Chair of the Day: Dan Lassek 

Cashier: Kathy Wawers

Invocator: Scott Hahn

Greeter: Ginny Czechut

Sgt. at Arms: Candy Specht

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last week Michelle Schrage introduced us to new member Tony Denman.  Tony is a Mortgage Professional with the Denman Team of Delmar Mortgage. He is also a U.S. Air Force Veteran with a Bachelor's Degree.   Tony is an active volunteer with a variety of organizations including Open Door Mission, Chariots 4 Hope, and many others.   In his free time, he enjoys biking, hiking, muay thai, cooking, and travel. Welcome, Tony!

 

Congratulations to Spencer Head who received his blue badge last week!

 

 

Congratulations and thank you to the Rotarians recognized for their next level of giving to the Rotary Foundation by Bonnie Gill last week.

L to R: Bonnie Gill, Gretchen Radler (Paul Harris+2), President Tim Neal, Mark Ellsworth (Paul Harris+3), Butch Ethington (Paul Harris+4) 

 

 

Each week we will feature a different member so you can get to know him/her better! Please complete a form (see Jennifer if you need one) to be featured in an upcoming newsletter. *(now with photos!)

 

 

 

 

Occupation: Attorney, Development Manager

 

Membership: less than a year 

 

Why did you join? My dad was a Rotarian.  With career changes, I have more time and would like to give back more. 

What do you get out of Rotary? people 

 

Spouse Name: Kerry McLaughlin 

 

Children: Kyle, Nathanael, William 

 

Grandchildren: Brigid (12), Morgan (11), Olive (2), Jonah (3.5 months), Andromeda (2 months) 

 

Beach or Mountains? Mountains

 

Favorite Vacation spot: Ireland

 

 

Favorite Movie: Roman Holiday/Independence Day

 

What would be your dream job? Head of the Red Cross

 

One thing on your bucket list: Visit Machu Picchu

 

One thing no one knows about you: I have virtually no readable fingerprints 

 

 

 

Each year at the last Rotary meeting of the calendar year we provide a bonus to our staff at Biaggi's.  Please consider bringing cash at one of the next two meetings to contribute or you can donate on our website using the Staff Tips button. 

 

Volunteers will be accepting cash donations for our annual Mitten Tree  Adopt-A- School partner, Skinner Magnet School during the 3 meetings in December.  Past collections have gone towards warm clothing, utilities, groceries, and gas.   If you'd like to donate with a card, you can do so online by CLICKING HERE. 

 

 

 

 

Beginning December 8th, Omaha West Rotary will be staffing one of the mobile canteens serving meals to the homeless and near-homeless every Thursday. We need two volunteers each night from 5:45-8. You will serve food out the window at various stops.  You can bring a friend or family member to do this (sign both of you up on the sign-up- there is only room for 2 people).   Kids ages 12 and up can help. CLICK HERE to sign up. 

 

We are collecting gently used coats and warm winter clothing for the Salvation Army in December and January. Bring your items to a Rotary meeting.  

 

We are looking for 6-8 volunteers for Saturday, December 17th to help with El Museo Latino's production (in conjunction with our District grant). Go to the calendar to sign up. 11am- 1:30pm.  You will be ushering and helping with children's activities. 

 

 

 

 

A couple of our new members have gotten to gather to organize monthly Happy Hours to give everyone a change to mingle in an informal setting.  Our next Happy Hour is Thursday, December 22nd 4:30-7 at Cunningham's-10904 West Dodge Rd.

 

 

 

 

 

November is Rotary Foundation Month.  Your gifts to the Rotary Foundation do good both here locally and around the world.  We ask every Rotarian Every Year to consider a donation to the Rotary Foundation.  Any amount is appreciated.  A $100 donation will make you a sustaining member.  When you reach a $1000 cumulative, you will be recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. Every $1000 level is recognized as a Paul Harris +1, +2 etc.

 

If you donate a $100 or more this year, thanks to a generous club member (Carol Gendler) you will be matched in points toward your next Paul Harris. To take advantage of this match, you need to forward your receipt or let Bonnie Gendler know so she can process the match for you.  bmgjazz@gmail.com 

 

The easiest way to donate is online here: https://my.rotary.org/en/donate  The Rotary Foundation committee will also have forms available at meetings and you can donate with a check.  

 

Donating to Gary Bren's polio ride also counts toward your Paul Harris and can get you a match. The link for Gary's page is HERE. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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