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Coming up this Week  8/28/20
Annual Membership Assembly

 
 
 
 
Chair of the Day: Yolanda Hoffman 
Invocator: Volunteer needed (can be on Zoom or in-person)
Zoom Hosts: Kent Templien and John Kugler 
In-Person Greeter: Volunteer needed 
Cashier: Anne Fuhrman
Sgt. At Arms: Zane Parkhurst 
 
You must register by Wed noon for the in-person meeting.
We will be meeting in-person and Zoom as a hybrid format going forward.   You must be registered in advance to attend in-person.  Please purchase your lunch, meeting only, or a lunch ticket (recommended) to register. 
 
If you already have a lunch ticket, please just email or call Jennifer to register to attend. Registrations are due the Wednesday before a meeting at noon. 
 
 
Menu for 8/28:
 
Brisket
Mashed Potatoes
Local Sweet Corn
Welcome Patrick Roy! 
Last week Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt introduced us to new member Patrick Roy.  
 
Patrick was born and raised in Omaha, graduating from Omaha North High School and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, receiving degrees in History and Political Science.
 
Currently, he works as a Legislative Aide for State Senator John Lowe and also works as a political consultant.
 
He is a member of the Omaha Young Republicans, the Greater Omaha Young Professional Council, and is also the Treasurer for the Nebraska Young Republicans.  Patrick serves on the Douglas County Republican Party Central Committee and the Nebraska Republican Party State Central Committee. 
 
He has been married since 2017 to Rachel   and they have a goldendoodle named Cato. Welcome, Patrick!
 
 
 
Paul Harris Recognition 
Congratulations to Mark Ellsworth who received his Paul Harris +1 recognition from Rotary Foundation Committee Co-Chair Lori Benton last week for his donations of $2000.  The intl. Rotary Foundation supports projects around the world (and here locally) to eradicate disease, promote literacy, peace, and economic security.
 
Thank you Mark! 
Blue Badge 
Congratulations to Tarina Cox-Jones who was presented with her blue badge on Zoom last week (it's in the mail!)
How to Join Us on Zoom/hybrid 
The Zoom link will remain the same for the hybrid meetings.   Please plan to join us this Friday at noon for our regular meeting.  Please make sure your name is on your Zoom profile so we can let you in the meeting. 
 
 There are 3 ways to participate:
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Thank you Golf Scramble Sponsors! 
Undesign the Redline 
 
 
"A virtual tour of the Undesign the Redline exhibit at The Union for Contemporary Art (U-CA)

About this Event

Developed by New York-based organization, designing the WE, the interactive Undesign the Redline exhibit explores the foundations of structural racism and the lingering effects of Redlining in Omaha and across the country.
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Golf Fundraiser 
 
 
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Resumption of in-person meetings 
Please be familiar with in-person meeting protocols: 
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Activities of Other Clubs 
NW Rotary is raffling a smoker as a fundraiser and Millard Rotary is holding a golf tournament. Click on READ MORE to find out details. 
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Monthly Meeting Sponsor 
Thank you to Dan Lassek/Merrill Lynch for sponsoring our meetings for the month of August. If you would like to sponsor a month and be featured on our website, newsletter, and at weekly meetings, please contact Jennifer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Visit Other Clubs Online! 
Keep engaged and entertained while attending Rotary Club meetings from around the Metro/District online.   We will post them as they come online.  
 
Monday:  Millard at Noon on Facebook live:  https://www.facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Omaha-Millard-111190255618005/
 
Tuesday:  Omaha Morning at 7:30 am on Facebook live:  https://www.facebook.com/omahamorningrotary/
                  Lincoln 14,  at Noon  on Facebook live: https://www.facebook.com/Rotary14/
 
Wednesday: Omaha Downtown at Noon on Facebook live:  https://www.facebook.com/omaharotary/
 
Thursday:  Omaha Suburban at noon:  https://www.facebook.com/SuburbanRotary/
 
 
 
Speakers
Aug 28, 2020 12:00 PM
Sep 04, 2020 12:00 PM
Sep 11, 2020 12:00 PM
Sep 18, 2020 12:00 PM
Vala's Pumpkin Patch
Sep 25, 2020 12:00 PM
Oct 02, 2020 12:00 PM
Every Child Matters
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Upcoming Events
Undesign the Redline
Aug 27, 2020
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Sep 09, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Golf Fundraiser
Pacific Springs Golf Club
Sep 16, 2020 10:00 AM
 
Board Meeting
Oct 14, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Assembling Bereavement Packages for Grief's Jrny
Oct 17, 2020
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
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Sponsors
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