Chair of the Day: Dan Lassek

Invocator: John Mlnarik

Sgt. at Arms: Scott Hahn

Cashier: Kathy Wawers

Greeter: John Morey

Last week Butch Ethington introduced us to new member Diana Fuller.

 

A fourth generation Omahan,  Diana graduated from Central High School, the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a BA in Journalism and the Creighton University School of Law. She spent over 40 years at Mutual of Omaha in legal and compliance positions and retired as the Compliance and Ethics  Director.

Diana is married to Jim O’Connor, a retired partner from Baird Holm law firm. They have two daughters. Their eldest is married and also an attorney. She currently is an elected member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Their youngest daughter lives in Colorado where she is an animal-assisted therapist for children in crisis and has two golden doodles who work with her along with two therapy bunnies in training.

Diana and Jim have two Cavelier King Charles spaniels who they are in the process of training.  She enjoys being outdoors, gardening, reading and her new venture -  learning pickle ball.  Welcome, Diana! 

 

Congratulations to Scott Hahn who received his blue badge last week!

 

 

 

 

Thank you to everyone who helped with Meal Packaging last week! A special thanks to Brett Wawers for organizing! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.)

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

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 Financial Planner

 

Membership: 2007 

 

Why did you join? Introducing by Rotarian John Fettig. I like the Fellowships and Mission.

 

What do you get out of Rotary? Sense of giving back

 

Spouse: Karen

 

Children: Beth and Mike

 

Grandchildren:  Gage 11, Maya 8, Piiri 9 

 

Favorite Vacation spot: Spain 

 

Beach or Mountains?:  Mountains 

 

Hobbies: Travel, theater, art, music

 

Favorite Ice Cream: Strawberry

 

Favorite Movie: Hunt for Red October

 

One thing on your bucket list: Land a plane on an aircraft carrier 

 

Dream Job: Choral director

 

One thing no one knows about you:  I wish my mother would not have let me quit piano lessons 

 

On January 27^th, the West Omaha Rotary Foundation 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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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