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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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Clark D. Lauritzen
Chairman and President

FNBO
First National of Nebraska

Clark is the Chairman and President of FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), as well as FNBO’s holding company, First National of Nebraska (FNNI). He serves as Chairman and President of the Lauritzen Corporation, a bank holding company managing several banks outside of FNBO, as well as an insurance business. FNNI has over 5,000 employees and represents one of the largest privately held banks in the United States, with over $30 billion in assets. Clark represents the sixth generation of his family to lead the bank, which was founded in 1857.

Clark serves on the Board of Directors of the Omaha Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He is active in the community, serving as Treasurer of the Nebraska Game & Parks Foundation, a board member of the Creighton University Board of Trustees, a member of the STRATCOM Consultation Committee, a board member of the Westside Community Schools Foundation, a member of the Princeton President’s Advisory Council, director of the Robert B. Daugherty Foundation, trustee of Lauritzen Gardens and a Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Governor. Clark is a past Chairman of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and past Chair of the United Way of the Midlands campaign.

Clark was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and his B.A. from Princeton University.
Presiding Officer: Heather Legge
Secretary: Lisa Tonjes Moritz
Sgt at Arms: Okley Gibbs
Digital Experience: Adam Leong
Invocation & Pledge: Need Volunteer
Navigator: Need Volunteer
Cashiers/Check-in: Todd Chaney & Need Volunteer
Admin Support: Matthew Boulay
Greeters: Need Volunteers
Speaker Host: Todd Johnson
Speaker: Carolyn Rooker
 
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.

 

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Upcoming Speakers
Carolyn Rooker
Dec 11, 2024
District Power grid technology advances
No Meeting
Dec 25, 2024
Merry Christmas!
No Meeting
Jan 01, 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Business Networking
Jan 08, 2025
Venue: Goodwill Industries
Chancellor Dele Davies
Jan 15, 2025
UNMC
Outland Trophy Winner
Jan 22, 2025
All About Football
Jack Diesing
Jan 29, 2025
College World Series
Guest Registration
Upcoming Events
2024 Rotary Scholarship
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