The Westward Ho 2/2/23 (Jan. 31, 2024)

Coming Up 2/2/24

Mike Kemp

Executive Associate Athletic Director

University of Nebraska-Omaha

Chair of the Day: Tony Denman

Cashier: Anne Fuhrman

Sgt. at Arms: Tim Calabro

Greeter: Kaleb Duncan

Invocator: Lydia Johnson

Welcome Aaron Hanson!

Last week Jennifer Bumsted introduced us to new member Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson.

Aaron was born and raised in Omaha. He graduated from North High School and attended college at UNO. In 1996 he became an officer for the Omaha Police Department.

On the Omaha Police force, he served as a uniform patrol officer, K-9 officer, Gang Unit Sergeant, and Fugitive Task Force supervisor.

In addition to his police work, he has shown his concern for the community by working with young men to build up their life skills and connect them with high paying skilled labor jobs.

Though he has retired, after 25 years, with the Omaha Police Department, he is still on the front lines

of the fight against crime as the Douglas County Sheriff. Welcome, Aaron!

Family of Rotary at Big Canvas

Join us for some fun and fellowship on February 1st at Big Canvas at the Blackstone Theater (3624 Farnam St.). Cost is $10 and drinks will be available. Bring a guest!

Happy Hour

The next Happy Hour will be February 8th at Cunningham's on Old Mill at 4:30. Mark your calendars!

Meal Packaging

Our Annual Meal Packaging project with Suburban, Millard, and Downtown Rotary will take place on Saturday, February 24th from 8-1. We have 3 shifts available and friends and family are more than welcome to join us. CLICK HERE to sign up or go to the Calendar section of our website.

Winter Night Watch

Salvation Army Winter Night Watch- meet at headquarters by 5:30 (10755 Burt St) Various dates available beginning on 11/27. CLICK HERE to sign up. Warm clothing donations are being accepted by Bel-Air clothing

About Winter Night Watch: For a couple of hours, come and help the Salvation Army at 10755 Burt Street feed and clothe some of our community's most vulnerable population. Two of you will be in the back of a Salvation Army truck beginning at 5:30, fully equipped with hot food and much need clothing items to serve the least amongst us. You should be back at Salvation Army and in your car by 8 p.m. Please help Omaha West make the most difference with your service and time in our community.

Warm Clothing Donations

Thank you to everyone who dropped their warm clothing donations at Bel Air Clothing for the Salvation Army. The program was such a success that they are going to continue to collect. Please encourage your friends and family to drop off donations of gently-used coats and other warm clothing.

Gary Bren's Ride to End Polio

A couple of weeks ago, Gary Bren talked to us about his upcoming ride to end polio. You can read more and donate HERE.

There will also be an opportunity for you to ride in Omaha in early June as well. More details to come.

Monthly Meeting Sponsor Needed

Monthly meeting sponsors are needed for February- June.

Cost is $90 and we will advertise your business

at our meetings, on our website, and in the newsletter.

Feb 02, 2024 12:00 PM

Mike Kemp

UNO Associate Athletic Director

Feb 09, 2024 12:00 PM

Bill Randby

Chief Meteorologist for KETV

Feb 16, 2024 12:00 PM

Clete Blakeman

Inside Scoop from an NFL Referee

Feb 23, 2024 12:00 PM

Todd Simon

CEO of Omaha Steaks

View entire list

Rotary Night at Big Canvas
Big Canvas Comedy Club
Feb. 01, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Happy Hour

Feb. 08, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sr. Recognition Committee Meeting

Feb. 16, 2024 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Trustee Meeting

Feb. 16, 2024 1:00 p.m.

Board Meeting

Feb. 21, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Multi-Club Meal Packaging
Hope Church
Feb. 24, 2024 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Happy Hour

Mar. 14, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

View entire list

Interested in being a sponsor?

Download the website sponsorship guide