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Welcome to Omaha Morning Rotary
Omaha Morning

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m.
Omaha Morning Rotary Club Meeting
1222 S 71st St. B
Omaha, NE 68106
United States of America
We meet every Tuesday Morning at 7am, EXCEPT for the last Tuesday of each month, where we normally get together for an after-hours event or volunteer in the community
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Speaker - Corwin Keller, Candidate for Learning Community - September 15, 2026
Corwin Keller
Candidate, Learning Community Coordinating Council – District 3
 
Corwin Keller is a small-business owner and father raising his family in Omaha, Nebraska. He owns Ideal Heating and Air Conditioning and has spent more than 20 years leading teams, managing budgets, and serving customers across the region.
 
Corwin has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and has served in leadership roles mentoring young professionals and business owners. Through this work, he has seen firsthand how effective early childhood and family support programs shape outcomes for kids and families.
 
He is running for the Learning Community Coordinating Council to bring fiscal responsibility, accountability, and a family-focused perspective to District 3, with a platform centered on proven leadership, supporting children and families, and investing in the community's future.
 
Corwin lives in Omaha and is a small business owner, father, and community leader.
Welcome New Member - Max Wehrle, Premier Bank
Max Wehrle, Commercial Banker
Premier Bank, Omaha
 
I'm a Commercial Banker at Premier Bank, where I help business owners and real estate investors with financing solutions for growth and development. I earned a Finance degree from Creighton University's Heider College of Business in 2020 and am proud to call Omaha home with my wife, Lily.
September After-Hours (Hosted by Rotarian Jim Sullivan)

🍀 Rotary After Hours — Hosted by Jim Sullivan! 🍀

Mark your calendars, Rotarians! We're swapping our usual morning meeting for something a little more festive this month. Join fellow Rotarian Jim Sullivan for a Rotary After Hours social — good company, good drinks, and good cheer! 🥂🎉

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 29
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (in lieu of our regular morning meeting)
📍 Location: Sean O'Casey's Pub — 2523 S 140th Ave, Omaha, NE 68144
🍺 What's included: Appetizers & drinks!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who's invited: Members, guests, and family — everyone is welcome!

Getting there: Sean O'Casey's is located near 140th & Center Street on Omaha's west side. From I-680, take the West Center Road exit and head west; the pub will be on your right (north side of Center), just south of the 140th Ave intersection — easy to spot with plenty of parking available. 🚗

Come unwind, catch up with fellow Rotarians, and bring the family for a relaxed evening out. We can't wait to see you there! 🙌🍻

October After-Hours Service Project

🐻 Rotary Service Project: Caping Bears for Heart Heroes! 🦸

Mark your calendars — Tuesday, October 27th, 5:00–7:00 PM, in place of our regular after-hours and morning meetings, we're heading to Heart Heroes for a hands-on service project: putting capes on Heartbeat Bears for kids battling Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)! 🧸✨

📍 Location: Heart Heroes, 220 N 89th Street, Suite 203, Omaha, NE 68114
🚗 Directions: Heart Heroes is located just north of West Dodge Road near 89th Street, on the west side of the building complex. From West Dodge Road, head north on 89th Street — the office is a short distance up on your right (east side of the street). Look for suite 203.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Everyone is welcome — Rotarians, guests, and family members alike! This is a fun, low-lift, high-impact way to give back together.

💛 Why Heart Heroes?
Omaha Morning Rotary selected Heart Heroes as our grant recipient this year and is proud to provide $3,000 in funding to help supply Heartbeat Bears to children facing CHD. Heart Heroes has been an Omaha-based lifeline for CHD families since 2009, providing superhero capes, Totes of Hope surgery care kits, Camp Brave Heart, support groups, and more. They're the only CHD nonprofit in Nebraska and the largest in the Midwest. 🏆

🫀 A few facts about CHD:

  • CHD is the most common birth defect and the leading cause of birth-defect-related deaths
  • 1 in 100 babies is born with a congenital heart defect
  • In Nebraska, a "Heart Hero" is born roughly every 32 hours — about 300 kids a year
  • Nearly 400 pediatric heart surgeries are performed annually at Children's Nebraska
  • There is no cure and no known cause for CHD

Let's show these brave kids some Rotary love — cape by cape! 🦸‍♂️🧸💙

Heart Beat Happy Hour: Heart Heroes
Omaha Morning Rotary was proud to turn out in force for the Heart Heroes CPR fundraising event, continuing our club's ongoing partnership with this incredible local organization. Rotarians spent the evening brushing up on life-saving CPR skills, connecting over happy hour, and representing our club alongside other community supporters of Heart Heroes' mission.
 
It was a great reminder of why this partnership matters — Heart Heroes does vital work supporting children and families affected by congenital heart disease, and events like this one help fund that mission while giving our members practical, potentially life-saving skills. A big thank-you to everyone who came out to support the cause and represent Omaha Morning Rotary!
 
 
Recap: August 2026 After-Hours (Host: Mike Murphy)
A big thank you to Mike Murphy and the team at Nelson Murphy Insurance and Investments for hosting our afterhours at their office! It was a fantastic evening filled with great food, drinks, and conversation, and we were thrilled to welcome so many new prospective guests. We also took the opportunity to bid a fond farewell to Sarah Wedebrand as she heads off to Colorado for her next chapter — we'll miss her and wish her all the best in this exciting new adventure!
 
June 30, 2026 - Bill Schenk Earns Prestigious Founders Award
Congratulations to long time Omaha Morning Rotarian, Bill Schenk who was recently recognized as only the fifth recipient since 2001 of the club’s Founders Award. A group of founding members of Omaha Morning Rotary established this award, the highest honor to be bestowed on a member of the club, in recognition of an individual who exemplifies Rotary’s Four-Way Test.
 
Bill has maintained perfect attendance for 37 years, served as Club President, Foundation President, and Secretary. He is a regular participant in both local and international service projects, and mentored countless members who have stepped into club leadership roles.
 
Congratulations, Bill. You are a most deserving recipient of this honor and recognition.
Omaha Morning Rotary Supports Heart Heroes at State Capitol Proclamation

Omaha Morning Rotary Supports Heart Heroes at State Capitol Proclamation

Heart Heroes was recognized at the Nebraska State Capitol with a formal proclamation declaring February 7 through 14 as Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week. The proclamation highlights the importance of raising awareness about congenital heart disease and supporting the families impacted by it across Nebraska.

Omaha Morning Rotary is a proud supporter of Heart Heroes through our Bummer Bear program. These bears are delivered to children and families facing congenital heart disease, offering comfort, encouragement, and a reminder that they are not alone. Each year, Heart Heroes supports approximately 400 families navigating the challenges of a CHD diagnosis.

The presence of a Heart Heroes Bummer Bear at the Capitol served as a powerful symbol of advocacy, resilience, and compassion. It also reflects the shared commitment of community partners, healthcare advocates, and service organizations working together to improve outcomes and awareness for children born with CHD.

Omaha Morning Rotary is honored to support Heart Heroes and their mission to bring hope, comfort, and visibility to congenital heart disease. We remain committed to service projects that make a meaningful difference in the lives of families in our community and across the state.

President's Message

Lisa Hatterman

Good morning, and welcome to the Omaha Morning Rotary Club.

We are a community of professionals united by one simple belief — that we can do more together than apart. Each week we gather not just to share a meal, but to share ideas, build friendships, and take action on behalf of our community here in Omaha.

Service is at the core of everything we do. Whether through local projects or global initiatives, our members show up ready to make a difference. But just as important is the fellowship — the relationships built here last a lifetime.

If you're considering joining us, we'd love to have you at our table.

 
Lisa Hatterman
President, 2026-2027
Club Executives & Directors
Club President
Lisa Hatterman
Club President-elect
Corwin Keller
Immediate Past Club President
Aaron Tomita
Executive Director
Aaron Tomita
Club Secretary
Jonathan Johnson
Club Treasurer
Aaron Tomita
Club Foundation Chair - TRF
Mike Benck
Club Membership Chair
Robert Rapp
Club Polio Chair
Mike Benck
Club Program Chair
Aaron Tomita
Club Public Image
Aaron Tomita
Club Service Projects
Aaron Tomita
Foundation President - Club Foundation
Mike Benck
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Sep 22, 2026
Chair: Ron Morss
After-Hours (No Meeting)
Sep 29, 2026
Host: Jim Sullivan
TBD
Oct 06, 2026
Chair: Mike Muphy
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Oct 13, 2026
Chair: Tanya Patzner
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Oct 20, 2026
Chair: Bill Schenk
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Oct 27, 2026
TBD
Nov 03, 2026
Chair: Scott Stevens
TBD
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Member Birthdays:
  • Mike Murphy
    September 18
  • John Murphy
    September 28
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