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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

Greetings Everyone,

What a fun meeting. Thank you to the Downtown Rotary Foundation for all their great work this year in providing grants to some amazing organizations helping in Omaha and across the Heartland. We got to hear a heartfelt message from Linda Reimer head of the Omaha Street School on behalf of their organization and the other organizations represented thanking everyone for their hard work and our support in making a difference. It was fun and inspiring to see the different causes represented and how we are able to help. We look forward to hearing back from these organizations on how our support has helped make a difference and be an inspiration to many in need.

The Foundation has also done a lot of work this year helping make the process of applying for grants and navigating the process much easier than in the past to help encourage more applications. Their main focus continues to be Education, Veterans, and the Elderly and they have also done a great job of making it a one click process to donate to the foundation. The foundation also asks that we as Rotary members consider becoming a Legacy contributor and know that your gifts can make a difference far beyond the end of your life.

Thanks to Kathy Estes for helping coordinate the 911 Memorial flag project in Memorial park this year. It sounds like they have some great plans to continue to enhance this project and not forget this tragedy not only for this year but on in to the future.

Congratulations again to all the members that achieved perfect attendance. Well done! I continue to encourage all of you to get engaged - make a difference!

Have a great week,

Brad

Update on Fred Henninger

We received notice that Fred Henninger is going through a rough patch and a housing transition. His health is on the mend thanks to some friendat in his church and in Rotary.

If you would like to reach out to Fred with a visit or card he is at Life Care Center of Omaha, 6032 Ville De Sante Dr. Omaha , NE 68104.

I am sure he would love to hear from his fellow Rotarians.

Perfect Attendance 2017-2018

Congratulations!
Perfect attendance 2017-2018

Please be sure to contact Leigh if you feel you were overlooked or that the number of years is off.

First	Last	Years Perf Att
Jena	Bailey	1
Lori	Bechtold	1
Gary	Bren	18
Gretchen	Bren	11
Brad	Burklund	4
Steven	Carper	5
Timothy	Cavanaugh	15
Paul	Cohen	31
John	Ewing	5
Stephen	Gerdes	14
Okley	Gibbs	9
Corey	Guy	1
William	Harvey	11
Gretchen	Harvey	1
Roger	Holthaus	15
Larry	Johansen	40
Robert	Keefer	4
Francis	Lajba	15
Robert	Laughlin	1
John	Marburger	9
Stephen	McCollister	11
Camille	Metoyer Moten	3
John	Mock	21
James	Murphy	38
Sean	Olson	9
Rosemary	Opbroek	13
Cella	Quinn	19
James	Scott-Miller	28
Leigh	Sittenauer	2
John	Smith	2
Donald	Swanson	17
Lisa	Tonjes Moritz	2

An Evening at The Union

Sep 20, 2018 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Union for Contemporary Art

2423 North 24th St
Omaha, NE NE

Come support a non-profit, an incredibly changing neighborhood and some contemporary art
along with food, drink, and conversation!

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Auction Solutions, Kandis K Schissel with Merrill Lynch, HOPE organizing and Wine Styles

Event price is $25. Pay with cash, check, FastPass or use a credit card at the button below.

PAYPAL PAYMENT

Checks can be mailed to :
Rotary Club of Omaha
PO Box 964
Elkhorn, NE 68022

REGISTER HERE

Business Networking Day 10.17.18

Our October Business Network Day will feature three locations on the Fort Omaha campus of Metropolitan Community College. Pick the tour you’re most interested in, then we will all convene at the Culinary Institute for lunch created by the chefs and students. Please allow some extra time for this very special event – 12 noon to 1:30 on October 17.

$14 Per person

20 person limit at each location

Sponsor: Sue Koesters and DA Davidson

General Crook House – Rotarian Host: Dianne Desler

The Museum is the authentically restored home of Civil War and National Indian Wars hero, General George Crook, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was constructed in 1879 while General Crook served as the Commander of the Department of the Platte. General Crook is known for his supporting role in the landmark 1879 trial of Standing Bear v. Crook.

The house was built in the Italianate style, which represented the grandeur of the military frontier. All furnishings are antiques from the 1880 Victorian period. From early November through the end of December, the museum celebrates 19th Century Holidays, complete with full holiday decorations. The Crook House Guild transforms every room in the house into captivating glimpses at Christmases past. Collections at this living history museum include decorative arts, costumes, arts and crafts and period furnishings.

School of Construction Sciences – Rotarian Host: Rose Opbroek

We will tour the new buildings that house construction programs that include Apprenticeship Programs, Architectural Design Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction & Building Sciences, Electrical Technology, HVAC & Refrigeration, and Plumbing.

MCC is currently one of the fastest growing postsecondary institutions in Nebraska. Three new buildings, the Construction Education Center, Center for Advanced and Emerging Technologies and the Career and Academic Skills Center, are now open on the Fort Omaha Campus. The new MCC North Express center will open soon at the Highlander Accelerator project near 30th and Parker streets and offer a mix of continuing education, workforce training and outreach services. Planning has started on the Industrial Training Center renovation and for a new facility for the Automotive Technology program.

The addition and enhancement of instructional facilities are geared specifically to prepare students for success in college and the workforce in the four-county area for years to come.

Culinary Arts Institute: Rotarian Host: Kathy Estes

The Institute for the Culinary Arts at Metropolitan Community College consists of two programs: Culinary Arts & Management and Hospitality & Restaurant Leadership. The hands-on experience takes place in a state-of-the-art, amazing facility.

“We give our students passion. It is all about passion — passion to cook, passion to serve others and passion to make others smile. It is about sacrifice and commitment. It is about rewards, satisfaction and happy people. We provide the opportunity to work with people from all walks of life, no matter where you are or your stage of life. Our graduates can work anywhere in the world, in a variety of settings: hotels, restaurants, country clubs, cruise ships, military bases, commissaries, hospitals, assisted living facilities, catering, universities and manufacturing facilities.”

Many of the degree options are accredited by the American Culinary Federation Accreditation Commission, and the ICA has been rated among the top culinary schools in the U.S. MCC has been an accredited institution since 1975.

Tours start promptly at noon. At 12:45 all are asked to be at the Culinary Arts building for lunch – 12:45 to 1:30pm. Rotarians are asked to pay individually for the buffet lunch - $14 – cash, check or Fast Pass.

REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE

PAY $14.72 WITH PAYPAL HERE

Thank You Letters

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

You can click the link to read them.

Community Grant Thank Yous 2018

HETRA Thank you 2018

Mosaic Thank You 6.19.18

Merry Makers 5.2018

Arbor Day Foundation 5.2018

Spotlight on Clubs

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