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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.

NOMINATIONS DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2029-2030

District 5580 is now calling for nominations for the office of District Governor for the Rotary year 2029-2030, and qualified Rotarians may submit a nomination for consideration by the District Nominating Committee.

The Rotary clubs in our district have many outstanding past presidents making a difference in their clubs and communities. Serving as District Governor is an opportunity for these committed Rotarians to bring the same leadership, skills and vision to District 5580. Now is the time for your club to nominate an outstanding Past President for District Governor 2029-30.

The Nominee must submit the following documents:

Governor-Nominee Data Form;
Curriculum Vitae to accompany Governor-Nominee Data Form;
Resolution adopted by Nominee’s Rotary Club;
Consent to Background Check by Nominee; and
Photo of Nominee (head and shoulders) in .jpeg format, if emailed

JOIN US - District Conference 2026

More info: https://rotary5580.org/page/2026-district-5580-conference-brainerd-mn

ROTARY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Submitted by: Jodi Phillips, District Awards Chair

On behalf of District Governor Peter Nelson and District Awards Chair Jodi Phillips, we are pleased to announce the refresh and relaunch of the District 5580 Rotary Excellence Awards.

Every day across District 5580, Rotarians quietly make a difference. You support families, mentor young people, strengthen communities, build partnerships, protect the environment, and live Rotary's motto of Service Above Self.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS TODAY!

WORLD'S LARGEST POLIO WALK

On 10/24/26, World Polio Day at 10 a.m. CST, Rotary members across Region 36 – Zones 25 & 29 are coming together for something BIG — a bold, unified step toward a polio-free world.

We are calling on 36,620 Rotarians and 964 Rotaractors across 11 states and 2 countries to take part in the World’s Largest Polio Walk — a powerful, visible demonstration of our commitment to ending polio forever.

This is more than a walk. It’s a movement.

Every step taken helps raise awareness and support our collective goal of raising $1 million to end polio. Together, we are “This Close” to eradication—and this is our moment to push across the finish line.

https://www.zones25b-29.org/sitepage/world-largest-polio-walk

GRANT PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Are you interested in partnering with 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!