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Coming up 5/20/22
Skinner Skyhawk Day
Back in person! Join us to celebrate these special students from Skinner Magnet School.
 
(We will be in the Windsor VII room at Embassy)
 
Chair of the Day: Dick Lerner
Greeter: Charles Shapiro
Cashier: Butch Ethington
Sgt. at Arms: Mike Morey
Invocator: Grace Kouassi
Welcome Nathan Morgan! 
Last week Dwayne Brown introduced us to new member Nathan Morgan.  Originally from South Alabama, Nathan has lived in Omaha for 18 years. His wife Sheri teaches at Creighton and he has 2 children, Grayson 15, and Clara 10. For the past nine years, Nathan was Executive Director at The Big Garden in Omaha and recently joined The Omaha Community Foundation as a Donor Services Specialist. He has over 25 years of nonprofit experience and enjoys sharing that with donors at OCF. Want to talk about finding and replacing a fuel pump on a classic Chevy pickup? Nathan can be your “car guy” resource.  Welcome, Nathan!
 
Paul Harris Recognition 
Congratulations and thank you to several generous Rotarians who received Paul Harris Fellow recognition from Martie Cordaro and Bonnie Gill last week for their donations to the Rotary Foundation. The Intl. Rotary Foundation supports projects around the world (and here locally) to eradicate disease, promote literacy, peace, and economic security.
 
From L to R: Rodge Bickerstaff- Paul Harris +5, Warren Whitted III- Paul Harris, Gordon Sepich- Paul Harris+2, Dick Lerner- Paul Harris+3, Don Otis- Paul Harris +8, Rich Secor- Paul Harris +4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
22-23 Rotary Dues
Please pay your Rotary dues by June 1st. Everyone should have gotten an emailed invoice.  If you need a copy of the invoice, please contact Jennifer.  CLICK HERE to pay online. 
Skinner Book Donation 
Skinner Magnet School 5th graders all received a book to take home for the summer thanks to a grant from the Omaha West Rotary Foundation.
 
Bloody Mary Fest Raffle Tickets 
If you are unable to attend the Bloody Mary Fest, please consider supporting the event by purchasing raffle tickets in advance.  Tickets will be sold in arms length for $20 or a body length for $40.  There will be volunteers at check in selling tickets next week.  There are 18 baskets full of awesome items! 
 
Family of Rotary

 

Please mark your calendars for May 24th for our next Family of Rotary night at Gretchen Radler's house. 

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

About Us
Congratulations to Patrick and Rachel Roy who took baby Joseph home from the NICU last week! 
 
Deepest sympathy to the family of former long-term Rotarian, Joe Macchietto.   Joe passed away last week.  Condolences can be sent to his wife Edie at 16248 Bancroft Circle, Omaha, NE 68130.
 
(If you have information for the About Us section, please let Jennifer know)
Committee Vice Chairs
President-Elect Warren Whitted III is looking for Vice Chairs for next year's committees. You would then serve as Chair in the 23-24 Rotary year. If you are interested in taking on a bigger role at Rotary, please reach out to Warren. 
Bloody Mary Fest 
 
Tickets and Sponsorships are on sale now- please share with friends, family, and business connections.   CLICK HERE. 
 
 
 
 
 
Monthly Meeting Sponsor 
Thanks to our May meeting sponsor JR Kammandel/ Next Home!
 
 
 
 
 
 If you would like to sponsor a month and be featured on our website, newsletter, and at weekly meetings, please contact Jennifer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Visit Other Clubs 
Keep engaged and entertained while attending Rotary Club meetings from around the Metro/District online or in-person. 
 
Monday:  Millard at Noon - in person, no reservations required at the German American Society 
 
Tuesday:  Omaha Morning at 7:00 at Happy Hollow- hybrid meetings. Click here to register. 
                  NW Rotary at noon- at Garden Cafe in Rockbrook 
 
Wednesday: Omaha Downtown at Noon resuming hybrid meetings.  
                       Council Bluffs Centennial 7am at HyVee on Madison upstairs 
 
Thursday:  Omaha Suburban at noon:  in person, German American Society  also hybrid 
                    Council Bluffs at noon- Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
 
In Lincoln:
  • Lincoln #14 Rotary Club - Tuesdays Noon - Embassy Suites 1040 P Street
  • Lincoln Giving Spirits Evening Rotary Club - Every-other Tuesday 6:00 PM) - JCMF Children's Charities 8445 Executive Woods Dr Ste B Lincoln
  • Lincoln East Rotary Club - Wednesdays at 11:45 AM - The Garage 
  • Lincoln South Rotary Club - Fridays noon - The Venue Private Dining Rooms - 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr
 
 
 
Speakers
May 20, 2022 12:00 PM
May 27, 2022 12:00 PM
Jun 03, 2022 12:00 PM
Alliance for Smiles
Jun 10, 2022 12:00 PM
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Upcoming Events
Trustee Meeting
May 20, 2022
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
 
Family of Rotary at Gretchen Radler's
May 24, 2022
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
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Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Richard Secor
May 4
 
Vanessa Ngono Essono
May 5
 
Rex Latta
May 8
 
Kent Templien
May 11
 
Carol Gendler
May 13
 
Dan Lassek
May 15
 
Bette Case
May 18
 
April Clark
May 23
 
Steven McWhorter
May 25
 
Ray Kurowski
May 26
 
Ginny Czechut
May 31
 
Michael Jones
May 31