Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth Street, Omaha, Nebraska
Information Security
We heard a fascinating presentation this week from Kim Whittaker, President of First National Technology, on Information Security.
Guarding our sensitive information has always been a challenge. Today that challenge is multiplied many fold. Kim talked about not just cyber security, but also about physical security, privacy, contingency and disaster planning, operational security, and personnel security. She gave us much food for thought as we move forward in this brave new world.
Good News:
The rain dampened our numbers a little, but not our spirits on Monday as we enjoyed a tailgate party courtesy of Rotarian Michele Boles and NRG. We had a great time, great food, and lots of fun. Thanks Michele and NRG!
Roger Holthaus gave an addendum to his Carlton College news from a couple of weeks ago. In addition to Roger, and Secretary of State John Gale, our own John Sage is a graduate of Carlton College.
Francis Lajba had several guests today, and also prompted attendance by Rotarian Dave Karnes. Dave was indirectly responsible for my membership in the club, 21 years ago, and was also responsible for Francis’s membership. I think we need to get Dave back on the Membership Committee.
Deb Skinner told us that the CenturyLink Center will soon become the CHI Health Center. Deb’s company, CHI Health, paid $20 Million for the naming rights for 20 years. Congrats to CHI Health!
Lindy Hoyer’s niece is a championship golfer, having recently won a South Dakota State golf championship with her team. Congratulations!
Incoming Club President, Brad Burklund, now has all four kids graduated from college and they all have jobs. Nice work.
Camille has a free concert this weekend at Rockbrook and a concert next weekend at Cottonwood Winery.
Thanks to all of our guests and visitors today and to the members who invited them.
This is my final President’s Pen!
Our next meeting is the changing of the guard, and I’ve asked incoming Club President Brad Burklund to take over this column next week and tell us about his thoughts for the coming year. Brad is going to be a terrific Club President.
This week I’d like to thank everyone who helps make Downtown Rotary a great Club, and a place where Service Above Self is a phrase we strive to live by. In particular, I’d like to thank:
- My wife, Rotarian Gretchen Harvey, the first new Rotarian of the 2017-18 Club Year, and our incoming Club Membership Chair for 2018-19. Her support throughout this year (and the last 30 years) have kept me on track.
- Our Club Board Members, and particularly Board Members completing their terms, who have provided years of service to our Club: Alan Smith, Lindsey Rai Kortan, Ken Hurt, Anna Cramer, Past President John Ewing and Treasurer Jeremy Krumweide. Thanks to all of you for your help, support, advice and hard work.
- Everyone who has served on Club Committees, and particularly Club Committee Chairs this past year. This is where the work of our Club gets done. If you chaired a committee this past year, or served on the Club Board, Leigh will have a certificate of appreciation for you at the Changing of the Guard on June 27. Thank you, to all of you, for your service to our Club. Tremendous work!
- Everyone from our Club who has donated to the Rotary International Foundation. We had a record year for donations from our Club to RI. Congratulations and thank you!
- Our Omaha Downtown Rotary Club Foundation Board and donors. The work you are doing is putting our local Foundation, and our Club, on the map.
- Sergeant at Arms, John Marburger, and everyone who has pitched in and helped with SAA duties and other Club service throughout the year.
- Club Secretary, and now Club President Elect, Camille Metoyer Moten. Camille, it has been an honor, a privilege and a total blast to share the podium with you this year.
- Club Administrative Director Extraordinaire, Leigh Sittenauer. Leigh, I could not possibly have done this job without your help and guidance.
- All of you, our Club Members, those who attend meetings and those who continue to pay their dues even though they are unable to attend. Your support for this organization is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for this past year and the opportunity to serve you and our Club.
Next week:
Next week we have Changing of the Guard with our new Club President, Brad Burklund.
Always remember, if it’s Wednesday, the place to be is Downtown Rotary.
Bill
