The Westward Ho 6/9/23 (Jun 06, 2023)

Coming up 6/9/23

Scott Butler- Project Harmony

"Bringing Hope to Children in our Community"

Chair of the Day: Gene Klein

Invocator: David Fulton

Greeter: Gary Bren

Sgt. at Arms: Volunteer Needed

Cashiers: Bonnie Gill and Anne Fuhrman

Dues are Past Due

If you have not yet paid dues, they are past due. If you need a new invoice, please contact Jennifer. Payment can be made online HERE.

Bloody Mary Fest

Another fantastic event is in the books! Thanks to all who helped with this. Dan Lassek will be announcing results at Friday's meeting.

Social Events

The next Happy Hour will be at Jams Midtown from 4:30-7 p.m. on June 8th. Save the date!

Also, save the date for our next Family of Rotary event.

Rotary Night at the Storm Chasers

Rotary Night on Thursday, June 29th. Gates open at 6pm and the first pitch is at 7:05. CLICK HERE to order tickets.

Offer Code: ROTARY. Tickets are $17.

Omaha Storm Chasers vs. Iowa Cubs

The First Pitch will be Raffled to a Lucky Rotarian. $6 from every ticket will go to Polio Plus.

Volunteers needed this Summer

Salvation Army Kids Crusin' Kitchen uses the same trucks as Winter Night Watch to provide meals to students when they are out of school. West Rotary is taking the shifts one one truck every Wednesday this summer. Two volunteers are needed from 10 am to 2:30 pm. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Get to Know your Fellow Rotarian

Each week we will feature a different member so you can get to know him/her better!

This week's Rotarian is Jennifer Bumsted

Occupation: Project Manager at 12 Points Technology

How long have you been a member of West Omaha Rotary: 1 year

Why did you join? Who can say no to Mark Ellsworth?

What do you get out of Rotary? Fellowship, giving back

Children’s Names: Jacob, Joshua, Lucas

Hobbies: Reading, Kayaking, Beaches, Traveling

Would you rather spend a week on the beach or in the mountains: beach

Favorite Vacation Spot: St. John

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint chocolate chip

Favorite Movie: Princess Bride

If you were not in your occupation, what would be your dream job? Owner of a bar on an island

What’s one thing that is on your bucket list: Living in Italy

One thing that no one knows about you: I can't do a cartwheel

Monthly Meeting Sponsor

Thank you to our June Meeting Sponsor!

David Fulton/ FDI Consulting

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 - at the German American Society

Bellevue Papillion Rotary Club meets at DJ’s Dugout in Bellevue on Mondays at noon.

Tuesday:

Omaha Morning Rotary and Northwest Rotary are holding joint meetings at a new location - the First Responders Foundation, 10605 Burt Circle, Omaha, NE 68114.

Update on Weekly Rotary Meeting:

As a result of the recent Club Assembly, Omaha Morning and Omaha Northwest will continue to merge meetings and will be alternating the meeting time on a monthly basis as follows:

February 2023 - Morning
March 2023 - Lunch

April 2023 - Morning

May 2023 - Lunch

June 2023 - Morning

Unless requested by the speaker, Omaha Morning will continue the meeting in hybrid format. This means Morning meetings will be available both in person and in zoom.

Wednesday: Omaha Downtown at Noon at the Field Club

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