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Rotary Weekly Meeting February 16, 2022
Presiding Officer: Aileen Warren
Secretary: Lisa Tonjez Moritz
Invocation & Pledge: Bob Keefer
Music: Needs Pianist
Digital Experience: Adam Leong
Sgt at Arms: Steve McCollister
Navigator: John Mock
Registration/Cashier: Jim Stewart & Scott Kinnaird
In-Person Greeters: Gene DeBoer & Brett Frevert
Speaker Host: Lori Bechtold
Speaker: Kimberly Thomas, CASA
 
In-Person Meeting:
No need to pre-register, just show up
Field Club
3615 Woolworth Avenue
Omaha, NE

Virtual Option:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86124407668
Meeting ID: 861 2440 7668
The virtual room opens at 11:45 AM
To watch the meeting, go to https://www.facebook.com/omaharotary
February 16 Speaker Kimberly Thomas
Kimberly Thomas
Executive Director, CASA
 
Kimberly is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and moved to Omaha in 2006. She brings 25 years of experience in advocating for and serving our communities most vulnerable populations. Her work with national organizations such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Georgetown Center for Juvenile Justice Reform have helped propel Douglas County's goal of improving life chances for young people.
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President's Pen

Rotarians,
 
As we are two months into 2022, I hope you and your families are doing well.
 
As a club, I am so proud to say we have continued to meet in person, volunteer in the community, and support and care for each other.
 
There are so many projects/events the club has been involved in since the last President’s Pen so thought it would be good to recap some of our activities.
 
Kids against Hunger Project
Omaha Downtown Rotary is partnered again this year with the Suburban Omaha, Millard, and West Omaha Clubs on a service project for Heartland Kids Against Hunger.  The goal of the event was to pack 25,000 meals for the Heartland Hope Mission. 
 
Stephen Center Meal Service
Rotarians assist with serving meals to the Stephen Center Residents.
 
Business Networking at Film Streams
Dee Haj and Film Streams hosted our first Business Networking of the year. We learned how theaters are run, and Dee gave some insights into their operations.
 
XMAS Tree Recycling
Club members volunteered to help Omaha residents recycle their Christmas Trees again this year.
 
Outland Trophy
The 8th Tom Osborne Legacy Award sponsored by members of the Omaha Downtown Rotary was presented at the annual Outland trophy dinner.
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Welcome Newest Rotarian Matt Boulay
Recently, Spencer Secor introduced our newest Rotarian Matt Boulay. Matt Boulay is an Associate Benefits Consultant out of the Omaha, Nebraska office. He started with Gallagher in January of 2021. Prior to coming on full time, Matt was an intern at Gallagher in the summer of 2019. During his time at Gallagher, Matt has demonstrated the ability to learn quickly, seek learning opportunities, and work well within a team setting.
 
Matt Boulay was welcomed by Past President Cella Quinn and Membership Chair Spencer Secor
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Last Week at Rotary
Last week, we celebrated the February birthdays with a huge cake. Of the seven celebrants, only one could make it - Past President Todd Murphy. Gene DeBoer was nice to help Todd celebrate his birthday, and even Millard Rotary sent a representative in Jim McLaughlin to ensure Todd had a great birthday luncheon.
 
Club service at its finest with Past President Sean Olson serving as Navigator, Lindy Hoyer and Sandy Lemke as greeters promptly greeting Adam Hoebelheinrich, with Diane Desler and John Marburger serving at registration table. Thank you Rotarians!
Rotary Slate of Candidates
The Nominating Committee led by Immediate Past President John Sullivan recently submitted to the Board a slate of candidates for approval. At the Rotary January Board meeting, the board approved the following slate of candidates as recommended by the Nominating Committee composed of IPP John Sullivan (Chair), PP John Ewing, and PP Bill Harvey:

President-Elect Designate: Larry Guenther (Term 2024-2025)

Board of Directors:
Michelle Trawick (Term 2022-2025)
PP Mitch Hunt (Term 2022-2025)

Club Foundation Board:
PP Camille Metoyer Moten (Term 2022-2025)
Chris Tooker (Term 2022-2025)
 
After meeting our bylaws publication requirement, the slate of candidates will be presented to members for a final vote.
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Speakers
Feb 23, 2022
Social Media Founding, Growth, Next steps
Mar 02, 2022
Kiewit Luminarium Project
Mar 09, 2022
Omaha Steaks
Mar 16, 2022
Omaha Curling Club
Mar 23, 2022
Storm Chasers
Mar 30, 2022
UNO
Apr 06, 2022
Apr 13, 2022
Energy Management, Energy Studio Inc.
Apr 20, 2022
Outlook Enrichment
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Upcoming Events
Stephen Center Meal Service
Jan 04, 2022 – Mar 08, 2022
 
Rotary Board Meeting
Virtual
Mar 18, 2022
 
Rotary Guest Day
Mar 23, 2022
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Rotary Board Meeting
Virtual
Apr 15, 2022
 
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Todd Murphy
February 5
 
Lori Bechtold
February 6
 
Leslie Volk
February 9
 
Ken Hansen
February 14
 
Cliff McEvoy
February 15
 
Steve Carper
February 16
 
David (Big AL) Goldstein
February 18
 
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