There will be no Rotary meeting on Wednesday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day week.
As we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, we encourage everyone to enjoy the holiday week with family and friends and participate in local Memorial Day observances.
Rotary meetings will resume on Wednesday, June 3, and we look forward to seeing everyone back then.
Thank you, and have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day week.
Kim Stewart is the owner of Jill of All Trades Construction LLC, a respected Omaha-based contracting company known for quality craftsmanship, reliability, and a deeply personal approach to service. With roots in the industry dating back to 1978, Kim built her career from the ground up, earning her place in a traditionally male-dominated field through persistence, skill, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Her journey began in the janitorial business, where she successfully grew one of the region’s most well-regarded companies serving builders, contractors, and large commercial clients. Over time, she expanded into painting and remodeling, eventually founding Jill of All Trades Construction. Today, her company provides full-service residential and commercial construction, including remodels and commercial build-outs, with a reputation for delivering projects on time and to the highest standards.
Kim has worked on major projects alongside leading firms such as Kiewit Construction, contributing to high-profile developments including the CHI Health Center and multiple large-scale commercial renovations. Her portfolio also includes residential investments and high-end property renovations across Omaha. Her hands-on leadership style ensures every project is closely managed, with a strong emphasis on communication, detail, and client satisfaction.
A Certified Living in Place Professional (CLIPP), Kim brings a unique focus to her work by helping seniors and individuals with disabilities remain safely and comfortably in their homes. Her projects often incorporate thoughtful accessibility features such as walk-in showers, grab bars, and barrier-free entryways, practical solutions that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
The Rotary Club of Omaha proudly honored David Goldstein as a Lifetime Honorary Member in recognition of more than five decades of dedicated service to Rotary and the Omaha community.
David began his Rotary journey on April 26, 1972, and over the past 50 years, he has become a familiar and respected presence within the club. Known affectionately by many fellow Rotarians as “Big Al,” David has consistently demonstrated Rotary’s spirit of “Service Above Self” through his generosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to helping others.
The recognition was announced at Rotary at the Field Club of Omaha and was presented to David at his home. We celebrated David’s remarkable contributions and the impact he has made through Rotary service. Past President Tom Gouttierre reflected on his continued support of community-focused projects, especially initiatives benefiting people with disabilities through the Omaha Downtown Rotary Foundation Service Fund.
David served as President of our club and also a Paul Harris Fellow, and expressed sincere gratitude to the Rotary Club of Omaha for allowing him to serve the community for more than five decades. The recognition as a Lifetime Honorary Member stands as a tribute to the respect and appreciation he has earned from fellow Rotarians over the years.
The Rotary Club of Omaha extends its heartfelt congratulations to David Goldstein on this meaningful and well-deserved honor.
President Gretchen Harvey, Past Presidents Tom Gouttierre and John Mock, and Treasurer Jim Stewart presented the recognition to David in the presence of his wife and son.
Rotary District 5650 Rotarians—Welcome to May! “April showers bring May flowers” … and all sorts of ways to serve our communities and the world to make an impact, create lasting change and “Unite for Good”!! Please read on.
Did you know that May 16th is Rotary’s Epic Day of Service? What is Rotary’s Epic Day of Service you might ask? PDG, Carol Horner, Council Bluffs Noon Rotary Club, Zone 29, Epic Day of Service Champion explains.
“The EPIC Day of Service isn’t just a date on the calendar — it is a unifying moment. When clubs across the world register their projects to create a powerful, collective story of Rotary’s impact. It’s visibility. It’s momentum. It’s inspiration. And it reminds our communities that Rotary is here, active, and committed!!”
Even though the published date is May 16th. Any day in May can be used.
Your Rotary Club doesn’t need to invent a new project if they already have one in May. Just register that one. An event happening in our Rotary District 5650 is the Bike Ride to End Polio on May 23rd coordinated by Polio Plus Chair, PDG, Gary Bren. The event starts at 7 am at the Marcus Twin Creek Cinema in Bellevue, NE. To find out more and register you can go to https://rotaryrides.org/event/. The whole idea is to engage our communities in service with us. (serves as a great membership recruitment activity too!)
Imagine the map lighting up with dozens of projects — each one a spark of Rotary spirit. That is the vision. And it starts with your clubs taking one simple step: registering their project.
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.
Rotarians at the Midlands Business Journal event. L to R: Shelly Ruwe, Tobi Mathouser, Justin Dougherty, Sue Kutschkau, Larry Guenther, & Hal Daub
Susan Koesters with Millard Rotarians Brian Zahm and Matt Johnson
Photo from left to right: Brett Frevert, Shelly Ruwe, and Russell Vaughn.
Rotarians meeting up, from left to right: Yolanda Hoffman, Rotary Ann Marsha Stewart, and Treasurer Jim Stewart.
Rotary Means Business
Fellow Rotarians at the meeting. Left to right: Chris Knauff, Susan Koesters, and Julia Palzer
Rotarian’s at Tom Gouttierre presentation
Rotarians at MBJ 50th Anniversary Gala
Rotarians during the club’s annual budget meeting.
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
Kim Stewart
Rotary District 5650 Rotarians—Welcome to May! “April showers bring May flowers” … and all sorts of ways to serve our communities and the world to make an impact, create lasting change and “Unite for Good”!! Please read on.
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