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The Rotary Club of Established Leaders, Emerging Leaders, Developing Leaders

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.

Our meetings are Wednesdays, from noon to 1 PM. They are usually held at the
Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth Street, Omaha, Nebraska

Check out the calendar for upcoming programs and possible changes in location.

President's Pen

Omaha World Herald

This week’s guest speaker was our own Downtown Rotarian and Club Board member, Phil Taylor, President of the Omaha World Herald and VP of Bershire Hathaway Media Group. Phil gave us an update on the World Herald. If you are like me, the World Herald is as much a part of life in Omaha as the Zoo, the Old Market, and Memorial Park. It remains one of our great civic treasures, and the place to go for in-depth analysis on local issues.

Phil walked us through the history of the World Herald, which is deeply intertwined with the history of Omaha. Then Phil addressed some of the challenges facing the World Herald in this brave new world of digital media, social networks, and the like. Certainly readership and advertising revenues are down from their heights of many years ago. But the World Herald remains the most widely distributed media outlet of any type in our area, and they are working hard to develop new revenue sources for the future.

If you are not a print and digital subscriber of the Omaha World Herald, I encourage you to become one. There is no substitute for the access you will have to in-depth coverage of the news of the day, and particularly of local and regional issues. Just go to www.omaha.com and sign up.

Good News:

Lisa Tonniges Moritz introduced us to Brigitte McQueen Shew, who told us about the upcoming social event at the Union for Contemporary Arts. See below for details on this great event.

Plenty of volunteer opportunities are upcoming, including this Saturday’s tree planting in the Minne Lusa neighborhood, and our Club’s signature event, the Honor Roll Luncheon, on May 10. Don’t miss out! Sign up today.

And Steve McCollister reminded us that it’s time to get in those grant applications for charities benefitting local veterans, seniors, and education, for grants from our Omaha Downtown Rotary Club Foundation.

Chris Tointon gave us an update on membership at the YMCA which opened in Council Bluffs just last year. They now have 10,000 members!

And thanks to all of guests, prospective members, and visiting Rotarians.

Next week:

Next week, we have Benjamin Vogt with Monarch Gardens telling us about urban gardening for pollinators. Please be sure to join us.

Remember, if it’s Wednesday, the place to be is Downtown Rotary.

See you next week!

Bill

Tree Planting

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE

Bill Gorman Dedication at Omaha Storm Chasers

Saturday, May 5 @ 7:05 pm

Storm Chasers vs. New Orleans Baby Cakes

Gates open at 6:00 pm

Storm Chasers Administrative Offices will be renamed in honor of former Omaha Royals General Manager and longtime Downtown Rotarian, Bill Gorman

Ticket cost = $9 per ticket

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT WILL CALL THE DAY OF THE GAME.
They will be under your last name.

Prospects for Membership

The Rotary Club of Omaha has received membership applications from the following:

Chris Mehaffy, Scout Executive / CEO of Mid-America Council, BSA. Chris is sponsored by Steve McCollister.

Michelle Boles, Director of Business Development / Sales & Marketing at NRG Omaha Energy Center. Michelle is sponsored by Jena Bailey.

Anyone with objections to a membership proposal needs to reach out to the Club Administrator or Membership Chair.

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Connolly, Sean Apr 01

Johnson, Chris Apr 03

Perkins, Gary Apr 03

Wineland, Taylor Apr 03

McLellan, John Apr 05

Frasier, Bruce Apr 10

Smith, John Apr 11

Ewing, John Apr 18

Goodwin, Lisa Apr 19

Thompson, Greg Apr 20

Contreraz, Theresa Apr 22

Heffernan, Suzie Apr 22

Tonniges, Emily Apr 22

Daub, Hal Apr 23

Zandbergen, Peter Apr 27

Link, Hans Apr 28

Hames, Herb Apr 29

Kuhl, Nancy Apr 29

HONOR ROLL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Please take a moment to sign up for a volunteer position at the Honor Roll Luncheon Thursday, May 10th at CenturyLink.

You can view the volunteer opportunites and SIGN UP HERE.

Volunteers will earn make up credits for their time.

Thank you for your service!

HONOR ROLL LUNCHEON REGISTRATION

Please join us for the Annual
Rotary Club of Omaha Honor Roll Luncheon
Thursday, May 10, 2018
11:30am - 1:00pm
Lunch Cost is $30 per person
Please pre-pay with Leigh or use the credit card link below.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS

REGISTER HERE

***If there is a particular school's table at which you wish to be seated, please note that in the comments section as you register. If no school is noted we will randomly assign you to available seats with the schools. THANK YOU!

Thank You Letters

We have a few more thank you letters that came in the mail.

You can click the link to read them.

Spotlight on Clubs

You can see what other clubs in our district are doing by going HERE.

CB Noon Poker Tournament

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