Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of Lincoln East Rotary Club SPOKE (Jan. 27, 2024)

Joel Stoltenow - Lincoln Lutheran Family Services

February 6, 2024

Joel Stoltenow -- Lincoln Lutheran Family Services

Joel Stoltenow is the Assistant Vice President of Development at Lutheran Family Services, where he has been a part of the Development and Church Relations Team since 2017. He oversees all frontline fundraising efforts. "Every time I see our clients in the lobby or meet staff in the hallway, I'm reminded of the incredible impact LFS has in communities we're called to service." Stoltenow said. "It fires me up every day to find more resources to do more work!"

Prior to serving at LFS, he taught English and Theology as well as coached basketball at Lincoln Lutheran since 2004. His move down from Minnesota also led to big life moves! On the first day of school, he met fellow teacher Lindsay. They've been married for 17 years and have two boys: Sam (9) and Jack (5).

Joel will be speaking to Lincoln East Rotary Club about the oncoming refugee load that is expected in the next few years.

Global Health Relief Mission

Visit to Global Health Relief Mission and Celebration of Mike Carr Rotary Club Service

This week, the club opted for a refreshing outdoor meeting to break the monotony, choosing to visit the Global Health Relief Mission located at 2540 and O Street. The event, hosted by Joseph Williams, provided a unique setting for the club members to gather.

The Global Health Relief Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to donating medical equipment to the underprivileged and disabled. The organization has been actively involved in supporting health services both within and outside the USA. They are currently in the process of constructing a hospital in Nigeria, aiming to enhance healthcare accessibility for vulnerable communities. The meeting also honored the life and service of Mike Carr, a dedicated member of the Rotary community. Mike's family, including his wife Kathy Carr and daughter, graced the occasion, allowing the club to celebrate his contributions. The club toured the warehouse to see the medical supplies and had a taste of Nigerian cuisine enriched with Jollof Rice, Plantin and Fried Chicken!

Lincoln East Rotary Club Survey

This is a reminder for you, as a member of Lincoln East Rotary Club, to take the club survey. This will help guide us in what we want to do as club members for the next six months. So far, the turn out is not too good.

Lincoln East Foundation Meeting

Lincoln East Rotary Foundation Meeting

Lincoln East Foundation Board Members please mark your calendars for February 7th, 10:45 am at The Garage for the next meeting. An email will be sent out one week prior to remind you.

Zoom Meeting

Lincoln East Rotary Club Zoom Meetings

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:

https://unl.zoom.us/i/98771926106

Ways to Attend Meetings or Makeup

Can't Attend a Meeting?

There are several ways you can get a make-up if you can't attend a meeting in person and I encourage you do one of these:

1) Join us in a Zoom meeting (See the link in this newsletter)

2) Attend a meeting at one of the other clubs:

a) Lincoln Club 14 -- Tuesday (Noon) - 230 N. 12th Street, Suite 1

b) Living Spirits Club -- Tuesday (6:00 pm) -- JCMF Children's Charities, 8445 Executive Woods Dr., Suite B

c) Lincoln South - Friday (Noon) -- Venue Restaurant & Lounge, Private Dinning Rooms, 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr.

3) Attend a service project or social event during the respective week.

District Happenings

District Happenings ---

For further information or nominating forms please go to the District Website.

March 2, 2024 - 2024-2025 President-elect Training (PETS)

March 8, 2024 - International Women's Day 2024 -- (International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.)

March 11-17, 2024 -- World Rotaract Week

March 31, 2024 -- Deadline - District Grants 2023-24 Final Report due

April 5-7, 2024 -- Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)

May 25-29, 2024 -- 2024 Rotary International Convention in Singapore

Birthdays

Birthdays: January 31 through February 6

Happy Birthday to:

Chuck Erickson - February 6

Quote of the Week

"Kindness is like snow -- it beautifies everything it covers." -- Kahlil Gibran

Wellness

If you have any information in regard to any illness by club members and/or their family members please send that information to:

Minnie Stephens

(402-466-1545)

minniemouse1041@windstream

Please continue to keep Sue Schuerman in your prayers. Sue has been moved to Old Cheney Rehabilitation located at 5431 S. 16th Street, Lincoln, NE. Sue currently has COVID, so please do not go and visit. Once I hear that she is cleared for visitors, I will let you know. She has a long ways to go. Her speech is better, but it is difficult for her to walk.

Please keep all our Rotarians around the world in your prayers that may be ill, suffering because of war, hunger, health or other problems.

If you know of any of our members you would like for us to mention who are ill or need prayer, please let Minnie know and we will put it in the SPOKE.

February 6, 2024

Joel Stoltenow -- Lincoln Lutheran Family Services

Lincoln East Rotary Foundation Meeting

Lincoln East Rotary Club Zoom Meetings

Can't Attend a Meeting?

District Happenings ---

Birthdays: January 31 through February 6

"Kindness is like snow -- it beautifies everything it covers." -- Kahlil Gibran

Wednesdays at 11:45 AM

In-person meeting at "The Garage", 5551 South 48th Street

Check us out on our Website and Facebook --

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