There will be no meeting on Wednesday, May 22nd at The Garage. Our meeting will be held on Friday, May 24th at 3:00 pm at the Williamburg Park as we plant trees at this park. See the article about tree planting in this newsletter and how you can sign up to help.
See you at the Tree Planting which will serve as our regular meeting.
Lincoln East Rotary and Lincoln Parks & Recreation will be planting trees on May 24th at 3:00 pm at Williamsburg Park, located at S. 32nd & Raleigh St. This tree planting will take the place of our regular meeting on May 22nd. Come and join the fun, fellowship and know that you are making a difference in this community.
If you have questions you can contact Mercy Mwape at mercykipinda56@gmail.com or 402-808-5124 or Andrew Mwape at silika.a96@gmail.com
My journey from a village in Bham, Punjab, India to UNL
Lincoln East Rotary Club heard Dr. Sitaram Jaswal, about his journey from India to the University of Nebraska. He told us that during World War II India was divided with 2/3 of the people going to Pakistan and 1/3 staying in India. He was only 10 years old and in the fifth grade (1948) when this happened.
Lincoln East Rotary Club Foundation is on the “Give to Lincoln” and it is an opportunity for you, as a member, and maybe your friends to make a donation toward the Lincoln East Rotary Foundation which helps with projects locally and internationally. The Foundation also gives scholarships to students who are furthering their education.
On June 8, 2024 District 5650 is coordinating a local Ride to End Polio. Here a chance to earn funds for a Club Project. There will be bike rides, health fair with UNMC, bike maintenance and safety classes, food trucks and more may be added by June 8th. The ride will be 10, 25, 42, and 62-mile course. The 10 and 25 mile ride will be on a bike trail, whereas, the 42 and 62 mile ride will be on some streets. It will start at the Marcus Twin Theatres, 3909 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue, NE. If you want more information go to the District website and read the District newsletter.
Thanks goes to the following for "Happy Dollars" on May 13: Duane Tappe, Dave Brolhorst, Wayne Casper, Minnie Stephens, Betty Ourecky, Dave Caudy, Chuck Erickson, John Duling, Gordon Bair, Barry Stelk, Erick Christensen, Rick Wilson, and Andrew Mwape
If you are unable to join us in person, try us in our Zoom Meeting. Below is instructions with link to join us on Wednesday's at Noon for our meetings.
Make sure you have Zoom installed on your computer/phone/tablet to join the meeting.
Copy and paste this link below into your browser to join the meeting via Zoom:
For further information or nominating forms please go to the District Website.
May 25-29, 2024 -- 2024 Rotary International Convention in Singapore
June 8, 2024 -- Support the Ride to End Polio (Earn funds for a Club Project) More information in this newsletter
June 20 - Night at the Ballpark -- District Fundraiser for The Rotary Foundation -- Game starts: 7:05 pm -- Omaha Storm Chasers vs. Louisville Bats --- Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE, Cost $16.00 + $1.08 for processing.
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) -- June 29th - Omaha, NE -- 8:00 am - 3:30 pm -- Cost $50/session
Lincoln East Rotary Club heard Dr. Sitaram Jaswal, about his journey from India to the University of Nebraska. He told us that during World War II India was divided with 2/3 of the people going to Pakistan and 1/3 staying in India. He was only 10 years old and in the fifth grade (1948) when this happened.
Thanks goes to the following for "Happy Dollars" on May 13: Duane Tappe, Dave Brolhorst, Wayne Casper, Minnie Stephens, Betty Ourecky, Dave Caudy, Chuck Erickson, John Duling, Gordon Bair, Barry Stelk, Erick Christensen, Rick Wilson, and Andrew Mwape.png)
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