Rotary District 5750 Newsletter

June Edition

June is Rotary Fellowships Month, a time across Rotary International dedicated to celebrating the friendships, connections, and shared interests that bring Rotarians together around the world. Rotary Fellowships create opportunities for members to connect beyond club meetings through common recreational, professional, and vocational interests while strengthening international goodwill and understanding.

Here in District 5750, fellowship continues to be one of Rotary’s greatest strengths. Whether through service projects, district events, networking opportunities, or simply building lasting friendships, the relationships formed through Rotary help create stronger communities and stronger leaders.

Rotary Fellowships remind us that service and connection go hand in hand. They create opportunities to meet people from different backgrounds, industries, and cultures while discovering shared passions that unite us beyond geography.

Thank you to every Rotarian who continues to invest time, energy, and heart into building meaningful connections across our district. Your willingness to welcome others and foster community is part of what makes Rotary so impactful.

June: Rotary Fellowships Month 🌎

Rotary is built on relationships. Across District 5750, fellowship continues to strengthen clubs, encourage collaboration, and create opportunities for personal and professional growth. Through shared experiences and common interests, Rotarians are building friendships that extend far beyond meetings and events.

Across the district, clubs may consider:

• Hosting fellowship-focused social events and networking opportunities
• Encouraging members to explore Rotary Fellowships and shared-interest groups
• Creating opportunities for collaboration between clubs
• Welcoming guests and prospective members into Rotary fellowship activities
• Strengthening connections between generations and communities through service

Fellowship plays an important role in member engagement and retention. When people feel connected, they stay involved, serve more deeply, and help Rotary continue to grow.

There is much to look forward to:

• Continued growth in membership across District 5750
• Stronger collaboration between clubs and communities
• Expanded opportunities for networking and connection
• Increased participation in Rotary Fellowships and district events
• New friendships and partnerships that strengthen Rotary’s impact

We are continuing to build meaningful momentum as a district, and every connection helps move us forward. Let’s continue strengthening Rotary through fellowship, service, and membership growth as we finish the Rotary year strong together.

Thank you for your continued commitment to Rotary, to service, and to the relationships that make this organization so special. District 5750 continues to grow stronger because of you.

Wishing you all a meaningful and connected June.

Best Regards,

 

 

 

Upcoming Events
District Training Assembly - Ponca City
Jun. 27, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

RYLA
Jul. 17, 2026 – Jul. 20, 2026

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Bring a new box fan or cash donation to help the Salvation Army help our neighbors stay cool this summer on June 8th at 4PM - 7PM CST.
Kudos to the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City Midtown for proving that service and fellowship can be a lot of fun. Their recent board meeting featured rainbow glasses courtesy of Factory Obscura, creating plenty of laughter, memorable moments, and a fresh perspective. Rotary District 5750 is proud to celebrate clubs that build strong friendships while making a positive impact in their communities.

The Perry Rotary Club proudly awarded five $1,000 scholarships to graduating Perry High School seniors, including the Dr. Charles Martin Scholarship for a student pursuing a medical career.

Congratulations to Joely Kukuk, Jaylynn Malcom, Serenity Beier, Ashley Schweer, and Eli Patak - investing in the next generation of leaders and professionals in our communities.

Members of the Wings of Rotary continue creating unforgettable memories through cultural exchange, hands-on learning, and new friendships in Japan.

The Midwest City Rotary Club is proud to support programs that help young leaders experience the world, broaden their perspectives, and build lifelong connections.

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Rotary is more than meetings - it's neighbors coming together to make their community better. This week, members of the Rotary Club of Edmond traded their lunch meeting for service, spending the afternoon cleaning up a busy stretch of Bryant Avenue and helping keep Edmond beautiful. Small acts of service like this create lasting impact and strengthen the community we all share.

Congratulations to the 15 charter members of the Rotary Club of the Original Mile, District 5750 leadership, and a special thank you to Bill Atkinson and Paul Harris for helping make innovative Rotary clubs like this possible.

Please join us in welcoming District 5750's 34th club - the Rotary Club of the Original Mile - the first new Rotary club established in Midwest City in more than 70 years. The club's final planning meeting will be held on June 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM CST in the Forum Room at the Midwest City Library. Plans are also underway for a charter celebration later this month as the club officially begins its journey of service, fellowship, and community impact.

Congratulations to the 15 charter members of the Rotary Club of the Original Mile, District 5750 leadership, and a special thank you to Bill Atkinson and Paul Harris for helping make innovative Rotary clubs like this possible.

Please join us in welcoming District 5750's 34th club - the Rotary Club of the Original Mile - the first new Rotary club established in Midwest City in more than 70 years. The club's final planning meeting will be held on June 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM CST in the Forum Room at the Midwest City Library. Plans are also underway for a charter celebration later this month as the club officially begins its journey of service, fellowship, and community impact.

The Rotary Brand Center is your go-to, one-stop shop for everything you need to promote Rotary consistently and professionally. Accessible through My Rotary (brandcenter.rotary.org), it provides easy access to logos, images, videos, messaging, and ready-to-use templates designed to help clubs and districts tell their story effectively.

Inside, you’ll find downloadable promotional materials, customizable templates for brochures and social media, and tools to create your club logo—all organized into simple sections like “Our Brand,” “Downloads,” and “Templates.”

To use it best, start with templates for quick, polished materials, use the search bar to quickly find what you need, and always download files directly from the site for the highest quality. Most importantly, rely on the Brand Center as your single source of truth so your club’s communications stay consistent, recognizable, and aligned with Rotary’s “People of Action” message.

With the new Rotary year just around the corner and the incredible momentum building across District 5750, now is the perfect time to invite friends, neighbors, colleagues, and community leaders to experience Rotary. The passion for service, leadership, and community impact continues to grow as clubs across the district create meaningful change and build lasting connections. Every new member brings fresh ideas, new energy, and greater opportunities to strengthen our communities and expand the impact of Rotary together.

 
RYLA 2026
 
The date for our next RYLA is set for July 17-20, 2026 at Camp Twin Cedars. We need your support to sponsor students and encourage students to apply. Our goal is to have 100 students for this LIFE CHANGING Camp.
 
Click the link to complete your sponsorship form: https://students.leadernu.com/ryla_invoicing/.
 
Reach out to your schools and students in your area. The QR Code on the attached flyer lands on the application page.  Additional information can be found on the District Website. rotary5750.org. Encourage the high school Sophomores and Juniors to apply as soon as possible!
 
Since we have the entire camp AND the kitchen we would love some kitchen help.  It would be great if a few Rotarians and or clubs would volunteer to help preparing meals and cleaning up.  Let Nicole know you would like to help. nmhs40@gmail.com