We had another great program this week. Thanks to Cella, we got to hear from The Citizens Climate Lobby. Kay Carne and Tracy Stanko walked us through some of the workings of the lobby group and gave us a snapshot of the devastating effects of climate change and how we can take a bigger role in trying to mitigate the change. The Climate Lobby is working to educate the public and have a truthful discussion of the issues of global warming and possible solutions. They also discussed the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act as a legislation proposal they feel would help lower the usage of fossil fuels. The proposed plan would charge a carbon fee at the production level of carbon based fuels and then rebate the funding back to all individuals equally to help offset the higher prices generated by the fee. We had a lively discussion of the pros and cons of the proposal and it was great to see the wide range of views on the subject. You can find more information on their website at cclusa.org/energy-innovation-act.
Tim gave us an update on the upcoming Honor Roll Luncheon which is going to be amazing. We are still looking for sponsors for the event if you can help us, or if you can help us with potential corporate donations we would greatly appreciate it. This is our clubs signature event and I hope all of you will make every effort to attend on May 16th, you can sign up HERE on the Rotary website.
As a Rotarian we are sure you are aware of the recent flooding in eastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. It has impacted many of the communities our clubs serve. As a district, know we are here to help in any way we can. We have had several Rotary districts outside Nebraska contact us to make donations. We have decided to direct cash contributions directly to the American Red Cross as they are best suited to respond to help those most in need. If you or your club would like to make a cash contribution to the relief effort, donations can be made payable to and sent to:
American Red Cross - Nebraska Flooding
2912 S 80th Ave
Omaha, NE 68124
These donations will stay locally and benefit the communities most affected in Nebraska and SW Iowa.
As the waters recede and recovery efforts begin we will begin coordinating efforts in the district to help our clubs most effected serve their communities as they recover from this devastating event. We will be reaching out to all of the members of District 5650 to enlist your help to help our fellow Rotarians and their communities recover from this monumental disaster.
Sat, May 18, 2019 - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM - location in Omaha will be announced closer to the date.
This event is all about bringing communities together and promoting healthy neighborhoods. Months before the event, our staff meets and surveys the existing neighbors in the areas we serve. With your help, we will assist these folks with a variety of tasks, which usually include light repair, clean-up, sanding, painting, staining, and landscaping. At the end of the day, the neighborhood shines a little brighter and new relationships are made. New in 2019 – Rock the block days will end with a small block celebration! Partners are needed to provide food, entertainment, and cleanup assistance. This event allows us to serve more families outside of our core programs. It also allows us greater flexibility with group size and volunteer ages.
Tools and supplies are supplied by Habitat. Volunteers just need to wear closed toed shoes or boots
We will need a total of 10 volunteers with each volunteer needing to sign up with the below link at least 2 weeks prior to May 18th.
ESU #3 6949 S 110th St LaVista, NE 68128 United States of America
WHAT IS ONE ROTARY SUMMIT?
A One Rotary Summit (ORS) is all about the synergy among Membership, Public Image, and Humanitarian Service.
Those attending the ORS will jointly develop creative ways to achieve and sustain membership growth and retention, to increase Rotary Foundation giving and project engagement, and to gain enhanced public image in their communities.
This year’s ORS places emphasis on the synergy described above, People of Action, this year’s Rotary Theme: Be the Inspiration, and “Why Rotary?” That synergy is explained in Welcome to ORS - a two-minute video by Jennifer Jones, past Rotary International Vice President.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This is for ALL CLUB MEMBERS – new and experienced members. It is suggested that all club president elects also plan on attending as the second part of their PETS training. Since this is replacing Assembly this year, be sure to also invite your committee chairs and board members. We also recommend that anyone who is a member of your club's membership committee to attend (And we all know we are all on the membership committee, right?)
This will be a fresh and exciting weekend with inspirational, informative speakers and family events.
Bring your family! Plan to come early or stay late. Nebraska City Rotarians are working hard to put together deals and discounts for family in their community.
Other conference features:
- - Service project for all conference attendees including your guests - Service Above Self
- - Rotary International Representative attending on behalf of the Rotary International President
- - Registration is open (click here) - $100 through March 31; $140 after that
- - Blocks of hotel rooms for the conference have been booked and the links to those are below (see separate article).
Many more details are being worked out and will be released as they are finalized.
