Congratulations to Andrew Galardi, Lisa Peterson, and Lindsey Vande Hoef who received their blue badges last week!

 

 

November is Rotary Foundation Month.  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. 

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

Nov. 26: Rotarians are ringing bells for Salvation Army at the Walmart on 168th and Maple from 11:00am-5:00pm.  SIGN UP HERE (we still need 3 more volunteers for the afternoon) 

 

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. 

 

Dec. 10: Rotarians are needed to usher at the Omaha Christmas Concert organized by Laura and Glenn Greet at Millard West. Ushers are needed from 5:45-6:30 and are welcome to stay for the concert (6:30-8:30) Sign up online by clicking on the date on the calendar on our website. 

 

 

 

 

You can purchase an Omaha West Rotary t-shirt to wear with pride at service events or just around town.  Deadline for order is December 1st. Cost is $15.   You can pay with cash or check at a meeting with Jennifer or pay online by clicking HERE.  

 

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. With so many new members, this is a great way to get to know each other better. Thanks to everyone who attended last week. Info on the next one coming soon.

 

 

 

 

 

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: Retired 

 

Membership: Over 40 years 

What do you get out of Rotary? fellowship 

 

Spouse Name: Janet Latta

 

Children: Joan, John, Lynn

 

Grandchildren: 6 grandchildren 

 

Beach or Mountains? Mountains

 

Favorite Vacation spot: Fort Myers, FL 

 

Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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