Kyle Clark got his start in politics under then-Mayor Hal Daub in 1998. He has worked on campaigns ranging from President of the United States to local city and county races, including spending four years as Political Director, Communications Director, and advisor to Congressman Don Bacon. Kyle has also been a policy advisor to several elected officials and national organizations, and his opinions have been quoted in numerous national and international media publications.
Kyle is the Managing Partner of Chase Marketing, LLC , an Omaha-based political and public relations consulting firm with an 88% win rate and numerous political award nominations. He believes in the power of the individual, the endurance of United States Constitution, and the greatness of America.
His presentation includes a discussion on the concept of ranked voting and its effect on the state of politics in Nebraska.
Recently, Past President Paul Cohen presided over the Permanent Badge Ceremony for our new permanent badgers: Kevin Baitey, an Architectural Designer at Carlson West Povondra Architects and Pastor Heidi McGinness, Clergy. Kevin was sponsored to Rotary by Mitch Hunt, and Heidi was sponsored by Okley Gibbs. Congratulations, Heidi and Kevin!
L to R: Paul Cohen, Spencer Secor (Heidi's grandson), Heidi McGinness, Okley Gibbs, Kevin Baitey, James Mackiewicz (filling in for Mitch Hunt)
Last week at Rotary was our Outland Trophy luncheon, and the 2022 Outland Trophy winner Olu Oluwatimi was our honored guest. It was our first meeting of the year and first meeting of the month, so we greeted our birthday celebrants. The meeting was presided over by Past President Paul Cohen, who also conferred permanent badges to Kevin Baitey and Heidi McGinness. Below are some of the photos from last week.
Rotary District 5650 Conference 2023 March 31 and April 1 in Lincoln NE
Play, Engage, Serve and Recognize. Let's renew friendships and meet new friends ... urban, rural, large clubs and small clubs! We will welcome honored guest Dr. Sylvia Whitlock, the first woman in Rotary.
December 14, 2022, Omaha Nebraska. Recently, PDG Carol Horner presented the Rotary Club of Omaha the Rotary International's recognition for exceeding its PolioPlus goals during Rotary Year 2021-2022 under the leadership of President Aileen Warren. Accepting the recognition on behalf of the club and IPP Aileen Warren is PP John Sullivan and PP Steve McCollister.
PolioPlus enables Rotary members in polio-free countries to provide support to fellow members in polio-affected countries for polio eradication activities. PolioPlus is doing so much more than eradicating polio. Below is an article lifted from Rotary International.
Musa Muhammed Ali, a farmer in Borno state, Nigeria, has had to deal with the many ways polio has affected his life. For instance, he used to have to pay for transportation when he needed to buy feed for his animals. But after receiving a hand-operated tricycle funded through Rotary’s PolioPlus grants, Ali (pictured above) can now spend that money on other necessities. His life was changed by the “plus” in PolioPlus.
When we talk about PolioPlus, we know we are eradicating polio, but do we realize how many added benefits the program brings? The “plus” is something else that is provided as a part of the polio eradication campaign. It might be a hand-operated tricycle or access to water. It might be additional medical treatment, bed nets, or soap. A 2010 study estimates that vitamin A drops given to children at the same time as the polio vaccine have prevented 1.25 million deaths by decreasing susceptibility to infectious diseases. Click here for more information about PolioPlus.
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 their 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.
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 our Red Badgers in action greeting fellow Rotarians, L to R: Jason Lenagh of Enlightened Financial Planning, Heidi McGinness, Clergy, and Justin Dougherty of Autism Action Partnership.
Here's a sneak peek of a weekly meeting at Omaha Downtown Rotary. It starts with a live concert with Jim Scott-Miller on the piano with certified singers, the Omaha Downtown Rotarians! Watch this video. You can feel the energy!
KYLE CLARK
Golden Wheel Description and Guidelines
Rotary District 5650 Conference 2023
December 14, 2022, Omaha Nebraska. Recently, PDG Carol Horner presented the Rotary Club of Omaha the Rotary International's recognition for exceeding its PolioPlus goals during Rotary Year 2021-2022 under the leadership of President Aileen Warren. Accepting the recognition on behalf of the club and IPP Aileen Warren is PP John Sullivan and PP Steve McCollister.
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. 
.png)
