Presiding Officer: John Sullivan Secretary: Nash Mahupete Invocation & Pledge: Keelan Chapman Digital Experience: Adam Leong & Sean Olson Sgt at Arms: Okley Gibbs Navigator: John Marburger
Registration: Mitch Hunt & Jesse Moore
In-Person Greeters: Terri Sanders & Steve McCollister
Speaker Host: Lloyd Meyer
Speaker: Captain John Sokolik
In-Person Meeting:
Click Here to Register Field Club 3615 Woolworth Avenue Omaha, NE
Virtual Option: Zoom link: https://bit.ly/2QeMtbv
Meeting ID: 884 3593 5650 Passcode: 1111
The virtual room opens at 11:45 AM
To watch the meeting, go to https://www.facebook.com/omaharotary
PROGRAM: Southwest Precinct
The Southwest Precinct (SW), commanded by Captain John Sokolik, incorporates a community policing approach to address the causes of and reduce the fear of crime. Specifically, the SW, in partnership with business owners and neighborhood associations, takes an active role in developing strategies to improve the quality of life for citizens within its boundaries. As a part of this approach, Captain Sokolik meets with members of the community through the SW Precinct Advisory Council (PAC). The SW PAC includes residents, neighborhood associations, citizens' patrols, and business owners. The SW PAC fosters positive community relations by providing an opportunity for citizens to communicate directly with SW command in order to relay public safety concerns.
A few key dates to keep in mind as we prepare for a new year of Rotary!
June 23rd – A brief president’s report is “on deck,” and we welcome Cesar Garcia for an update on our South Omaha Initiative.
June 30th – It’s the Changing of the Guard! We’ll recognize leaders from the past year and inaugurate President-Elect Aileen Warren and her team. Secretary Nash Mahupete will deliver the keynote. Expect a few special guests including numerous past district governors (PDGs) and more.
July 8th – Paul Harris Night at Jazz on the Green. See details below.
July 23rd and 24th – District 5650 Conference in Omaha, including family events at Werner Park and Henry Doorly Zoo. See details in our club calendar under Upcoming Events.
Date TBD – A Downtown Rotary Social Event, originated by Past-President Camille Metoyer-Moten and her Secretary Deb Skinner. Details to-be-announced soon!
Finally, today, June 18, 2021, is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The name Juneteenth stems from June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger in Galveston, Texas, issued General Order No. 3 which announced that in accordance with the Emancipation Proclamation, “all slaves are free.” Months later, the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, abolishing slavery in the final four border states that had not been subjected to President Abraham Lincoln’s order. As a humanitarian organization dedicated to Service Above Self and peace efforts throughout the world, Rotary International and The Rotary Club of Omaha honor this day and this moment.
See you on Wednesday at Field Club as we welcome Capt. Sokolik with the Omaha Police Department!
Michelle W. Trawick, Ph.D., the new John Becker Dean of the University of Nebraska Omaha’s (UNO) College of Business Administration and Professor of Economics, has won numerous awards for teaching, research, and student advising during her nearly 25 years in higher education. She has spent more than a decade immersed in higher education administration advancing the success of students, faculty, and staff. Before joining UNO in February 2020, Michelle spent nearly 20 years at Western Kentucky University (WKU), just miles from the farm on which she was raised.
Thank you to Sue Kutschkau for sponsoring Michelle to Rotary. Welcome, Michelle!
Adam grew up on a farm in northeast Nebraska and went to school in Hartington. After high school, he went to UNL and earned a degree in Construction Management and went to work for Kiewit Building Group in Omaha and has lived in Omaha since. In 2011 Adam took advantage of an opportunity and went to work for Project Control, a national Owner’s Representative/Project Management Company that started in Nebraska with work on the Pinnacle Bank Arena and West Haymarket development projects in Lincoln.
Thank you to President John Sullivan for sponsoring Adam to Rotary. Welcome, Adam!
Joe has been married to Beth for 30 years. Beth works with the family business as a medical biller. Joe has two daughters, Isabella and Elena. Isabella will begin her career as a second-grade teacher in the fall and Elena will be completing her senior year at UNL. Joe is the founder and partner of Bloom Companion Care and Arial Home Health. Bloom has been offering in-home care in Omaha for 10 years. Arial is a licensed home health agency offering skilled nursing services in patient’s homes. Arial has 5 years of service. Joe likes to play golf here at FCO, has a golden retriever and a springer spaniel to keep him active at home.
Thank you to Todd Murphy for sponsoring Joe to Rotary. Welcome, Joe!
Everyone who has donated at least $1 to The Rotary Foundation is invited to celebrate in meeting our goal of $15,000. You still have time to donate. Please bring a check next week, June 22, any amount payable to The Rotary Foundation, and get donation matching from Past President Bill Harvey. Then CLICK HERE to RSVP for Jazz on the Green Paul Harris Fellow Night. For questions, please contact Heather Legge.
President John Sullivan & Secretary Nash Mahupete led Rotarians in thanking our Field Club crew, who does a great job of hosting us in our weekly meetings. Thank you to Chef Fortino, Connor, Jimena, Maddie & Caitlin!
Douglas County Court Clerk John Friend spoke about the court system, jury process, and how it impacts taxpayers. Mr. Friend also said he is delighted to sign up all Rotarians for jury duty.
The Southwest Precinct (SW), commanded by Captain John Sokolik, incorporates a community policing approach to address the causes of and reduce the fear of crime. Specifically, the SW, in partnership with business owners and neighborhood associations, takes an active role in developing strategies to improve the quality of life for citizens within its boundaries. As a part of this approach, Captain Sokolik meets with members of the community through the SW Precinct Advisory Council (PAC). The SW PAC includes residents, neighborhood associations, citizens' patrols, and business owners. The SW PAC fosters positive community relations by providing an opportunity for citizens to communicate directly with SW command in order to relay public safety concerns.
Michelle W. Trawick, Ph.D., the new John Becker Dean of the University of Nebraska Omaha’s (UNO) College of Business Administration and Professor of Economics, has won numerous awards for teaching, research, and student advising during her nearly 25 years in higher education. She has spent more than a decade immersed in higher education administration advancing the success of students, faculty, and staff. Before joining UNO in February 2020, Michelle spent nearly 20 years at Western Kentucky University (WKU), just miles from the farm on which she was raised.
Adam grew up on a farm in northeast Nebraska and went to school in Hartington. After high school, he went to UNL and earned a degree in Construction Management and went to work for Kiewit Building Group in Omaha and has lived in Omaha since. In 2011 Adam took advantage of an opportunity and went to work for Project Control, a national Owner’s Representative/Project Management Company that started in Nebraska with work on the Pinnacle Bank Arena and West Haymarket development projects in Lincoln. 
Joe has been married to Beth for 30 years. Beth works with the family business as a medical biller. Joe has two daughters, Isabella and Elena. Isabella will begin her career as a second-grade teacher in the fall and Elena will be completing her senior year at UNL. Joe is the founder and partner of Bloom Companion Care and Arial Home Health. Bloom has been offering in-home care in Omaha for 10 years. Arial is a licensed home health agency offering skilled nursing services in patient’s homes. Arial has 5 years of service. Joe likes to play golf here at FCO, has a golden retriever and a springer spaniel to keep him active at home.
