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Speakers
Apr 03, 2019
Mission Work
Apr 10, 2019
Flywheel Inc., A Home-grown High Tech Company
Apr 17, 2019
Citizens' Climate Lobby
Apr 24, 2019
Bluie Cross/Blue Shield
May 01, 2019
Operation Hippocrates--How the Doctors at Childrens Heal Hearts.
May 08, 2019
May 15, 2019
May 16, 2019
PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND
May 22, 2019
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Upcoming Events
Honor Roll Committee
Field Club of Omaha
Apr 10, 2019
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
People With Disabilities Meeting
Field Club of Omaha
Apr 10, 2019
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Club Foundation Board Meeting
Field Club of Omaha
Apr 10, 2019
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
 
Finance Committee
Security National Bank
Apr 11, 2019
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Security National Bank
Apr 11, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Meals That Heal @ Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House
Apr 24, 2019 4:30 PM
 
HONOR ROLL LUNCHEON
CHI Health Center
May 16, 2019
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Rock the Block with Habitat for Humanity
Omaha - TBD
May 18, 2019
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
ClubRunner
President's Pen
We heard a great presentation this week from Steve McCoy from the Omaha Airport Authority. The growth of our airport over the last several years has been strong. Particularly impressive is the fact that the number of direct flight destinations from Omaha has doubled in the last few years, bringing us closer to business and leisure activities on both coasts and throughout the country.
 
It was an honor to fill in for President Brad while he was out of town. I look forward to his and Pam’s presentation next week about the important work they have been doing in Africa.
 
See you next week!
 
Bill Harvey
Nominating committee Report
President Elect (to be Club President 2020-2021 Rotary Year):
John Sullivan
 
President Nominee (to be Club President 2021-22 Rotary Year):
Hal Daub
 
Board Nominees for three year term beginning 01 Jul 2019:
Aileen Warren
Dawn Gonzales
Jeff Matuella
Shane Sullivan
 
Board Nominee to fill two year term beginning 01 Jul 2019 (this fills the seat vacated by Pam Petersen):
Lori Bechtold
 
Omaha Downtown Rotary Club  Foundation Board for three year terms beginning  01 Jul 2019  (to be approved by the Foundation Board): 
Clark Rosenlof
John Ewing
 
Any objections should be sent to Bill Harvey.
 
Salvation Army Flood Relief Needs
The Salvation Army is looking for donations of the following supplies for Flood Relief.
Information on how to donate is below.
Prospects for Membership
The Rotary Club of Omaha has received membership applications from the following:
 
Dr. Donny Suh, Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinical Service Chief at Children's Hospital and Medical Center/ UNMC, sponsored by Gretchen Harvey
 
Anyone with objections to a membership proposal needs to reach out to the Club Administrator or Membership Chair.
 
Flood Relief Efforts
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. 
 
Yours in Rotary,
 
Julie O'Hara
District Governor
 
Mick McKinley
District Governor Elect
 
Roxy Orr 
District governor Nominee
 
Carol Horner
District Governor Nominee - Designee
Grant Applications Now Accepted
The Club Foundation is taking Community Grant applications until March 31.
The Omaha Downtown Rotary Club Foundation is a non-profit organization with the purpose of carrying out community service projects for the Rotary Club of Omaha. The Club Foundation is focused on community grants emphasizing:
• educational opportunities
• veteran services
• senior citizens
Community Grants are made in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro area (Douglas County and immediately adjacent counties in Nebraska and Iowa). Grant requests must be at least $500. Priority is given to specific projects.
If you know of an organization in need of support please feel free to share a link to our application.
Rock the Block
 
 
 
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.
 
Charitable Statements 
The Charitable Statements went out on October 26 via emial.
You can view the letter from Brad and the Statement HERE.
Thank you in advance for supporting Omaha Rotary.
 
March Birthdays
 

 

 

 

Connolly, Mick     Mar 02

Matuella, Jeff          Mar 06

Cavanaugh, Jim      Mar 07

Swanson, Scott       Mar 08

Harvey, Gretchen   Mar 10

Meyer, Lloyd           Mar 10

Sullivan, Shane        Mar 13

Taylor, Phil               Mar 13

Boles, Michelle         Mar 14

Kraemer, Travis       Mar 15

Carnes, Todd            Mar 22

Estes, Kathy              Mar 27

McGonigal, Don       Mar 28

Lajba, Francis           Mar 30

Honor Roll luncheon


GET HONOR ROLL INFORMATION AND PURCHASE TICKES HERE

Rotary Car Show
ROTARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE - SHAPE THE FUTURE
Before we know it, this snow will be gone and it will be time for District Conference.  The theme this year is “Shape the Future”.
Save the date: July 26 and 27th – Lied Lodge and Conference Center, Nebraska City. 
 
We have many things planned – one of which will be a cruise on the Belle of Brownville boat!
 
Other family opportunities will be offered and available at discounted prices.  Registration is open and can be done by clicking here.
 
Additional information previously published:
 
Attention: This is NOT your Grandpa’s conference!
 
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.
Thank You Letters
We have a few more thank you letters that came in the mail.
You can click the link to read them.
 
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