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Coming Up 6/26/2026
Join Us This Friday: Changing of the Guard!
Celebrate our Rotary year achievements this Friday. We will honor outgoing President Candy Specht and our dedicated board for their incredible leadership. Then, watch the official passing of the gavel to incoming President Stephanie Olson and the new board.
  • When: This Friday, June 26, at 12:00 PM

  • Where: Charlie's on the Lake

  • What: Awards, lunch, and club transitions

Come thank our leaders and kick off an exciting new chapter of Service Above Self. See you there!
Friday's Duties

Greeter: Volunteer Needed

Invocator: Uniikye Washington

Cashier: Shawn Garza

Chair of the Day: n/a

 

A great Rotary meeting starts the moment our members and guests walk through the door. You can help create that welcoming environment! We have open slots on our signup sheet for three essential weekly roles:
  • Greeters: Welcome members and visiting Rotarians.

  • Invocators: Inspire us with an opening reflection.

  • Cashiers: Keep our check-in and lunch lines moving.

 

COMMITTEE SELECTION
Committees are your ultimate chance to engage with other Rotarians, help the community, utilize your strengths, and make a massive difference.
This is your chance to pitch fresh project ideas, mentor new members, and directly shape where our club’s energy and resources go next. Whether your strengths lie in event planning, community outreach, member engagement, social media, or logistics, there is a seat at the table with your name on it.
 
Upcoming Ways to Serve Others!
#1 Summer Feeding Program at the Salvation Army
Here is your chance to volunteer to help with the Summer Feeding Program at the Salvation Army!
We have 2 server spots reserved every Wednesday and Friday throughout the months of June and July. There are two Friday holidays — June 19th and July 3rd — that the program will be closed. The first Rotary shift will take place on Wednesday, June 3rd and the final one on Friday, July 31st. There is a total of 16 shifts, so 32 individual volunteer spots. REGISTER HERE!
 
 
#2 Hope Lodge
 
Next opportunity to volunteer at the Hope Lodge is July 23rd! Click HERE to register!
 
Welcome Newest Members! 
Last week Omaha West Rotary gained TWO new members!
 
 
Shawnalee Jones is an Air Force Veteran, a mom, and is still figuring out what she wants to do when she grows up! During her military career, she trained aircrew as an Aerospace Physiologist. Once she and her husband started their family, she decided to separate from the military to invest in her family. She spent about 10 years as a stay-at-home mom and recently launched a new career in financial planning.
She moved to Omaha two years ago when her husband was transferred to Offutt AFB. They look forward to building roots in the area and are considering making Omaha their forever home. In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband, three kids, and their two dogs. Some of her favorite things include historical fiction novels, coffee, and learning new skills.
 
 
Jaden Beaugard is a Commercial Banker at NOrthwest Bank in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and is active in the local community, serving as a coach for the Wings of Omaha Track and Field Club.
 
Let's help our newest member feel welcome!
SPEAKER SUGGESTIONS WANTED
We are currently planning the 2026-2027 Speaker line-up and would LOVE your input!
Got a great speaker in mind for our Friday meetings? Share your ideas and help shape our club's weekly lineup! 🎙️✨
The best way to make a difference and keep our club active is to bring fresh, inspiring voices to our Friday podium. Whether it is a local business leader, an inspiring nonprofit director, or a unique storyteller, we want to hear about them. Take 60 seconds to drop your recommendations and let’s make our Friday lunches the highlight of the week! CLICK HERE!
Annual Dues
  Friendly reminder that dues are DUE June 30th.
 If dues are NOT paid by June 30th, Rotary membership will be terminated. 
Dues will be $400 for ages 31 and older. Young Professionals (30 or younger) receive a 25% discount.
You can pay via the following ways: 
Cash/Check - Directly to Sarah Clark written to Omaha West Rotary Club
Credit Card - pay via the invoice that was emailed or can be found on ClubRunner
Extension Meeting
Monthly Meeting Sponsor
Thank you to Gretchen Radler, the CEO of Bloom Companion Care, for sponsoring the June meetings! 
 
 
This is a perfect opportunity to get your logo and business name out there! 
 
Email Sarah below if you would like to be a meeting sponsor for just $90!
Please email Sarah at executivedirector@omahawestrotary.org if you are interest! 
Speakers
Jun. 26, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Jul. 03, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Jul. 17, 2026 12:00 p.m.
The Jet Award Foundation
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Upcoming Events
Extension Meeting
Jun. 23, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Omaha
Biaggi's

Summer Feeding Program - June 24th
Jun. 24, 2026
5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
We are serving meals with the Salvation Army beginning on June 3rd and continuing through July 31st on Wednesdays & Fridays! 2 people are needed each Wednesday & Friday beginning June 3rd from 5:45pm - 7:45pm. Meeting place is the Salvation Army Center on Burt.
 
***** If you are signed up and have to cancel and are within 7 days of your shift, you are responsible for replacing yourself******
 

Rotary Means Business
Jun. 24, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Omaha
Pixel Fire Marketing

Summer Feeding Program - June 26th
Jun. 26, 2026
5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
We are serving meals with the Salvation Army beginning on June 3rd and continuing through July 31st on Wednesdays & Fridays! 2 people are needed each Wednesday & Friday beginning June 3rd from 5:45pm - 7:45pm. Meeting place is the Salvation Army Center on Burt.
 
***** If you are signed up and have to cancel and are within 7 days of your shift, you are responsible for replacing yourself******
 

Summer Feeding Program - July 1st
Jul. 01, 2026
5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
We are serving meals with the Salvation Army beginning on June 3rd and continuing through July 31st on Wednesdays & Fridays! 2 people are needed each Wednesday & Friday beginning June 3rd from 5:45pm - 7:45pm. Meeting place is the Salvation Army Center on Burt.
 
***** If you are signed up and have to cancel and are within 7 days of your shift, you are responsible for replacing yourself******
 

Summer Feeding Program - July 8th
Jul. 08, 2026
5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
We are serving meals with the Salvation Army beginning on June 3rd and continuing through July 31st on Wednesdays & Fridays! 2 people are needed each Wednesday & Friday beginning June 3rd from 5:45pm - 7:45pm. Meeting place is the Salvation Army Center on Burt.
 
***** If you are signed up and have to cancel and are within 7 days of your shift, you are responsible for replacing yourself******
 

Summer Feeding Program - July 10th
Jul. 10, 2026
5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
We are serving meals with the Salvation Army beginning on June 3rd and continuing through July 31st on Wednesdays & Fridays! 2 people are needed each Wednesday & Friday beginning June 3rd from 5:45pm - 7:45pm. Meeting place is the Salvation Army Center on Burt.
 
***** If you are signed up and have to cancel and are within 7 days of your shift, you are responsible for replacing yourself******
 

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Sponsors
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Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Gene Klein
June 10
 
Spencer Head
June 19
 
Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt
June 30