Secretary: James Mackiewicz Sgt at Arms: John Marburger Digital Experience: Bill Harvey
Invocation & Pledge: Michelle Trawick
Navigator: Steve McCollister
Cashiers/Check-in: Need Volunteers
Admin Support: Rebecca Rens
Greeters: Brad Burklund & Brett Frevert
Speaker Host: Michelle Trawick
Speaker: Dr. Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles
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
National Counterterrorism Center for Innovation, Technology, and Education
Dr. Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles is a strategy professor in the College of Business Administration management department at UNO and is currently a Leadership Fellow in the Office of Academic Affairs. Erin primarily teaches strategy courses in undergraduate, MBA, and executive education programs and earned her PhD at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is the director and one of the founders of the innovative and award-winning Capstone Cup housed in the undergraduate business program. In directing this program, Erin works with local companies to develop a case briefing for students each semester and recruits employers to evaluate student presentations. Professor Miles was also part of a four-person team that spearheaded the Jack & Stephanie Koraleski Commerce and Applied Behavioral (CAB) Laboratory in the College of Business. Erin is part of the Business Strategy team for the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE) housed at UNO and is the co-PI on a workforce development grant that familiarizes business students with various agencies within the Department of Homeland Security. Erin is currently on the UNO Faculty Senate, is chairing a standing committee, and is part of the core executive council. She is a faculty sponsor for the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity and advisor for the Students in Leadership And Management (SLAM) student organization. She is a member of the Academy of Management, the Strategic Management Society, and has served as a reviewer for prestigious academic management conferences and journals.
You are invited to join us for a "Love is in the Air" event on February 13 in Omaha!
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Omaha and featuring musical talent Camille Metoyer-Moten and her full ensemble, enjoy an unforgettable night of beautiful music, love, and community spirit, all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Omaha’s nearly 100 year tradition of the 8th Grade Honor Roll, to recognize and celebrate outstanding 8th Graders (and introduce roughly 1200 community members to Rotary annually).
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Location: Jewish Community Event Center 333 S 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68154
Together, the Rotary Club of Omaha, West Rotary, Millard Rotary, Suburban Rotary, Morning Rotary, and a District Rotary matching grant will make an incredible impact by packaging nearly 45,000 meals! These meals will stay in our community, supporting local non-profits like Heart Ministry Center, Heartland Hope Mission, and Together Inc. in their fight against food insecurity.
We Need Your Help! 140 volunteers are needed to make this event a success! This is a fantastic opportunity for Rotarians, families, and friends of all ages to come together for a great cause.
Event Details 📅 Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 📍 Location: 4418 S 180th Street, Omaha (Enter at the “Love Church” sign on 180th & J Street. Stay to the right, follow the drive to the large garage, and park in front of the garage.)
Shifts:
Shift 1: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM (40 volunteers needed)
Shift 2: 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM (40 volunteers needed)
Shift 3: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (40 volunteers needed)
What to Expect Volunteers will work in an assembly line format at one of four tables to package meals. This is a fun, hands-on activity for all ages (at least 5 years old) and a great way to introduce younger children to community service!
What to Bring/Wear:
Hair should be tied back. Please wear a baseball cap or a provided hairnet.
Comfortable clothes and shoes, as you’ll be standing throughout your shift.
By volunteering, you’ll help bring nearly 45,000 meals to local food banks, making a meaningful difference for those experiencing food insecurity. Let’s show how Rotary serves our community with Service Above Self!
Rotarians are making a difference at Stephen Center. CLICK HERE to sign up.
Stephen Center partners with the community, families, and individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction, and poverty. Stephen Center has served the homeless and low-income in Omaha since 1984 through its three programs: Emergency Shelter, HERO Program, and Transitional Living Program. The Omaha Downtown Rotary partners with Stephens Center in serving hot meals to its residents.
January 7, 2025 Volunteers L to R:Steve McCollister, Colleen Brennan, Scott Kinnaird, Fletcher Reel, Heidi McGinness, future Rotarian Paige Mathouser, and Tobi Mathouser
Where three or more Rotarians gather, it's called a Rotary Social, and you earn attendance credits. Rotarians may come from different clubs. Connect with Rotarians and enjoy the power of Rotary fellowship. Below are our recent Rotary Socials.
A productive Rotary meeting at Chase!
Rotarians gathered for a memorable night at the Outland Trophy Dinner!
Rotarians at Chase before the Creighton game!
Rotarians at the Outland Trophy Dinner L to R: Suzan Koesters, Sandy Lemke, John, Marburger, and Hal Daub
More Rotarians at Outland Trophy dinner L to R: Todd Chaney, Brett Frevert, James Mackiewicz, Dan Sawka, and Omaha West Rotarian Scott Shelbourn
Rotarians meet up for Colleen Brennan’s birthday. L to R: Fletcher Reel, Colleen Brennan, Steve McCollister, and Hal Daub.
Rotary at Festivus
L to R: Ben Washburn, Brett Frevert, and Larry Guenther
Rotarians meetup L to R: PDG Carol Horner, DGN Gretchen Bren, Jill Slupe, and James Mackiewicz
Gretchen Harvey and Bill Harvey with family in New York. The third Rotarian not in photo is Brett Frevert.
Rotarians supporting fellow Rotarian Boy Scouts CEO Chris Mehaffey and the Boy Scouts Annual Big Gives Event at the CHI Center L to R: John Sullivan, Hal Daub, Aileen Warren, Larry Guenther, Sean Kelly, and Chris Mehaffey
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!
The Rotary Club of Omaha is now recruiting more members! It's your opportunity to join the Rotary Club of Omaha, click here to complete the membership application form. For questions, please contact Membership Chair Franco Gentile at FGentile@sbgtv.com.
Chase Bank
UNO College of Business
Centris
Ollie The Trolley
Carlson West Povondra Architects
DA Davidson
Elkhorn Athletics Association
Omaha Massage Therapy
Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha
Kevin Baitey
Brad Burklund
Paul Cohen Hal Daub
Gene DeBoer Dianne Desler
John Ewing
Viv Ewing
Brett Frevert
Dawn Gonzales
Okley Gibbs
Fr. Lloyd Gnirk
Tom Gouttierre
Larry Guenther Bill Harvey
Gretchen Harvey
Barbara Hayman
Yolanda Hoffman
Larry Johansen
Bob Keefer
Susan Koesters
Heather Legge
Sandy Lemke
Adam Leong
John Marburger
Steve McCollister
Heidi McGinness
Camille Metoyer-Moten
Lloyd Meyer
John Mock
Jim Murphy
Roxy Orr
Fletcher Reel
Jim Scott-Miller
Deb Skinner
Jim Stewart
Jim Suttle
LeRoy Swedlund
Lisa Tonjes Moritz
Michelle Trawick
Jennifer Trebill
Kathryn Weitz
Dr. Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles
Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Location: Jewish Community Event Center
Tickets: $40 per person
Together, the Rotary Club of Omaha, West Rotary, Millard Rotary, Suburban Rotary, Morning Rotary, and a District Rotary matching grant will make an incredible impact by packaging nearly 45,000 meals! These meals will stay in our community, supporting local non-profits like Heart Ministry Center, Heartland Hope Mission, and Together Inc. in their fight against food insecurity.
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