The Westward Ho 2/3/23 (Jan 30, 2023)

Coming up 2/3/23

Laurie Zagurski

OPPD Community Partnerships

Chair of the Day: Rebecca Miller

Invocator: Tony Veland

Sgt. at Arms: Pam Hagge

Cashier: Kathy Wawers

Greeter: Frank Phillips

West Rotary Foundation Giving

On January 27^th, the West Omaha Rotary Foundation announced its Planned Giving Program to the Club as a means of significantly growing the endowment balance so that more grants may be provided to the community. Club members providing or pledging at least $1,000 are eligible to become members of the West Omaha Rotary Foundation Society.

Thank you to our Trustees who were the first to make this commitment and be recognized last week:

Pat Knowles, Rich Secor, Joe Finnegan, Matt McKeever

There are many ways you may make current and/or future gifts. For more information, please view the flyer below and/or contact Rich Secor, 402.616.5022; richard.secor@lundco.com

Blue Badge

Congratulations to Pam Hagge who received her blue badge last week!

Mitten Tree Funds

In addition to purchasing coats for Skinner students, Kathy Wawers delivered toiletries, clothing, gloves, hats, shoe gift cards, etc. to the Counselor last week. This was made possible by Mitten Tree donations and a match from the Omaha West Foundation. Pictured- Mrs. Wright-Burnes, Counselor.

Skinner Career Day

On the afternoon of Thursday, February 16, 2023, Omaha West Rotary will host a Career Day for about 75 Fifth Grade students at Skinner Magnet School. Rotarians and others representing different professions will discuss their careers with the students.

We need volunteers to represent their careers. Please send your contact information to Denny Duer at denny.d@proassoc.net 402-670-3378.

Little Library Re-Stock

Thanks to Rotary volunteers Patricia Cantu, Scott Hahn, Matt Merwald and his boys, and Kathy Wawers and her grandsons for stocking the Rotary Libraries in January.

Omaha West Rotary Happy Hour

Join us for a monthly Happy Hour to mingle in an informal setting. All metro-area Rotarians and guests are invited! Our next Happy Hour is February 9th from 4:30 to 7 at Cunningham's (10904 West Dodge Rd.)

Rotary Yeti Bottles

This year we are presenting Yeti water bottles to our Senior Recognition Day students. We want to offer the opportunity for Rotarians to purchase one if you so desire. Cost is $45.00 and our hope is that they will be navy. Navy is currently on backorder, so they might be black.

Orders are due by March 1. Find this story on our website omahawestrotary.org and and then click on the button to order/pay.

Community Service Opportunities

Thanks to everyone who has signed up for Winter Night Watch. If you would like to be put on the sub list in case of a cancellation, please let Scott Hahn know.

Get to Know Your Fellow Rotarian

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.

This week's Rotarian is Kim Kuhle

Occupation: CEO, Veteran Programs and Real Estate

Membership: 5 years at West (Rotarian since 2000)

Why did you join? I wanted to contribute to the community

What do you get out of Rotary? New friends

Spouse: Mike Markus

Children: Michelle and Maria

Favorite Vacation spot: Paris

Hobbies: Gourmet cooking

Favorite Ice Cream: Raspberry

Favorite Movie: While you Were Sleeping

One thing on your bucket list: Visit Australia

Dream Job: World travel reporter

One thing no one knows about you: I can arrange flowers that are nice enough to sell in a shop.

New Member Proposal

Name: Michael Picard

Classification: Sports/Recreation

Company: Envy Volleyball

Proposer: Matt McKeever

Name: Jeri Engen

Classification: Retirement

Company: Mutual of America

Proposer: Candy Specht

Any objection to this proposal must be in writing to the Board of Directors within one week.

Monthly Meeting Sponsor

Thank you to Deb Sepich/Driving Development for sponsoring our February meetings.

drivingdevelopment.org

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

Bellevue Papillion Rotary Club meets at DJ’s Dugout in Bellevue on Mondays at noon. No prior registration is required.

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