Presiding Officer: Larry Guenther Secretary: Tobi Mathouser Invocation & Pledge: Don McGonigal
Digital Experience: Adam Leong Sgt at Arms: Okley Gibbs Navigator: Michelle Trawick
Registration/Cashier: Charlie Peters Jr. & Heather Legge
Admin Support: Franco Gentile
In-Person Greeters: Harrison Abbott & Pastor Heidi McGinness Speaker Host: Cella Quinn
Speaker: Kathy Bossman
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Field Club 3615 Woolworth Avenue Omaha, NE
7/19/23 menu: TBD, green mix salad, bread, vegetables, fruits, and cookies for dessert. Lunch price: NEW PRICE $12 for members, $17 for visiting Rotarians and guests. Best Rotary lunch & best lunch price in all of Metro Omaha Rotary clubs
The Omaha Fire Department made history Thursday when it announced that Kathy Bossman, a 25-year veteran of the department and current assistant chief, would step into the department’s top role. Bossman will become the first female fire chief in Omaha’s history when she starts the job next week. Current Chief Daniel Olsen will step down on March 24 after 30 years of service to the department. “I’m blessed and thrilled to be able to serve in this new capacity,” Bossman said at a press conference Thursday. “I plan to, as fire chief, really demonstrate to young women in the community today that a career with the Omaha fire service is not only possible — it is rewarding and offers opportunities for development, growth, education and even leadership.”
Bossman began her career with the Omaha Fire Department as a firefighter paramedic in 1997. She was promoted to the rank of captain in 2004 and battalion chief in 2010, and she became the highest-ranking woman in the department’s history when she was chosen to serve as an assistant chief in 2017.
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert said that an application for the position was posted earlier this year for internal applicants only.
“We gave some thought to doing a national search, but when we looked at who we had internally and who would be eligible to apply for fire chief, I felt we had many excellent members already in our fire department,” Stothert said.
Five people applied for the position. The five applicants went through a testing process administered by IO Solutions, a third-party company contracted by the city to administer entry-level and promotional tests for firefighters and law enforcement.
The testing process narrowed the pool down to four. Those four interviewed with Stothert, three members of her staff and the city’s human resources director. The candidates were asked the same questions during the interviews, and Stothert and her staff ranked their top choices.
“I will say, Kathy Bossman did a great job at the interviews,” Stothert said. “She certainly came out on top.”
Although both Stothert and Bossman are cognizant of the historic nature of her appointment, Stothert made it clear that Bossman was chosen for her proven track record of leadership — not her gender.
“I’ve always said I don’t like to talk about my gender in this role, but I wanted to hopefully pave the way for any women that follow me,” Stothert said. “I know Chief Bossman will do the same with the Omaha Fire Department, and that’s a real thrill. But I didn’t choose her because of her gender. I chose her because of what her qualifications are, and her expertise.”
What does it take to achieve perfect attendance or engagement at Rotary?
Weekly Meetings: Your consistent presence at our Rotary meetings shows your commitment to staying connected with our amazing Rotary Club week after week. #RotaryIsLegend
Volunteering for our Weekly Meeting Duties. Volunteering for roles such as Invocator, greeter, cashier, and navigator at our weekly Rotary meetings enhances the overall weekly Rotary experience.
Attending Rotary Board meetings: Serving on the Club Board and Club Foundation Board earns you attendance credits. Your participation in these important gatherings showcases your dedication to the strategic decision-making and philanthropic efforts of our Rotary Club.
Makeups at Another Club: By attending meetings at other Rotary clubs, you've not only expanded your horizons but also made valuable connections with Rotarians from different parts of our city or the world.
Committee Work: Your active involvement in various committees demonstrates your willingness to roll up your sleeves and contribute your skills and expertise to important Rotary projects. Your dedication is truly inspiring. Committee Chairs are tasked to report on committee work.
Club Service Projects and Events: Your enthusiastic participation in club projects and events has made a tangible impact on our local community. You've shown true dedication to Rotary's mission of making a positive difference.
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Camille and Deb have announced the year's first Social/networking event under Larry’s reign. Steve and Pat McCollister along with Bill and Gretchen Harvey are co-hosting a pool party at McCollister’s home for adult members, their spouses, as well as prospective members. The event will be held at the McCollister’s home at 16611 Spring Circle South on Thursday, July 27th, from 5:00 – 8:30 PM. Mark your calendars.
Heavy appetizers and snacks will be provided, as well as ice, lemonade, water, and soda. Bring your alcoholic beverages, a swimming suit, and a towel if you want to take a dip in the pool. They have a lovely dressing room next to the pool to change in.
We will have a sign-up sheet at the July 12th Rotary meeting, or contact Deb Skinner at 402.658.4526.
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:
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.
Pictured here are hard-working Rotarians L to R: Jim Stewart, Heidi McGinness, Bill Harvey, Nash Mahupete and his wife and son, Franco Gentile, and Scott Kinnaird with his daughter.
Connecting with fellow Rotarians is made easy with club service. Plus, you get attendance credit. It's a great deal! If you are a new Rotarian, it counts toward your Red Badge requirements. You may sign up as Greeter, Virtual Greeter, Check-in/Registration, Navigator, and Invocator. Click hereto sign up.
Pictured here are recent greeters Treasurer Jim Stewart and Mike Schlickbernd of Dreamvesting greeting Spencer Secor of Lund Company.
Jim Cavanaugh
Paul Cohen Sean Connolly
Hal Daub
Gene DeBoer Dianne Desler
John Ewing
Viv Ewing
Brett Frevert
Dawn Gonzales
Okley Gibbs
Larry Guenther
Dee Haj Bill Harvey
Gretchen Harvey
Yolanda Hoffman
Bob Keefer
Susan Koesters
John Marburger
Steve McCollister
Camille Metoyer-Moten
Lloyd Meyer
Jim Murphy
Jim Scott-Miller
Mike Schlickbernd
Jim Stewart
Michelle Trawick
Aileen Warren
Kathy Bossman
Rotarians are making a difference at Stephen Center. 
Connecting with fellow Rotarians is made easy with club service. Plus, you get attendance credit. It's a great deal! If you are a new Rotarian, it counts toward your Red Badge requirements. You may sign up as Greeter, Virtual Greeter, Check-in/Registration, Navigator, and Invocator. 
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