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Skinner Skyhawk Winners
Congratulations to the Skinner Skyhawk Winners who were awarded at last week's Rotary meeting!
 
100%ers
Congratulations to our 100%ers who were recognized  last week:  Denny Duer, Bob Fell, and Charles Shapiro 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dues are Due June 1st
Please pay your dues by June 1st so we can pay Rotary Intl. on your behalf.  If you need a new invoice, please contact Jennifer.  Payment can be made online HERE. 
Rotarians Invited to Attend
Suburban Rotary is holding a Happy Hour at the Certified Car Museum on Thursday, 5/25.  Rotarians from all clubs are invited to attend at no cost.   Guests are asked to pay $20.  You can also buy discounted museum tickets for $20 for friends/family the night of this event.  The car show will be held Saturday, June 3rd.
 
About Us
Please keep Tim and Moira Neal in your thoughts and prayers.  Moira's father passed away last week.  Their address is 1231 S. 121st Plaza #211, Omaha, NE 68144.
 
(If you have information for the About Us section, please let Jennifer know.) 
Social Events 
 
The next Happy Hour will be at Jams Midtown from 4:30-7 p.m. on June 8th.   Save the date!
 
Also, save the date for our next Family of Rotary event.  
 
 
 
 
Rotary Night at the Storm Chasers 
Rotary Night on Thursday, June 29th.   Gates open at 6pm and the first pitch is at 7:05.  CLICK HERE to order tickets. 
Offer Code: ROTARY.   Tickets are $17.  
 
Omaha Storm Chasers vs. Iowa Cubs
The First Pitch will be Raffled to a Lucky Rotarian.    $6 from every ticket will go to Polio Plus.  
 
 
Volunteers needed this Summer 
Salvation Army Kids Crusin' Kitchen uses the same trucks as Winter Night Watch to provide meals to students when they are out of school. West Rotary is taking the shifts one one truck every Wednesday this summer. Two volunteers are needed from 10 am to 2:30 pm.   CLICK HERE to sign up.  
 
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!  
 
 
 
 
This week's Rotarian is Kari Ketcham
 
Occupation: Chief Development Officer, Ronald McDonald House Charities
 
How long have you been a member of West Omaha Rotary: December 2017
 
Why did you join? To meet like-minded individuals who are making a positive difference in our community.
 
What do you get out of Rotary? The programs keep up with the latest happenings in our community, and the guest speakers are always impressive and informative.
 
Spouse Name: Dan Ketcham
 
Children’s Names: 3 stepchildren, Connor 26, Dillon 24, Lexi 20
 
Hobbies: Traveling, currently attempting to learn Italian, meditation, interior design, sailing, reading (currently professional development books), spending quality time with family & friends
 
Would you rather spend a week on the beach or in the mountains: Beach
 
Favorite Vacation Spot: Paros, Greece
 
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: I prefer Fro-Yo
 
Favorite Movie:  That’s a tough one to narrow done.  How about my favorite series? Ted Lasso or The Playbook
 
What’s one thing that is on your bucket list: Owning a home in Italy with a Riva, living in numerous different countries, and owning another business (or two)
 
One thing that no one knows about you: Classical trained in ballet.  Lived in Boston for a summer to study with the Boston Ballet.
 
New Member Proposal
 
 
Name: Warren Ford
Classification: Law
Company: Goosman Law Firm
Proposer: Mark Ellsworth
 
Name: Tara Bowne
Classification: Cost Reduction 
Company: P3 Cost Analysts
Proposer: Mark Ellsworth
 
Name: Trish Cody 
Classification: Technology
Company: 12 Points Technology 
Proposer: Jennifer Bumsted
 
 Any objection to these proposals must be in writing to the Board of Directors within one week. 
Monthly Meeting Sponsor 
Thank you to our May Meeting Sponsor!
Stephanie Olson and The Set Me Free Project
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
May 19, 2023 12:00 PM
May 26, 2023 12:00 PM
Jun 02, 2023 12:00 PM
Douglas County Sheriff
Jun 09, 2023 12:00 PM
Project Harmony
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Upcoming Events
Cruisin' Kitchen
May 31, 2023
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
 
Bloody Mary Fest
Werner Park
Jun 04, 2023
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
Happy Hour
Jun 08, 2023
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Biaggi's
Jun 14, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
Outlook Enterprises Family of Rotary
Jun 21, 2023
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Happy Hour
Jul 13, 2023
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Happy Hour
Aug 10, 2023
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 
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Sponsors

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Set Me Free Project

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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
 
Ray Kurowski
May 26
 
Michael Jones
May 31