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Speakers
Feb 14, 2018
Abraham Lincoln
Feb 21, 2018
Feb 28, 2018
Mar 07, 2018
“50 years of professional baseball in Omaha.”
Mar 14, 2018
Mar 21, 2018
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Mar 28, 2018
Apr 04, 2018
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Social
Noli's Pizzeria at Blackstone
Feb 08, 2018
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Finance Committee
Mutual of Omaha Bank
Feb 09, 2018
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Mutual of Omaha Bank
Feb 09, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Omaha Foundation Board Meeting
Entrepreneurial Advisors
Feb 16, 2018
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
 
NAYEN CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS
Mar 14, 2018 – Mar 17, 2018
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
ClubRunner
President's Pen
Marine Corps Monument
Our speaker this week was Robert “Bronk” Brunkalla who spoke with us about about the work of the Omaha detachment of the Marine Corps League including the establishment, construction, and proposed improvement of a Marine Corps Monument at Heartland of America Park.

The Marine Corps League is the only Congressionally chartered organization for Marine Corps Veterans. The League does tremendous work in caring for and remembering Marine Corps veterans and their families, and providing opportunities for fellowship and camaraderie for veterans.
 
We also learned about the Omaha Detachment’s work at Miguel Keith Park, located near the Kroc Center in South Omaha. The park honors Miguel Hernandez Keith, an 18 year-old Marine Lance Corporal from Omaha who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Keith is one of only three Omahans to have earned this, the nation’s highest military honor.
 
You can learn more about the work of the Omaha Detachment at their website: http://www.marinecorpsleaguedet609.org/
 
Thanks, Bronk, for an engaging and enlightening presentation. Thanks also to Rotarian, Pete Sakaris, for arranging this program and introducing our guest speaker.

Good News:
What an opportunity we have this coming Saturday, 7:00 PM at the Ralston Arena, to see one of our own, Rotarian Nash Mahupete, in Dancing with the Stars, a benefit for the Teammates mentoring program. Tickets available at this link: http://www.ralstonarena.com/events/detail/dwtos2018
 
Rotarian and past Club Secretary, Lindsey Rai Reasner, had some terrific news for us: She’s getting married to Rotarian, J. J. Kortan, who she met through their shared membership in our Club and participation on the MACS Committee. Congratulations Lindsey Rai and J. J.!
 
There are still opportunities available to showcase your business at this year’s Buy the Big Wheel, Rotary networking event at Champions Club, March 8. They have just 8 spots left for $99 each. Learn more at this link: http://rotarydistrict5650.org/event/omaha-metro-rotary-tradeshow-event---buy-the-big-w/
 
Thanks to all of our guests and visiting Rotarians, most especially to Jill Floth, President of the Assistance League of Omaha, guest of Rotarian, Tracey Madden-McMahon. The Assistance League and their program Operation School Bell were the recipients of a grant last summer from our own Omaha Downtown Rotary Club Foundation.

Next week:
Next week, in honor of Lincoln’s Birthday, we will have Dr. Fred Nielsen, adjunct professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha, with a presentation about our 16th President. And its Valentine’s Day, so bring your sweetheart as a guest for this special program. What could be more romantic?
 
Remember, if it’s Wednesday, the place to be is Downtown Rotary.
See you next week!
Bill
OUTLAND TROPHY LUNCHEON JANUARY 10

This year's Outland Trophy Luncheon will be held on January 10th at the Doubletree 1616 Dodge Street.

Lunch will be the same prices as our regular weekly lunch. PARKING IS FREE in the Doubletree garage.

Please register ahead of time so we can have an estimated count for the venue. (We won't turn you away if you forget to RSVP.)

THANK YOU!

REGISTER NOW

Business Networking Day January 17th

SIGN UP

Please join us for Business Networking Day.
This event takes the place of our normal weekly meeting.
You have a choice of three locations to sign up for.

This time, you will either pay for your own lunch off site or you will be hosted by Omaha Home for Boys at that location.

Locations include:

Business Networking Location #1

Company:      Omaha Home for Boys
Description:  For 98 years, the Omaha Home for Boys has changed and saved the lives of at-risk young men and women ages 14 – 24.  The Home’s core programs are residential care, transitional living and independent living. The young men and women served lack housing and other basic needs, and face barriers to academic success, employability, critical life skills training and self-sufficiency. Omaha Home for Boys will host lunch in their Cafeteria.

Address:  4343 N. 52nd St. Omaha, 68104
Rotarian Host: Lori Bechtold
Max number of guests: 20
 

Business Networking Location #2

Company:      Film Streams - Dundee SORRY - LOCATION FULL
Description: We will tour the newly remodeled theater at 50th & Dodge.  Film Streams Dundee has two theaters, a gift shop and the Kitchen Table restaurant.   We will have lunch at the Kitchen Table.  Everyone pays for their own lunch.

Address: 4952 Dodge St., Omaha 68132   
Rotarian Host:  Rosemary Opbroek (402) 660-6193​
Max number of guests: 15

 

Business Networking Location #3

Company:      KANEKO
Description:   The Kaneko explores the creative process — how a new idea is born into the arts, sciences, and philosophy. There is no restriction for creative activity. Imagination has complete freedom. Supporting and promoting freedom in creativity is KANEKO’s mission.   We will walk over to the Upstream Brewing Company for lunch after the tour. Everyone pays for their own lunch.

Address:  1111 Jones St, Omaha, 68102      
Rotarian Host: Bob Keefer
Max number of guests: 20

SIGN UP

Christmas Tree Recycling
 
Tranquility Park  120th & Maple
 
Choose your date!  
Saturday,  December 30th
Sunday,  December 31st
Saturday,  January 6th
Sunday,  January 7th
 
Choose your time!
2 hour shifts from
10 AM to 4 PM
 
 
 
Outland Trophy Dinner 
December Birthdays
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ken Hurt                        Dec 04 
Kami Maloley                Dec 10      
Judy Schweikart           Dec 10
Karilyn Kober                Dec 11        
Ron Roskens                  Dec 11
Dave Karnes                   Dec 12
Pauli Bishop                    Dec 14
Gary Eller                        Dec 15
Rose Opbroek                 Dec 18
Christopher Peterson    Dec 19
Rick Waxman                 Dec 19
Bob Bolden                     Dec 20
Gary Bren                        Dec 29
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
Please take a few minutes to login to the website and make sure your information is correct. This information will be used for the next directory.
Just click the "Member Login" button at the top right of the home page.
If you have forgotten your login and password there is a place at the bottom of  "Member Login" that looks like this"  New and existing users: retrieve login and/or reset password"
All you need to know is your Last Name and Email address to retrieve your information.
 
There is a new link where you can REGISTER GUESTS for meetings on our home page.
 
You can also check your FASTPASS balance. You will need to know your badge number to do so. Use "Member Login" and then go to  "My Rotary" and look for the link on the left side of the page under "What do you want to do?"
 
 
Charitable Statements sent

The annual Charitable Statements have been emailed to all members.

You can also access the statement HERE.

As a reminder, this is for contributions to our Service Fund which provides financial support for the Foundation Grants that the club awards annually.

You can also contribute to the RI Foundation and our Club Foundation using this form.

Thank you to our members for your continued support!

 
Spotlight on Clubs
 
Tom Osborne Mon. January 8
 
Millard Rotary will host Tom Osborne on Monday, Janaury 8th from Noon until 1pm at the German American Society to talk about Teammates.
Your registration is appreciated so that they can have an accurate count.
Feel free to bring guests!
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