Presiding Officer: Larry Guenther Secretary: Tobi Mathouser Invocation & Pledge: Pete Sakaris
Digital Experience: Adam Leong Sgt at Arms: Okley Gibbs Navigator: Bill Harvey
Cashiers/Check-in: Todd Johnson & Dianne Desler
Admin Support: Need Volunteer
Greeters: Vanessa Clark, Paul Cohen & Deb Skinner
Program Host: Brad Burklund & Jill Slupe
Program: Engagement Day
New Location Alert:
Ground Floor
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 113 N 18th St, Omaha, NE 68102 Kindly access the Red Door on Capitol Avenue (between 17th and 18th St). Ample street and garage parking options are at your disposal. It's worth noting that the parking garage east of the Cathedral (Double Tree Hotel), as per information from Sgt At Arms Okley and Dean Vanessa, currently has a malfunctioning arm, resulting in free parking for the time being.
12/06/23 Menu: Chicken with mushroom gravy, rice pilaf with peas and mushroom, salad, dinner roll, birthday cake for dessert - all for $12 only Lunch price: $12 for members, $17 for visiting Rotarians and guests. Best Rotary lunch & best lunch price in all of Metro Omaha Rotary clubs
On December 6, 2023, we eagerly anticipate Rotary Engagement Day, a unique and vibrant gathering led by Brad Burklund and Jill Slupe. This promises to be an exceptionally enjoyable Rotary meeting, setting the bar high for the year. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie, engagement, and, above all, the joy that defines the spirit of Rotary. Prepare to immerse yourself in the excitement of what promises to be the most enjoyable Rotary meeting of the year!
During the previous week's Rotary meeting, we sang God Bless America without the usual piano accompaniment by Jim Scott-Miller, who recently passed away. We deeply missed him. Additionally, Jim's daughter Anne Roberts, along with her family and siblings, visited the Rotary and expressed their gratitude for the support provided by the Rotarians during this difficult time of Jim's passing.
The Honor Roll Committee is currently busy with preparations and fundraising for the 97th Honor Roll, which is scheduled for April 30, 2024. As the event was conducted virtually for the last three years, the preparations required are massive. The middle schools that participate in the annual Honor Roll had a popular request that it be held in person again. Many Rotarians have already pledged to support the 97th Honor Roll event, and their pledges are listed below in the order they were received:
Hal Daub, John and Viv Ewing, Bill and Gretchen Harvey, Den Skinner, Larry Guenther, John Mock, John Marburger, Todd Johnson, Heather Legge, Tobi Mathouser, Dawn Gonzalez, Michelle Trawick, Susan Koesters, Jim Suttle, Tom Gouttierre, Brad Burklund, Jim Stewart, Dianne Desler, Lisa Tonjes Moritz, Brett Frevert, Fr. Lloyd Gnirk, Paul Cohen, LeRoy Swedlund, Fletcher Reel, Jim Murphy, Omaha Downtown Rotary Foundation, Okley Gibbs, Camille Metoyer-Moten, and Bob Keefer
If you have not yet submitted your pledge, please email Yolanda at director@omaharotary.org or click the amount to donate: $125$250$500$1,000. Your donation is fully tax-deductible.
On November 29, 2023, the Rotary Club of Omaha faced the challenge of relocating its meetings due to the ongoing construction at Field Club. The Swing Room at Field Club, our temporary room at Field Club, had become too cramped for our growing group. With aspirations to expand our membership, it was imperative to secure a more spacious and comfortable meeting venue.
Fortunately, Rotarian Vanessa Clark, the Dean of the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, graciously extended an offer to utilize their ground-floor meeting room along Capitol Avenue. A heartfelt thank you goes to Rotarian Vanessa Clark for her generosity in providing a temporary home for our Rotary meetings.
The seamless transition to the cathedral's meeting space was facilitated by our dedicated Sergeant at Arms, Okley Gibbs, who played a pivotal role in coordinating the move. While we temporarily convene at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, we eagerly anticipate our return to Field Club once the renovation is completed, and the ballroom is ready for our use. The expected completion date for the renovation is set for September 2024.
The Rotary Club of Omaha has been honored with the esteemed Rotary International Citation for the Rotary Year 2022-2023, during the tenure of President Sean Connolly. This recognition was presented at the culminating Rotary District 5650 Conference. Our club surpassed the expectations set by RI, particularly in the domains of Developing and implementing sustainable service projects, Contributions to The Rotary Foundation, Membership Engagement initiatives, and Raising awareness of Rotary within the community. Congratulations to all our dedicated Rotarians!
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 at L to R: Steve McCollister, Scott Kinnaird, Colleen Brennan, Mike Mancuso, and Fletcher Reel
The Rotary International Convention: Unforgettable moments, enduring relationships
The Rotary International Convention is where you’ll find people of action from around the world brainstorming solutions to some of the most pressing challenges and celebrating our works of service that create lasting change.
The convention is where you’ll renew connections, discover fresh perspectives, and create unforgettable moments and enduring relationships.
At the convention, you’ll:
Participate in engaging breakout session discussions
Attend motivating general sessions
Network with fellow changemakers
Mingle with old and new friends
Browse exhibits and visit the House of Friendship
Explore an exciting host city
Enjoy live entertainment and enriching attractions
The convention is our largest event of the year, a chance for members to show the general public who we are and what we do. Join us at this year’s Rotary International Convention and show the world who you are and all that you do.
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:
Mário César Martins de Camargo, a member of the Rotary Club of Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President to become Rotary International’s president for 2025-26. He will officially become the nominee on 15 September if no other candidates challenge him.
De Camargo plans to boost Rotary’s public image by working from the top down.
“Rotary today has strong competition for members and funds,” he says. “We need to rejuvenate the brand, especially in some zones. We should utilize post-pandemic meeting tools … to allow the president to address Rotarians all over the globe. We also need to develop more long-term partnerships with political, community, and business leaders. Let’s emphasize our greatest asset: 1.4 million volunteers.” He also hopes to improve Rotary’s process for appointments and governance.
“Rotary should adopt a more transparent system to appoint volunteers for positions, with clear criteria and data-based evaluation of results,” he says.
De Camargo was president of Gráfica Bandeirantes and has been a consultant to the print industry in Brazil. He has also served as president and chair of several printing and graphics trade associations, including the Brazilian Association of Graphic Technology and ABIGRAF, the Brazilian Printing Industry Association.
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 Jill Slupe with her niece Future Rotarian Ava.
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
Mário César Martins de Camargo, a member of the Rotary Club of Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President to become Rotary International’s president for 2025-26. He will officially become the nominee on 15 September if no other candidates challenge him.
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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