Rotary fellowship was in full swing at our 4th Annual Rotary Pool Party, graciously hosted by Past President Larry Guenther and Traci Guenther at their lovely home on Thursday, August 13. What began four years ago has quickly become one of our Club’s favorite summer traditions, and this year’s gathering may have been our best one yet!
Rotarians, families, friends, and guests came together for an afternoon and evening filled with great food, swimming, laughter, conversation, and genuine fellowship. Some guests jumped right into the pool while others simply relaxed and enjoyed reconnecting with fellow Rotarians in a fun and casual setting. It was exactly what Rotary fellowship is all about: building friendships, welcoming guests, and creating meaningful connections beyond our regular Wednesday meetings.
We were especially honored to be joined by Omaha Mayor John Ewing and First Lady Viv Ewing, who added to the warmth and excitement of the evening. Their presence made an already memorable gathering even more special and gave our members and guests an opportunity to enjoy conversation and fellowship with two wonderful leaders in our community.
Adding an international flavor to the evening, we were delighted to welcome our Rotary Youth Exchange student, Eduard Lungu of Italy, along with four international students from Kuwait who are studying cybersecurity at the University of Nebraska at Omaha through a program sponsored by the Kuwaiti government. Their presence beautifully reflected Rotary’s commitment to international friendship, cultural exchange, and goodwill.
The gathering offered our international guests a wonderful opportunity to meet Rotarians and community leaders in a relaxed and welcoming setting while experiencing a classic Nebraska summer celebration. These informal moments of fellowship often create the connections and friendships that make Rotary so meaningful.
A heartfelt thank you to Larry and Traci Guenther for opening their home and making everyone feel so welcome. Hosting a gathering of this size takes tremendous generosity, preparation, and hospitality, and we are grateful for everything they did to make the evening such a success.
It was truly a blast, and the photos tell the story! Enjoy some highlights below, and be sure to visit our full photo album to relive the fun.
View the Full Pool Party Photo Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ja2GGuByTv5FnVfE9
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make our 4th Annual Rotary Pool Party another wonderful Rotary memory. We are already looking forward to number five!
