No Rotary Meeting this Friday, January 4, 2019. Our first meeting in 2019 will be on January 11, 2019, at Skinner Magnet Center, our Adopt-a-school partner located at 4304 N 33rd St, Omaha, NE 68111.
Last week, President Jill Slupe presided the meeting while Matt McKeever served as Chair of the Day and John Morey was Entertainer Extraordinaire. Dwayne Brown gave the Invocation. Ben Kratz and Russ Iwan served as greeters. Andy Shim was Sgt. at Arms. Anne Fuhrman was Cashier. Everyone participated in the judging of Matt's contest for best costume and an ugly sweater. John Morey led our holiday singing.
Rotarians in their holiday costume L to R: Matt McKeever, Blake Martin, Laura Thomas, Nick Rosenberry, President Jill Slupe, Kim Kuhle, Starla Waite, Suzan Rohrig, & Russ Iwan
Omaha West Rotary Club Secretary Report for December 21, 2018:
This past Friday, we had several visitors and guests! Tom Cardwell visited from Lincoln South. John Marburger joined us from Omaha Downtown. And David Gerald from Omaha Suburban brought his piano skills! For guests, Martie Cordaro brought his son Gavin. Bonnie Gill brought her friend Deirdre Milobar. Ben Kratz was joined by his wife Amy. Deb Sepich brought her husband Gordan. Carl Greiner brought his wife Belinda. Maryssa Brown brought her grandmother Vernitta. Michelle Schrage was joined by Patti Brannon. Larry McChesney brought his wife Carol. Nick Rosenberry was joined by his wife Carrie and youngest daughter, Margot. Brett Wawers brought his wife Kathy. Rebecca Miller brought her husband Mark. Rod Anderson was joined by his wife, Marlee. And Finally, Kim Kuhle brought Fred Schwesor. It was great to have so many guests!
For good news, Starla’s second cousin, Josh Wegner, just signed to play football at Nebraska. Tim Neal is about to start a new career with the Red Cross. Kim Kuhle just had an article published on the American Reinvestment Act. Lori Benton and Deb Neary have brought on several new mentoring partners for Partners 4 Kids. Brett Wawers reported that due to everyone’s generosity we raised nearly $1,000 from the Mitten Tree. Much of the proceeds will go to a Skinner family whose house recently burned down.
My daughter, Margot, closed by singing God Bless America. Proud Dad!
The Rotary Foundation Chair Bonnie Gill awarded Past President Del Toebben with his Paul Harris Fellow +8. Del served as president of our club and he has been an Omaha West Rotarian for 40 years. Ric Miller received his first Paul Harris Fellow award. Ric is our Fundraising committee chair who led our club to a new fundraiser, the Bloody Mary Jazzfest. Their combined total donations to The Rotary Foundation is $10,000.00. Thank you Rotarians for your generosity!
Last week, President-Elect Martie Cordaro introduced our newest member Ben Kratz. Ben is the Sales & Operations Manager at McCarthy's One Hour Heating & Cooling. Ben is engaged in the community as a baseball coach and through his business networking activities. Welcome to Rotary, Ben!
Ben Kratz
Ben Kratz with his sponsor Martie Cordaro & President Jill
Last week, Engagement Chair John Philo recognized our club leaders for one year perfect attendance: Immediate Past President Nuzhat Mahmood, President Jill Slupe, and President-Elect Martie Cordaro.
Last week, Laura Thomas received her blue badge from Immediate Past District Governor Tom Cardwell. Laura is CEO/Consultant at La Mancha Ventures, LLC. Laura came to West Rotary from the eClub of the Carolinas and she is Paul Harris Fellow. Congratulations, Laura on your blue badge!
L to R: Laura's Rotary sponsor Bill Sutton, Laura Thomas, & PDG Tom Cardwell
Christmas Tree Recycling Project Chair Manny Paz is requesting for your help during our two-day Christmas Tree recycling on January 5, Saturday and January 6, Sunday. PLEASE CLICK/TAP HERE to sign up for Jan. 5, CLICK/TAP HERE to sign up for Jan 6. Questions, please contact Manny Paz at (402) 981-5918. We are also looking for volunteers to serve hot choco/snacks to the actual volunteers and for this, please contact Yolanda Hoffman at (402) 577-0091. This service project will count for Red Badge requirement to get a blue badge.
January 11th Meeting at Skinner Magnet Center
Since we will be ordering boxed lunches for this fun meeting at Skinner, our adopt-a-school partner, we need a count of attendees by January 7th. Please sign up here. Questions, please contact Past President Susan Thomas at (402) 917-8452.
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