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Coming Up 11/28/25
NO FRIDAY MEETING DUE TO THANKSGIVING!

 

 

Board Member Nominations!
The Nomination Committee will be accepting nominations for President (’28-’29) and THREE open board positions ('26-'29) through November 21st. 
Please email Sarah or Candy with your nomination!”
 
Welcome New Members! 
Last week two new members were introduced, Nathan Ewart and Mark Wong!
 

Nathan runs the Nathan Ewart Farm Bureau Financial Services Agency in Elkhorn, where he serves families and businesses throughout the Omaha metro.

 

Raised in Omaha, Nathan focuses on holistic financial and insurance planning, providing trusted guidance that helps clients strengthen their financial foundation through education, relationships, and personalized local service.

 

He’s a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Investment Science and Portfolio Management, and later his MBA with a concentration in Risk Management.

 

In addition to running his agency, Nathan serves on the board of Apex Community Services, a local nonprofit dedicated to keeping families together and reducing reliance on the foster care system.

 

Outside of work, Nathan enjoys maintaining and restoring vehicles as a hobby, staying active in the community, and spending time with his wife and four children.

 
 
"Mark is a full-stack web developer for Vine Digital Studios, a newly formed marketing firm acquired by 365 Retail Markets, a global leader in unattended retail. He is also an entrepreneur who partners with businesses across Omaha, specializing in branding, web design, and marketing strategy. Mark is fluent in English, Chinese, and Swedish, and often jokes that despite that, he has spent most of his career communicating with machines.

He grew up in a poverty-stricken area, an experience that shaped his relentless work ethic and appreciation for life’s small things. In college, he balanced his studies, volunteering, and competing as a Track & Field athlete, further building the discipline that now defines his professional life.

Mark is deeply involved in the Omaha community. He serves on the Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Leadership Committee, is a third-year mentor for UNO’s CBA Scholars Academy, volunteers at DoSpace assisting community members with tech needs, and provides web development support to various nonprofit initiatives. He is also a member of Leadership Omaha’s current class, Class 48.

Outside of his professional and civic roles, Mark is an avid gym-goer, youth soccer coach, competitive disc golfer, and enjoys playing both guitar and piano.

Mark is excited to join Omaha West Rotary and looks forward to contributing to its mission of service and leadership. Omaha West — is the best!"

 
 
100%ers
Congratulations to our 100%ers recognized last week! 
Jill Thomas - 4 years! Kathy Wawers - 5 years! Dick Sturgeon - 35 years!
 
 
 
 
 
Community Service Projects

The Community Service Committee has TWO projects happening in the month of November!

#1 Salvation Army Night Watch: Amount raised to date: $1001.00

The Community Service Committee is collecting cash and/or gently used or new coats, sweatshirts, beanie hats for the Salvation Army Night Watch program.
The collection will run through November. You can donate through the link on the newsletter/website.
The cost for 1 bundle (coat, Sweatshirt, and beanie) is $43. If the Club can collect enough for 20 kiddos to receive a bundle, then Rob Walker has committeed to donating for 10 more!

Click HERE to donate or scan the QR code below:

 

#2 Underwear for the Open Door Mission:Amount raised to date: $1735.00

The Community Service Committee is collecting cash and/or NEW underwear for the Open Door Mission. 300 pairs of underwear would serve 33 men experiencing homelessness. So that’s one week of underwear in the Mens Center.
The collection will run through November. You can donate through the link on the newsletter/website.

Click HERE to donate or scan the QR code below:

 

Upcoming Club Events

November 29th - Bell Ringers NEEDED! Click HERE to register! We just need 3 more bell ringers!

 

Free tickets to the UNO Men's Basketball game Dec 3rd! Click here to sign up!

 

Winter Night Watch! We still need volunteers for Dec 10th. Click HERE to register!

 

December 11th - Hope Lodge! Only 5 spots left to volunteer. Click HERE to register!

Friday Duties Sign-up sheet
We are needing some Rotarians to help with Friday meetings!
 
Please click HERE to sign up to help with Sgt at Arms, greeter, invocator, and/or cashier!
 
Extension Meeting

The December extension meeting information:

Location: Biaggis (13655 California Street)

Dates: Dec 9th ONLY! No Extension meeting Dec 23rd due to the holiday! 

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Who:  Omaha West Rotary Club Members, significant others, potential members and friends

Why:  Fellowship, more social time, service projects, completion of blue badge requirements, and Biaggis is a great venue! 

Monthly Meeting Sponsor
Thank you to Gretchen Radler, CEO of Bloom Companion Care for sponsoring our November Meetings! 
 
 
PLEASE CONSIDER BEING A MONTHLY SPONSOR! 
We are in need of December and January sponsors. 
What do you get when you sponsor the meetings for a month? 
You get your business logo in the weekly newsletter, your logo on the Friday slideshow, and verbal recognition at the Friday meetings!
That is a ton of exposure for $90.00! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dessert Sponsors
At Omaha West Rotary, we LOVE our desserts! Thank you to Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt at Cruise Planners for being the November dessert Sponsor!
 
 
 
Please consider sponsoring or donating desserts! Reach out to Brett or Kathy Wawers for more information! 
Speakers
Nov 28, 2025
Dec 05, 2025
Dec 12, 2025 12:00 PM
Navigator Progam
Dec 19, 2025 12:00 PM
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Upcoming Events
Extension Meeting
Biaggi's
Nov. 25, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 
2025 Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Bakers
Nov. 29, 2025
 
Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Dec. 03, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
UNO Men's Basketball - Season Opener!
Baxter Arena
Dec. 03, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
 
Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Dec. 05, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Trustee Meeting
Dec. 05, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
Extension Meeting
Biaggi's
Dec. 09, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 
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Sponsors
Interested in being a sponsor?
Download the website sponsorship guide
Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Trudy Bredthauer
November 1
 
David Fulton
November 2
 
Chris Walker
November 9
 
Matt McKeever
November 9
 
Erinn Drouin
November 12
 
Allison Bitterman
November 14
 
Tim Calabro
November 19
 
Mark Ellsworth
November 21
 
Carl Philo
November 25
 
John Gessert
November 26