The Westward Ho 12/12/2025 (Dec. 12, 2025)

Coming Up 12/12/25

THIS FRIDAY WE WILL BE REFLECTING ON THE PAST 6 MONTHS!

Friday's Duties

Greeter: Steve Weston

Invocator: Mark Wong

Cashier: Butch Ethington

Chair of the Day: (VOLUNTEER NEEDED)

Slate of Officers

Last week, Past President Dan Lassek announced the Slate of Officers to the Club. This slate will be voted on at the January Club Assembly:

President-Designee (to serve 28-29): Stephanie Olson

Board Members to serve 26-29: Christine Krueger, Bob Smith, Scott Shelbourn

Secretary 26-27: David Fulton

Treasurer 26-27: Mark Ellsworth

Upcoming Club Events

December 13th - Calling all Omaha West Rotary Elves! Please sign up HERE to wrap presents on Dec 13th! We could also use any wrapping supplies you want to bring!

The January Night Watch is on the calendar to register! Click HERE and find the dates that you want to register!

Collection for Charlie's Staff

In recognition of the outstanding effort and hard work, the Omaha West Rotary would like to express our profound gratitude to the servers at Charlie's on the Lake. We will be collecting CASH contributions on both December 12th and December 19th to show our deep appreciation for all that they do. Let's make our collective thanks as impactful as the incredible service they provide.

Paul Harris Recognition

Congratulations and thank you to Dick Sturgeon who received Paul Harris Fellow recognition of +4 from Warren Whitted III last week for his donations to the Rotary Foundation. The Intl. Rotary Foundation supports projects around the world (including locally) to eradicate disease, promote literacy, peace, and economic security.

Friday Duties Sign-up sheet

We are needing some Rotarians to help with Friday meetings!

Please click HERE to sign up to help with Sgt at Arms, greeter, invocator, and/or cashier!

Extension Meeting

The December extension meeting information:

Location: Biaggis (13655 California Street)

Dates: Dec 9th ONLY! No Extension meeting Dec 23rd due to the holiday!

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Who: Omaha West Rotary Club Members, significant others, potential members and friends

Why: Fellowship, more social time, service projects, completion of blue badge requirements, and Biaggis is a great venue!

Dessert Sponsors

At Omaha West Rotary, we LOVE our desserts! Thank you to Patricia Cantu with Next Step Fitness for being the December dessert Sponsor!

Please consider sponsoring or donating desserts! Reach out to Brett or Kathy Wawers for more information!

Dec 19, 2025 12:00 PM

Holiday Party!

Dec 26, 2025

No Speaker - Christmas Holiday!

Jan 02, 2026

No Speaker - New Year's Holday!

Jan 16, 2026 12:00 PM

Wendy Townley

Omaha Public Library Foundation

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Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Dec. 17, 2025 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Dec. 19, 2025 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Dec. 26, 2025 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Jan. 02, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Jan. 07, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Jan. 09, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Jan. 14, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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