The Westward Ho 5/27/22 (May 24, 2022)

Dues are Due June 1st

Please pay your Rotary dues by June 1st. Everyone should have gotten an emailed invoice. If you need a copy of the invoice, please contact Jennifer. CLICK HERE to pay online.

Coming up 5/27/22

No Meeting this Week

Family of Rotary is Still On!

Tonight's event has been moved inside due to forecasted rain. Please attend and bring a side dish! 5-7 pm Tuesday, May 24th.

Gretchen Radler's House
12415 North 177th Circle
Bennington, NE United States of America
68007

Welcome Glenn and Laura Greet!

Last week Michelle Schrage introduced us to new members Glenn and Laura Greet.

Hailing from North Yorkshire, England, Glenn was educated at the Colchester Institute's School of Music under the leadership of former London Symphony Orchestra trumpeter George Reynolds. As a British Policeman, he served in the Force's Brass Band in his spare time. Glenn has performed at Buckingham Palace, The Royal Albert Hall, The Barbican, Westminster Abbey, and has participated in 18 overseas tours over the years. Glenn is the owner and CEO of the Chippy's Group Companies, a new chain of British retail shops throughout the midwest. Glenn also serves as the Executive & Musical Director of the Nebraska British Brass Band, an emerging and leading musical ensemble in Nebraska. Glenn & his wife Laura established the group in 2017.

Laura Greet is currently a manager of design at Union Pacific Railroad. Laura works in the human resource department and designs training for Union Pacific employees. Laura holds an Educational Specialist degree in Instructional Technology and is currently working towards a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from UNO. Laura is married to Glenn and they have 3 children: Matthew, Joshua, and Taylor. As a family they enjoy travel (especially cruising!) and brass banding. Glenn and Laura are the founders of the Nebraska Brass Band, a 40-piece British style brass band.

Welcome to Glenn and Laura!

Paul Harris Recognition

Congratulations and thank you to several generous Rotarians who received Paul Harris Fellow recognition from Martie Cordaro and Bonnie Gill last week for their donations to the Rotary Foundation. The Intl. Rotary Foundation supports projects around the world (and here locally) to eradicate disease, promote literacy, peace, and economic security.

Mark Ellsworth- Paul Harris +2

Deb Sepich- Paul Harris +4

Kent Templien- Paul Harris +5

(Deb and Kent are not pictured as they were on Zoom)

Join a committee (or 2!) for the upcoming Rotary year to support our activities. This is the best way to get involved and get to know your fellow Rotarians. CLICK HERE for the sign up.

LOTS of volunteers are needed to help with this event. CLICK HERE to help.

Tickets and Sponsorships are on sale now- please share with friends, family, and business connections. CLICK HERE.

New Member Proposal

Name: Eric Johnson

Classification: Retail

Company: Caterpillar Vapes
Proposer: Mark Ellsworth

Any objection to this proposal must be in writing to the Board of Directors at boardofdirectors@omahawestrotary.org within one week.

Committee Vice Chairs

President-Elect Warren Whitted III is looking for Vice Chairs for next year's committees. You would then serve as Chair in the 23-24 Rotary year. If you are interested in taking on a bigger role at Rotary, please reach out to Warren.

Monthly Meeting Sponsor

Thanks to our May meeting sponsor JR Kammandel/ Next Home!

If you would like to sponsor a month and be featured on our website, newsletter, and at weekly meetings, please contact Jennifer.

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

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