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Rotary International uses your database to generate the semi-annual club invoice — and once issued, it cannot be changed. That means your data needs to be accurate before the deadline.

Most clubs connect to RI through DACdb or Club Runner. Please ensure all membership and officer updates are made by June 29, 2026. Note: DACdb does not allow start or termination dates of June 30 or July 1.

Key rules to remember:

• New Members: Must have an admission date of June 29 to appear on the July invoice.

• Terminations: Must have a termination date of June 29 to be removed from the July invoice.

• Magazine Subscriptions: Changes must be reported by June 30.

To check your records, use the Member Compare tool in DACdb's Club Admin area (Club Admin → RI Integration → Member Compare or Club Officer Compare). If your club isn't connected automatically, log into My Rotary, download your member list under the Members tab, and compare manually.

Questions or discrepancies? Contact data@rotary.org. For step-by-step guides, visit the Club & District Administration FAQ on My Rotary.

The clock is ticking! The older DACdb mobile app is being permanently retired on June 30, 2026. To keep your access to Rotary calendars, contacts, and features, download IGNITE — the district's new mobile hub — before it's too late.

The good news: District 6600 has fully funded IGNITE for every member. Leadership champions Sharon Trabbicand Dianne Brehm are leading this district-wide onboarding effort to make sure no one gets left behind.

Why you'll love IGNITE:

• Instant Group Texting — Message committees or club members without managing contact lists

• Log Service Hours on the Go — Track your volunteer time right from the project site

• Service Selfies — Upload event photos directly from the app to boost your club's public image

• Easy Payments & Giving — Pay club invoices or donate to the Foundation from your phone

Getting started takes less than two minutes. Download now:

• 🍎 Apple iOS

• 🤖 Android

Log in using your standard DACdb username and password. Don't wait until the old app stops working — make the switch today!

As we turn the page to a new Rotary year, now is the perfect time to start planning for success.

First, set your club goals. Clear targets for membership, service, Foundation giving, public image, and leadership development give your club a roadmap — and clubs that set goals early consistently achieve more.

Second, apply for a District Grant. Grants help clubs fund projects that make a real difference right in their own communities. The application deadline is June 30 — don't let it pass you by.

Most importantly, embrace the new beginning. Each Rotary year brings fresh opportunities to serve, lead, and grow. Whether your club is launching a new initiative, welcoming new members, or deepening its community impact, the possibilities ahead are real.

Thank you for your commitment to Service Above Self. Together, we'll keep demonstrating the power of Rotary in action. Here's to a great year ahead!

Summer is here — and so is your chance to catch the Guardians for a great cause! Rotary Districts 6630, 6650, and 6600 are heading to Progressive Field on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 for an End Polio Now night with the Cleveland Guardians taking on the San Francisco Giants. Last year: $7,000 raised, 300+ Rotarians. This year: let's walk the field!

Ticket Options:

• Private Pennant District Event — $70/ticket | Dinner 5:30–7:30 PM, unlimited snacks through the 7th inning, exclusive raffles & auctions, Upper Box Outfield seating

• Ticket Only — View Box, Section 454 — $46/ticket

Every ticket supports the End Polio Now Campaign. Gates open at 5:30 PM, first pitch at 6:40 PM. Reach 150 participants and we march the field in a pre-game parade!

🎟️ Ticket deadline: July 31st — don't wait!
Contact Stewart Buchanan at stewb1898@aol.com or 330-607-1442, or visit rotarydistrict6630.org.

The 2026-2027 Rotary year is almost here — and district committees still have room for passionate Rotarians ready to make a difference. Whether you're a communications pro, a youth champion, or a logistics wizard, there's a place for your talents at the district level.

Here's where we need you:

Public Image | Chair: Jen Allred — jenallred@me.com
Help us tell the Rotary story through branding, social media, and media relations.

Membership | Chair: Jim Duke — jimD6600@outlook.com
Develop strategies to attract new members and keep current Rotarians engaged and inspired.

The Rotary Foundation | Chair: Diana Savage — diana.savage.rotary6600@gmail.com
Educate clubs on Foundation giving and support grants that fund life-changing projects.

District Learning Facilitator | Chair: Rob Kuenning — rob.kuenning@gmail.com
Lead district trainings, the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI), and member education programs.

STRIVE | Chair: Carol Sobczak — cas1958@sbcglobal.net
Mentor and support high school seniors through this scholarship and values program.

Interact & Rotaract | Chair: Mark Urruita — murrutia@catholicforester.org
Support young leaders in middle school, high school, and beyond as they lead their own service projects.

Rotary Youth Exchange | Chair: Mary AufdenKampe — mary_aufdenkampe@hotmail.com
Manage inbound and outbound student exchanges and host family coordination.

District Event Planning | Contact: DGE Katherine Eboch — keeboch@gmail.com
Handle the behind-the-scenes logistics for district conferences and seminars.

Peace Conference | Chair: Janine Donaldson — jpd@elyriaywca.org
Plan peacebuilding forums and promote Rotary's mission of global understanding.

District Day of Service — Chair & Committee Members Needed!
We're looking for a visionary leader to chair this growing initiative. If you love community service and bringing people together for a big goal, contact DGE Katherine Eboch at keeboch@gmail.com.

Most roles are flexible and can work around your schedule. Reach out to a chair today!

On May 16, clubs across District 6600 joined thousands of Rotarians in 7 countries, 21 districts, and more than 1,200 clubs worldwide for Rotary International's EPIC Day of Service — a global movement turning collective energy into local impact.

Here's what some of our clubs accomplished:

Rotaract Club of Toledo partnered with Habitat for Humanity, helping prepare for an upcoming Blitz Build in the Toledo community. DGND Lee Peters and Rotarian Max Reddish of the Rotary Club of Toledo volunteered alongside the Rotaractors — a great example of cross-generational Rotary in action.

Port Clinton Rotary Club headed to the Lighthouse Keeper's House, pitching in on window washing, yard work, and cleanup to help the Ottawa County Historical Society prepare the historic site for public tours beginning June 6th.

Maumee Rotary Club supported Claire's Day, Northwest Ohio's largest children's book festival, held at the Maumee Library.

Anthony Wayne Area Rotary installed Peace Poles at Monclova, Waterville, and Whitehouse Primary Schools — funded by a District 6600 grant — bringing the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in multiple languages to students and staff as a daily reminder of kindness, inclusion, and global awareness.

Check out the photo carousel in the Clubs Spotlight section below  to see more photos of these clubs in service.

Did your club participate too? We'd love to hear about it — reach out and we'll help you get the word out about the great work your club did. 

EPIC Day of Service is an annual event, and we'd love to see even more District 6600 clubs at the table next year. Start thinking now about what your club could do — and watch for details as next year's date is announced!

When Rotary founder Paul Harris said, "In the promotion of Rotary, it is important to reach large numbers and you cannot reach them privately," he perfectly captured the spirit of one of Rotary's greatest annual public relations traditions: the Rose Parade Float.

The numbers tell the story. With a total budget of just $165,655, the float reaches a live crowd of 700,000+ people on the streets of Pasadena and a global viewing audience spanning 41 million U.S. households and 28 million households across 243 countries. That's 0.2 cents per viewer worldwide — 100% volunteer driven, with roughly 64% of funds going directly into building and decorating the float.

The 2027 parade theme is "Welcome" — a natural fit for Rotary International's message of "Create Lasting Impact."

And District 6600 will have a representative right there on the float. DGE Katherine Eboch has officially secured her spot as a 2027 Float Rider — and the trip comes with a personal twist. Her family is already heading to Pasadena to cheer on the BGSU Falcon Marching Band, who will be marching in the parade. Katherine will be representing District 6600 on a global stage while cheering on the Falcons — not a bad way to ring in a birthday!

Rider positions are funded through personal and club donations to keep the float project sustainable. If you, your club, or your business would like to help Katherine represent District 6600 in Pasadena, reach out to her directly at keeboch@gmail.com. Every contribution is deeply appreciated!

The float design above is our AI-generated vision of what Katherine's big moment might look like — we can't wait to see what the real 2027 float has in store!

The Rotary Tour for MESA kicks off this Friday, June 19 — but the tour isn't the only exciting thing happening with MESA right now. From van donations to humanitarian shipments, MESA is making an impact on multiple fronts.

First, the Tour

Twenty-one riders have signed up for all or part of the Rotary Tour for MESA, June 19–24 — a five-day supported ride looping through the heart of District 6600. Starting and ending in Findlay, the route winds through Ada, Lima, St. Marys, New Bremen/New Knoxville, Celina/Grand Lake, Van Wert, Delphos, and Ottawa-Glandorf. It's going to be a great week on the road for a great cause!

A quick note on the single-day MESA 50 ride — due to low rider interest, that event has been cancelled for this year. But it will be back! Plans are already underway to get started earlier next year to build participation. Stay tuned.

The Power of the Ask

While helping plan logistics for the tour, Rotarian and longtime rider John Hill reached out to the Lucy Idol Center in Vermilion — a center supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — to ask about borrowing a large passenger van to help transport riders during the tour.

The Lucy Idol Center didn't just say yes to the loan. They offered to donate that van — and a second one — to MESA outright. Both vehicles are already spoken for: two clubs in Mexico are eagerly awaiting their arrival. And both vans come equipped with wheelchair lifts, making them even more valuable to the communities they'll serve.

It's a perfect example of what happens when a Rotarian isn't afraid to make the call. John Hill continues to demonstrate the power of the ask.

Aid Reaches Belize

MESA has provided humanitarian aid to Belize for many years — and that work continues. Just recently, another shipment successfully made its way to communities in need in Belize, delivering essential supplies to those who need them most. 

From the roads of District 6600 to the communities of Mexico and Belize, MESA is moving in every direction — and making a difference every step of the way.