The Westward Ho! (May 12, 2017)

May 12, 2017

Skinner Skyhawk Award

Honors

Mileth Fuertes-Narciso and Devin Holmon

Both are 5th grade students attending the Skinner Magnet Center Elementary School. These two outstanding students are being honored for their excellent citizenship and serving as positive role models for other students. They have achieved to their fullest potential while taking advantage of the educational opportunities available at Skinner Magnet Center.

Greeters: Jim Meier & Laura Iliff

Cashier: Mark Ellsworth

Sgt. at Arms: Brad Willadsen

Invocation: Matt McKeever

NEXT WEEK AT ROTARY

May 19, 2017

Hague Howey, President/CEO and Founder

Midwest UAS Service & Supply, LLC

"Drones in America"

OMAHA GIVES on May 24th!

Posted by Vickie Backman

Click here to donate to the West Omaha Rotary Foundation by participating in Omaha Gives! This year you can schedule your donation starting May 1st or donate on May 24th to increase our chances for additional funds from bonus prizes.

All donations are accepted online-only through OmahaGives.org.
Minimum giving is $10. Your dollars will help fund the club projects.
1) click the link above and use your credit card
2) use your charitable account at OCF
3) EFT/eCheck

2017 - 2018 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS ELECTED

Congratulations to the officers and board members elected to serve on the board as of July 1st, the start of the 2017-2018 Rotary year!

President Elect: Jill Slupe
Secretary: Matt McKeever
Treasurer: Randy Kathol
Directors 2017-2020: Gretchen Radler, Jamie Summerfelt and Bob Fell

Continuing to serve in 2017-18 will be Nuzhat Mahmood, President; Kent Templien, Past President; on the Board as Directors serving 2015-2018 Bruce Cramer, Suzan Rohrig and Steve Redler and 2016-2019 Don Otis, Dwayne Brown and Manny Paz.

We appreciate your service to the Omaha West Rotary Club.

AMONG OURSELVES

Our sincere sympathy to Jim Meier and his family on the loss of his brother and to Pat Knowles and family on the loss of his mother. Please keep Jim and Pat in your thoughts and prayers.

Please notify the office if you have news to share with club members.

2017 DISTRICT CONFERENCE: THE POWER OF ONE

District Conference 2017 will be held Friday night, August 11th at the Omaha Community Playhouse and Saturday, August 12th at the Creighton University Harper Center.

Early registration is open now: Click here to register. Until June 30th, you can:

Click here for more conference information on the Rotary District 5650 website.

CLUBRUNNER MOBILE APP AVAILABLE

ClubRunner Mobile App is available for download! This app is a free download from the Apple App Store or from Google Play, simply type in 'ClubRunner' in the search bar. The app is compatible with all versions of the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch sets that have iOS 8.0 or later and with versions of Anrdoids that are 4.0.3 or better. You will need the username and password you use for the website. Contact Vickie if you need your login information. The ClubRunner Mobile app allows you to to view your member directory, contact your members and executives, read the latest articles posted to your website, and even learn more about your upcoming events and speakers, right from your smartphone or tablet!

MAY BIRTHDAYS

5/2 Bruce Bisson, 5/3 Dana Henricksen, 5/4 Richard Secor, 5/5 Donald Klein, 5/8 Rex Latta, 5/11 Kent Templien, 5/13 Carol Gendler, 5/16 Ric Miller, 5/17 Mary Sue Riley, 5/20 Luke McNeese, 5/25 Steve McWhorter, 5/31 Mike Jones

SUGGEST A SPEAKER

Speaker suggestions are welcomed from members. Contact Vickie at the Rotary office if you have heard an interesting speaker or have a topic of interest to suggest.

MAKE-UPS RECEIVED

DOWNTOWN - 5/10 Vaughn Wiebusch, Stan Lierz; MILLARD 5/8 Denny Duer

DISTRICT WEBSITE & OTHER CLUB EVENTS

To see what's happening in the District and what other clubs are doing click here for the District website.

7th Annual Salute Our Military and First Responders
May 13,2017
TD Ameritrade Park
Make History Happen and PACK THE PARK!
6:00 p.m. - OPD & OFD Pies & Drums lead in over 200 OPD families of the fallen; see a 30'x50' flag that has been at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and field in Pennsylvania; paratrooper jump over stadium; flyover of WW II P51 airplanes; national anthem sung by nationally recognized Jimmy Weber; and ending with fireworks after the game and patriotic songs sung by Jimmy Weber.
6:30 p.m. Baseball Game
Creighton Blue Jays vs. McNeese State
Free Tickets - Contact Dick Lerner 402.740.9090 or email dresslikethebigfish@belair.omhcoxmail.com

Sponsored by Honor and Remember Nebraska Chapter