Congratulations and thank you to the Rotarians recognized for their next level of giving to the Rotary Foundation last week by Rotary Foundation Committee Chair Dwayne Brown and President Tim Neal: 

 

Judy Ackland and Warren Whitted Jr. were recognized as Paul Harris Fellows

Elizabeth Hallgren- Paul Harris+1

Rod Anderson- Paul Harris +2 

Pat Knowles- Paul Harris+3

Rodge Bickerstaff -Paul Harris +6

 

 

 

 

 

A couple of our new members have gotten to gather to organize monthly Happy Hours to give everyone a change to mingle in an informal setting.  Our next Happy Hour is Thursday, December 22nd 4:30-7 at Cunningham's-10904 West Dodge Rd.

 

 

 

 

 

Each week we will feature a different member so you can get to know him/her better! Please complete a form (see Jennifer if you need one) to be featured in an upcoming newsletter. 

 

 

 

 

Occupation: Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch 

 

Membership: 4 years 

 

Why did you join? Enjoy giving back to the community. 

What do you get out of Rotary? Friendship, community impact, and exposure to different topics via speakers.

 

Spouse: Mandy Lassek 

 

Children: Kaden (11), Brooks (7), and Hays (4) 

 

Beach or Mountains? Beach

 

Favorite Vacation spot: NYC or Lake Okoboji 

 

Hobbies: sports, live music, lawn care, relaxing with friends and family 

 

Favorite Ice Cream: Haagen-Dazs- Caramel Cone 

 

Favorite Movie: A Christmas Story 

 

What would be your dream job? Musician- studio and live performer 

 

One thing on your bucket list: Visit Scotland and Ireland 

 

One thing no one knows about you: I was an All-American Swimmer in high school 

 

 

 

We have been collecting for the Mitten Tree  Adopt-A- School partner, Skinner Magnet School during December.  Past collections have gone towards warm clothing, utilities, groceries, and gas.   If you'd like to donate with a card, you can do so online by CLICKING HERE.   Thank you to our generous donors- we collected $1107 at our December meetings! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Your gifts to the Rotary Foundation do good both here locally and around the world.  We ask every Rotarian Every Year to consider a donation to the Rotary Foundation.  Any amount is appreciated.  A $100 donation will make you a sustaining member.  When you reach a $1000 cumulative, you will be recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. Every $1000 level is recognized as a Paul Harris +1, +2 etc.

 

If you donate a $100 or more this year, thanks to a generous club member (Carol Gendler) you will be matched in points toward your next Paul Harris. To take advantage of this match, you need to forward your receipt or let Bonnie Gendler know so she can process the match for you.  bmgjazz@gmail.com 

 

The easiest way to donate is online here: https://my.rotary.org/en/donate  The Rotary Foundation committee will also have forms available at meetings and you can donate with a check.  

 

Donating to Gary Bren's polio ride also counts toward your Paul Harris and can get you a match. The link for Gary's page is HERE. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep engaged and entertained while attending Rotary Club meetings from around the Metro/District online or in-person. 

 

 

Thursday:  Omaha Suburban at noon:  in person, German American Society  also hybrid 

                    Council Bluffs at noon- Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center