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Coming Up 02/06/2026

This Friday: Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt! 

The Adaptable Adventurer- Why seeing the World Matters at Every Age

Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt is the Owner of Cruise Planners, an Independent Travel Franchise.   She had the pleasure of serving as the Executive Director of Suburban and West Rotary for many years prior to moving to the travel business full-time.  She credits Rotary for teaching her to be flexible and work with all kinds of people.   She has had the pleasure of visiting with Rotarians and Rotary Clubs around the globe but loves to come back to the metro area which she calls home with her husband, Lee,  and their two cats.   She has two adult children in Wisconsin and Michigan.  She has been a Rotarian since 2009.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday's Duties

Greeter: Steve Weston & Dylan Yeomans

Invocator: Nathan Ewart

Cashier: Micki Pane

Chair of the Day: (Volunteer Needed)

Paul Harris Recognition 
Congratulations and thank you to Rob Walker who received Paul Harris Fellow recognition +2 and Bonnie Gill who received Paul Harris Fellow recognition +8  from Candy Specht last week for their donations to the Rotary Foundation. The Intl. Rotary Foundation supports projects around the world (including locally) to eradicate disease, promote literacy, peace, and economic security.

 

 
 
 
 
 
Blue Badge
Congratulations to Gail Lehrmann who was presented with her blue badge last week by Candy Specht.
 
 
 
 
100%er
Congrats to our 100%er Dwayne Brown for FOURTEEN YEARS of perfect attendance!
  

 
 
Upcoming Ways to Serve Others!

FEBRUARY NIGHT WATCH is on the calendar! Click HERE to sign up! 

 

MEALS THAT HEAL is scheduled for Feb 9th and Feb 23rd. You can register HERE!

****Calling all Rotarians! We could use your help to package meals for Heartland Kids Against Hunger on Feb 21st! 

More info and sign up can be found HERE!***

 

The next February Hope Lodge volunteer opportunity is scheduled for Feb 26th! Signup HERE! Even the smallest acts of kindness mean the world to others. 

Valentine's After Hours Party

Let us know you are coming by signing up HERE

 

Extension Meeting
Friday Duties Sign-up sheet
We are in need of a few greeters and Invocators in the upcoming weeks! Also, if you are a red badger, this is the way to get closer to that blue badge! Click HERE to sign up!
 
 
Monthly Meeting Sponsor
 
 
Thank you to Candy Specht with State Farm for sponsoring the FebruaryMeetings! 
 
 
 
This is a perfect opportunity to get your logo and business name out there! 
Please email Sarah at executivedirector@omahawestrotary.org if you are interest! 
Dessert Sponsors
Please consider sponsoring or donating desserts! Reach out to Brett or Kathy Wawers for more information! 
Speakers
Feb 13, 2026 12:00 PM
Alzheimer's Association
Feb 20, 2026 12:00 PM
Feb 27, 2026 12:00 PM
Omaha Community Foundation
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Upcoming Events
Extension Meeting
Biaggi's
Feb. 10, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 
Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Feb. 11, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 
Valentine's After Hours
Beacon Hills @ Aksarben Village
Feb. 12, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 
Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Feb. 13, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 
Board Meeting
Charlie's on the Lake
Feb. 18, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Feb. 18, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 
Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Feb. 20, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 
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Sponsors
Interested in being a sponsor?
Download the website sponsorship guide
Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Gail Veitzer
February 1
 
Bonnie Gill
February 4
 
Gail Lehrmann
February 18
 
Clay Anderson
February 23