Last week Candy Specht introduced us to new member Jeri Engen.  Jeri has had three distinct "careers" in her vocational journey.  Graduating from UNO with a degree in Education and Exercise Science, she was involved in non-profit work as well as corporate settings facilitating employee health screenings, disease prevention and health promotion education classes and fitness center management. 

 

Her second career was in Advertising, Marketing & Digital Media where she worked for The Omaha World Herald as their first, Health & Medical Account Executive, then the Sun Sentinel in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and the Palm Beach Post in West Palm Beach.  Jeri’s current career pivot has brought her  into the world of "Financial Wellness" and retirement readiness, as a Group Account Representative with Mutual of America.  They help companies and their people better prepare for retirement. 

 

Jeri has a servant-leadership heart and enjoy volunteering with many non profits throughout the community.  She is an avid cyclist, walker, kayaker and a proud grandmother of 4.  Jeri also enjoys outdoor music venues like Jazz On The Green and Stinson Park.  Welcome, Jeri!

 

 

Last week Matt McKeever introduced us to new member Mike Picard.   After entirely too many years in college, Mike joined the Navy and spent the remainder of his 20’s scuba diving and patching up Marines. 

 

He met his lovely wife (also former Navy) in 2000 and they transferred to England.  There, he worked for NATO for over 10 years, travelled the world and was blessed with a daughter. 

 

Moving back to the States in 2016, he decided to purchase a small company and spend his free time as a volunteer volleyball coach (a lifelong passion).  He’s been coaching both school and club volleyball ever since and in 2022, decided to start ENVY Volleyball Club, a non-profit athletic organization that will offer scholarships to underprivileged youth in the Omaha area.  Welcome, Mike!

 

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 March 9th from 4:30 to 7 at the Green Onion (11414 Davenport St)

 

 

 

 

 

Mark your calendars and share with your friends.  CLICK HERE to buy tickets. 

We are looking for event sponsors. Click here to see sponsorship levels.  Please contact Dan Lassek for more information.

 

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: Consultant

 

Membership: 10 months in West Rotary, 23 years in Rotary 

 

Why did you join? Duh, Omaha West is the BEST!

 

What do you get out of Rotary? Fellowship and opportunity to change the world. 

 

Spouse: Gretchen 

 

Would you rather spend a week on the beach or in the mountains?  Mountains! 

 

Favorite Vacation spot: Burt Lake, MN or anywhere with my family 

 

Hobbies: reading, cooking, traveling, bicycling 

 

Favorite Ice Cream: Three Twins dark chocolate orange 

 

Favorite Movie: Depends on the day and the mood

 

One thing on your bucket list: Getting to all 7 continents (3 to go) 

 

Dream Job: Captain of a Federation Starship 

 

One thing no one knows about you: I am a mutant 

 

This year we are presenting Yeti water bottles to our Senior Recognition Day students.  We want to offer the opportunity for Rotarians to purchase one if you so desire. Cost is $45.00 and our hope is that they will be navy.  Navy is currently on backorder, so they might be black.

Orders are due by March 1.  Find this story on our website omahawestrotary.org and and then click on the button to order/pay. 

 

 Any objection to these proposals must be in writing to the Board of Directors within one week. 

The West Omaha Rotary Foundation Trustees announced its Planned Giving Program to the Club as a means of significantly growing the endowment balance so that more grants may be provided to the community.  Club members providing or pledging at least $1,000 are eligible to become members of the West Omaha Rotary Foundation Society.

 

 

There are many ways you may make current and/or future gifts.  For more information, please view the flyer below and/or contact Rich Secor, 402.616.5022; richard.secor@lundco.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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