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A GUIDE FOR ROTARY DISTRICT 5580

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to support the Rotary Clubs of District 5580 in their efforts to maintain engagement during times when many clubs have reduced in-person meetings, projects or social events. We have developed this guide with ideas and strategies for Club Leaders to consider. The following is an offering of support, not a requirement. Club Leaders are encouraged to consult with their boards to assess and determine which strategies will be useful on the local level.

DISTRICT 5580 MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT OPPORTUITY

With the continuing impact of COVID, many clubs have found it challenging to recruit new members. Rules on social gatherings have been a factor as well as the effect COVID has had on local businesses and budgets.

TECHNOLOGY/SOCIAL MEDIA GRANT

District 5580 has a rebate for clubs in the form of a $400 Technology/Social Media Grant. All your club needs to do to receive this grant is:

CHECK OUT THIS INFORMATIVE ROTARY INTERVIEW

District Governor Bob McLean of the Central Lakes Rotary Club joined Lakeland Currents host Jason Edens for a discussion about Rotary’s role in our region and the multitude of services we provide.

CLUB SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

HOW DO I? If you are asking this question, check out the Club Officer Resources page. Where you can find the Speakers Bureau, fundraising ideas, club officer job descriptions, and more!

GOING HYBRID - Rotary Meetings

Thanks to our Rotary friends in District 5950 for putting together this "Going Hybrid" training!

https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50084/sitepage/going-hybrid?fbclid=IwAR28YIE7G0x9OM6-veSDRlGNGq4_d18puK484bC8tgDEFJ7-rvZJn2IJXzQ

SERVING BEYOND THE CLUB LEVEL

Are you ready to take the next step in Rotary Service? District 5580 needs leaders, committee chairs and committee members. Become part of the District 5580 Leadership Team. Please review the DISTRICT 5580 ORGANIZATION AND COMMITTEE BROCHURE and think about your skills and what leadership position or committee would interest you.

Current opportunities:
District FOUNDATION Co-Chair
District MEMBERSHIP Co-Chair
District Public Image/Communications Co-Chair
Assistant District Governor (Area 8 - Walker, Bagley, Fosston & Bemidji clubs)

GRANT PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Are you interested in partnering with other clubs Grant Projects to help people in need? Here is a link to a page designed to provide Rotary Clubs in District 5580 with the chance to review active or upcoming projects and to evaluate opportunities for potentially participating in the projects financially or as volunteer workers.

Click HERE for more information about PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

END HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Rotary's multi-district Initiative to End Human Trafficking began with Rotary clubs in Minnesota and has expanded to Wisconsin, North Dakota, and parts of Ontario. https://rotaryendht.org/

PUBLIC IMAGE, MEMBERSHIP, FOUNDATION

Past District Governor and Rotary District 5580 Public Image Chair Craig Loughery shares how Public Image, Humanitarian Service, Membership, and supporting The Rotary Foundation worked together to increase membership in the Rotary Club of Ely MN!

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