Ralph Waldo Emerson stated “Peace cannot be achieved through violence; it can only be attained through understanding.” Rotarians live this creed by example, even in the worst of times. Writing in The Rotarian in February 1940, Paul Harris eloquently stated the cause:
This is a critical year. It is not easy to be optimists while storm clouds obscure the sky. Rotarians are especially sensitive to international disturbances because ties of friendship bind us together, ties which cannot be dissolved by governmental fiat.
Civilized nations are at war and we who are living in peace sympathize with those who are less fortunate. We know that untold numbers of sleepless fathers and mothers toss about on rumpled sheets and tear-drenched pillows and pray for dawn. How slowly move the hands of the clock, how weary the waiting for the break of day!
Barry Rassin, Rotary International President 2018-19
In my travels over the past year, I've visited many strong, vibrant clubs and districts that are transforming their communities. When I attend their meetings, I can feel the energy. When I meet their members, I can see they are people of action. And when I look at their communities, I can recognize the impact of their work.
Submitted by: District Conference Planning Committee
Registration is now open for the 2019 District Conference! As the Rotary year comes to an end, club and district efforts culminate in this annual gathering and celebration. The Rotary Clubs of Minot, ND enthusiastically invite you to join us as we explore the conference theme of "Honoring Our Roots. Embracing Our Future."
Submitted by: Karl Everett, Water and Sanitation Chair
Quoting The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “Water, water, everywhere,
And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” We Rotarians in District 5580 generally have plenty of fresh water resources available in most of our District, including ten percent of the world’s fresh water resources contained in Lake Superior. Not true in the rest of the world where the availability of fresh water resources is a critical element in the daily routine.
The 4 Way Essay Contest is complete and we have a winner! The panel of four judges from throughout our district read and ranked each of the 15 essays submitted by clubs across the district.
The 15th Annual Rotary Reverse Raffle will be held on Friday March 15 at the Timberlake Lodge in Grand Rapids. The beneficiary this year is the Second Harvest Food Bank School Food Shelf Program which will provide a food shelf room in each elementary school, the middle school and high school in School District 318.
Regional Rotary Clubs have been key partners in strengthening the Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity mission! Harbortown, Skyline, and Duluth Rotary 25 Clubs recently partnered on a $30,000 district grant to support a Habitat house project at 2412 W. First Street in Duluth. Superior 40 and Duluth Eco-Rotary have also helped with Habitat projects the past few years.
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Barry Rassin, Rotary International President 2018-19
Join us in Minot! | 2019 District Conference
Submitted by: Karl Everett, Water and Sanitation Chair
Submitted by: Rozanne Casey, Youth Service Chair
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The 15th Annual Rotary Reverse Raffle will be held on Friday March 15 at the Timberlake Lodge in Grand Rapids. The beneficiary this year is the Second Harvest Food Bank School Food Shelf Program which will provide a food shelf room in each elementary school, the middle school and high school in School District 318. .jpg)
Regional Rotary Clubs have been key partners in strengthening the Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity mission! Harbortown, Skyline, and Duluth Rotary 25 Clubs recently partnered on a $30,000 district grant to support a Habitat house project at 2412 W. First Street in Duluth. Superior 40 and Duluth Eco-Rotary have also helped with Habitat projects the past few years.