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Coming Up 11/14/25
Join us Friday to hear from:
Stephanie Wenz
Development Coordinator at the Nebraska Diaper Bank

 

Stephanie Wenz is the Development Coordinator at the Nebraska Diaper Bank, where she helps connect community members and organizations to the mission of providing diapers through collaborative partnerships to change lives and empower families in need. She joined the team in January 2025 after several years working as a Project Coordinator and Facilitation Manager for a local consulting firm. Before that, Stephanie had various roles in healthcare sales across several regions.

Stephanie brings a passion for building relationships, connections and creating meaningful partnerships to make a difference in our community. Outside of work, she’s a proud mom of three teenage daughters who keep her on her toes.

New Member Proposal
Name: Mark Wong
Classification: Web Development
Company: listed as “Self-Employed Contractor”
Proposer: Kaleb Duncan
 
Any objections to this proposal must be brought to the Board of Directors within one week. 
Paul Harris Recognition 
Congratulations and thank you to Gretchen Radler who received Paul Harris Fellow recognition of +6 from Candy Specht last week for her donations to the Rotary Foundation. The Intl. Rotary Foundation supports projects around the world (including locally) to eradicate disease, promote literacy, peace, and economic security.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.
Community Service Projects

The Community Service Committee has TWO projects happening in the month of November!

#1 Salvation Army Night Watch:

The Community Service Committee is collecting cash and/or gently used or new coats, sweatshirts, beanie hats for the Salvation Army Night Watch program.
The collection will run through November. You can donate through the link on the newsletter/website.
The cost for 1 bundle (coat, Sweatshirt, and beanie) is $43. If the Club can collect enough for 20 kiddos to receive a bundle, then Rob Walker has committeed to donating for 10 more!

Click HERE to donate or scan the QR code below:

 

#2 Underwear for the Open Door Mission:

The Community Service Committee is collecting cash and/or NEW underwear for the Open Door Mission. 300 pairs of underwear would serve 33 men experiencing homelessness. So that’s one week of underwear in the Mens Center.
The collection will run through November. You can donate through the link on the newsletter/website.

Click HERE to donate or scan the QR code below:

 

Upcoming Club Events

We have SEVERAL events coming up! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

HOPE LODGE HAS BEEN CANCELED

 

November 13th - Omaha West Rotary Pickleball at Smash Park! Reach out to Lydia for more information!

 

November 29th - Bell Ringers NEEDED! Click HERE to register!

 

Extension Meeting

The October extension meeting information:

Location: Biaggis (13655 California Street)

Dates: Nov 11th & Nov 25th

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! 

Halloween Costume Winner

Congratulations to Bob Smith for taking home the win on the costume contest, along with a Biaggi's gift card!

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. 
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 Gretchen Radler, CEO of Bloom Companion Care for sponsoring our November Meetings! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dessert Sponsors
At Omaha West Rotary, we LOVE our desserts! Thank you to Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt at Cruise Planners for being the November dessert Sponsor!
 
 
 
Please consider sponsoring or donating desserts! Reach out to Brett or Kathy Wawers for more information! 
Speakers
Nov 14, 2025
Nebraska Diaper Bank
Nov 21, 2025
Saving Grace Food Rescue
Nov 28, 2025
Dec 19, 2025 12:00 PM
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Upcoming Events
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
 
Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Dec. 03, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
UNO Men's Basketball - Season Opener!
Baxter Arena
Dec. 03, 2025 7:00 p.m.
 
Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Dec. 05, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Trustee Meeting
Dec. 05, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
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Sponsors
Interested in being a sponsor?
Download the website sponsorship guide
Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Trudy Bredthauer
November 1
 
David Fulton
November 2
 
Chris Walker
November 9
 
Matt McKeever
November 9
 
Allison Bitterman
November 14
 
Tim Calabro
November 19
 
Mark Ellsworth
November 21
 
Carl Philo
November 25
 
John Gessert
November 26