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Coming Up 7/3/2026
NO FRIDAY MEETING! ENJOY THE HOLIDAY!
2026 BMF Winners!
2026 Bloody Mary Fest: Big Wins for Our Community!
Thanks to your incredible support, our annual fundraising event was a massive success!
Because you showed up, poured out your generosity, and celebrated with us, we are thrilled to announce the impactful organizations receiving funding from this year's event.
Here is how your contributions are making a direct difference:
  • $1,500 awarded to four outstanding local nonprofits:

    • Set Me Free Project

    • Salvation Army

    • Outlook Enrichment

    • Project Pink'd

  • $750 awarded to the West Omaha Rotary Foundation to support their ongoing service projects.

A Powerful Community Effort! 🎟️🍾
Every single ticket, raffle, and vodka purchased went directly toward empowering these organizations to continue their life-changing work. Thank you for being the most important ingredient in our fundraising success!
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.
 
Changing of the Guard
July brings a beautiful moment of transition for West Omaha Rotary. We wrap up a phenomenal year of service with immense gratitude for the leadership that brought us to where we are today. Now, the torch is officially being passed!
 
Congratulations and thank you to Candy Specht, Scott Hahn, Kent Templien, and Micki Pane for leading our club in a fantastic Rotary year!
 
We are excited to welcome our new President Stephanie Olson, Secretary Dave Fulton, and incoming board members Chris Krueger, Bob Smith, and Scott Shelbourn!
 
            
 
Also, a special thanks to our Executive Director, Sarah Clark!
 
 
 
 
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!
 
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!
Extension Meeting

NEW EXTENSION MEETING LOCATION FOR THE SUMMER!

Please plan on joining us on Tuesday evening, 7/14 from 5:30 to 7 for our first Summer Extension Club Meeting. Our summer meeting spot will be:

17110 Davenport St #114, Omaha, NE 68118
 
Come and enjoy Rotary Happy Hour drink specials and appetizers. Bring a friend and join the FUN!
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
Jul. 03, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Jul. 17, 2026 12:00 p.m.
The Jet Award Foundation
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Upcoming Events
Summer Feeding Program - July 1st
Jul. 01, 2026
5:15 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
5:15 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
5:15 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******
 

Extension Meeting
Jul. 14, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Please plan on joining us on Tuesday evening, 7/14 from 5:30 to 7 for our first Summer Extension Club Meeting. Our summer meeting spot will be:
17110 Davenport St #114, Omaha, NE 68118
 
Come and enjoy Rotary Happy Hour drink specials and appetizers. Bring a friend and join the FUN!
Omaha
Ancho & Agave

Board Meeting
Jul. 15, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Charlie's on the Lake

Summer Feeding Program - July 15th
Jul. 15, 2026
5:15 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 17th
Jul. 17, 2026
5:15 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
Interested in being a sponsor?
Download the website sponsorship guide
Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Gene Klein
June 10
 
Spencer Head
June 19
 
Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt
June 30