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September 9, Guest Speaker John Spatz

Join us Wednesday at the Venue!

John Spatz (pronounced “spots”) has served as the executive director of the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) since 2012.  He joined NASB as its legal counsel in 2003.  

 

 

 

 

In the role as executive director, he provides strategic leadership to strengthen public education throughout Nebraska and the country. He also holds key leadership positions in several NASB-affiliated organizations, including serving as Chief Administrator of ALICAP, Chairman of Sparq Data Solutions, Inc., Manager of NJUMP/CJUMP, and Co-founder of Envise AMS, Inc.

John is the author of The Guidebook to Nebraska’s Public Meetings Law, a widely used resource helping schools and public bodies comply with the state’s Open Meetings Act.

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Guerrero Medical Clinic and Education Center

Many thanks to Barbara Bartle who shared the inspiring story of one person's idea that grew into a vital clinic serving over a thousand patients every year!

Guerrero Surgery and Education Center is a non-profit organization that provides free healthcare, primarily eye care, to patients in the state of Chihuahua in Mexico.  The idea began with optometrist Tom Pruitt, who with volunteers in the 1980's, traveled from city to city to provide eye care.  

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Save the Date for The Dictionary Project

Lincoln East Rotary will again be participating in the dictionary give away to 3rd graders. 

The night to get them ready will be Tuesday, September 29 at St Paul's United Methodist Church at 11th and N.  

Time to start will be announced. Please plan to be there because many hands make light work!

 

Quick Reminder:  Lincoln East Rotary Club is a Welcoming Week Sponsor

Lincoln East Rotary Club is proud to be a sponsor of Lincoln Welcoming Week, September 10-19, 2026!  

There will be numerous events throughout the city and across the state to celebrate the rich cultural diversity in our communities!  Don't forget to plan to attend one.

https://welcominglnk.org/welcoming-week/#:~:text=Join%20us%20every%20September%20for,our%20community's%20rich%20cultural%20diversity.

Lincoln East Rotary Club Zoom Meetings

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Rotary Clubs of Lincoln, Nebraska

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

Welcome to our Club
Lincoln East
Service above Self
Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m.
Venue Restaurant
4111 Pioneer Woods Drive
East side, The Lancaster Room
Lincoln, NE 68506
United States of America
Phone:
(402) 802-4003
Board meetings every 3rd Wednesday starting at 10:30. Foundation meetings every 5th Wednesday or as needed.
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Upcoming Events

LERC Board Meeting
Sep. 16, 2026
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Lincoln East Rotary Club Board meets every 3rd Wednesday at 10:45.
 
LERC Board Meeting
Oct. 21, 2026
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Lincoln East Rotary Club Board meets every 3rd Wednesday at 10:45.
 
Rotary District 5650 Conference 2026
Oct. 23, 2026 - Oct. 24, 2026 Central Daylight Time (UTC-05:00)
Salute to Business 2026
Oct. 27, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (UTC-05:00)
LERC Board Meeting
Nov. 18, 2026
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Lincoln East Rotary Club Board meets every 3rd Wednesday at 10:45.
 
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Future Speakers

Sep 09, 2026
Nebraska Association of School Boards
Sep 16, 2026
Community Justice Center
Sep 23, 2026
Indian Center Inc.
Sep 30, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
New Day Coffee + Smoothies Business
Oct 21, 2026
Nebraska's Niobium Nirvana
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Wednesday meetings at The Venue Restaurant and Lounge
4111 Pioneer Woods Dr.
East side, The Lancaster Room
Noon Luncheon starting at 11:45 a.m.

Your lunch reservation is appreciated by Monday noon.

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