Chair of the Day: Warren Whitted Jr. 

Cashier: Laura Greet

Invocator: Jody DuRee 

Greeter: Maria Valentin 

Sgt. at Arms: Lindsey Vande Hoef 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to Dan Lassek, John Morey, Micki Pane, and the Rotary Rockers for a fantastic Holiday Luncheon last week!

Congratulations and thank you to the Rotarians recognized for their next level of giving to the Rotary Foundation last week. Kent Templien- Paul Harris+5 and Dwayne Brown Paul Harris+8

 

 

Congratulations to our 100%ers who were recognized  last week: 

 

Dwayne Brown-11 years, Jim Gerner and Jill Thomas- 1 year, Yolanda Hoffman- 6 years 

 

Do you want to be a 100%er? It's actually not that difficult- you just need a make-up for every Rotary meeting you miss. These are easy and can be service projects, social events, other club meetings, participating on Zoom.   Ask Jennifer or John Mlnarik for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to our volunteers who stocked the Little Libraries two Saturdays ago. Photos of Matt Merwald and his Helpers. 

Also, a special thank you to all the dedicated Rotarians who have been going to Skinner weekly to read with students! 

 

 

 

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!)

 

 

 

 

Occupation: Corporate Sales Mgr., Omaha Marriott

 

Membership: 9  months 

 

Why did you join? To serve while networking. 

What do you get out of Rotary? Lots of Great Rotarians. 

 

Children: Richard (22) Sabrina (20) 

 

Beach or Mountains? Mountains

 

Favorite Vacation spot: Disneyland 

 

Hobbies: singing/reading/going out with friends 

 

Favorite Ice Cream: Coffee 

 

Favorite Movie: Aunt Mame

 

What would be your dream job? Director of HR

 

One thing on your bucket list: skydiving 

 

One thing no one knows about you: I am a huge nerd! 

 

 

 

Volunteers will be accepting cash donations for our annual Mitten Tree  Adopt-A- School partner, Skinner Magnet School during the 3 meetings in 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. 

 

 

 

 

Beginning December 8th, Omaha West Rotary will be staffing one of the mobile canteens serving meals to the homeless and near-homeless every Thursday. We need two volunteers each night from 5:45-8. You will serve food out the window at various stops.  You can bring a friend or family member to do this (sign both of you up on the sign-up- there is only room for 2 people).   Kids ages 12 and up can help. CLICK HERE to sign up.  We need one person on January 12th to fill out the January schedule. 

 

 

We are collecting gently used coats and warm winter clothing for the Salvation Army in December and January. Bring your items to a Rotary meeting.  

 

We are looking for 6-8 volunteers for Saturday, December 17th to help with El Museo Latino's production (in conjunction with our District grant). Go to the calendar to sign up. 11am- 1:30pm.  You will be ushering and helping with children's activities. 

 

 

 

 

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

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 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