Rotary brings together diverse individuals, locally and globally, to have fun, connect people, transform communities and make a difference in the world! Imagine a world of peace, kindness, hope and joy, where people unite and take action to create lasting change. 
                                     This is Rotary - and anyone can join!
District Governor's Message
Greetings, Rotarians for District 5400!
 
As I visit clubs, either assisting with their fundraisers, helping on a service project, or speaking to the membership, I am amazed at the commitment of our members to “Create Hope in the World”.
 
September’s theme for Rotary is Basic Education and Literacy! This is also one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus. Over 776 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate, that is 17% of the world’s population. Imagine the hope that is created when a child learns to read. Reading is a lifelong tool that is important to navigate life.
 
imageRotarians in our District are supporting these efforts in a multitude of ways: Little Libraries in areas that may not have easy access to libraries; school supplies for children, providing Dictionaries to third graders, providing books for elementary schools, and reading to classrooms. As you continue to serve, please consider options to advance the literacy of the world. We are Rotarians and we do make a difference. The Basic Education and Literacy Rotary Action Group is an incredible way to get more involved. Here is a link to this resource
 
September is also a time when we celebrate Community Week!  Some of our clubs are joining together with other service clubs in their area (Optimists, Lions, and Kiwanis) the week of September 11th through 17th 2023.  If you would like to know more: Rotary Community Week of Service
 
We could Create more Hope in the World by creating Peace? The United Nations International Day of Peace is on September 21st, 2023. This year's theme is Actions for Peace: It is a call to action that recognizes our individual and collective responsibility to foster peace. As Rotarians, let’s continue to be People of Action so that Peace will prevail. 
 
It is a privilege to serve with each of you!   
Marie Baker
Check it out! 
imageWe are delighted to announce that our www.HelpingLocal.org website is now live! Please check it out and review your club’s content. You may forward any updates to your local AG, or to publicimage@rotary5400.org so we can keep the content current. This is especially important for events and service opportunities, since those are the “hooks” we are using to introduce a broader audience to Rotary. After all, we are People of Action!
 
The next step will be an advertising campaign using local People of Action images to drive more traffic to that website. If you don’t see images from your own club on the website, please send us some! We would love to see all clubs represented.
Earth Stewardship Team Mission: to promote and facilitate environmental stewardship projects and practices across the D5400 Rotary family, in support of Rotary's new environmental area of focus

2023 Peace & Planet Pledges
Your club can earn cash for projects!

         
Rotary News

Tenacious surveillance ensures that progress in the eradication of polio is not merely sustained but advanced

Rotary Youth Exchange offers both teens and host families the chance to grow

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in the United States, Guatemala, Germany, Barbados, and Italy.

Rotary to amplify climate action at COP28 in DubaiRotary will help facilitate collaboration on community-led climate action, and discuss the intersection of climate change and

There’s a lot of female energy in the Rotaract Club of One Million Lives Saigon: The charter president, president, and vice president are all women.

Rotary Foundation Trustees establish targeted funds to aid Morocco

Affordable and easy to install, the prefabricated houses offer shelter – and a sense of hope

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Belize, the United States, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom.

Rotary and Habitat for Humanity team up to bring rooftop solar to low-income homeowners in America

Many thanks to all who joined the 2023 District Celebration!  It was filled with so much fun and many joyful activities.  Look for a slideshow in the next bulletin!  
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Thank you to SIMPLOT for the fantastic support of Rotary and the 2023 District Celebration!  Sponsors make great things happen! 
A BIG thanks to
DL Evans Bank for their support of the 2023 District Celebration!   
A HUGE round of applause for WBM for their support of the 2023 District Celebration!  
Thank you, Thank you to bestbath for their ongoing support of Rotary and the District Celebration! 
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