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In Memoriam- Bob Runyon 
 
 
 
We were saddened to learn over the weekend of the passing of one of our long-time members, Bob Runyon
 
Bob was a member of our club for 35 years and served on our Board of Directors. His declining health had made it difficult for him to  attend the last few years. Bob was also the founder of our Rotary Readers program.  
 
   He was a wonderful Rotarian and friend and will be missed. 

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.  Condolences may be sent to his wife, Sheila Runyon, at 1302 S. 101st St. Apt. #118, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. 
 
Bob's services will be held at Heafey Hoffman this Saturday, September 9th at 4pm.
 
You can read Bob's obituary HERE. 
There was also a great article about Bob in Omaha Magazine a few years ago that you can read HERE. 
Coming up 9/8/23
Jack Diesing, Jr.
Chairman and President of the College World Series
 
Chair of the Day: Joe Finnegan
Sgt. At Arms: Spencer Head
Invocator: Bill Swanson
Cashier: Kathy Wawers
Greeter: Stephanie Olson 
Annual Golf Fundraiser 
Save the Date- Monday, September 11th.   
 
We will have an opportunity to have a 19th Hole get together for those who are unable to participate in the scramble, but want to be part of the fun.  You can register to golf or be a sponsor HERE.   If you have any questions, please reach out to Candy Specht. 
 
 
Thank you to all the registered golfers and our current sponsors-please join us! 
 
19th Hole- Candy Specht/State Farm Insurance
Warren Whitted III/Mutual of Omaha 
 
Cart Sponsor: Dwayne Brown/Slate Architecture
 
Hole Sponsors: Pat Knowles, Rich Secor/Lund Company, Jim Otis/The Otis Company
 
Putting Green Sponsors: Gail Veitzer, Mark Ellsworth, Suzan Rohrig/SKR-AIA, David Fulton- FDI Consulting 
 
 
 
Stuff the Backpack with Cash
Thank you everyone who donated!   We raised $935 which will be matched by the Omaha West Foundation to provide coats and other needs to Skinner students.  
 
Family of Rotary Outing 
The Family of Rotary Committee has been offered the opportunity to get discounted tickets for the Corteo Cirque de Soleil event coming to CHI Nov. 30-Dec.3. This show is an amazing circus with a carnival atmosphere. Cirque de Soleil shows feature very talented performers that can do amazing acrobatics. 
In order to receive a discount we need to purchase 10 tickets or more. The representative from Corteo recommends that we do this soon.
Please let Kathy Wawers ASAP if you would be interested. We are hoping to get tickets for the Nov. 30 show. 
With the discount, we could purchase tickets in the $61-$77 range. The seats should be in the lower tier of CHI.
It is a family friendly show. Google Corteo, Cirque de Soleil for more details.
RYLA Participants Needed 
Ecology Committee Project 
The West Omaha Rotary Ecology Committee is planning on refurbishing the hike/bike trail sign at Newport Landing, near Bennington (Highway 36 between 168th and 180th, sign located on top of the dam) on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 9:30 AM.  We will sand both sides of the sign, stain it, clean up the plexiglass covering of the bike trail maps, and hang a new map.  We are soliciting volunteers. Come ready to work; if you have a battery-powered sander, please bring it. Questions can be directed to Charles Shapiro, 402 649 5071 or chas613@hotmail.com.  These signs were originally installed by Rotarians along with trail markers as a metro-wide project many years ago.
 
9/11 Memorial Flag Display
Downtown Rotary leads a project annually in memory of the Events of 9/11.  They will be setting up flags in Memorial Park on Saturday, September 2nd from 9-11am.  They are looking for volunteers to help.  You can click on the link below to sign up. 
 
District Conference Sponsors and Registration
The District Conference will be held on Friday, October 13th and Saturday, October 14th. Our meeting is cancelled to encourage your attendance. Please consider joining us for all or part.  CLICK HERE to learn more and register or scan the QR code below.
 
 
 
 
 
Also, sponsors are needed for the conference. If you are interested, please reach out to Dan Lassek or Jennifer. Info is below.
 
Monthly Meeting Sponsor 
Thank you to our September Meeting Sponsor
Kent Templien and X-eqt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Speakers
Sep 08, 2023 12:00 PM
Chairman/President College World Series
Sep 15, 2023 12:00 PM
Sep 22, 2023 12:00 PM
Nebraska Community Blood Bank
Sep 29, 2023 12:00 PM
Chairman of Scooter's Coffee
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Upcoming Events
Annual Golf Fundraiser
Sep 11, 2023
 
Board Meeting
Sep 20, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Oct 18, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
Trustee Meeting
Nov 03, 2023 1:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Nov 15, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
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Sponsors

Set Me Free Project

Set Me Free Project

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Birthdays
Member Birthdays
William Cutler
September 1
 
Rebecca Miller
September 3
 
Matthew Merwald
September 4
 
John McConnell
September 9
 
Matt Ross
September 9
 
Mark Manhart
September 12
 
Andy Shim
September 14
 
Micki Pane
September 14
 
Dwayne Brown
September 15
 
Tim Neal
September 16
 
Candy Specht
September 17
 
Susan Thomas
September 20
 
Mark Waldron
September 21
 
Patricia Cantu
September 21
 
Tim Hatcher
September 21
 
Jeri Engen
September 22
 
Eric Johnson
September 23
 
Lisa Peterson
September 24