Chair of the Day: Michelle "Scary" Schrage

Sgt. at Arms: Andrew "Ghoulish" Galardi

Invocator: Suzan "Reaper"  Rohrig

Cashiers: Brett "Werewolf" Wawers and Yolanda "Haunted" Hoffman

Greeter: Judy "Aaack!" Ackman 

 

At last week's inaugural meeting of the Omaha West Rotary After Hours, Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt introduced new member Jody-Ann Coore.

Jody-Ann is the founder and CEO of Coore Solutions offering services to build the trauma-informed ecosystem in the education and social services sectors. She is a native of Jamaica and has called Omaha home since 2008. Jody-Ann is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha earning her undergraduate degree in psychology and her master’s in public administration.

 

She is passionate about disadvantaged individuals and communities. She is the mother of a 6-years-old strong-willed son, and guardian to her youngest sibling. Jody-Ann enjoys kayaking, an odd mix of music, bowling, binge watching tv, road trips (within a certain range) and poorly performing karaoke. She is pleased to be part of Rotary, and particularly Omaha West, continuing her work of service above self.

 

Welcome, Jody-Ann!

 

Thank you to Bob Gerseny and the Special Events committee for putting on a fabulous Police and Fire luncheon. This year, we also honored a recipient from the Douglas County Sheriff's association. Thanks to the Omaha West Foundation for grants of $1000 each to the following charities in honor of this year's recipients: The Furniture Project, the Omaha Police Fd., and the Douglas County Sheriff's Foundation.  Each of these charities had a representative come and talk about the meaningful work they do to help people in the community.

 

From left to right our Honorees: Firefighter and Paramedic Joe Dekker, Detective Jessica Rich, and Investigator Mike Dechellis

 

 

 

The 2024-2025 Roster will be going to print soon. Please log into Clubrunner and make sure your information is updated.   You can also upload a new photo there. If you need help updating, please reach out to Jennifer.   

 

Our roster and web ads pay for the printing and mailing of the annual rosters.  You can purchase a website ad for $50, a half-page printed ad for $80 and a full-page ad for $130. Please reach out to David Fulton to place your ad.

 

 

Salvation Army Bell Ringing (Nov. 30th)  and Staffing the Winter Night Watch Truck (Starting 12/5) opportunities are coming up in November and December. Sign up now to get your preferred dates and times. Friends and family are welcome to join you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(More sponsors are needed-contact Jennifer for details)