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.  All metro-area Rotarians are invited!   Our next Happy Hour is January 12th from 4:30 to 7 at Vino Mas (14450 Eagle Run Drive)

 

 

 

 

 

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: retired Educator

 

Membership: 2 years 

 

Why did you join? My husband recruited me. 

What do you get out of Rotary? Friendship, opportunity for service. 

 

Spouse: Brett Wawers 

 

Children: Stephanie, Julie, and Abby

 

Grandchildren: Jonah (8), Jamie (6), Gabe (4), Henry (2), Patrick and Ivy (10 months), Caleb (6 weeks) 

 

Beach or Mountains? Mountains

 

Favorite Vacation spot: Rocky Mountains

 

Hobbies: golf, reading, gardening, exercising 

 

Favorite Ice Cream: mint chip 

 

Favorite Movie: Interstellar

 

What would be your dream job? Teaching was my dream job. 

 

One thing on your bucket list: Attend the Masters. 

 

One thing no one knows about you: I have different color eyes. 

 

 

 

Please keep Tim and Moira Neal in your thoughts and prayers. Tim's mother passed away last week. VISITATION: Monday, December 26^th, 3-5 p.m. at West Center Chapel. SERVICE: Tuesday, December 27^th, 10 a.m. at West Center Chapel.

You can read Beverly's obituary HERE.  Condolences may be sent to Tim and Moira at 1231 S. 121st Plaza #211, Omaha, NE 68144.

 

Please keep Ron Niederhaus in your thoughts and prayers as well. His wife, Sandra Pavel-Niederhaus, passed on December 9th.    Her obituary is HERE.

A CELEBRATION of LIFE will be held at Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood, on January 5th, 2023 at 11am.

Condolences may be sent to Ron at  9729 Nottingham Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. 

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 through December 31st by CLICKING HERE.   Thank you to our generous donors- we have collected $1157 so far. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 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