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. . . 

May is “Youth Service” month on the Rotary calendar. With Social Distancing, Stay at Home Orders, and schools closed our support for the youth in our communities and the world is needed now more than ever. The RYE, RYLA, REGL, and Interact Committees at the District are all actively staying current on the status of the students already involved, the groups with whom we participate, for example Grizzly Ranch in the cases of RYLA and RGLE, and the Youth Services chairs in our Clubs.    

1. The District Membership committee is developing a five-year membership expansion program which focuses primarily on adding Clubs (new and Satellite). 
2. The Learning Leadership Assembly, which was to a part of the RALLYE, is underway in an on-line format. DGE Roberta Picket and the training team have and are having Zoom meetings to introduce 2020/2021 Club leadership team (and all other District 5190 Rotarians) discussing the DGE Berta’s vision and how to access the LLA on line.  The trainings are available on the District website under the “For Members” tab at “Leadership Learning Assembly 2020”. Please check out the great learning opportunities in which you can participate while observing stay at home orders. 
3. The District Public Image committee is putting together a group of audio podcasts to help us stay in communication with all of you. The links will be available via the District Facebook Page and the District Website.
4. Many Clubs are meeting on line. If your Club is not, we encourage reaching out to Public Image Chair Randy Rascati or Area 5 Assistant Governor Stacy Graham for assistance with the “how to”. Go to Meeting is offering their services free for 90 days to non profit organizations. Reach out to PDG Joe Zarachoff for additional information. If you’d like to “attend” other Club’s meetings the District website can provide you with a listing of when and “where” Clubs are meeting.  
5. Our fight against Polio has been impacted just as all other aspects of life. The silver lining is that our Polio Eradication teams and processes have been re-directed to participate in the world’s response to COVID-19.               

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