The Westward Ho 10/24/2025 (Oct. 24, 2025)

Upcoming Guest Day

Join us for Rotary Guest Day this Friday, October 24 at noon at Charlie’s on the Lake!

This special meeting is all about Rotary—what we do, why we do it, and how we make an impact in our community. Bring a guest and enjoy a lively panel discussion, a fun game, and plenty of laughs along the way.

IF YOU HAVE A ROTARY SHIRT, PLEASE WEAR IT!!

Click HERE to sign up your guests!

Please register your guests by October 23rd to allow Charlie's enough time to prepare for a larger crowd!

In Memoriam- Ron Niederhaus

We were saddened to learn over the weekend of the passing of one of our long-time members, Ron Niederhaus.

He was a wonderful Rotarian and friend and will be missed.

Ron’s visitation will be November 5th, 4-7 pm at West Center Chapel (7805 West Center Rd). The funeral will be November 6th at 11 am, Dundee Presbyterian Church (5312 Underwood Ave).

Ron's obituary can be read HERE.

Condolences may be sent to the West Center Chapel attn: Family of Ron Niederhaus, 7805 West Center Rd. Omaha, NE 68124.

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Meals that Heal

Thank you to the Rotarians who were able to volunteer make meals for the RMDH!

Community Service Committee Meeting

The Community Service Committee is having a meeting on Oct 24th at 11:15am at Charlie's. You are encouraged to come early on Friday and join the meeting!

New Member Proposal

Name: Erinn Drouin

Classification: Nonprofit

Company: Dreamweaver Foundation

Proposer: Dave Fulton

Name: Nathan Ewart

Classification: Financial Services

Company: Farm Bureau Financial Services

Proposer: Eathan Fernandez

Any objections to these proposals must be to the Board of Directors within one week.

Extension Meeting

The October extension meeting information:

Location: Biaggis (13655 California Street)

Dates: Oct 14th & Oct 28th

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Who: Omaha West Rotary Club Members, significant others, potential members and friends

Why: Fellowship, more social time, service projects, completion of blue badge requirements, and Biaggis is a great venue!

2025 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast held at the Salvation Army Kroc Center!

Helping a fellow Rotarian

Carl Philo, a longtime member of West Omaha Rotary, no longer drives and would appreciate a ride to the Friday meeting when it's convenient.

If anyone is available to help with transportation please reach out! His number is 312-448-4197.

Rotary Underground

Thank you to Dave Fulton for putting together Rotary Underground!

This is a group of young professionals being called together to build a network of relationships and build a tight circle of "go-getters".

If you have any questions or know of any other YP's (Rotarian or not) who might be a fit, reach out to Dave Fulton for more information!

Little Libraries

Rotary maintains 10 libraries in North Omaha filling them every 4-6 weeks. If you have any used books or want to volunteer to stock them, contact Bonnie Gill.

Monthly Meeting Sponsor

Thank you to Bill Swanson with The Swanson Group for sponsoring our October Meetings!

Nov 07, 2025

Dean Gaylene Armstrong

UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Nov 14, 2025

Stephanie Wenz

Nebraska Diaper Bank

Nov 21, 2025

Rita Heaston-Clark

Saving Grace Food Rescue

Nov 28, 2025

NO Speaker - Thanksgiving Holiday!

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Nomination Committee Meeting
Charlie's on the Lake
Nov. 07, 2025 11:00 a.m.

Extension Meeting
Biaggi's
Nov. 11, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Hope Lodge

Nov. 12, 2025 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Social Committee Event: Pickleball!
Smash Park
Nov. 13, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Board Meeting

Nov. 19, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Extension Meeting
Biaggi's
Nov. 25, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

2025 Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Bakers
Nov. 29, 2025

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