As Outreach Coordinator within the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, Ryan has statewide responsibility for developing and implementing community-based initiatives for educating Nebraskans in the areas of consumer fraud, elder financial abuse, predatory and illegal business practices, identity theft, and Internet safety. Educational outreach services are extended to an average of 20,000 Nebraskans annually through presentations to groups of all sizes across the state and at numerous expositions and fairs including the Nebraska State Fair. Ryan’s thirteen years of service within the Attorney General’s Offices spans three administrations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In his spare time he works hard at elevating a high-handicapper’s bad golf game into an art form.
John told us that he started volunteering at a zoo in Indiana when he was 15 years old. He came to Lincoln 37 years ago and has been working in zoos for about 50 years.
John Chapo spoke to us about the Lincoln Children’s Zoo which was a vision of Arnott Folsom. In 1959, Arnott Folsom had a vision to create a family destination where thousands of children and adults could interact with nature. With a donation from himself and his wife as well as the help from community leaders, Lincoln Children's Zoo was founded. Opened in the summer of 1965, the Zoo became a place where children could get up-close to animals and surround themselves in scenic gardens.
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.
As I approach my eighth decade of life I look back over the influences in my life. My Dad, my Grandfathers, Teachers, the lawyer I clerked for while in law school, and others. I also consider my sons and their children.
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.
Thanks go to the following for "Happy Dollars" on January 11: Duane Tappe, Betty Ourecky, Andrea Ahrens, Dave Brolhorst, Darrel Huenergardt, Chris Klingenberg, Barry Stelk, Gordon Bair, Chuck Erickson, and Al Burdick
"You have done it without a touch, without a word, without a sign. You have done it by being yourself. Perhaps that is what being a friend is. -- Roy Croft
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