Congratulations to Judy Ackland who received her blue badge last week!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. Make plans to attend the next one (yes, you get attendance credit too!)

 

Mark your calendar for  Thursday November 10th, 4:30-7 or later, at Brazen Head on 319 North 78th Street. All Omaha West Rotarians and their guests welcome! 

 

 

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. 

 

 

Nov. 26: Rotarians are ringing bells for Salvation Army at the Walmart on 168th and Maple from 11:00am-5:00pm.  SIGN UP HERE (new spots just added).

 

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) Kathy Wawers is the contact or sign up online by clicking on the date on the calendar on our website. 

 

 

 

 

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: CPA 

 

Membership: 32 years

 

Why you joined Rotary: opportunity to become involved with a service organization 

What do you get out of Rotary? enjoy getting to know other members; interesting speakers 

 

Spouse Name: Terry Williams 

 

Children: step-son Kyle, step-daughter Monica (deceased)

 

Grandchildren: Sydney 23, Brady 22, Tyler 14 

 

Hobbies: travel 

 

Beach or Mountains? Beach but also enjoy Estes Park 

 

Favorite Vacation spot: anywhere in the Caribbean

 

Favorite Ice Cream: Rocky Road

 

Movie:  The Blind Side

 

Bucket List: Mediterranean Cruise

 

If you were not in your current occupation, what would be your dream job?   Travel Agent

 

Something you wouldn't know about me:  I hate milk 

 

Thank you to all those who participated and donated! A special thank you to Alex Pearson for organizing. Proceeds from the golf event were $7400 that will be used toward club projects and community support. Thank to all our sponsors and golfers!

 

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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