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Omaha Downtown

Established Leaders, Emerging Leaders, Developing Leaders

We meet In Person
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
Field Club of Omaha
3615 Woolworth Avenue
Omaha, NE 68105
United States of America
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Name: Todd Chaney
Classification: Wealth Management
Position/Company: Financial Planner at Wealth Partners
Proposed by: Michelle Trawick and Angela Chaney of Suburban Rotary
 
For comments or objections to the above proposal, please send them in writing to director@omaharotary.org by November 1, 2024.

Bill Williams
Patriotic Productions

Bill and Evonne Williams, through their non-profit Patriotic Productions, have made a profound impact on veterans and their families. They organized 14 Nebraska Honor Flights, bringing over 3,500 veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit their memorials and pay tribute to their service.

They are also the creators of the Remembering Our Fallen memorials—powerful tributes featuring photos of the brave men and women who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. These moving memorials, including two national exhibits, travel across the country, honoring 5,500 fallen heroes from the War on Terror.

Over the years, their speaker series has hosted notable figures, including members of the Band of Brothers, Marines from the iconic flag-raising on Iwo Jima, the famous kissing couple from Times Square on VJ Day 1945, Medal of Honor recipients, the doctor who saved President Reagan after the assassination attempt, Lee Greenwood, and, most recently, former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines.

Next Memorial Day weekend will mark their 5th Annual Patriotic Parade in downtown Omaha, which draws an impressive 10,000 attendees. Their mission is to honor Gold Star families and veterans, inspire patriotism, and remind the public of the true meaning of Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day.

 

Presiding Officer: Heather Legge
Secretary: James Mackiewicz
Sgt at Arms: Okley Gibbs
Digital Experience: Adam Leong
Invocation & Pledge: Heidi McGinness
Navigator: Christopher Nwafor
Cashiers/Check-in: Steve McCollister & Need Volunteer
Admin Support: Mitch Hunt
Greeters: Larry Guenther & Need Volunteer
Speaker Host: Hal Daub
Speaker: Bill and Evonne Williams
 
Buffet Lunch is $18 for members and $20 for visiting Rotarians and guests.
Lunch ticket is back. Please collect your lunch ticket after check-in and put it in the jar at the beginning of the buffet line
President's Pen
President Heather Legge
November 4, 2024, Omaha, NE
 
WOW, what a fun meeting that was!  We had some truly great Halloween costumes in our midst (congrats to the winners!). The silliness was juxtaposed with the last of this season's political speakers: Don Bacon, who shared some achievements, some of his mission (secure, strong, and safe), illustrated why he is popular with many Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, he also introduced Representative Tony Gonzalez, visiting from TX.  Hal Daub and John Ewing called on Rotarians and friends to support our community's annual 8th grade Honor Roll celebration on May 14, 2025. Connect with Deb Skinner, Hal or John for some great sponsorship options. As a highlight of the meeting with TWO standing ovations, we honored John Marburger for his notable generosity to The Rotary Club of Omaha Foundation. John, thank you sincerely! It's an honor to serve in Rotary with you! Thank you also to our Business Sponsor of the month, Michelle Trawick, Dean of the College of Business Administration, UNO. Thank you Molly for visiting and filling in for Michelle! Members, please let Michelle Trawick know if you are interested in sponsoring a month. Coming right up is an incredible Veterans Day Program with a surprise Past President presiding (guess who?). Please join us at the Field Club this Wednesday for lunch; bring a guest!

President Heather Legge
The Rotary Club of Omaha
 
President Heather's weekly video: https://youtu.be/NeZztmIuLi8
 
 
June 26, 2024. Outgoing President Larry Guenther recognized our members who achieved perfect attendance. Perfect Rotary attendance(aka Perfect Rotarians) is attained through consistent participation in weekly meetings, service projects, committee work, weekly club service, Rotary socials, visiting other clubs, Rotary online makeups, Zoom attendance, attendance at club board meetings, and attendance at club foundation board meetings. Below is the list of our perfect attendance Rotarians.
July is the perfect time to start your journey towards becoming a Perfect Rotarian!
 
 
HONOR ROLL MAJOR SPONSORS
 
 
Honor Roll Donors:
 
Adam Leong, Bill Harvey, Bob Keefer, Brad Burklund, Brett Frevert, Camille Metoyer Moten, Carlson West Povondra Architects, Centris, CFO Systems, Charlie Peters, Chase Bank, DA Davidson, Dawn Gonzales, Deb Skinner, Dianne Desler, EHPV Management Group, Elkhorn Athletic Association, Elkhorn Schools Foundation, Fletcher Reel, Fr. Lloyd Gnirk, Gene DeBoer, Goodwill Industries, Gretchen Harvey, Hal Daub, Larry Johansen, Heather Legge, Heidi McGinness, James Mackiewicz, Jim Murphy, Jim Stewart, Jim Suttle, John Ewing, John Marburger, John Marburger, John Mock, Josh Todd, Kathryn Weitz, Kevin Baitey, Larry Guenther, LeRoy Swedlund, Lisa Tonjes Moritz, Michelle Trawick, Huntrex.com, Okley Gibbs, Ollie the Trolley,  Omaha Downtown Rotary Foundation, Omaha Massage Therapy, Omaha Public Schools Foundation, Paul Cohen, Sandy Lemke, Steve Carper, Steve McCollister, Susan Koesters, Tobi Mathouser, Todd Johnson, Tom Gouttierre, UNO College of Business Administration, Viv Ewing, Yolanda Hoffman, Jennifer Trebil, Roxy Orr, Barbara Hayman
The Rotary Scholarship Committee led by Sean Connolly is proud to announce the 2024 Rotary Scholarship Recipients:
 
Arjun Anugole, Millard South  High School     
Rachel Fernandes, Duchesne High School
Lexie Hatch, Millard West High School
Hannah Kubiak, Omaha South High School
Jeremiah Mohring, Elkhorn South  High School
Tanner Post, Roncalli Catholic High School
 
Congratulations!
The Rotary Club of Omaha has been honored with the esteemed Rotary International Citation for the Rotary Year 2022-2023, during the tenure of President Sean Connolly. This recognition was presented at the culminating Rotary District 5650 Conference. Our club surpassed the expectations set by RI, particularly in the domains of Developing and implementing sustainable service projects, Contributions to The Rotary Foundation, Membership Engagement initiatives, and Raising awareness of Rotary within the community. Congratulations to all our dedicated Rotarians!
R. Gordon R. McInally is president of Rotary International. He was educated at the Royal High School in Edinburgh and at the University of Dundee, where he earned his graduate degree in dental surgery. He operated his own dental practice in Edinburgh until 2016. Gordon was chair of the East of Scotland branch of the British Paedodontic Society and has held various academic positions. He has also served as a presbytery elder, chair of the Queensferry parish congregational board, and commissioner to the general assembly of the Church of Scotland. Read President McInally's biography.
 
Watch the video below of President McInally's address to the Rotary International Assembly:
 
If you attend another club's meeting in person or virtual, please email Yolanda for attendance credit
Thank you!
Club Executives & Directors
Club President
Immediate Past Club President
Club Administration Director
Club Secretary
Club Treasurer
Club Foundation Chair - TRF
Club Membership Chair
Club Polio Chair
Club Program Chair
Club Public Image
Club Service Projects
Club Foundation Chair - Club Foundation
Board Member - 2022-2025
Board Member - 2022-2025
Board Member - 2023-2026
Board Member - 2023-2026
Board Member - 2024-2027
Board Member - 2024-2027
Make Up Opportuntites
Monday: Omaha Millard Rotary, 12:00 pm, German American Society, 3717 South 120th St.
Tuesday: Omaha Morning 7:00 am, 88 Tactical, 15350 Shepard St., Omaha, NE 68138
Tuesday: Omaha Northwest, 12:00 pm, First Responders Foundation, 10605 Burt Circle, Omaha, NE 68114
Wednesday: Omaha Downtown, 12:00 pm, Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth Ave.
Thursday: West Douglas County, 7:00 am, Elkhorn Common Ground Community Center, 1701 Veterans Drive
Thursday: Omaha Suburban, Noon, Legends Patio Grill, 6920 Pacific St., Suite 100
Thursday: Council Bluffs, 12:00 pm, The Center, 714 Main Street
Friday: Omaha West, 12:00 pm, Biaggi's, 13655 California St.

 

Rotary Honor Roll
YouTube Channel, Rotary Club of Omaha
Upcoming Speakers
Veterans Program
Nov 06, 2024
Salute to Rotarian Veterans
Matt Walsh
Nov 13, 2024
Mayor of Council Bluffs
Dr Adi Pour
Nov 20, 2024
Post Covid
Clark Lauritizen
Dec 04, 2024
Dedication to Community
Carolyn Rooker
Dec 11, 2024
District Power grid technology advances
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2024 Rotary Scholarship
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