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Welcome to Rotary District 5580

Are you an individual who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Join Rotary’s 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. District 5580 serves North Dakota, North Minnesota, North Wisconsin and Canada. Find a Club.

Pints for Polio Event - Rotary Club of Wahpeton Breckenridge

On World Polio Day, our Wahpeton Breckenridge Rotary Club hosted a successful Pints for Polio event at Firehouse Pub in Wahpeton. From 5-8 PM, the pub generously contributed $1 for every drink sold, and we received additional cash donations, raising $520 before the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation match. We had an incredible turnout, giving away door prizes every 15 minutes and enjoying a sponsored taco bar. The event was well-supported by our community and fellow Rotarians, making for a memorable evening in the fight to end polio. Members are wearing the new vests that they won at our quarterly vest drawing!

DICKINSON TRICK OR TRUNK

Submitted by: Kris Fehr, Assistant Governor

Dickinson Rotarians dressed as a baker, pancakes and bacon handed out candy to a record 3,000 trick or treaters at Trick or Trunk in downtown Dickinson on Halloween. The club recently held its annual Pancake Karnival, with proceeds going to support the end of polio worldwide.

NOVEMBER ECO CHALLENGE

Submitted by: Marg Woods, Thunder Bay-PA Rotary, District Environmental Committee

A Delicious Plant Rich Diet Challenge for Rotarians

The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group, ESRAG, has launched a “Plant-Rich Diet Task Force encouraging communities to eat more plant foods – whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, and fewer animal products – meat, dairy, eggs, fish and seafood. Talks, workshops, and challenges are regularly organized to spread awareness about the massive environmental and health benefits of plant-rich diets, as well as guidance and support for how to adopt them.”

Join the ESRAG challenge, like the Rotary Club of Thunder Bay-Port Arthur, that has started a plant based dinner club for fellowship and fun exploring new recipes and sharing food experiences.

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