The Westward Ho 9/9/22 (Sep 06, 2022)

Annual Police and Firefighter Luncheon

Honoring two exceptional Public Servants

Werner Park at Noon (please arrive by 11:45)

Chair of the Day: Tim Neal

Greeters: Eric Johnson and Butch Ethington

Invocator: Eric Johnson

Our two honorees are:

Detective Joseph Richter

Battalion Chief Scott Fitzgerald

Get to Know Your Fellow Rotarian

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. *(now with photos!)

This week's Rotarian is John Mlnarik

Occupation: Attorney/Dog Breeder

Membership: 2 years

Why you joined Rotary: Omaha West is the Best

What do you get out of Rotary? Good feelings for helping others.

Spouse Name: Kristen

Children: JT-16, Amelia-14, Pauline 12

Hobbies: scuba diving, foodie, bicycling

Beach or Mountains? Mountains-less crowded

Favorite Vacation spot: Santa Cruz Mountains

Favorite Ice Cream: Ted and Wally's

Movie: Shawshank Redemption

Bucket List: Travel the world with family and friends

If you were not in your current occupation, what would be your dream job? Pro-Golfer, teach and coach and Creighton Prep

Something you wouldn't know about me: My belly button collects lint for a living

Family of Rotary

Please save the date for our next event.

Suzan Rohrig's house.

Thursday, September 22 5-7pm

2022 Golf Fundraiser

The 15th annual golf scramble is coming up and we need your help!

The annual Omaha West Rotary golf scramble is being held September 29, 2022 at Pacific Springs.

Here are the details:

-11am Sign In

-12pm Shotgun Start

-Lunch

-Dinner

-Prizes

The link to sign up is now active!

https://www.chronogolf.ca/club/9676/events/570172

All the proceeds will go to support the Omaha West Rotary Foundation.

Here is where we need your support:

-Sign up a team

-Sign up for a sponsorship - plenty of opportunities (I already covered the "Keg Sponsor" which means FREE BEER to start the event.)

-Sign up to donate a raffle prize

-Sign up to volunteer - I need 6 volunteers. Please contact me via email at ampearson10@gmail.com

Last year we had our most successful golf outing yet and we look to continue that momentum this year! We even had a $10,000 hole-in-one last year! Thanks to Joe Finnegan, they are no longer offering that has a package haha. That was pretty special though. Our goal is 128 players (32 foursomes).

The Fundraising Committee is looking forward to your help in making this a success!

Thank you! Alex Pearson

New Member Proposal

Name: Molly Delaney

Classification: "Media"

Employer: Nebraska Public Media
Proposer: Mark Ellsworth

Any objection to this proposal must be in writing to the Board of Directors at boardofdirectors@omahawestrotary.org within one week.

Rotary Veterans Fellowship

Consider joining the Rotary District 5650 Veterans Fellowship. This allows your Rotary experience to be furthered by meeting with Veterans across several clubs and engaging in fun and meaningful activities while developing new friendships. Please contact Bob Collins at catspaw4@cox.net.

Rotary Roster

Each year we produce a printed roster that is supported by ad revenue for printing and mailing. Consider advertising your business!

Please make sure your information is updated in clubrunner. If you'd like to know more, please contact Warren Whitted III or Jill Slupe.

Pay for your roster ad here:

Ecology Committee Project

Members of the Ecology Committee have been cleaning up the gardens at Project Harmony. If you'd like to help, please reach out to Charles Shapiro.

Fall Membership Day

Mark your calendar for GUEST DAY

Our next Rotary Guest Day is scheduled for Friday, October 7th. Now is the time to begin thinking about who you will invite to share your “Rotary Experience.” More details about the day’s agenda will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead.

Please note our off-site location for this day: Core Bank Community Room at 17807 Burke Street.

Monthly Meeting Sponsor

We are in need of monthly meeting sponsors for September and future months.

Cost includes weekly recognition at the meetings, in the newsletter, and on our website.

Cost is $90.

Contact Jennifer to take a month.

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 - in person, no reservations required at the German American Society

Tuesday: Omaha Morning at 7:00 at Happy Hollow- hybrid meetings. Click here to register.

NW Rotary at noon- at Garden Cafe in Rockbrook

Wednesday: Omaha Downtown at Noon resuming hybrid meetings.

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