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Coming Up 3/3/23
 Lindsey Rai Kortan, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha 
"Bloody Mary Fest – Behind the Scenes and Insight from Partner RMHC"
 
 
 
Prospective Member Day 
Meeting Location Core Bank Community Room (In-Person Meeting Only)
17807 Burke St.

 
 
Chair of the Day: Dan Lassek 
Cashier: Bonnie Gill 
Invocator: Ken Thomason 
Greeter: Tony Denman
Sgt. at Arms: Jill Thomas
 
 
 
Welcome Tim Hatcher! 
Last week Karl Fick introduced us to new member Tim Hatcher.  Tim is the Manager for the Omaha branch of Miller Pest and Termite serving Omaha and surrounding areas.  He was previously was a manager for Walgreens for 15 years but left to pursue a more customer service-focused industry. Tim was born in Iowa and raised in Treynor.  He has lived in Omaha and Council Bluffs and currently resides in Treynor. In his free time, Tim enjoys a good book and good music. He looks forward to getting to know the Omaha West Rotarians. Welcome, Tim!
 
 
 
Omaha West Rotary Happy Hour
Join us for a monthly Happy Hour to mingle in an informal setting.  All metro-area Rotarians and guests are invited!   Our next Happy Hour is March 9th from 4:30 to 7 at the Green Onion (11414 Davenport St)
 
 
 
 
 
Volunteers Needed
UNO and Nebraska Business Development Center is hosting a conference and Rotary is going to host a booth on March 16th.  Volunteers are needed to staff the booth.  Please contact Rebecca Miller if you are willing to volunteer.
 
Two volunteers needed for the registration table with Rebecca. 
 
2 or 3 Rotarians to cover the Rotary booth over the lunch hour. Volunteers will need to arrive by 12:30 and will finish up by 1:45. 
 
Two Rotarians are needed from 3:00-4:45 to cover the Rotary booth. 
Soles for Souls
Donate lightly used shoes to the  Soles 4 Souls shoe drive in the month of March.  More information is available at https://Soles4Souls.org about the organization. Please consider going through your closet and finding some shoes that you are no longer using that you would be willing to donate. A member of the Ecology committee will collect them each week. We are partnering with Suburban Rotary, which is the lead organization, and will package and send the shoes to the appropriate place. They will also take donations, but our main intent is to recycle the shoes.  Thank you for your consideration of this request. Charles Shapiro, chair, Ecology Committee.
 
 
Register for the District Conference! 
You can register by CLICKING HERE 
 
Bloody Mary Fest
Mark your calendars and share with your friends.  CLICK HERE to buy tickets. 
We are looking for event sponsors. Click here to see sponsorship levels.  Please contact Dan Lassek for more information.
 
Get to Know your Fellow Rotarian 
Each week we will feature a different member so you can get to know him/her better!  We are getting low on volunteers- please click HERE to complete a form and send it/give it to Jennifer if you haven't yet been featured. 
 
 
 
 
 
This week's Rotarian is Stephanie Olson
 
Occupation: CEO of the Set Me Free Project and Inspirational Speaker
 
Membership: since July 2022
 
Why did you join? Because Omaha West is the BEST and I say that with all sincerity 
 
What do you get out of Rotary? It has been an amazing opportunity to make friendships and serve together
 
Spouse: Eric Olson
 
Kids: Noell-22, Tessa-19, Will-17
 
Would you rather spend a week on the beach or in the mountains? Definitely the beach 
 
Favorite Vacation spot: An all-inclusive, all-adult resort in Cancun-that was awesome! 
 
Hobbies: musical theater, working out, worship team at my church
 
Favorite Ice Cream: Half-baked from Ben and Jerry's
 
Favorite Movie: It's a Wonderful Life
 
One thing on your bucket list: I don't have one. I love what I'm doing thus far and I'm happy to experience anything given to me. 
 
Dream Job: Being a dog in the Olson household-best work anyone can get 
 
One thing no one knows about you: I used to be a mean girl back in the day. Big regret. 
 
West Rotary Foundation Giving 
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
 
Monthly Meeting Sponsor 
Monthly meeting sponsors are need for March- June.  
Your business can be featured on the website, newsletter, and at meetings. 
Cost is $90.  Reach out to 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 -  at the German American Society 
                 Bellevue Papillion Rotary Club meets at DJ’s Dugout in Bellevue on Mondays at noon.  
 
 
Tuesday: 
Omaha Morning Rotary and Northwest Rotary are holding joint meetings at a new location - the First Responders Foundation, 10605 Burt Circle, Omaha, NE 68114.
 
Update on Weekly Rotary Meeting:
As a result of the recent Club Assembly, Omaha Morning and Omaha Northwest will continue to merge meetings and will be alternating the meeting time on a monthly basis as follows:

February 2023 - Morning
March 2023 - Lunch
April 2023 - Morning
May 2023 - Lunch
June 2023 - Morning
 
Unless requested by the speaker, Omaha Morning will continue the meeting in hybrid format. This means Morning meetings will be available both in person and in zoom.
 
Wednesday: Omaha Downtown at Noon at the Field Club
                       Council Bluffs Centennial 7am at HyVee on Madison upstairs 
 
Thursday:  Omaha Suburban at noon:  in person, German American Society  also hybrid 
                    Council Bluffs at noon- Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
 
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 - The Garage 
  • Lincoln South Rotary Club - Fridays noon - The Venue Private Dining Rooms - 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr
 
 
 
Speakers
Mar 03, 2023 12:00 PM
at Core Bank Community Room
Mar 10, 2023 12:00 PM
Women Who Built Omaha
Mar 17, 2023 12:00 PM
Omaha Symphony
Mar 24, 2023 12:00 PM
Economic Outlook
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Upcoming Events
Offutt Tour
Mar 01, 2023
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Salvation Army Winter Night Watch
Salvation Army
Mar 02, 2023
5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Biaggi's
Mar 08, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
Happy Hour
Mar 09, 2023
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Red Badge Orientation
Mar 10, 2023
1:10 PM – 1:45 PM
 
Board Meeting
Biaggi's
Apr 12, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
Happy Hour
Apr 13, 2023
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Happy Hour
May 11, 2023
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 
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Sponsors

Set Me Free Project

Set Me Free Project

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Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Gail Veitzer
February 1
 
Larry McChesney
February 3
 
Bonnie Gill
February 4
 
Nathan Morgan
February 7
 
Laura Greet
February 14
 
Christian Kloster
February 17
 
Joseph Finnegan
February 17
 
Deborah Neary
February 25