The Westward Ho! (Apr 28, 2017)

April 28, 2017

61st Annual Senior Recognition Day

Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold

The Omaha West Rotary Club will honor twenty-five Outstanding Seniors from twenty-five area high schools on Friday April 28, 2017 at Champions Run, 13800 Eagle Run Drive. Check-in opens at 11:30 a.m. Lunch service will start at approximately 11:45 a.m. Reservations are needed for this luncheon. Cost is $20. Email Vickie Backman at vbackman@cox.net with questions.

Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will be the Keynote Speaker. The Senior Recognition Day Committee has selected Priya Kukreja, Millard North High School, as the student speaker from among the seniors representing the area schools. Members and guests are invited to attend this luncheon.

2017 Outstanding Seniors

Benson High School	Jordan Elizabeth Fashing
Boys Town High School	Cordell Cade
Brownell-Talbot School	Sean Gardner
Bryan High School	Emily Pemble
Burke High School	Kai Johnson
Creighton Preparatory School	William Francis Tjaden
Duchesne Academy	Lucy Kain
Elkhorn High School	Dominic Giandinoto
Elkhorn South High School	Jacob Gideon
Gross Catholic High School	Nathan Wilson
Marian High School	Lily Anne Foley
Mercy High School	Rachel Dethlefs
Millard North High School	Priya Kukreja
Millard South High School	Jasmine Parmley
Millard West High School	Brady Klein
Omaha Central High School	Lucy Cordes
Omaha North High Magnet School	Darrel Chew
Omaha Northwest High Magnet School	Ghawayne Calvin
Omaha South High Magnet School	Erick Lopez Quintana
Papillion-La Vista High School	Haley Dewitt
Papillion-La Vista South High School	Samuel Denker
Ralston High School	Elizabeth Byrnes
Roncalli High School	Jack Mordeson
Skutt Catholic High School	Claire Harrison
Westside High School	Darlondo Hill

NEXT WEEK AT ROTARY

May 5, 2017

Laura Marlane, Director

"Omaha Public Library"

CLUBRUNNER MOBILE APP AVAILABLE

ClubRunner Mobile App is available for download! This app is a free download from the Apple App Store or from Google Play, simply type in 'ClubRunner' in the search bar. The app is compatible with all versions of the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch sets that have iOS 8.0 or later and with versions of Anrdoids that are 4.0.3 or better. You will need the username and password you use for the website. Contact Vickie if you need your login information. The ClubRunner Mobile app allows you to to view your member directory, contact your members and executives, read the latest articles posted to your website, and even learn more about your upcoming events and speakers, right from your smartphone or tablet!

OMAHA GIVES on May 24th!

Posted by Vickie Backman

Click here to donate to the West Omaha Rotary Foundation by participating in Omaha Gives! This year you can schedule your donation starting May 1st or donate on May 24th to increase our chances for additional funds from bonus prizes.

All donations are accepted online-only through OmahaGives.org.
Minimum giving is $10. Your dollars will help fund the club projects.
1) click the link above and use your credit card
2) use your charitable account at OCF
3) EFT/eCheck

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday!

4/6 Randy Kathol, 4/7 Richard Diamond, 4/8 Martie Cordaro, 4/9 Brad Rohrig, 4/11 Rodge Bickerstaff, 4/17 Ron Niederhaus, 4/21 Bob Walker, 4/29 Brad Willadsen

SUGGEST A SPEAKER

Speaker suggestions are welcomed from members. Contact Vickie at the Rotary office if you have heard an interesting speaker or have a topic of interest to suggest.