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Coming up 12/17/21
Annual Holiday Luncheon
 
 
 
Doors open at 11, buffet at 11:15.  Meeting will start promptly at noon.
Please come early to socialize.  This will be an in-person event only.  
 
 
 
 
 
Chair of the Day: Michelle Schrage and Dan Lassek 
Greeter: Ben Douglass
Invocator: Jill Thomas
Cashier: Anne Fuhrman
Sgt. at Arms: Dick Sturgeon 
 
 
 
 
 
Welcome Sheetal Savant! 
Last week Gretchen Radler introduced us to new member Sheetal Savant.  Sheetal was an Army brat and was born in Mumbai.  She worked as a Journalist in India before getting married and moving to the U.S. in 2004.
 
Sheetal is trilingual but has a basic understanding of quite a few Indian languages.  She holds a Bachelor's in English Literature, with minors in Psychology and Philosophy; Master's in journalism, and a Master's in political communication.
 
Sheetal is co-writing a script with five other writers, that they are planning on pitching to digital platforms in 2022 and is also working on a novel. 
 
Sheetal is the Owner of Masala Box.   It has evolved from a catering company into teaching friends and family the nuances of Indian cooking. She frequently teaches non-credit Indian cooking classes at the Metropolitan Community College, Fort campus.
She is a guild member of the Bags of Fun, an organization that was founded in the honor of six-year old Gabby who would carry a bag of fun when she was undergoing treatment for brain cancer. 
 
Sheetal has two children and is married to Ameet.   Welcome, Sheetal!
 
Mitten Tree Collection 
Each year we collect donations to go to the most urgent needs of families at our Adopt-A- School partner, Skinner Magnet School.  Past collections have gone towards warm clothing, utilities, groceries, and gas.   You can drop off check or cash at any of our next 3 meetings or give online by CLICKING HERE.  Thank you for your generosity!
 
 
 
Staff Tips
We are collecting cash at this week's meeting (thanks to those who gave last week!) for tips for the hardworking staff at Embassy.   The folks there have often been doing double or even triple duty during the last year with the struggles to hire.  Please consider bringing cash this week or if you would like to donate online, CLICK HERE. 
 
The last day to donate is Wednesday, 12/15. 
Slate of Officers 
Last week Dwayne Brown announced the Slate of Officers as selected by the Nominating Committee. This Slate will be voted on at the January Club Assembly. 
 
 
 
President Designee: Warren Whitted III (to serve 23-24)
To serve with President Tim Neal (22-23):
Treasurer: Mark Ellsworth 
Secretary: Rebecca Miller 
Board-2022-2025 
Yolanda Hoffman, Jim Otis, and Alex Pearson 
New Member Proposals
Name:  Alan Hauschild 
Classification: Financial Planner
Company: Heritage Financial Services 
Proposer: Dick Lerner 
 
Name:  Candi Jacobs
Classification: Hospitality 
Company: Omaha Marriott 
Proposer: Michelle Schrage 
 
 
 Any objection to these proposals must be in writing to the Board of Directors at boardofdirectors@omahawestrotary.org within one week. 
Make your donation before the end of the year! 
Please consider a donation to the Rotary Foundation.  The Rotary Foundation supports humanitarian work around the globe.  Our goal is EVERY ROTARIAN EVERY YEAR     Go to https://www.rotary.org/en/donate 
 
Monthly Meeting Sponsor 
Thank you to Jill Thomas/Hurrdat for sponsoring our December and January meetings. 
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 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 
Keep engaged and entertained while attending Rotary Club meetings from around the Metro/District online or in-person. 
 
Monday:  Millard at Noon - in person, no reservations required at the German American Society 
 
Tuesday:  Omaha Morning at 7:00 at Happy Hollow- hybrid meetings. Click here to register. 
                  NW Rotary at noon- at La Casa Pizzaria West. 
 
Wednesday: Omaha Downtown at Noon resuming hybrid meetings.  
 
Thursday:  Omaha Suburban at noon:  in person, German American Society  also hybrid 
 
In Lincoln:
  • Lincoln #14 Rotary Club - Tuesdays Noon - Embassy Suites 1040 P Street
  • Lincoln Giving Spirits Evening Rotary Club - Every-other Tuesday 6:00 PM) - JCMF Children's Charities 8445 Executive Woods Dr Ste B Lincoln
  • Lincoln East Rotary Club - Wednesdays at 11:45 AM - Currently Rotating - see website
  • Lincoln South Rotary Club - Fridays noon - The Venue Private Dining Rooms - 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr
 
 
 
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Birthdays
Member Birthdays
John Morey
December 1
 
Warren Whitted
December 7
 
Robert Fell
December 9
 
Joey Gazda
December 11
 
Stephen Alloy
December 12
 
Andrew Simpson
December 14
 
Janet Wallace
December 17
 
Robert Lovgren
December 18
 
Charles Shapiro
December 20
 
Mary Hiatt
December 26
 
Kari Ketcham
December 27
 
Butch Ethington
December 30
 
Blake Martin
December 31