The Westward Ho 12/05/2025 (Dec 05, 2025)

Coming Up 12/05/25

THIS FRIDAY'S SPEAKER IS OLIVIA MCCANN!

New Member Proposal

Name: Zach Blaylock

Classification: Roofing & Exterior Contractor

Company: Total Elevated Roofing

Proposer: Warren Whitted III

Any objections to this proposal must be brought to the Board of Directors within one week.

Community Service Projects

The Community Service Committee wants to shout THANK YOU to all of you that were able to donate toward the two November drives!

#1 Salvation Army Night Watch: Total amount raised: $1001.00

Due to the generous donations of the Omaha West Rotary Club,

We wound up with enough money for 24 sets (coats/hoodies/hats) + the 10 "matched" sets = 34 total sets

#2 Underwear for the Open Door Mission:Total amount raised: $1735.00

The Omaha West Rotary Club truly is the BEST! We have exceeded the expectations of 300 pair of underwear for men experiencing homelessness!

Upcoming Club Events

Free tickets to the UNO Men's Basketball game Dec 3rd! Click here to sign up!

December 11th - Hope Lodge! Only 3 spots left to volunteer. Click HERE to register!

December 13th - Gift wrapping fundraiser! We are wrapping presents at Biaggis from 11-2pm. Please bring any wrapping supplies to this Friday's meeting!

Friday Duties Sign-up sheet

We are needing some Rotarians to help with Friday meetings!

Please click HERE to sign up to help with Sgt at Arms, greeter, invocator, and/or cashier!

Extension Meeting

The December extension meeting information:

Location: Biaggis (13655 California Street)

Dates: Dec 9th ONLY! No Extension meeting Dec 23rd due to the holiday!

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Who: Omaha West Rotary Club Members, significant others, potential members and friends

Why: Fellowship, more social time, service projects, completion of blue badge requirements, and Biaggis is a great venue!

Monthly Meeting Sponsor

PLEASE CONSIDER BEING A MONTHLY SPONSOR!

We are in need of December and January sponsors.

What do you get when you sponsor the meetings for a month?

You get your business logo in the weekly newsletter, your logo on the Friday slideshow, and verbal recognition at the Friday meetings!

That is a ton of exposure for $90.00!

Dessert Sponsors

At Omaha West Rotary, we LOVE our desserts! Thank you to Patricia Cantu with Next Step Fitness for being the December dessert Sponsor!

Please consider sponsoring or donating desserts! Reach out to Brett or Kathy Wawers for more information!

Dec 05, 2025

Olivia McCann

Dec 12, 2025 12:00 PM

Engagement Committee

Navigator Progam

Dec 19, 2025 12:00 PM

Holiday Party!

Dec 26, 2025

No Speaker - Christmas Holiday!

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Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Dec. 03, 2025 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

UNO Men's Basketball - Season Opener!
Baxter Arena
Dec. 03, 2025 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Dec. 05, 2025 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Trustee Meeting

Dec. 05, 2025 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Extension Meeting
Biaggi's
Dec. 09, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Dec. 10, 2025 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Board Meeting

Dec. 10, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Interested in being a sponsor?

Download the website sponsorship guide