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Rotary Weekly Meeting March 2, 2022
Presiding Officer: Aileen Warren
Secretary: Lisa Tonjez Moritz
Invocation & Pledge: John Ewing Jr.
Music: Jim Scott-Miller
Digital Experience: Yolanda Hoffman
Sgt at Arms: Okley Gibbs
Navigator: Sean Connolly
Registration/Cashier: Matt Boulay & Mitch Hunt
In-Person Greeters: Vince Miscia & Jim Stewart
Speaker Host: Lori Bechtold
Speaker: Silva Raker
 
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
March 2 Speaker Silva Raker
Silva Raker
Kiewit Luminarium
 
Silva Raker, inaugural CEO of Kiewit Luminarium, is an accomplished senior executive and former field biologist. She has successfully developed vibrant, mission-based enterprise and talented teams for the educational nonprofit, specialty retail, and travel sectors.
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Welcome New Rotarian Amie Konwinski
Recently, President Aileen introduced our newest Rotarian Amie Konwinski. Amie is the founder and CEO of Smart Gen Society, an Omaha-based, national reaching nonprofit, inspiring students and families to think critically about their digital usage, while maintaining their privacy and safety, and protecting their social, emotional, and mental well-being.

Prior to founding Smart Gen, Amie served 14 years in the U.S. Navy, serving as Information System’s Technician Chief Petty Officer and a civilian government contractor. Stationed in both the Pacific and Atlantic arenas, Amie designed and installed hardware and software systems on three continents and in multiple Top-Secret U.S. and allied government facilities.

Welcome to Rotary, Amie!
 
Amie Konwinski with her husband Roger and her Rotary sponsor President Aileen Warren
 
Amie Konwinski with her husband Roger and her colleagues from work
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Lloyd Gnirk is Paul Harris +6
Congratulations, PDG Fr. Lloyd on your Paul Harris Fellow +6! When asked why he give to The Rotary Foundation. Fr. Lloyd said: "Having worked with other foundations, I have found that the RI Foundation is one of the most efficient foundations, and its scope is worldwide, giving me the opportunity to be involved in worldwide projects."
 
Lloyd has been a member of the Rotary Club of Omaha since 1983.  He has served as chair of many club committees, as well as a member of the Board of Directors and also as Club Secretary in 1993-94 and as Club President in 1999-2000.  In 2005-06, he served as District Governor of Rotary District 5650.  He has served as co-chair of the Rotary Foundation Permanent Fund.  He has also served as chair of the District Finance Committee.
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Congratulations to Rotary's New Leaders
On February 23, 2022, the club voted the slate of candidates vetted by the Nominating Committee chaired by IPP John Sullivan and Past Presidents John Ewing and Bill Harvey, which was subsequently approved by the Board. Congratulations to the following newly-elected Rotary leaders.

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)
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Greeters Larry Guenther of JP Morgan Chase and Tobi Mathouser of Goodwill Industries made sure that prospective member Chris Tooley felt welcome at Rotary
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Energy Management, Energy Studio Inc.
Apr 20, 2022
Outlook Enrichment
Apr 27, 2022
Project Harmony
May 04, 2022
I Be Black Girl
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Mar 18, 2022
 
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Apr 15, 2022
 
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March 2
 
Chris Tooker
March 6
 
Jeff Matuella
March 6
 
Jim Cavanaugh
March 7
 
Scott Swanson
March 8
 
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March 10
 
Lloyd Meyer
March 10
 
Phil Taylor
March 13
 
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March 13
 
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March 22
 
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March 26
 
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March 27
 
Don McGonigal
March 28
 
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