February 27, 2024                        District Governor Don Jorgensen 2023-24
ACTION ITEMS
Celebrate International Women's Day

Empowering and Elevating Women in the Workplace

On 8 March, 2024, Rotary International is hosting a 60-minute panel discussion as a way to celebrate and recognize International Women’s Day, and we would love for you to join us!  

Click here to see the event details in your time zone.
Following the event, a recording will be available to everyone who registers.

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Participate in Peace Corps' Virtual Service

Make a lasting impact in communities around the world without leaving home.

Rotary and Rotaract members are eligible to serve in Peace Corps' Virtual Service Pilot. 

Participants donate 5-15 hours per week for 3 to 6 months to support organizations abroad with their community-level projects related to education, health, agriculture, youth development, and entrepreneurship. Apply your professional skills, language skills, and interest in both global friendships and cultural exchange to build capacity and sustainability through a short-term, virtual engagement. 

Click here to learn more about Virtual Service opportunities and to apply. 

District 5500 Trip to RI Headquarters Aug 27-29

SAVE YOUR SPOT!

PDG Hank Huisking is firming up details of our District's exciting planned trip to RI Headquarters 27-29 August, 2024.

The trip is limited to 25 people, so please email Hank at pdghank@rotaryd5500.org as soon as possible if you'd like her to add you to the list. RI staff has asked if members wish to meet with particular departments while there, so add your request to the email. 

Click the Read More link for a draft itinerary. Please review and email Hank if you have any questions.

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DISTRICT NEWS

Meet Stela Almeida, District 5500 Peace Fellow Candidate 2024-25

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOR PEACE

Rotary International’s pursuit of peace was inscribed early when at the outset of WWI in 1914 delegates to the Rotary International convention in Houston adopted a resolution that called for the convening of an international peace conference. A significant component to that effort today includes the Rotary Peace Fellowship Program. RI provides 130 Peace Fellowships to non-Rotarians each year to prepare them to serve as peacemakers throughout the world. Read on to learn more about her. 

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Can Your Club Help? 

RC SaddleBrooke is seeking support for a Turn Key International Project called Corazon - Build a House In A Day. This is a perfect opportunity to participate in a One Day international project with a small commitment of cash and/or some labor and it's all organized by someone else!

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District 5500 is Looking For...
There are currently three key leadership openings in District 5500 for the 2024-25 Rotary year: 
 
District Treasurer
District Membership Chair
District Governor Nominee Designate (DGND)
 
If you have questions or know someone who may be interested in serving in any of these roles, please contact DGE Sue Archibald at eggsuetrev@aol.com.
CLUB PROJECTS
Tucson Presidio - District 5500 3rd Annual Rillito River Clean Up
 
March 23, 2024, 8-11 am at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
Let's bring Rotary 5500 together again to clean up the Rillito River!
Click here to register.
 
 
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CLUB FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS - THE NEXT 30 DAYS
Marana - Tour de Cookie
Saturday, March 9, 8am-12pm
Register here.
 
 
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Tucson Sunrise - Top Golf Game Day
Sunday, March 10, 10am-1pm
 
 
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Dove Mountain - Casino Night
Saturday, March 16 - 5pm
Purchase tickets at DoveMountainRotary.org
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Coolidge Rotary - Trap Shoot Fundraiser
Saturday, March 23 - 9am
Click here to register.
 
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Oro Valley - Taste of Oro Valley LIfe
Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Click here to buy tickets. 

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UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS 
Mark your calendar, then click the links to learn more. 
 
April 4: Florence Rotary - Country Thunder Raffle 
April 7: Rincon Rotary - Taste of Chocolate Fundraiser
April 21: Tubac Rotary - Taste of Tubac Fundraiser
 
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PUBLISH YOUR CLUB EVENTS!
 
Let us help you spread the word about your club's upcoming events, projects or fundraisers in IMPACT! Download a fillable form here and email it to kasiarotary@gmail.com by Friday for the following week's newsletter. 
 
WHAT ABOUT PAST PROJECTS & FUNDRAISERS? We'll feature them in our Rotary in Action QuarterlyClick here to download a form. 
 
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