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Rotary & YOU Can Make an Impact that Lasts Forever!
The Rotary Foundation (TRF) makes Global, District &
Community Grants that help people around the world as well as
here in District 6000 and our own communities.
We do this with gifts to the two Rotary Foundation funds: the
Annual Fund and the Endowment Fund. Gifts to the Annual
Fund are used for projects that are funded annually. Through the
Endowment Fund, the gift lasts FOREVER.
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Rotary District 6000 Membership Olympic Challenge 2025-2026
Over the past 2 ½ years, the Rotary District 6000 Membership Action Team/Committee has been working to identify and accomplish membership goals as part of Rotary Zone 29 Regional Rotary Roadmap. The roadmap is designed to provide districts with ideas and motivation to increase activities and success. A byproduct of this roadmap is for districts to encourage clubs to participate in a Membership Olympics Challenge among clubs. The purpose of this challenge is to work towards setting goals, achieving membership growth and development, to improve the overall health and vibrancy of Rotary Clubs, have FUN, and create friendly competition along the way.
 
Rotary Clubs in District 6000 are encouraged to participate in the Rotary District 6000 Membership Olympics Challenge during the 2025-2026 membership year. Rotary Club Membership Chairs or Club Presidents are requested to complete the scoresheet below and forward it to PDG Steve Wieneke at swienenked6k@gmail.com no later than July 15, 2026, for the period July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Results of the challenge and awards will be announced and distributed in August 2026.
 
All clubs that participate in this challenge will be presented a certificate of recognition. Cash incentives will be awarded to the top 3 achieving Rotary Clubs in District 6000.
 
1st place that achieves the highest number of points will be awarded $250.
 
2nd place that achieves the 2nd highest number of points earns $150.
 
3rd place that achieves the 3rd highest number of points earns $100.
 
Total payout = $500
 
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Governor's Club Focus Points - Plant Trees Per Member
Let's Plant a Tree for Evey Member! 
 
Rotary and Extension Club Members - 

In our ongoing commitment to sustainability and community impact, I’m requesting each club to take part in a simple yet powerful initiative:

🌱 Plant at least one tree for every member of your club.

This is a meaningful way to contribute to environmental health, promote climate resilience, and leave a lasting legacy in our communities.

Here’s how you can get started:

  1. Explore the links below to find tree species that are best suited to your local environment.

  2. Purchase and plant your trees in appropriate locations with community support and visibility.

  3. Learn how to care for your trees to ensure they thrive for years to come.

Tree Planting Resources
 
Let’s grow a greener future—one tree at a time.
 
 
Yours in service,
 
Norlan Hinke
District Governor 2025-2026
Unite for Good
 
District Governor 27-28 Gretchen Nollman

Gretchen Nollman, Rotary Club of HOPE - Homeless Outreach, Prevention and Education, was selected by the District Nominating Team as District Governor 2027-28. The announcement and vote was confirmed at the District Annual Meeting held March 8.  Gretchen serves as treasurer for the Rotary Club of HOPE. She is a District 6000 AG, Learning Facilitator, Community Service Grant Co-Chair, Paul Harris Society Chair and on the Public Image Team. On the regional level, she served as an Assisted Rotary Public Image Coordinator and Lead Learning Facilitator for Rotary Region 36 (Zone 29 and 25B). 

Gretchen and her husband Brian and daughter Anna live on a cattle farm in Atalissa, IA. 
 

During our club visits, you have inspired Cindy and me with your kindness and all of the ways you are helping to serve others. We look forward to continue working together to achieve the goals we've establish, because together we UNITE FOR GOOD!
 
Norlan Hinke, District Governor 2025-26
nhinkerotary@gmail.com
C) 563-219-5020
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