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Coming Up 3/13/2026

David Radler

 

After graduating from the Rochester Institute of Technology, David went on to work for and study with the likes of Helmut Newton and Matt Mahurin. He spends his free time with wife Gretchen and daughters Hannah and Isabella. David's work has appeared in CA and AdWeek. Clients include: Eli Lilly, PetSmart, Ciba Vision, Proctor & Gamble, Pfizer, Novartis, Delta Airlines, US Air, American Airlines, Citibank, Time Magazine, Standard Federal Bank, ConAgra Foods and Footlocker

 

 

 

Friday's Duties

Greeter: (Volunteer Needed)

Invocator: (Volunteer Needed)

Cashier: Kathy Wawers

Chair of the Day: (Volunteer Needed)

If you are wondering “how do I get signed up to help out at a Friday Meeting?" This is your chance!  Click HERE to sign up!

2026 Bloody Mary Fest!

See you all THIS SATURDAY!

Trustee Open Position

West Omaha Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees Opening Announcement

March 13, 2026

 

A board position will be available effective July 1, 2026. Board of Trustee members serve an initial three-year term with the ability to extend for an additional three years.

Interested candidates must make formal application and generally meet the following current criteria:

1. Rotary Club of Omaha – West Membership (Good Standing) for a minimum of five years.

2. Past Club Office and/or Board Experience.

3. No Foundation Trustee can be voting member of Club Board and Foundation Board.

4. Minimum $1,000 financial commitment (past or future) to the West Omaha Rotary Foundation.

Applications are available by contacting Rich Secor: 402.616.5022 or Richard.secor@lundco.com

Applications must be submitted to Rich Secor no later than May 1, 2026.

The West Omaha Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees will vote on all qualified candidates at its next planned meeting, and the Club will be informed of the election results immediately thereafter.

Major Donor 
Last week Gail Lehrmann was recognized as a Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International by District Foundation Chair Tom Kerfoot and President Candy Specht. This means they have contributed at least 10K to the Rotary Foundation.  Congratulations and Thank You for all you do for Rotary!
 
 
Welcome Newest Member! 
Last week Omaha West Rotary gained another new member!
Davida Adams Stewart:
Davida is the Senior Manager of Client Experience and Talent Management for Hayes & Associates. She cultivates external and internal relationships to ensure clients and employees receive the onboarding and tools needed to grow with the firm. Davida holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She enjoys working with numbers and creating processes that allow businesses to operate efficiently. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband to visit beaches with the best sunset.
 
 
 
Let's help our newest member feel welcome!
Winter Night Watch Award

Omaha West Rotary was presented with The Salvation Army Catalyst Award this past Thursday! Because of your ability to put “Service above self” the Omaha West Rotary has demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and local impact. What an honor Omaha West!

Extension Meeting
Monthly Meeting Sponsor
 
 
Thank you to Nina Rongisch with Outlook Enrichment for sponsoring the March meetings! 
 
 
 
This is a perfect opportunity to get your logo and business name out there! 
May is wide open! Email Sarah below if you would like to be a meeting sponsor for just $90!
Please email Sarah at executivedirector@omahawestrotary.org if you are interest! 
Speakers
Mar. 20, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Mar. 27, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Omaha Public Library Foundation
Apr. 03, 2026 12:00 p.m.
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Upcoming Events
Board Meeting
Charlie's on the Lake
Mar. 18, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Bloody Mary Fest '26
Lucky Bucket Brewery
Mar. 21, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
Extension Meeting
Biaggi's
Mar. 24, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 
Hope Lodge - April 2nd
Hope Lodge
Apr. 02, 2026
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 
Board Meeting
Charlie's on the Lake
Apr. 15, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Board Meeting
Charlie's on the Lake
May 20, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Trustee Meeting
Jun. 05, 2026
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
Bill Swanson
March 3
 
Jim Gawrych
March 7
 
Nick Rosenberry
March 9
 
Tony Veland
March 11
 
Warren Whitted III
March 11
 
Lydia Johnson
March 12
 
Tarina Cox-Jones
March 16
 
Zach Blaylock
March 18
 
Maggie Mullin
March 19
 
Scott Shelbourn
March 29