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Coming up 1/6/23
Sally Otis
Joslyn Art Museum NEXT Evolution
 
Chair of the Day: Don Otis
Invocator: Stephanie Olson
Sgt. at Arms: Lindsey Vande Hoef
Cashier: Butch Ethington
Greeter: Micki Pane 
Slate of Officers 
Michelle Schrage  announced the Slate of Officers as selected by the Nominating Committee. This Slate will be voted on at the January Club Assembly. 
 
President Designee: Dan Lassek (to serve 24-25)
To serve with President Warren Whitted III (23-24):
Treasurer: Mark Ellsworth 
Secretary: Jill Thomas 
Board-2023-2026 
Micki Pane, Kent Templien, Lindsey Vande Hoef 
Omaha West Rotary Happy Hour
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.  All metro-area Rotarians are invited!   Our next Happy Hour is January 12th from 4:30 to 7 at Vino Mas (14450 Eagle Run Drive)
 
 
 
 
 
Get to Know Your Fellow Rotarian 
Each week we will feature a different member so you can get to know him/her better!  We are getting low on volunteers- please click HERE to complete a form and send it/give it to Jennifer if you haven't yet been featured. 
 
 
 
 
 
This week's Rotarian is Jim Gerner
 
Occupation: Dentist
 
Membership: 10 years
 
Why did you join? Don Otis recruited me. 

What do you get out of Rotary? Fellowship, community involvement
 
Spouse: Margie 
 
Children: Katie, Jim, Susie
 
Beach or Mountains? Beach
 
Favorite Vacation spot: Bahamas
 
Hobbies: golf, tennis, fly fishing 
 
Favorite Ice Cream: chocolate chip
 
Favorite Movie: Return of the Pink Panther 
 
One thing on your bucket list: Travel to Europe
 
One thing no one knows about you: I am an Eagle Scout and was a Scoutmaster. 
 
 
Community Service Opportunities 
 
We are collecting gently used coats and warm winter clothing for the Salvation Army in December and January. Bring your items to a Rotary meeting in January! The need is great esp. for men's coats, gloves.
 
Thanks to everyone who has signed up for Winter Night Watch. If you would like to be put on the sub list in case of a cancellation, please let Scott Hahn know.
 
Sign up for the Meal Packaging Project on February 4th by CLICKING HERE.   Great project for kids and grandkids too! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
About Us 
Please keep Tim and Moira Neal in your thoughts and prayers. Tim's mother passed away last week.
You can read Beverly's obituary HERE.  Condolences may be sent to Tim and Moira at 1231 S. 121st Plaza #211, Omaha, NE 68144.
 
Please keep Ron Niederhaus in your thoughts and prayers as well. His wife, Sandra Pavel-Niederhaus, passed on December 9th.    Her obituary is HERE.
A CELEBRATION of LIFE will be held at Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood, on January 5th, 2023 at 11am.
Condolences may be sent to Ron at  9729 Nottingham Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. 
Monthly Meeting Sponsor 
Thank you to Deb Sepich/Driving Development for sponsoring our January meetings.
drivingdevelopment.org
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 
                 Bellevue Papillion Rotary Club meets at DJ’s Dugout in Bellevue on Mondays at noon.  No prior registration is required. 
 
 
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
 
 
 
Speakers
Jan 06, 2023 12:00 PM
Joslyn Art Museum NEXT Evolution
Jan 13, 2023 12:00 PM
Jan 20, 2023 12:00 PM
Benefits and Sustainability of Hemp
Jan 27, 2023 12:00 PM
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Upcoming Events
Salvation Army Winter Night Watch
Salvation Army
Jan 05, 2023
5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
 
Coat Collection
Jan 06, 2023
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
 
Board Meeting
Biaggi's
Jan 11, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
Happy Hour at Vino Mas
Jan 12, 2023
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Salvation Army Winter Night Watch
Salvation Army
Jan 12, 2023
5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
 
Coat Collection
Jan 13, 2023
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
 
Salvation Army Winter Night Watch
Salvation Army
Jan 19, 2023
5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
 
Salvation Army Winter Night Watch
Salvation Army
Jan 26, 2023
5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
 
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Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Kim Kuhle
January 8
 
Patrick Knowles
January 9
 
Kathy Wawers
January 10
 
Henry Kammandel
January 13
 
Marsha Kubica
January 14
 
Dick Lerner
January 16
 
Gretchen Radler
January 20
 
Candi Jacobs
January 23
 
Stephanie Olson
January 26
 
Rod Anderson
January 27
 
Dick Sturgeon
January 30