Rotary District 5190 is one of the largest districts in the world, covering over 96,000 miles in area! We are so large and far apart that we are divided into 13 geographic areas. By working together in their respective areas our clubs are able to give back to their local communities stronger than would be possible for a single club. We do great things in our communities and the world. We welcome you to visit with us and hopefully consider joining us in "Doing Good In The World".

From The Back of the (unfortunately, now stationary) Bike. . . 

June is “Rotary Fellowships” month on the Rotary calendar. We are finding new ways to make that happen. June is also the end of our ride together, and what a ride it has been!

We started in February 2019 with AG Training and Pre-PETS in Sparks amidst a snow storm that kept some away and caused an early end to the sessions. Premonitions?

Our next stop was PETS in San Jose with major storms impacting all of District 5190 but, as the true
Rotarians we are, most arrived, participated, met RIP Mark Maloney, were motivated, enjoyed the
Hawaii suite and returned home ready for 2019 -2020.

We met again for CLA in April running drills and getting in shape for the ride.

Our year began and the ride was now underway for real. Clubs started new things and continued others.
Chris & I made our first visit to the Rotary Club of Carson City with 3 PDGs in attendance. We continued
the ride arriving at TMCC for Avenues of Service where a September snowstorm cut the day short,
Premonitions?

Club’s continued doing good in the world, their communities, and supporting Our Foundation. RYLA,
REGL, RYE, and Interact involved the youth of 5190 in Rotary and prepared them for the ride through
life. Foundation Dinners were held in many Areas and Mid-year visits with Chris & I and DGE Berta
meeting with AGs Presidents and PEs across the District.

And then, like AG Training/PrePETS, PETS, and AOS, a storm called COVID-19 and Pandemic arrived
in District 5190 and the nature of the ride and the focus of Rotary and Rotarians changed. We began
meeting virtually, supporting our communities without interacting face to face and hand in hand. We did
what our communities needed us to do.

Chris and I are so proud to have had the opportunity to share this journey with you. We look forward to
visiting all the Clubs in the District in the years ahead. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and
prayers.

Randy Van Tassell
District Governor 2019-2020
Rotary International District 5190