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The Oncoming American Health Care Crash---And How We Can Avoid It
Sep 21, 2022
Dr. Donald Frey, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Omaha, NE and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Frey is a geriatrician who specializes in the unique health care needs of the elderly. He prefers to be called Don, rather than Dr. Don graduated from University of Missouri / Columbia Campus in 1978. He is affiliated with CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy. Don is a popular writer of op-eds for the World Herald because of his interesting logic and ideas. He is a thinker and you’ll enjoy his take on our current health care and the solution. |
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Study on mental health in Douglas County
Sep 28, 2022
Jim believes that working together we can do better. |
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Oct 04, 2022
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Flatwater Free Press: Nebraska’s important stories and Nebraska Public Payrolls.
Oct 05, 2022
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Candidate for Nebraska Governor
Oct 12, 2022
Conservative Republican Jim Pillen grew up on a farm in Platte County, Nebraska and raised pigs with his father, Dale. Jim graduated from Lakeview High School.
He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from UNL, and married Suzanne Shreve. He then earned a doctor of veterinary medicine from Kansas State. In 1983, Jim returned to Nebraska and opened a small animal practice and swine consulting practice. Jim and his father, Dale, partnered together, raising 60 sows and 1,200 market hogs on a dirt lot on their home farm. In 1993, Jim started Pillen Family Farms. In 2003, he added DNA Genetics. 2012 brought the addition of Jim’s two oldest children, Sarah and Brock, into the business. Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics are now a multigenerational family-run business, composed of over 1,100 team members. The family business operates by some basic core beliefs—do what is right, do the best you can, and treat others the way you want to be treated. Jim and wife, Suzanne, have four children, Sarah, Brock, Polly and Izic, and seven grandchildren, William, Halle, Eloise, Henry, Harrison, Ava, and Thomas. Jim has dedicated himself to community involvement including:
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Nebraska Candidate for Governor
Oct 19, 2022
Nebraska gubernatorial candidate, Carol Blood, is this week's speaker. Born in McCook and raised in rural Adams County, Nebraska, she and her husband, Joe, raised their three adult children in Sarpy County. She served two terms as the At-Large (city-wide) Representative on the Bellevue City Council and is serving two terms in the Nebraska Legislature. Carol has been an active volunteer and community advocate who feels her mission in life is to help and serve others. She prioritizes being accessible to her constituents because it helps her understand the wants and needs of the folks she serves by hearing and noting their concerns directly. "In Nebraska, we can keep our eye on what is important – people. Those seeking to serve in public office should not serve special interest groups or political parties; they should serve you." As an experienced legislator, Carol has specific ideas and solutions.
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NATIONAL DAY OF THE DEPLOYED, Honoring all service members who have been deployed.
Oct 26, 2022
Colonel Jasin A. Cooley is the Commander, 55th Mission Support Group, 55th Wing, Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Previously, Colonel Jasin R. Cooley was the Commander of the 36th Mission Support Group, 36th Wing, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, which provides essential mission support to the largest air base in PACAF, including 9,000 military, civilian, dependent and retired personnel. The group controls all base support operations encompassing engineering, communications and information, contracting, logistics readiness, security forces and force support, which includes manpower, personnel and legacy services functions and operational responsibilities for 36th Wing assets in Diego Garcia. Colonel Cooley received his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in 1996; he was first assigned to Eglin AFB, FL, as Flight Leader and Force Protection Officer for the 96th Security Police squadron. In 1999, he departed for Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea and the 8th Security Forces Squadron, serving as the Air Base Defense Officer. He then moved to RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, in 2000 as the Combat Readiness Flight Commander. He also served as interim Chief of Security Forces at RAF Croughton. He subsequently moved to Sheppard AFB, TX and the 82d Security Forces Squadron as the Security Forces Operations Officer. In 2004, he was reassigned to the US Air Force Academy with the Department of Military Strategic Studies, instructing military theory, strategy and officership; he then took command of Cadet Squadron 36 at the Academy, leading 115 cadets and two noncommissioned officers. In 2008, he began an assignment at the University of Florida, studying Political Science on scholarship from the Air Force Institute of Technology. Returning to Colorado in 2011, he took command of the 50th Security Forces Squadron, leading over 200 civilians, airmen and officers at Schriever AFB, CO. Following command, he served as the Director, Center of Airpower Studies and Assistant Professor for the Air Force Academy’s Department of Military and Strategic Studies. Most recently, he was the Provost Marshal, Headquarters United States Forces, Japan (USFJ), and Division Chief, Security Forces, Directorate of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Fifth Air Force, Yokota Air Base, Japan. He served as the senior U.S. DoD law enforcement official in Japan, and provided guidance to the Commander on antiterrorism, security, and protection of the force. Colonel Cooley’s deployments include tours in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan. In his most recent deployment, he served in 2017 as the Director, Police Institutional Advisory Team under NATO’s Resolute Support Mission CJ7, leading a joint/multinational team training-advising-assisting senior Afghan leaders on training and budget systems for the Afghan National Police. Colonel Cooley and his wife, Nicole, have a daughter, Abigail. |
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Nov 01, 2022
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Rank Choice Voting
Nov 02, 2022
Wes Dodge
Practicing Lawyer Wesley Dodge is a self employed attorney practicing in Omaha and Eastern Nebraska focusing on Family Law, Mediation and a general practice of law. After a divorce or custody case judges often say, "If anyone leaves here happy I did not do my job". Kind of how the election probably feels for everyone. Time to come together. Wes has worked to get rank choice voting also known as instant runoff voting because it involves fair news in elections by allowing votes to rank candidates in order of preference.
John McCollister
Nebraska State Senator John McCollister represents District 20 Nebraska State Senate. He assumed office on January 7, 2015. His current term ends on January 4, 2023.
McCollister is running for election to the Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors to represent Subdivision 6 in Nebraska. John will talk about legislative experiences, and bills he proposed in the Nebraska legislature.
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Operation Hippocrates
Nov 09, 2022
Dr. Jeffrey Delaney, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Omaha, NE and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University in 1994. Dr. Delaney attended Pediatric residency at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma Washington, Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at Yale University, and Congenital Interventional fellowship at Duke University. Dr. Delaney is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska. As of January 2022, Dr. Delaney is the Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology and the Theodore F. Hubbard Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiology. He is the Medical Director of the congenital cardiac catheterization program at Children's since 2008. In Rotary, Dr. Delaney is known as the pediatric cardiologist of Operation Hippocrates since 2009, where he developed the pediatric catheterization program in Belize. |
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Changing the Way the World Builds with Construction Management Software
Nov 16, 2022
David Arnold has been Vice President of Corporate Development at Buildertrend since 2016 where he is responsible for managing the research, development, and launching of value-added services for the purpose of increasing customer loyalty, creating new revenue streams, and deepening competitive advantages. His role also includes sourcing, vetting, and managing strategic partnerships and M&A opportunities; and managing the company’s internal and external corporate counsel. Prior to Buildertrend, Arnold was actively involved with the Omaha start-up community as the Managing Director at Straight Shot and Director of Client Services at MindMixer. Arnold received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2010. He also received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Highest Distinction from Nebraska Wesleyan University. |
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Dec 06, 2022
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Calling all Native Nebraska Sons & Daughters Home
Dec 07, 2022
A serial entrepreneur in every way, Nathan has experience in creating more than half a dozen companies and advising hundreds over the past years. Nathan is best known for co‐founding MindMixer, a civic engagement startup that quickly scaled from 0 customers to nearly 1,000 in just two years. MindMixer now employs more than 75 employees across the Midwest.
Nathan has a Bachelor of Science in management information systems from the Peter Kiewit Institute of Information Science and Technology, a graduate degree from UNO in urban planning, and is a former Silicon Valley and Silicon Beach product manager.
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Musical Presentation of A Christmas Carol
Dec 14, 2022
We’ll be treated to an ensemble from the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) showcasing holiday music accompanied by OCP Music Director Jim Boggess and Susan Baer Collins, former artistic director. The Omaha Community Playhouse program is brought to us by Camille Metoyer Moten, who is president of the OCP Board of Directors. The Past Presidents are treating all of you to wine, so bring a mate or a friend. |
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Jan 03, 2023
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Jan 07, 2023 10:00 AM - Jan 08, 2023
The Christmas Tree recycling this year is scheduled for January 7 and 8, 2023. Please click here to sign up. Coffee and Donuts will be served. |
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Meeting venue: Scottish Rite 202 S 20th St. Omaha
Jan 11, 2023
DALLAS (FWAA) – Michigan center Olusegun Oluwatimi was named the recipient of the 77th Outland Trophy on Thursday night during The Home Depot College Football Awards. The Outland Trophy is awarded annually to the nation’s best college interior lineman on offense or defense. Oluwatimi is the Wolverines’ first Outland Trophy winner. Meeting Venue: Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 202 S 20th St. Free Parking Jan 11 is In-Person Meeting only, register here: You'll find convenient, free parking by turning into the alley off 20th Street between Douglas and Farnam. Enter the parking garage under the 'Reserved Parking' sign, and parking is available on floors 1, 2, or 3. The door to the Masonic Center is on the first floor, and our club meeting is on the center's second floor. Elevators are available. Thanks to Hal Daub for arranging our January 11 and 18 meetings at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. DO NOT park in the garage accessed on Douglas Street. We do not have access to that portion of the garage and CAN NOT get any cars out until the following weekday.
The Outland Trophy is awarded to the best college football interior lineman in the United States as adjudged by the Football Writers Association of America. It is named after John H. Outland. One of only a few players ever to be named an All-American at two positions, Outland garnered consensus All-America honors in 1898 as a tackle and consensus honors as a halfback in 1899. Outland had always contended that football tackles and guards deserved greater recognition and conceived the Outland Trophy as a means of providing this recognition. In 1988, Jim Ridlon was commissioned to design and sculpt the Outland Trophy. A member of the National College Football Awards Association, the award has become one of college football's most prestigious. The 2022 Outland Trophy winner is Olusegun Oluwatimi. Olusegun Oluwatimi (born August 5, 1999) is an American football center for the Michigan Wolverines. He previously attended the University of Virginia, playing college football for the Virginia Cavaliers before graduating with a degree in economics in 2021. Oluwatimi played a final year as a graduate student for the Wolverines at the University of Michigan in 2022, where he won the Rimington and Outland Trophy.
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Jan 11, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Meeting Venue: Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 202 S 20th St. Free Parking
Pre-registration is required: Click here to register
Lunch Price: $14 for guests and visiting Rotarians, Downtown Rotarians - same price as Field Club lunch
Lunch Menu: Beef Brisket, Macaroni n cheese, coleslaw, dessert, drinks
Our January 11 meeting is at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 202 S 20th St. You'll find convenient, free parking by turning into the alley off 20th Street, between Douglas and Farnam. Enter the parking garage under the 'Reserved Parking' sign, and parking is available on floors 1, 2, or 3. The door to the Masonic Center is on the first floor, and our club meeting is on the center's second floor. Elevators are available. Thanks to Hal Daub for arranging our January 11 and 18 meetings at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. DO NOT park in the garage accessed on Douglas Street. We do not have access to that portion of the garage and CAN NOT get any cars out until the following weekday.
For questions, please send a message to director@omaharotary.org
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Meeting Venue: Scottish Rite 202 S 20th St. Omaha
Jan 18, 2023
Kyle Clark got his start in politics under then-Mayor Hal Daub in 1998. He has worked on campaigns ranging from President of the United States to local city and county races, including spending four years as Political Director, Communications Director, and advisor to Congressman Don Bacon. Kyle has also been a policy advisor to several elected officials and national organizations, and his opinions have been quoted in numerous national and international media publications. Kyle is the Managing Partner of Chase Marketing, LLC , an Omaha-based political and public relations consulting firm with an 88% win rate and numerous political award nominations. He believes in the power of the individual, the endurance of United States Constitution, and the greatness of America. His presentation includes a discussion on the concept of ranked voting and its effect on the state of politics in Nebraska.
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Jan 18, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Retire Within 20 Miles of a Major Medical Research Center
Jan 25, 2023
Christopher Kratochvil, M.D.Associate Vice Chancellor, University of Nebraska Medical CenterChristopher J. Kratochvil, M.D. is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Vice President for Research for Nebraska Medicine, leading many of the clinical research initiatives for the academic health system. He is Executive Director of the Nebraska Global Center for Health Security, serves as the Institutional Official for the UNMC Human Research Protection Program and Director of the UNMC Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Dr. Kratochvil is a Core Competency Advisor for Active and Passive Medical Defense against Weapons of Mass Destruction and Consequence Management for the National Strategic Research Institute. As the Medical Director of UNeHealth, which was formed to serve as a point of contact for commercial clinical research partnerships and growth, he oversees commercial contracting and agreements for UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, facilitating clinical and translational research. |
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Feb 04, 2023 8:00 AM
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Feb 07, 2023
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Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Feb 08, 2023
VETA JEFFERY
President & CEO, Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Veta T. Jeffery is President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, one of the largest, most highly accredited
chambers in the nation and the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ (ACCE) 2015 Chamber of the Year. With a 5-star accreditation by the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Omaha Chamber is in the top one percent of chambers nationally. Throughout her prolific career, Veta has helped shape her community through a variety of different positions, volunteer work, and leadership. She uses these experiences to guide the Chamber’s mission – to champion a thriving business community and a prosperous region. Representing more than 3,000 member businesses, Veta ensures the Chamber provides the highest quality programs and services as well as challenges itself to achieve greater results for the community at large. Veta spent over 20 years working in the financial services and banking industry as a licensed professional and a member of Senior Management in both private and public sectors. She then went on to gain national recognition in financial services for the agencies she ran for production and recruitment and retention numbers. In banking as a Senior Vice President, her efforts helped to create new policies and new products creating a space for banking to be equitable for all. Veta took an opportunity to make real and needed change in her community when she accepted a Special Assignment under Governor Nixon following the Ferguson uprising. She was tasked with serving as Manager of Community Development in the Office of Community Engagement and Department of Community and Economic Development. In this role, Veta served on many significant projects, again bridging gaps in difficult situations. The creation of the Heartland St. Louis Black Chamber of Commerce was one of several successful programs that came from her service to the State of Missouri and is still in place today. Veta was then asked to join the executive team for the County Executive to serve St. Louis County as the Chief Diversity Officer where she had policy oversight for the MWBE Program and headed planning for St. Louis County ARPA Funding. She also served on the board of the US Black Chamber of Commerce where they assist over 146 Chambers internationally representing over 175,000 members. After a nationwide search, Veta’s combination of public service, financial leadership and workforce development efforts uniquely qualified her to lead the Greater Omaha Chamber, where she now serves as President and CEO. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Veta is a gifted public speaker, having spoken across the country representing the interests of corporations, organizations and communities utilizing her ability to bridge diversity gaps and inspiring others to do the same. She is passionate about growing businesses of all sizes, strengthening and building economically strong communities through work force development and helping families to build generational legacies. Veta is married to Pastor Tony Jeffery and they are the proud parents of two beautiful girls, Ishmaiah age 21 and Toni age 12. |
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City of Papillion –Feels Like Home
Feb 15, 2023
Mayor David Black is the current mayor of City of Papillion. David was born and raised in Ralston, Nebraska, and has been a resident of Papillion since 1992. He is a 1985 graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and started his career in consumer lending and branch management. David has nearly 20 years of experience in the corporate environment, including product development, program management, compliance, operations and mergers/acquisitions serving the banking industry. At Pinnacle Bank, he manages all aspects of commercial lending, including SBA financing. David is an active volunteer in his local community as a board member of the Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation, member of the Alegent Midlands Hospital Charitable Council, Nebraska League of Municipalities, University of Nebraska’s President’s Advisory Council and state judge for Nebraska DECA. He also serves the City of Papillion as a former Planning Commissioner, former City Councilman and current Mayor. David is a charter member of Grace Community Church and active in the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce. He also enjoys being a grandfather. |
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Goodwill Industries-Changing Lives & Strengthening Communities
Mar 01, 2023
As president and CEO, Tobi oversees the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of Goodwill Omaha’s mission programs, federal contracts and retail organization. Tobi began her career with Goodwill as a mission program coordinator in October 2006. Since then, she has served in a variety of positions, including organizational development manager, federal contracts director, and director of mission advancement. Tobi is a member of Vistage® Worldwide, Rotary Club of Omaha, and a trustee of the Business Ethics Alliance®, which promotes an environment where the discussion and practice of ethics are encouraged and expected in our community. In 2017, Tobi enrolled in Goodwill Industries International’s Executive Development Program, a globally respected, award-winning program designed to mold experienced leaders within Goodwill organizations. She previously earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and sociology from the University of Nebraska–Omaha, and she is a graduate of Goodwill Industries International’s Senior Leadership Program. |
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Mar 07, 2023
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Mar 09, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Rotary Social Business Networking event Thursday, March 9th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Universal Information Services 1700 Farnam St #1260, Omaha, NE 68102 Food and soft drinks are free. Beer and wine will cost $10. If you are driniking beer or wine, please pay at the bar where you get your hard drinks. Please plan accordingly. Everyone will need to register so we will know the amount of food to prepare. Guests must have a Rotarian host. |
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