Chair of the Day: Tim Neal 

Invocator: Pam Hagge 

Sgt. at Arms: TBA 

Cashier: Butch Ethington

Greeter: John Mlnarik 

Last week April Clark introduced us to new member Jay Brown.   Jay is a Real Estate Agent.  He became intrigued with real estate by reading a Robert Kiyosaki book titled “Rich Dad Poor Dad”. This book inspired Jay and Justin decide to buy their first investment property. 

 

That turned into a real estate career for Jay in 2004 with Prudential Ambassador who transitioned to BHHS Ambassador Real Estate in 2013. During Jay’s career, he spent 5 years as the head trainer for BHHS Ambassador Real Estate teaching, learning, and introducing new technology and helping grow the company from 200 agents to 650.

 

Currently Jay is one of the managing brokers for BHHS Ambassador and still manages the training department.  Jay also operates a real estate and insurance sales business with his twin brother, and they market themselves as Twin Advisers. 

 

When not plugged into work you’ll find Jay with family, watching a movie, reading, learning, working out, biking, organizing something or trying something new.  Jay has 2 boys. Caleb is 20 and is working full time at a BBQ restaurant and Jaxon is 18 and is a senior at Millard South High School.

 

Jay is excited to be a new member of Omaha West Rotary Club and to serve the community to help make an impact within our club. Welcome, Jay!

 

Congratulations and thank you to the Rotarians recognized for their next level of giving to the Rotary Foundation last week by Rotary Foundation Committee Chair Dwayne Brown and President Tim Neal: 

 

 

Jim Otis and Warren Whitted III- Paul Harris+2

Suzan Rohrig- Paul Harris+3

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!  We are getting low on volunteers- please click HERE to complete a form and send it/give it to Jennifer if you haven't yet been featured. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Occupation: Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director at UNO 

 

Membership: 3 1/2 years

 

Why did you join? John Philo invited me; we have been friends since we were kids. 

What do you get out of Rotary? I love being part of a service club and I enjoy projects that make our communities better. I also enjoy making new connections through the club. 

 

Spouse: Michelle 

 

Children: Amara (14) and Alex (11) 

 

Beach or Mountains? Mountains 

 

Favorite Vacation spot: Black Hills in South Dakota 

 

Hobbies: hunting, fishing, attending sports events, coaching my kids sports

 

Favorite Ice Cream: vanilla with hot fudge 

 

Favorite Movie: The Empire Strikes Back 

 

One thing on your bucket list: Visit all 50 states

 

Dream Job: Park Ranger 

 

One thing no one knows about you: If you put a napkin on your seat to save it at a Rotary meeting (or any other luncheon), I am pretty much oblivious and will just take your seat. :)

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Ross is recovering from back surgery. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.  His address is 19710 O Circle, Omaha, NE 68135.

 

Rodge Bickerstaff is in the hospital. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.  His address is 301 Bellevue Blvd. South, Bellevue, NE 68005

 

 

(If you have information for the About Us section, please let Jennifer know.) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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