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DG Damon Donnell 
Governor 2025-2026
 
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CLUBRUNNER SUPPORT:  Call 1-877-469-2582; Option 2  These people are so NICE and helpful and know how to do the ABC,123 of helping you . They are patient and really listen.  Try them, I have - many times!
 
 
Notices:
New RYLA Website Address:
 
Online Training:
Recorded Training Sessions can be found on District 5830  YouTube Channel: Rotary Club Central and Understanding Citation Requirements
Email: rotary5830da@gmail.com to receive training link and training material. 
 
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District 5830 Links
District 5830 YouTube Channel
District 5830 Website
Rotary Club Central
RYLA Information
RI Convention Information
Upcoming Events
Iron Lung Reserved for Wills Point RC
Apr. 10, 2026 – Apr. 13, 2026
DG Damon's Official Club Visit South Tyler RC
Apr. 13, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
DG Damon's Official Visit to East Henderson County
Apr. 15, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Longview PRCA Rodeo hosted by Longview Greggton RC
Apr. 17, 2026 7:30 p.m. –
Apr. 18, 2026 9:00 p.m.
District Four Way Test Speech Contest
Apr. 18, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
District Learning Assembly
May 02, 2026
Iron Lung Reserved for District Assembly
May 02, 2026
Longview Rotary Club Citizen of the Year
May 05, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
DG Damon's Official Club Visit Sulphur Springs RC
May 07, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
DG Damon's Official Club Visit Winnsboro RC
May 12, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Bulletin Editor
Shirley Pinnix Evans, District Administrator
Stories
DG Damon Donnell's February 2026 Newsletter 

Fellow Rotarians, 

February reminds us that Rotary’s impact reaches far beyond our local communities. This month’s Rotary theme—Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention—calls us to be intentional about building understanding, stability, and hope through service. Every project we support and every dollar we give helps address the root causes of conflict and create lasting change. 

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February 2026 is Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month
Date Changed! 2026 District 5830 Foundation Dinner 
Let's Celebrate the Rotary Foundation and District 5830 Rotarians

Saturday, February 21, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CST
Paris Conference and Event Center, next door to Home2 Suites by Hilton
3143 NE Loop 286, Paris, TX. 75460
$60.00 per person


Deadline to Register: February 11, 2026 - Click here to register

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February 2026 Public Image Newsletter 
 
Dear Rotarians of District 5830,
As we embrace this month’s focus on Conflict Prevention, I invite every club and member to pause and reflect on how we can anticipate and reduce disputes before they begin, guiding our communities with Rotary’s values and the Four-Way Test as our compass. 
 
Trudy Williams
Public Image Director, District 5830
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"Create Lasting Impact" announced as RI President Elect Yinka Babalola's message for the 2026-2027 year
District Governor Elect Diane Kavanaugh and her husband, Jonathan, attended Rotary's International Assembly in Orlando in early January. Over 530 District Governor-Elects from across the world attended the week-long assembly.
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Club Leadership Courses 

 

 Preparing for your year as a club officer?

Rotary offers a full set of role‑based courses in the Club Leadership catalog. Visit Rotary.org/learn to get started!
District Peace Pole Project
We have entered our new year and all the challenges facing our world seem so daunting.  I find solitude in the fact that every day as Rotarians we Unite for Good  and find ways to change the lives of those around us. 
Tammy Haas
D5830 International Peace Chair
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Make A Difference May 16, 2026
When Rotarians and communities unite for a global day of service, the impact is profound. Together, we address real needs, strengthen bond, and inspire hope, creating meaningful change and a shared sense of purpose and pride.
 
Save the date and start planning your project today!
 
Join Rotarians across the world for an “Epic Day of Service” on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This is just not another Saturday – it’s a day to unite for a greater good.
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Upcoming Club Events
Rotary Club of Tyler April 9, 202697th Annual Young Citizens Banquet 
Longview (Greggton) Rotary Club April 17-18, 2026Click here for more information
Mt. Vernon Rotary Club April 18, 2026Tour de Cypress 
South Tyler Rotary ClubApril 23, 202634th Annual Reed Frankin spaghetti Supper 
Oaklawn Rotary Club April 28, 2026
 
Polio Eradication Update
2026 to date - 1 in Pakistan!  1 in Afghanistan!
 
41 total cases in 2025
  98 total cases in 2024!  12 total cases in 2023!
 

Click here to see latest report.

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