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Coming Up  on 1/26/23
Sabrina Weiss
Omaha Performing Arts
"Exciting Times at O-PA!"
 
 
 
 
Chair of the Day: Dan Lassek 
Cashier: Patricia Cantu
Sgt. at Arms: Bob Gerseny
Greeter: Volunteer Needed
Invocator: Dick Lerner
 
 
Major Donors Level 2 
Last week Gary and Gretchen Bren were recognized as Major Donors, Level 2 to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International by TRF Chair Michelle Schrage and President Warren. This means they have contributed at least 25K to the Rotary Foundation.  Congratulations and Thank You for all you do for Rotary!
 
 
Slate of Officers
Congratulations to Officers selected at last week's meeting! 
 
President Designee: Candy Specht (to serve 24-25)
To serve with President Dan Lassek  (24-25):
Treasurer: Mark Ellsworth 
Secretary: Stephanie Olson
Board-2024-2027 
Judy Ackland, Patricia Cantu, Scott Hahn
Family of Rotary at Big Canvas
Join us for some fun and fellowship on February 1st at Big Canvas at the Blackstone Theater (3624 Farnam St.).  Cost is $10 and drinks will be available. Bring a guest! 
Happy Hour 
 
The next Happy Hour will be February 8th at Cunningham's on Old Mill at 4:30. Mark your calendars! 
 
Proposed Bylaw Changes
The bylaw changes were adopted by the club last week, January 19th.  
 
At the Annual Club Assembly, the members will be voting on proposed changes to the Bylaws. The changes mostly affect our Presidential nomination process adding an extra year of service to that role by nominating the person a year earlier. It is our hope this helps our club plan further into the future. Please read these and be ready to vote on January 13th.  It is a vote of those present at the meeting so please plan on attending.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES. 
Meal Packaging 
Our Annual Meal Packaging project with Suburban, Millard, and Downtown Rotary will take place on Saturday, February 24th from 8-1. We have 3 shifts available and friends and family are more than welcome to join us.  CLICK HERE to sign up or go to the Calendar section of our website.  
 
Warm Clothing Donations 
Thank you to everyone who dropped their warm clothing donations at Bel Air Clothing for the Salvation Army. The program was such a success that they are going to continue to collect.  Please encourage your friends and family to drop off donations of gently-used coats and other warm clothing.
 
New Member Proposals
Name: Brandon Souba
Classification: Banking 
Company: Core Bank
Proposer: Warren Whitted III
 
 
Name: Derek Castaneda
Classification: Healthcare
Company: Eide Bailly, LLC
Proposer: Mark Ellsworth
 
Any objections to these proposals must be to the Board of Directors within one week. 
Gary Bren's Ride to End Polio 
A couple of weeks ago, Gary Bren talked to us about his upcoming ride to end polio.  You can read more and donate HERE. 
There will also be an opportunity for you to ride in Omaha in early June as well. More details to come. 
 
 
Winter Night Watch
 
 
Salvation Army Winter Night Watch- meet at headquarters by 5:30 (10755 Burt St) Various dates available beginning on 11/27. CLICK HERE to sign up.  Warm clothing donations are being accepted by Bel-Air clothing
About Winter Night Watch: For a couple of hours, come and help the Salvation Army at 10755 Burt Street feed and clothe some of our community's most vulnerable population. Two of you will be in the back of a Salvation Army truck beginning at 5:30, fully equipped with hot food and much need clothing items to serve the least amongst us. You should be back at Salvation Army and in your car by 8 p.m. Please help Omaha West make the most difference with your service and time in our community. 
Monthly Meeting Sponsor 
Thank you to our January Meeting Sponsor!
Patricia Cantu/Next Step Fitness 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Speakers
Jan 26, 2024 12:00 PM
Omaha Performing Arts
Feb 02, 2024 12:00 PM
UNO Associate Athletic Director
Feb 09, 2024 12:00 PM
Chief Meteorologist for KETV
Feb 16, 2024 12:00 PM
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Night at Big Canvas
Feb. 01, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
 
Trustee Meeting
Feb. 02, 2024 1:00 p.m.
 
Happy Hour
Feb. 08, 2024
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 
Sr. Recognition Committee Meeting
Feb. 16, 2024
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
 
Board Meeting
Feb. 21, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 
Multi-Club Meal Packaging
Hope Church
Feb. 24, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Happy Hour
Mar. 14, 2024
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 
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Sponsors
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Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Regina Meradith
January 3
 
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
 
Diana Fuller
January 26
 
Stephanie Olson
January 26
 
Rod Anderson
January 27
 
Dick Sturgeon
January 30