Rotarians Unite for Service at Bi-District Conference Rotarians from across two Texas Rotary districts came together in San Marcos from May 2–4 for a joint celebration titled “A Celebration of Districts.” District 5870, which spans Central Texas from Austin to Hillsboro and Corsicana, joined forces with District 5840, which covers South Central Texas from Del Rio to Kyle and west to Junction. The event took place at the Embassy Suites Conference Center.
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Rotary Light Serves for 30 Years! Rotary Lights in La Crosse, WI celebrated their 30th anniversary of displaying lights through Riverside Park while collecting food donations for local food pantries. Over the 30 years, this joint-Rotary service project has collected over five million food items and lit up Riverside Park with an amazing display of more than three million lights.
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Sibley Rotary Celebrates 100 Years On June 2nd, 2025, the Rotary Club of Sibley celebrated our 100 Year Anniversary. For this occasion, we held a small ceremony at our local park, the Sam Robinson Park in Sibley. We have had a Rotary shelter house there for many years so most of our major projects for our 100 Year were in the park. |
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Duluth Harbortown Rotary Kicks Off Service and Adventure with Hikers and Trail Work Incoming Club President Brad Jenson launched the first-ever Harbortown Hikers event, inviting members, spouses, and potential new Rotarians to explore Duluth’s world-renowned hiking trails. The outing was more than just a scenic stroll—it was a chance to connect through Rotary fellowship in the great outdoors.
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Wadena Rotary Club Fine Arts Banquet Each year, the Wadena Rotary Club partners with the Wadena-Deer Creek Schools to host a Fine Arts Banquet. This event originated with a local newspaper columnist and Rotarian, who felt that the achievements of students who participated in the fine arts deserved recognition and should not be overlooked. The first banquet was held in the spring of 1982 and has continued every year since.
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District 5810 Conference Delivers Lasting Impact in Cozumel and Roatan Rotarians from across District 5810 spent months collecting and packing donations and raising funds. Then we came together not only to celebrate fellowship and leadership during our recent 7 night District Conference International Service Cruise, but also to make a powerful difference through service projects that will have a lasting impact in two island communities—Cozumel, Mexico and Roatan, Honduras.
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Rotary Out Loud District Governor Sharon Bloodworth kicked off her Rotary year with a bold message: Live Rotary out loud! No more hiding behind closed doors in country clubs and meeting rooms — it’s time to show the world who we are! And what better place to start than the heart of Minnesota’s summer: the State Fair.
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Together - We Transform Rotarians from the Rotary Club of West Bend Sunrise (District 6270) and the Rotary Club of Zenica came together to transform sports accessibility and community inclusion in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through the Bridge to Diversity Project, funded by Rotary, USAID, and multiple district partners, they renovated courts to host the country’s first-ever wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball tournaments—shining a light on athletes with disabilities and advocating for long-term inclusion. But this project did more than build facilities.
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Rotary Rain to Life: Cozumel Rainwater Harvesting for Schools Rotarians from 9 District 5870 clubs connected with the Rotary Club of Cozumel to bring clean, drinkable water to over 1,200 students and 80 staff at CBTIS 28, a public secondary school with no access to drinkable water.
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Elementary School Damaged by Tornado has a New Staff Lounge Thanks to Local Rotary Clubs When the Friendswood, Alvin, and Alvin Sunrise Rotary Clubs heard that an F2 tornado hit Walt Disney Elementary School in Alvin ISD, home to over 450 elementary students and staff, over the Christmas break, like everyone we were grateful that there was no loss of life and that there was a place to go for all of the students.
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Meet Up in Calgary
WHAT: Social Event - Zones 25A, 25B, & 29 CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown | Calgary Restaurant |
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Celebrate Rotary Women in Action – A Region 36 Zones 25b-29 Celebration! This March, in honor of International Women's Day, we’re calling on ALL Districts in Region 36 Zones 25b-29 to join the Celebrate Rotary Women in Action campaign! Let’s shine a spotlight on the incredible women of Rotary and their impact all month long. How to Get Involved:
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Rotary Young Professionals Forum - June 13 & 14 Join us at the Rotary Young Professionals Forum on June 13 and 14, 2025, in Ensenada, BC, Mexico, for Zones 25A, 25B, and 29. This Forum aims to identify and prepare future leaders for our organization at the club, district, and regional levels, focusing on three fundamental pillars: People, Planet, and Purpose. We are inviting young Rotarians and Rotaractors aged 40 and under from clubs and districts within Zones 25 and 29. The event will be conducted in both Spanish and English. We will feature international external speakers. |
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Save the Date - Zone 25B & 29 Institute 2025 Save the date for Zone 25B & 29 Institute on October 1-4, 2025 in Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake, MN. Register early! Hotel (Mystic Lake): Special Room Rate of $169/night. Hotel Room Registration is available now. Rooms in the Promenade Tower are closest to the Convention Center. In addition to booking online, you may also call the Mystic Lake Reservation Center 24/7 at 952-445-9000. Specify you are with the Rotary Zones 25B & 29 Institute Block to get the special rate. Room rate is only good until August 31, 2025. |
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Inter-Country Committee Signed December 6th  Last Friday, December 6th, a meeting was held in Houston, Texas, USA, to sign the Inter-Country Committee between the USA and Mexico to strengthen friendship and make global grants. Many thanks to the representatives of the USA Districts of Texas, California, Arizona, Nebraska, and Illinois, especially PDRI Suzi Howe and the Governors of the host district 5890 DG Nancy and DGE Tom. I am very pleased that the 7 Mexican districts represented by DG Elibe, Claudia, Eloina, and Jean Manel, DGE Gabriel, Martín, Alma, and Gerardo, and DGN Marina, David, and Oscar were present. To the Inter Countries Committee, thank you for your advice, Nathalie and Dana. |
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RI Director Salvador Rizzo Tavares' Holiday Message |
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2024 Pounding the Pavement Fundraiser |
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Rotary District Governors of 2025-2026  Watch out world, the Rotary District Governors of 2025-2026 are ready to take on their roles to unite people and take action to create lasting changes....
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Book Donations Needed for CASA Service Project Do you remember your favorite childhood book? For me, it was Stuart Little. I loved reading it every night, feeling like I was right there with Stuart on his tiny boat. But not all children have books of their own by their bedside. At our Zone Institute in San Antonio, we’re helping change that by donating books from an Amazon wishlist to CASA. Many of these children have faced abuse and neglect, often leaving their homes with nothing. A book can be a magical escape for them.
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Introducing Our New Facebook Page We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Facebook page! After a recent setback, we’ve come back stronger and more committed than ever to fostering a vibrant, engaging, and respectful online community. Our previous page was removed due to violations of Facebook's community standards. As many of you know this has been happening to many Rotary Clubs, Districts and Zones. We invite you to like and follow our new page https://www.facebook.com/rizone25b29/. Stay tuned for more promotional content and videos coming after the new Rotary year begins that can use some interaction and sharing. Thank you for your support!
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Join Us in Singapore at The Awesome Party Rotary International Board Vice President, and Director Pat Merryweather-Arges invites you to attend The Awesome Party for Zones 25A, 25B, and 29 on Sunday, May 26, 1:30-4PM (between opening sessions) at the My Awesome Cafe, 202 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068639. Approximately 1 mile from the Convention Center in the historic area near the Thian Hock Keng Temple. The cost is FREE! Enjoy lunch and fellowship with our paired zone attendees. https://www.myawesomecafe.com/#awesome
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World Polio Day 2023
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Get to Know RI Director Salvador Rizzo Tavares Introducing Salvador Rizzo Tavares, Rotary International Director 2024-2026. Salvador is the founder and CEO of the RIZZO Group, specializing in technological solutions for both private enterprises and governmental bodies. A dedicated member of Rotary for 34 years with RC Monterrey Carlos Canseco, Salvador served as District Governor of D4130 during the 2009-2010 term. He has represented the President of Rotary International at District Conferences across Latin American countries on 13 occasions. Additionally, Salvador served as the Rotary Coordinator for Zone 21A from 2015 to 2018 and as a Training Leader at the RI International Assembly in 2020 and 2021. |
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Imagine Rotary - RI President JonesInitiatives OverviewRotary International President Jennifer Jones imagines a Rotary where members act to make their dreams become reality and make the most of their club experiences. During her year, Jones will focus on four presidential initiatives that Imagine Rotary: advancing our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI); creating a welcoming club experience; empowering girls; and expanding our reach.
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"We are much more effective working collaboratively!" Use a new video about service resources to inspire members & District leaders. Video explains how clubs can make a bigger difference by working with Rotary Community Corps, District Resource Networks, Rotary Action Groups, and Rotary's partners. Show the video at your Club and District meetings, training seminars, or other events to inspire members and participants to use these resources and increase our impact. |
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New Brand CenterTake a good look at the Brand Center. It’s been rebuilt based on your feedback and is easier to use than ever. It features a more streamlined layout, a faster website platform, user-friendly navigation, and improved search. People can also now use the Brand Center without signing into My Rotary. Creating brochures, ads, and other materials to tell stories about your club’s service and impact has never been simpler!  |
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World Polio Day |
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Zone Institute Evaluations & Resources
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Rotary RegionalizationThank you for your participation in a powerful presentation. Watch for a link to the video to be posted soon.  |
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Healthcare Worker Appreciation WeekRotary International and Rotary Foundation Show Your Appreciation to Healthcare Workers – August 21 – 27, 2022  Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers have dedicated their time, energy, and skills to ensure our safety. As they provided vaccinations, administered tests, tracked outbreaks, and cared for patients, they sometimes put their health at risk to do so.With the pandemic far from over, we have an opportunity to show our appreciation for them. From 21-27 August, we're recognizing the work of health care professionals in communities around the globe, and we're asking you to join us. Need some ideas – click here. If you are honoring your local healthcare workers, please make sure you are promoting it to the public as healthcare workers are still under great stress and fatigues. Also, consider entering your program into Rotary Showcase and highlighting your initiative so that other Rotary members can and possibly replicate what you are doing. |
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Get to Know RI Director Pat Merryweather-Arges Pat Merryweather-Arges Rotary International Board Vice President - 2023-24 Rotary International Director - 2022-2024 Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Rotary Action Group Board - 2019-2025; Chair 2024-25 Rotary District International Services Chair 2016-2023 District Representative to Council on Legislation and Resolution 2020-2023 Rotary Foundation COVID Task Force Rotary Club of Naperville, Illinois USA Pat Merryweather-Arges is a Rotarian from the Rotary Club of Naperville. She has a long list of service in her club, district, zone, and RI globally. She served as the Club President and received her Club’s Rotarian of the Year and Four Avenues of Service Awards. She has served the District as District Grants Chair and Diversity Chair and as District Governor of District 6450 (Northern Illinois) in 2012-2013. She has served as the Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, Zone 28-29 2016 Chair and Chair of the Presidents International Peace Conference held in Chicago. The list goes on and on... As a Rotarian Pat has traveled to about a dozen countries working on Rotary projects and has attended Rotary Day at the United Nations and a Rotary Middle East Peace Conference in Turkey. Her projects include solar ovens, water wells, and medical equipment and missions. Pat has received the Rotary Foundation Meritorious Service Award and the Rotary International Service Above Self Award. Professionally, Pat is Executive Director of Project Patient Care where she works with patients, families, and caregivers to have their voice heard in health and healthcare through advocacy, public health policy, and collaboration with providers. She is a strong business development professional skilled in Nonprofit Organizations and has lead quality health improvement initiatives with the federal government and served in executive leadership roles in a hospital membership association. Pat is married to George, a Rotarian, and they have four sons, three daughters-in-law, and 7 grandchildren! Pat and George are Major Donors, Paul Harris Society and Polio Plus Society members, and Benefactors to the Rotary Foundation.
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RIPE Gordon at North Star Zone |
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Register for the Zone 2022 RI Convention Reception This is the don't miss event of the convention! Register now for the RIC Zone Reception Texas style.  |
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Rotary's Action Plan |
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2022 Rotary North Star Zone Institute REGISTRATION |
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New District Enhancements on "My Rotary" Members will soon be able to review district information from a dedicated landing page on My Rotary. In a few weeks, you’ll easily see which clubs and members are part of your district. This enhancement is part of the ongoing upgrades being made to the site. Throughout 2021, you will see improvements to the My Rotary experience by:
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Are you getting the latest Zone updates on Facebook? |
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The State of Rotary Membership Understanding Rotary members’ needs — the key to engaged membersWhat do members want from their Rotary experience? And why do some members leave? Our research shows that members value local community service, friendship, and fellowship most. They cite time and cost, the club environment, and unmet expectations as reasons for leaving. The key to engaging members is providing an experience that meets their needs and expectations. Learn more in the newly revised presentation The State of Rotary Membership, which contains membership data and trends for the first half of the 2020-21 Rotary year. In it, you’ll also find ways to address membership challenges so you can finish the year strong. The 12-slide PowerPoint presentation can easily be customized to meet your region’s needs. Consider showing it at your next meeting or event. |
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RMDTI - for Texas & Oklahoma |
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2021-2022 Regional Leadership Team Announced Director Suzi Howe is proud to announce our 2021-22 Regional Leadership Team and congratulate them on their appointments. These fantastic individuals are key resources for clubs and districts in our regions and will work hard to elevate Rotary in the coming year. See the Rotary Membership, Public Image, and Foundation Coordinator Teams.
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5950 DG Tom Gump Shares "New Beginnings" in Rotary Magazine ArticleStarting a new club takes a mix of inspiration and good planning. Tom Gump, District 5950 DG, has been hands on with the chartering of four new clubs in his District and has served as a presenter and consultant to launch new Rotary clubs throughout the US and all over the world. Read a summary of the 6 steps for New Beginnings from the April 2021 edition of Rotary Magazine. "By breaking the process down into steps, you can start a new club that has the strong sense of purpose and solid basis that will allow it to thrive." Are you ready for a New Beginning?  |
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2021 Virtual Convention |
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Zone 25A Institute in Columbia Zone 25A Rotary Institute – Cartagena, Colombia – September 23-25 by Gladys Maldonado, Institute Chair This year’s Zone 25 Institute in Columbia will be an exciting event! The institute will offer information, education, socializing and fun! By being part of this great event, you will have the opportunity to meet our RI Director Suzi Howe, all Zone 25A District Governors and District Rotary Foundation, Public Image and Membership Chairs. This is an opportunity you will not find anywhere else. Join us as we share the joy of reuniting with each other after a very long wait. We’ll update and reinforce our knowledge of Rotary, plan the future together and, of course, make friends with common goals. Our Institute will be honored with the presence of RI President Shekhar Mehta, his wife, Rashi, and many Rotary leaders from around the world. The location for this event is unique and amazing. Cartagena de Indias is one of the most important tourist destinations in Colombia and Latin America. It is a city with a special charm and magic, located on a very strategic coast of Colombia. It has a historic walled city in its center, declared as National Patrimony of Colombia in 1959 and World Heritage by UNESCO in 1984. Cartagena with its charm, its paradisiac beaches and its important ports of the world will host the Zone 25A Rotary Institute on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of September 2021. If you are interested in receiving more information about the Zone 25A Institute you can complete the form at this link: 2021 RI Institute Cartagena. There will be English translation for key speakers. You can also follow us on Instagram at @InstitutoZona25A, on Facebook at @InstitutoRotarioZona25A2021 and of course our website ircartagena2021.com. |
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A Year Into the Pandemic... Offering Hybrid Rotary Meetings One of the most significant impacts on Rotary membership growth, engagement and retention during 2021 will be the way every Rotary club shifts from primarily virtual club meetings to Hybrid Meetings (a combination of members meeting in-person and virtually). Just as clubs effectively pivoted to virtual meetings, the next opportunity is to prepare for the in-person/virtual hybrid experience. As the pandemic declines, and more are vaccinated, many members will want to gather again. The Hybrid Meeting model honors and serves both groups … those who wish to meet in person and members most comfortable attending virtually. All resources associated with planning effective hybrid club meetings are located on our website's Hybrid Club Meetings page. That page is being updated frequently as our Region 36 Hybrid Club Meeting Planning Committee is identifying new and/or updated best practice resources. It is listed on our home page menu under Other Resources. |
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Serve to Change Others - International Assembly 2021Get ready for exciting service in our Region! The 2021-22 District Governor-Elect class, and partners, gathered virtually in early February for some serious planning & some fun at the 2021 International Assembly. This training meeting prepared district governors-elect for their role as governor, introduced our organization’s priorities for the coming year, and provided opportunities to network with fellow governors-elect from around the world. The International Assembly also featured an informative program for governor-elect partners, designed to appeal to their diverse interests and experiences. A key moment at every International Assembly is the president elect’s revelation of the Rotary theme for the coming year. You may watch the videos of Shekhar Mehta’s announcement and all other International Assembly speakers.   |
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2021 Rotary Zone Houston Resources Thank you to all who attended the event. What a tremendous time of inspiration to Launch Rotary. Here is some information from the Houston Zone Institute.  |
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RI Pres Knaack & RI Director Howe to speak at Charter EventWe are excited and honored to announce a new Cause-Based Rotary club in our Region - and you are invited to the charter event! Join RI President Holger Knaack & RI Director Suzi Howe for this special morning event on January 17, 2020, 10:00am CDT. REGISTER HERE to be part of the Zoom meeting. Great things are happening in our Zones. Grow Rotary!  |
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RI Convention - Taipei 2021
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Rotary Foundation Celebration Remember... the Rotary month theme for November is Rotary Foundation!On Tuesday, November 17 from 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. we will be celebrating our Rotary Foundation and celebrating the accomplishments of our Region in raising funds for programs and grants locally and internationally. What is great about this evening is that all of our Districts will be recognized for their accomplishments in 2019-2020!!! Our Guest Speakers for the evening are Rotary International President-Nominee Jennifer Jones and Rotary International Director Suzi Howe! You will be inspired by these two leaders that are passionate about our Rotary Foundation! |
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World Project Fair Open your eyes to global opportunity! Rotary. Rotaract. # ThinkBig Clubs can showcase their local or international projects to clubs that don’t have any or want to support other projects to help communities in need. Most important, we create friendships and develop further collaboration between all clubs from multiple Zones. Learn more at worldprojectfair.org |
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Zone 25A Public Image SeminarOur sister Zone offers August Public Image training. Zone 25A (Region 32) includes Central America, Venezuela, and Columbia. RI Director, Suzi Howe, serves Zones 25A, 25B, and 29.  |
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Rotary International 2020 Photo Contest WinnerThe First place winner in the Annual Rotary Photo Contest is from Zone 25a! |
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Get to Know Suzi |
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Zone 25B RMDTI RMDTI exists to provide a stellar training experience for upcoming District Leadership Team Members with a centrally located event serving 9 Rotary Districts of Texas & Oklahoma: 5730 | 5770 | 5790 | 5810 | 5840 | 5870 | 5890 | 5910 | 5930 RMDTI 2021 LIVE!!
SAVE THE DATE Saturday, July 31, 2021 8:30 am - 8:30 pm $135.00 Registration Fee  |
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Public Image Team AssistantsWe are ready to present at your events, send us an email! Kathy Fahy, RPIC 2019-20 Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinators for Zone 29 (12 former Zone 28 Districts): Gary Bren Rotary Club of Omaha (Nebraska, 5650) Represents 5650, 5970 & 6000 Kyle Haugen Rotary Club of Prior Lake (Minnesota 5960) Represents 5580, 5950 & 5960 Kathy Beringer NW Rotary Club (Illinois 6440) Represents 6420, 6440 & 6450 Amanda Meissner Portage Rotary Club (Wisconsin 6250) Represents 6220, 6250 & 6270 Linda Peterson, RPIC Rapid City Rushmore Rotary Club District 5610 PDG 2014-15 Represents Districts 5610, 5630, 5710, 5680 Eric Liu, RPIC |
