A District Governor’s Reflections
Greetings, District 5130!
Hello, District 5130! Whether you were able to attend in Reno or not, you ALL were there in spirit May 1-3, as we celebrated your Rotary Clubs and some special individuals as well. We had 5 Districts and over 700 people attend. Wow!
The bowling tournament to benefit Polio Plus on night one was especially entertaining. Most notable was the Cow/Dairy-themed, Rotary Club of Petaluma – with the winning costume entry. Moo-valous! And thank you, Cassie Pitkin, for being the Far West Fest Bowling Chair and head cheer cow.
On Saturday morning, our District hosted the screening of “Soldiers of Song” – including a Q&A session live with the producer/director, Ryan Smith. This is all part of Peace and Conflict Resolution efforts in our Rotary Zone and around the world. Check it out here (including where you can stream the film): Soldiers of Song (2024) – IMDb.
There were many other educational sessions available too, all focusing on different areas of Rotary and Club projects, both in local communities and around the world. The House of Friendship showcased dozens of booths, and also featured your lovely area gift baskets, with raffle money used to defray the overall cost of the event. Thank you from the bottom of my DG heart for your efforts.
Unite for Good,
Kristine Redko
District Governor, 2025-26
Kristine Redko
District Governor 2025-2026
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE DISTRICT?
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Global Polio Eradication Initiative statement on UK announcement to end its funding for GPEI
We regret the recent announcement that the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) is planning to end its funding for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). For nearly four decades, the UK has been a crucial partner in our efforts…
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Stampimg out Polio is Rotary's mission and we are getting closer and closer to making that happen!
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We’ve Got the Power to Help Ukraine
Imagine life without electricity… every single day. No hot meals, heat during the winter, TV, and countless other comforts and necessities. This is the reality that millions of Ukrainians are facing now. The Rotary Clubs of Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, and Rosenheim-Innstadt in Bavaria, Germany, are asking for your help.
We Need to Be Prepared for Disasters
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OUR CAUSES
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