Sgt at Arms: Okley Gibbs Digital Experience: Adam Leong
Invocation & Pledge: Vanessa Clark
Navigator: Lisa Schiele
Cashiers/Check-in: Kim Stewart & Bob Svagr
Admin Support: Need Volunteer
Greeters: Brad Burklund & Kevin West
New Member Host: Need Volunteer
Speaker Host: Tom Gouttierre
Speaker: Greg Gilg
Buffet Lunch is $18 for members and $20 for visiting Rotarians and guests. Lunch ticket is back. Please collect your lunch ticket after check-in and put it in the jar at the beginning of the buffet line
Field Club of Omaha General Manager Greg Gilg is a PGA golf professional and Certified Club Manager (CCM) who has led the historic Omaha club since 2019. He was raised in Paxton, Nebraska, later moved to Omaha for high school, and played on a state championship golf team at Skutt Catholic High School before competing collegiately for Creighton University, where he earned degrees in economics and finance.
Gilg began working in club management before graduating from Creighton in 2010. His career included club-management roles in Council Bluffs, Kansas City, and Burlington, Iowa, before returning to Omaha in 2017 as controller of Field Club of Omaha. He was promoted to General Manager at the beginning of 2019.
As GM, Gilg has focused on modernizing the club while attracting younger members and families. Under his leadership, the club expanded family-oriented programming, renovated social spaces, and introduced complimentary golf lessons that significantly increased golf membership participation.
Industry publications have highlighted Gilg’s efforts to reposition private clubs for Millennials and modern family lifestyles. He has emphasized faster rounds of golf, flexible social experiences, and stronger value for members.
Gilg currently serves as General Manager of Field Club of Omaha, one of Nebraska’s oldest private clubs.
Rotarians are warmly invited to a special Rotary Social honoring Nonoka Kamada, our Rotary Youth Exchange Student from Japan, as she wraps up her exchange year with us here in Omaha.
This special evening will celebrate the friendship, cultural connection, and goodwill that make Rotary Youth Exchange such a meaningful part of our Rotary experience. Nonoka has been a wonderful part of our Rotary family, and this gathering will give us the opportunity to thank her, celebrate her journey, and send her off with our warmest Rotary wishes.
Guests will enjoy an evening of fellowship, Japanese culture, and friendship. Nonoka will share a special Japanese flute performance, and Emiko and Steve Gerdes will graciously host the event at their residence and treat guests to delicious Japanese food.
Event Details Monday, June 8 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Click/tap here to register. Due to space limitations at the residence, attendance will be limited to 25 guests. Rotarians are encouraged to register early to reserve their spot.
Please register now and join us for this memorable evening as we celebrate Nonoka and the special connections made possible through Rotary Youth Exchange.
Bill Harvey to Represent District at Rotary International Convention in Taipei
District Governor Nominee Bill Harvey will represent our District on the international stage this June as he moderates a breakout session at the Rotary International Convention in Taipei, Taiwan.
The session will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. local Taipei time. The topic will focus on the Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation, with special emphasis on the Paul Harris Society.
The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotarians who have committed to giving US$1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or approved Rotary Foundation grants. Through this generous ongoing support, Paul Harris Society members help make possible Rotary’s life-changing work in communities around the world.
Bill shared that he is honored and excited for the opportunity to serve in this role and to represent our District before an international Rotary audience. The session will be conducted in English and simultaneously translated into French, Japanese, and Mandarin, reflecting the global reach and impact of Rotary.
Congratulations to Bill on this meaningful opportunity to highlight The Rotary Foundation and the generosity of Rotarians who continue to support Rotary’s mission of Doing Good in the World.
Make new connections and create unforgettable memories at the 2026 Rotary International Convention in Taipei City, where traditional and contemporary culture intertwine beautifully.
Unsure what awaits you at a Rotary International Convention? Explore articles, videos, and photos from past conventions for a sense of their inspirational power. In Taipei, you’ll join fellow changemakers from around the world to share innovative projects, exchange best practices, and form enduring friendships. The convention is packed with exciting breakout sessions, speakers, and more.
Rotary District 5650 Rotarians—Welcome to June! “June is the pearl of summer, shining with warmth and joy.” (L.M. Montgomery), art, music, baseball, softball, soccer, rodeo, family picnics, swimming pools, gardens, green grass & crops, grazing cattle, fishing and so much more including the Rotary International Convention June 13-17th, in Taipei, Taiwan where projected attendance will number 37,000 Rotarians & guests from all over the world!! https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/
The Rotary International Convention will be an amazing life-changing event!! 13 Rotarians & guests from our Rotary District registered to attend. Please let me know if you would like any of them to be a speaker at one of your upcoming Rotary Club meetings when they return. I know they would be glad to share their amazing experiences and new friendships with you and your community!!
That brings me to Rotary’s Area of Focus for June – Rotary Fellowships.
Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience.
Please visit the link listed below to learn about 120+ fellowships that you can join:
Enjoy this month of June. Join a Rotary Fellowship and make new friends around the world!!
I would also like to remind you about your Rotary Club Excellence Awards for 2025-26. I know you are all working hard to do good things in your communities and the world. We want to recognize all your achievements at the end of your Rotary Club year 2025-26.
To achieve the Club Excellence Award: 1.Go to Rotary Club Central 2.Review the available goals 3.Set at least half of the available goals 4.Achieve those goals 5.Report achievement in Rotary Club Central by 30 June. 6.Pay club invoices in full upon receipt
June is also the last month of my 2025-26 year as your District Governor. It has been such an honor to meet and serve all of you this past year!! I am so proud of everything you have done to serve your communities and the world to “Unite for Good”!!
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.
May 5, 2026 volunteers at Stephen Center L to R: Hannah Patterson, Heidi McGinnes, Uniikye Washington, Fletcher Reel, Matt Boulay, Colleen Brennan, Steve McCollister, Kevin Baitey, & Hal France
At our July 16 meeting, Outgoing President Heather Legge proudly recognized an extraordinary group of members, our Perfect Attendance Rotarians!
Achieving perfect Rotary attendance is no small feat. It reflects dedication, service, and an unwavering commitment to our club’s mission. Whether it's showing up at weekly meetings (in person or via Zoom), joining service projects, attending committee meetings, helping with club operations, gathering with fellow Rotarians (3 or more), visiting other clubs, participating in online makeups, or engaging in board activities, these Rotarians show up, step up, and make a difference! Let's give a big round of applause to these role models of Rotary engagement!
See the full list of honorees below.
July is the perfect month to start your own journey to becoming a Perfect Rotarian! Join us, stay involved, and let’s make service and fellowship a way of life.
Where three or more Rotarians gather, it's called a Rotary Social, and you earn attendance credits. Rotarians may come from different clubs. Connect with Rotarians and enjoy the power of Rotary fellowship. Below are our recent Rotary Socials.
At the Mayor’s reception at Happy Hollow Club pitching for First Fridays project Yolanda Hoffman, First Lady Viv Ewing, and Mayor John Ewing
The Avengers unite L to R: Matt Boulay. Charlie Peters. Rebecca Rens, Larry Guenther, and Josh Todd
Within hours of deadly floods and landslides that struck Mexico in October, Rotary members were responding. In hard-hit Poza Rica, Rotary and Rotaract members brought residents to safety, plowed mud-laden streets, and moved house to house to clean properties. The effort was supported by clubs throughout District 4185 and by neighboring districts and others abroad. The Rotary Club of Poza Rica joined the nonprofit Planet Water Foundation to install four water towers and a water block in the neediest area and deliver purified water elsewhere. The club also coordinated with World Central Kitchen to provide hot meals. Still, “we desperately need help to get back on our feet and return to our normal lives,” says club member Pepe Badillo. “The houses were a total loss. Everything was destroyed, from a single plate to the bedrooms on the second floor.”
India
The city of Thane, northeast of Mumbai, is recognized for its arts and culture scene. It’s home to drama troupes, an art expo, international film festivals, and comedy venues. What it was lacking, says Atul Bhide, of the Rotary Club of Thane Hills, was a large showcase for aficionados of the written word. To amend that, the club (which also sponsors a book-reading initiative for youth) launched the Thane Literature Festival. Over two days in November, bibliophiles toasted 22 authors and poets who read from their work and participated in panel discussions. The event honored journalist and writing coach Bachi Karkaria with the Thane Literature Festival lifetime achievement award, and judges critiqued entries in a short-story contest. “Encouraging reading habits and love for literature for Gen-Next is also our motive behind this literature festival,” says Bhide.
The Rotary Club of Omaha is now recruiting more members! It's your opportunity to join the Rotary Club of Omaha, click here to complete the membership application form. For questions, please contact Membership Chair Sarah Robak at sarah.robakcfa@gmail.com.
American Express Online Giving
Archdiocesan Schools
Bennington Schools Foundation
Centris
Chase Bank
Club Foundation
Club Service Fund
CFO Systems
Creighton University
DA Davidson
Elkhorn Schools Foundation
EHPV
FNBO
Goodwill Industries
Jungle Driving
Metro Community College
Millard Schools Foundation
Omaha Massage Therapy
Omaha Public Schools Foundation
Ralston Schools Foundation
UNO College of Business Administration
Union Omaha
Westside Foundation
Individuals:
Anonymous Donor
Bill Harvey
Brad Burklund
Brett Frevert
Chris Rath
Colleen Brennan
Deb Skinner
Fletcher Reel
Fr. Lloyd Gnirk
Gretchen Harvey
Heidi McGinness
Jim Stewart
Jim Suttle
John Ewing
John Marburger
John Mock
Larry Guenther
Larry Johansen
Lisa Tonjes Moritz
Mary Daub
Hal Daub
Paul Cohen
Randy Voorst
Randy Wieseler
Sandy Lemke
Todd Lemke
Scott Buchholz
Steve Carper
Steve McCollister
Tom Gouttierre
Viv Ewing
Greg Gilg
Bill Harvey to Represent District at Rotary International Convention in Taipei
Rotary District 5650 Rotarians—Welcome to June! “June is the pearl of summer, shining with warmth and joy.” (L.M. Montgomery), art, music, baseball, softball, soccer, rodeo, family picnics, swimming pools, gardens, green grass & crops, grazing cattle, fishing and so much more including the Rotary International Convention June 13-17th, in Taipei, Taiwan where projected attendance will number 37,000 Rotarians & guests from all over the world!! 
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