The Westward Ho 7/22/22 (Jul 19, 2022)

Coming up 7/22/22

Blake Collingsworth

Josh the Otter- Water Safety for Children

Chair of the Day: Jim Prange

Greeter: Volunteer needed

Invocator: Joey Gazda

Sgt. at Arms: Candy Specht

Cashier: Jody DuRee

Welcome Jennifer Bumsted!

Last week Michelle Schrage introduced us to new member Jennifer Bumsted. Jennifer is originally from Omaha, went to Millard South, then Creighton. She has three sons : Jacob 25, Joshua 19, Lucas 16. She is a previous owner of Choice Homes and worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines for several years. She is currently a caregiver for her father whom she took out of skilled nursing to care for him at home.

Jennifer has also been an active community volunteer serving as PTA President, the the Make-a-Wish Friends Board, and Council Bluffs Service League, and President of Children's Square Friends' Board.

Welcome, Jennifer!

Welcome Stephanie Olson!

Last week Yolanda Hoffman introduced us to new member Stephanie Olson. Stephanie is a speaker, an author, and the CEO of The Set Me Free Project. Stephanie Olson holds a degree in Psychology. Her experience includes:

· Seven years of curriculum writing and development for women experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, and alcohol and drug addictions.

· Ten years of educating women in the area of empowerment and intrinsic value.

· Nine years of educating youth ages 11-18 in healthy relationships, the dangers of human trafficking, and social media safety.

Stephanie has had extensive training, research, and study of human trafficking prevention education and social media safety. She is a sought-after speaker on women, youth, human trafficking, and social media safety while leading The Set Me Free Project to help prevent youth and young adults from personally experiencing trafficking.

Stephanie is married to Eric and she has three children. She is also involved in a variety of community organizations. Welcome, Stephanie!

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.

This week's Rotarian is Rebecca Miller, our Secretary

Occupation: Owner and Managing Director of Fixlexia, a dyslexia clinic

Membership: Since December 2017

Why she's a Rotarian: I believe in the mission of Service Above Self. I also enjoy being and working with other professionals committed to doing great work in the community.

Spouse: Mark Miller

Hobbies: I am a curious person. Therefore my hobbies can change on a whim. Currently, I am learning how to bake a great loaf of bread and researching how to obtain dual citizenship from my mother's native country, Latvia.

Beach or Mountains? : I enjoy both, but if I have to pick, it would be BEACHES.

Favorite Vacation spot: I don't have a favorite spot; I enjoy traveling to any place new or different.

Favorite Ice Cream: Tiramisu from Ted and Wally's

Bucket-list: A one-year trip (or even a few months) traveling worldwide and staying with Rotarians from various countries to save money to afford the flights- ha ha.

Something you wouldn't know about me: During my sophomore year of college, I wrote a letter to the head of Marketing for Revlon and asked to be a part of their summer intern program. I was accepted and moved to NYC on my own. The internship was a fantastic experience that included meeting Ralph Lauren.

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.

Rotary District 5650 Night at the Stormchasers

Join us on Thursday, August 4th for a fun night at the ballpark with Rotarians across the District. CLICK HERE to get your tickets.

The Omaha Storm Chasers and the Rotary District 5650 Veterans Fellowship group are teaming up to raise money on Military Appreciation Night for our Annual District-Wide ballgame! $6 from each ticket purchased will go to our designated beneficiary, Operation 22 Til Freedom (https://operation22tilfreedom.com/)!. They raise funds to help veterans in need and to lower veteran suicide. Money raised will help veterans all over the metro area!

Please plan on coming a bit early that night to join us in our private tailgating area in front of the stadium and to watch District Governor Barbara Bartle throw out one of the ceremonial first pitches!

Please contact fellow Rotarian / Omaha Storm Chasers staff member Zach Ziler at (402) 738-5137 or zachz@omahastormchasers.com if you have any additional questions.

Save the Date!

for our next Family of Rotary event at 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: Maria Valentin

Classification: Non-Profit

Employer: No More Empty Pots
Proposer: Warren Whitted III

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

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.

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.

Activities of Other Clubs

23rd Annual Millard Rotary Dave & Arlene Steier Memorial Golf Tournament

August 31, 2022 at Tiburon Golf Course

10:30AM Registration Begins
Lunch Specials Available in the Pub
Purchase String and Mulligans
Raffle Ticket Sales and Silent Auction Open
Warm up on the Driving Range and Putting Green
11:30AM Shotgun Start for the Tournament
5:00PM Dinner Served
5:30PM Winners of Each Flight Awarded
Pin and Raffle Prizes Awarded
Silent Auction Ends & Winners Announced

Questions? Contact Jason Linde at 402-619-8007 or jason.linde@greatwesternbank.com

LINK TO ONLINE STORE
You can register and pay online with a credit card if you so choose. All cc transactions include a 3% convenience fee

Monthly Meeting Sponsor

Thanks to our July meeting sponsor Candy Specht with State Farm Insurance.

If you would like to sponsor a month and be featured on our website, newsletter, and at weekly meetings, please contact Jennifer.

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