this fund will be designated for the emergency relief and recovery efforts for the LA Wildfires and will be administered by Rotary Districts 5280 and 5300 in Rotary Zone 26.

Click here to donate. 

 

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ShelterBox Matching Our Wildfire Donations!

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ShelterBox USA is supporting the communities affected by the recent fires in LA County. By working in partnership with the Rotary Districts 5280 and 5300 in the affected areas, ShelterBox USA will match all donations to the fund up to $100,000. Donations to this fund will be designated for the emergency relief and recovery efforts for the LA Wildfires and will be administered by Rotary Districts 5280 and 5300 in Rotary Zone 26.

Please, donate at ShelterBox LA-Fires-Relief-Fund to help get up to $200,000 donated to the LA-area Rotary Districts for their wildfire relief efforts- we give half, ShelterBox gives the other half!

Learn more about Rotary District 5280.

Learn more about Rotary District 5300.

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Rotary District 5500 LA County Disaster Relief Response

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District-Wide Service Project: Supporting Our Friends in LA

PROJECT UPDATES!
Collection Deadline: February 4
Truck Loading: February 6
On the Road: February 7

In case you missed the earlier announcements, we are doing a District-wide service project to collect items requested by the Rotary Districts in LA. This initiative is intended to add value to the financial contributions many of you have already and will continue to make.

Our goal is to gather these essential items -- and fill a semi! 

The collection deadline is February 4!
Please identify a key person in your club to lead this initiative. Feel free to put boxes for donations around your local businesses, on your Facebook pages, email friends and family, develop an article in your local publications, etc.

Any monetary donations received will be sent in through the District. So, if you get checks, just send them to
Rotary District 5500, P.O. Box 65716, Tucson, AZ 85728.

Once the collection period ends, all items will need to be transported to Casa Grande. The Casa Grande Club will have a large truck ready to deliver the donations to LA. Truck loading will take place on February 6 and hit the road the next day, February 7. On their way, they will make a stop in Yuma to collect donations from that area.

Please feel free to contact me as well with any questions at [email protected] or 520-990-4648.

Continue reading for a list of Requested Items and Collection Areas.

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Rotary is about the power to connect, partner, and create change. From July 2023 through July 2024, we connected, partnered, and worked to Created Hope in the World by addressing mental health and strengthening our commitment to End Polio Now. What does your club hope to accomplish in the coming year?💛

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During Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention month, take time to learn how to increase your resiliency as you participate in peacebuilding efforts. Take this four course series that includes the following courses:
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-Safety and Security
-Dealing with Trauma
-Self Care

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Learn how Rotary's Learning Center can support your development through free courses included in your membership!

Join us TODAY, 22 January to learn more in our webinar - Get the Most out of Rotary's Learning Center. The session will be offered twice and presented in English, with translation available in several languages.

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In the heart of Maharashtra, Rotary District 3131 brought hope to street vendors in Pune and Raigad with the "Chatrachaya" project ☂️

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NEW COURSES! Service Project Essentials

Great courses for any club member looking to start a new service project in their club or to ensure your current projects are following best practices!

Take all the courses at once or take one course at a time, reflecting on what you learn, and taking steps outlined in the course before moving to the next course.

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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.