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Jon and Taryn Vanderford

January 25, 2023

Jon and Taryn Vanderford

"Pure Nebraska"

Taryn is a farm girl from Pender, Nebraska, Taryn attended a country school. She graduated with highest distinction from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism. In college, she played saxophone in the Cornhusker Marching Band, where she met Jon.  
Jon  is a Nebraska native, growing up in Murdock. He attended the University of Nebraska where he met his wife and now co-anchor Taryn. They both played saxophone in the Cornhusker Marching Band.
 
 
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Congressman Mike Flood
Congressman Mike Flood was our speaker.  Mike gave an outline of his career in business, the Nebraska Legislature, and getting to work in the House of Representatives in Washington, D. C. 
 
The meeting was not well attended due to our inclement weather.  
District 5650 Conference 
Pre-conference starts on Thursday, March 30 with a performance by a man who is changing the world through music.  YoY o Ma, a renown cellist, will be performing at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.  Rotary will be given a special rate to attend.
 
Friday – March 31:
 
“Rotary’s Got Talent” social and performances by our own renown 5650 stars.   There will lots of fun and an opportunity to raise funds for polio.  There will be tours of Nebraska Innovation Campus, which will be the home of 2023 District Conference. The tours will be held before the Friday social event.
 
District Conference – April 30: 
 
Presentations will be by:  Chancellor Ronnie Green, Welcome to UNL; Dr. Brady Beecham, former RYE and Ambassadorial Scholar; Dr. Jeffrey Gold, Chancellor UNMC, World health challenges; NE Senator Tom Brewer, Stories from Ukraine; Director Tony Goins, NE Econ. Dev., Building Community. 
 
Check the District Website for more information.
Rotary Reflections
Over the years I have been asked many times, “Why does the law let criminals go over technicalities?  Is that fair to society? They do such bad things, and on some technicality the law lets them go.”
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LERC Service Project

Help is needed with our Service Project"

If you are interested in helping, please contact Chris Klingenberg at (402-499-8404.  Many hands make light work.
 
Where: Kamp Katiki
When:  January 28, 2023
Time:  9:00 am - NOON
 
Kamp Katiki is located at the following address:  14917 East Park Highway, Louisville, NE 68037
 
 
 
Speaker Host Wanted

Speaker Host Wanted:

We still need Rotarians to help get speakers for March and April.  If you are interested in finding speakers for those months, please contact Minnie Stephens at minniemouse1041@windstream.net.  Thank you for your help.
 
District Events 
Further information on the events below can be found on the District website:
 

January 21, 2023 -- Rotary Leadership Part I -- (District 5520) via Zoom -- 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (no cost)

February 18, 2023 - Rotary Leadership Part II - (District 5520) via Zoom - 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (no cost)

March 18, 2023 -- Rotary Leadership Part III - (District 5520) via Zoom - 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (no cost)

February 1, 2023 (deadline) - Golden Wheel Award (more information can be found on District 5650 Website)

Birthdays

Birthdays: January 18 2023 through January 25, 2023

None
 
Quote of the Week
"Sharing is such a simple way of sweetening someone else's day."
Wellness
  Wellness Chairman Greg Schnasse has requested information in regard to any illness by club members and/or their family members.
Greg’s contacts:
Phone: 402-440-9917
 
 
 
Please keep the following Lincoln East Rotarians in your prayers:
 
Dave Caudy
 
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 Greg know and we will put it in the SPOKE.
 
 
Club Information
Welcome to our Club
Lincoln East
Service Above Self
Wednesdays at 11:45 AM
The Garage
5551 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
United States of America
Phone:
(402) 466-1545
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Club Secretary
 
Club Treasurer
 
Club Foundation Chair - TRF
 
Club Membership Chair
 
Club Polio Chair
 
Club Program Chair
 
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Club Foundation Chair - Club Foundation
 
Speakers
Jan 25, 2023 11:45 AM
Feb 01, 2023 11:45 AM
Lincoln Police Department
Feb 15, 2023 11:45 AM
Attorney General's Office - Outreach Program
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Minnie Stephens
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