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Coming up 5/17/24 
Steven K. Berg
Actor, Comedian, Podcaster
and our Skinner Skyhawk Students! 
 
 
Chair of the Day: Warren Whitted III 
Greeter: Volunteer Needed 
Sgt. at Arms: Patricia Cantu
Invocator: Bill Swanson
Cashier: Bob Gerseny
 
 
 
 
 
 
Welcome Derek Castaneda
Last week Gary Bren introduced us to new member Derek Castaneda.  Derek is the Managing Director, Executive Search for Eide Bailly. He conducts national executive searches for hospitals, health systems, medical groups, and other healthcare organizations.
 
Derek is a member of many professional groups and holds a Bachelor of Business Management from Doane University.  He is married and has two children.   
 
In his free time, Derek is a basketball and baseball coach.   Welcome, Derek!
 
West Rotary Foundation Giving 
Congratulations and thank you to Dwayne Brown who was inducted into the West Omaha Rotary Foundation Society at the President's level last week  ($5,000) by Trustee Rich Secor!
 
 
 
 
The West Omaha Rotary Foundation Trustees announced its Planned Giving Program to the Club as a means of significantly growing the endowment balance so that more grants may be provided to the community.  Club members providing or pledging at least $1,000 are eligible to become members of the West Omaha Rotary Foundation Society.
 
 
There are many ways you may make current and/or future gifts.  For more information, please view the flyer below and/or contact Rich Secor, 402.616.5022; richard.secor@lundco.com
 
Kids Cruisin' Kitchen 
We are serving meals with the Salvation Army beginning on May 31st and continuing through the summer on Wednesdays. 2 people are needed each Wednesday beginning May 31st from 9:30 to 2:30. Meeting place is the Salvation Army Center on Burt.
 
***** If you are signed up and have to cancel and are within 7 days of your shift, you are responsible for replacing yourself******
 
Rotary Leadership Institute 
RLI is for everyone - Leadership is not a position, it is action. The next session is June 29th. 
 
Engage and empower members . . .
Energize and strengthen your Rotary Club . . .
Provide Leadership Development for Members . . . 
Learn about Rotary and have fun!
 
That is the Rotary Leadership Institute experience!
 
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a facilitated program with active participation - not lecturing. Topics important to Rotary and Rotary Clubs such as Effective Service Projects, Membership Engagement, and understanding The Rotary Foundation are explored. You will discuss real challenges and exchange ideas.
 
Sign up yourself - you will be a more effective leader for your Rotary Club.
 
Nominate members and they will naturally become more engaged because they will have a richer Rotary experience.
 
RLI is a three-part program. Each RLI participant attends three on-day sessions. Here is your chance to start your RLI journey!
 
 
 
Gary Bren's Ride to End Polio 
We are holding a local Ride to End Polio on June 8th.  This event is open to the general public, families, and Rotarians.  It features:
  • Family friendly 10 and 25 mile rides (all on trails)
  • 42 mile and Metric Century rides for people looking for a little more challenge
  • A health fair hosted by Nebraska Medicine
  • Bike clinics hosted by the Bellevue Bicycle Club
  • Food trucks
  • Riders get a quality t-shirt, an entry into a raffle to win one of two $500 gift certificates to a local bike ship, and the registration includes a PolioPlus donation.
For information and registration for the ride, go to www.rotaryrides.org.  All riders need to register in advance.  
 
 
 
 
Monthly Meeting Sponsor  
Thank you to Jill Thomas/ Hurrdat Sports Bar
for sponsoring our May Meetings!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Speakers
May 17, 2024 12:00 PM
May 24, 2024 12:00 PM
May 31, 2024 12:00 PM
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Upcoming Events
Board Meeting
May 15, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 
Blood Drive
May 22, 2024 – May 29, 2024
 
Start of Kids Cruisin' Kitchen
May 29, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Bloody Mary Fest
Werner Park
Jun. 02, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 
Happy Hour
Jun. 13, 2024
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 
Board Meeting
Jun. 19, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 
Happy Hour
Jul. 11, 2024
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 
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Sponsors
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Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Richard Secor
May 4
 
Rex Latta
May 8
 
Kent Templien
May 11
 
Carol Gendler
May 13
 
Dan Lassek
May 15
 
April Clark
May 23