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Coming up 7/7/23 
23-24 Rotary Year Kick-Off 
 
 
 
Chair of the Day: Warren Whitted III 
Invocator: Volunteer needed 
Greeter: Bob Gerseny
Sgt. at Arms: Tim Calabro 
Cashiers: Volunteer needed 
Changing of the Guard
Congratulations to Tim, Rebecca and all the 23-24 Leadership for a fantastic Rotary year. We had a fun Changing of the Guard roast of Tim of Friday.  Then Tim "mugged" his Officers, Committee Chairs, and Outgoing Board Members.
 
Membership Prize Drawing 
Membership Prize Drawing
 
Omaha West Rotarian Gary Bren, and his wife Gretchen, have agreed to host a gourmet dinner for the winners of a prize drawing to be held at the Friday Rotary meeting on July 14th. Thank you Gary & Gretchen! 
 
The following are qualified and entered into the drawing:
  1. Rotarians who sponsored a new member into our club during the 2022-23 Rotary year.
  2. Members who joined our club from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023.
 
We will draw for two sponsors and two new members. Each prize winner may ask their spouse or a significant other to join them at the dinner.  Attached to this email are sample menus from a couple of recent dinners Gary and Gretchen hosted.  The meals are paired with wines from their cellar and if someone in the group isn’t a wine drinker, they also do beer pairings as well.
 
The Member Recruitment Committee extends a big “thank you” to all our members who brought guests to our meetings this past year. We cannot have a new member before we first have a guest at one of our Rotary meetings. Our club’s culture of “sharing our Rotary experience” by inviting guests to our meetings is a big reason why “Omaha West is the BEST!”
 
Check out some sample menus: HERE and HERE 
Happy Hour
 
The next Happy Hour on July 13th will be at the Interlude- 7643 Pacific Street. Mark your calendar! 
 
Volunteers needed this Summer 
Salvation Army Kids Crusin' Kitchen uses the same trucks as Winter Night Watch to provide meals to students when they are out of school. West Rotary is taking the shifts one one truck every Wednesday this summer. Two volunteers are needed from 10 am to 2:30 pm.   CLICK HERE to sign up.   Thanks to all those who have already taken a shift!  2 Volunteers are needed for July 12th.  
 
Volunteers are also need to pack hygiene kits for Youth Emergency Services on July 8th.  Please CLICK HERE to sign up. 
 
 
Get to Know your Fellow Rotarian 
Each week we will feature a different member so you can get to know him/her better!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
This week's Rotarian is David Fulton
 
Occupation: Consultant
 
How long have you been a member of West Omaha Rotary: 4 months
 
Why did you join? Like the energy of this group, and to build new relationships
 
What do you get out of Rotary? Enjoy the speakers, the other members, and the mission focus
 
Spouse Name: Karen
 
Children’s Names/Ages Sarah (Phillips) 32, Sam 29
 
Grandchildren Names/Ages: Ada-6, Cleo-5
 
Hobbies: Pheasant hunting, camping, playing music, camping, my family!
 
Would you rather spend a week on the beach or in the mountains: on the prairie
 
Favorite Vacation Spot: New Zealand
 
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate Chocolate Chip
 
Favorite Movie: True Grit (the original)
 
If you were not in the occupation, you currently have, what would be your dream job? I’m in my dream job…
 
What’s one thing that is on your bucket list: Walk the Camino de Santiago
 
One thing that no one knows about you: I can’t read music
Monthly Meeting Sponsor 
Thank you to our July Meeting Sponsor!
John Mlnarik/ Deer Creek Retrievers
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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 -  at the German American Society 
                 Bellevue Papillion Rotary Club meets at DJ’s Dugout in Bellevue on Mondays at noon.  
 
 
Tuesday: 
Omaha Morning Rotary and Northwest Rotary are holding joint meetings at a new location - the First Responders Foundation, 10605 Burt Circle, Omaha, NE 68114.
 
Update on Weekly Rotary Meeting:
As a result of the recent Club Assembly, Omaha Morning and Omaha Northwest will continue to merge meetings and will be alternating the meeting time on a monthly basis as follows:
 
June 2023 - Morning
 
Unless requested by the speaker, Omaha Morning will continue the meeting in hybrid format. This means Morning meetings will be available both in person and in zoom.
 
Wednesday: Omaha Downtown at Noon at the Field Club
                       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
 
 
 
Dues are Past Due 
If you have not yet paid dues, they are past due.  If you need a new invoice, please contact Jennifer.  Payment can be made online HERE. 
Speakers
Jul 07, 2023 12:00 PM
Jul 14, 2023 12:00 PM
Jul 21, 2023 12:00 PM
A Leader's Mindset
Jul 28, 2023
FBI's Local Mission
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Upcoming Events
Hygiene kit making for Youth Emergency Services
Street Outreach Center
Jul 08, 2023
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Happy Hour
Jul 13, 2023
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Jul 19, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
Happy Hour
Aug 10, 2023
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Aug 16, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
Happy Hour
Sep 14, 2023
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Sep 20, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
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July 6
 
Stacy Auman
July 7
 
Dean Rasmussen
July 13
 
Valerie Smedlund
July 13
 
Don Otis
July 23
 
Pamela Hagge
July 23
 
Trish Cody
July 23
 
Bradley Hess
July 24
 
John Mlnarik
July 25