Chair of the Day: Tim Neal 

Invocator: Charles Shapiro 

Sgt. at Arms: Tony Veland

Cashier: Jody DuRee

Greeter: Pam Hagge 

Congratulations and thank you to the Rotarians recognized for their next level of giving to the Rotary Foundation last week by Rotary Foundation Committee Chair Dwayne Brown and President Tim Neal:  John Morey- Paul Harris +5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to Scott Hahn for leading our warm clothing drive for the Salvation Army and to all those who donated! Last week Scott delivered the coats and other warm clothing to the Salvation Army.

 

 

On the afternoon of Thursday, February 16, 2023, Omaha West Rotary will host a Career Day for about 75 Fifth Grade students at Skinner Magnet School.    Rotarians and others representing different professions will discuss their careers with the students.

 

We need volunteers to represent their careers.   Please send your contact information to Denny Duer at denny.d@proassoc.net 402-670-3378.

Join us for a monthly Happy Hour to mingle in an informal setting.  All metro-area Rotarians and guests are invited!   Our next Happy Hour is February 9th from 4:30 to 7 at Cunningham's (10904 West Dodge Rd.)

 

 

 

 

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Occupation: Retired from Insurance and Financial Services 

 

Membership: 35+ years 

 

Why did you join? Invitation from Bob Lovgren

What do you get out of Rotary? Fellowship and opportunity to serve

 

Spouse: Rita

 

Children: Julie and Sally 

 

Grandchildren: Evalyn (11) 

 

Beach or Mountains? Mountains 

 

Favorite Vacation spot: Family Cabin at Spirit Lake, Iowa 

 

Hobbies: Photography, golf, travel, reading 

 

Favorite Ice Cream: Any cherry and chocolate mix 

 

Favorite Movie: Echo in the Canyon (documentary) 

 

One thing on your bucket list: Return to New Zealand for 4-6 months 

 

Dream Job: Cherry pie and vanilla ice cream tester 

 

One thing no one knows about you: I was the YMCA Camp Director for the Omaha Police Community Relations Camp in Columbus, NE in the late 1960s. 

 

 Any objection to this proposal must be in writing to the Board of Directors within one week. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rodge Bickerstaff is in the hospital. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.  His address is 301 Bellevue Blvd. South, Bellevue, NE 68005

 

 

(If you have information for the About Us section, please let Jennifer know.) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep engaged and entertained while attending Rotary Club meetings from around the Metro/District online or in-person. 

 

 

Thursday:  Omaha Suburban at noon:  in person, German American Society  also hybrid 

                    Council Bluffs at noon- Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center