Angela Roeber has more than 17 years of marketing and communications experience, primarily in the non-profit industry. As the Sr. Director of Communications for Project Harmony Child Advocacy Center, Angela plays an integral role in planning, directing and coordinating the marketing and communication efforts for Project Harmony's programs, services, events and campaigns.
Essential duties: Brand Development - Develop and execute practical marketing strategies and campaigns, both short and long term - Manage Project Harmony's website and social media platforms - Serve as point person on all media requests and promote new programs and initiatives.
Project Harmony exists to provide effective, immediate and sensitive support to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. Medical evaluations, forensic interviews and advocacy services are provided to ensure that each child and family gets the most from those responding to child abuse. A highly child-centered program and facility, Project Harmony has assembled a multidisciplinary team of law enforcement, social services, medical and referral professionals who work together to protect children. This collaborative approach strives to ensure that children are not further victimized by the systems intended to protect them. Click here to read more about Project Harmony.
Recently, Past President Brad Burklund introduced new Rotarian Breanna Burklund. Breanna Burklund is heavily involved in the nonprofit world. She currently works for Mission-Haiti as the US Missions and Operations Manager. Mission-Haiti is a non-profit ministry serving to show the love of God by developing and equipping strong Christian leaders in Haiti for the cause of Christ. Breanna has traveled to many countries around the world working with many different ministries and currently serves as a youth leader at her church. In her free time, you can find Breanna cooking up a new recipe, reading an enticing book, or trekking the globe. Welcome to Rotary, Breanna!
Breanna Burklund with President Aileen Warren and Past President Brad Burklund
Mark your calendars! May 11, 2022, 11:30 AM, is the 95th Honor Roll program. It will be conducted virtually. Details will be sent out as the date nears. Honor Roll Chair Camille Metoyer Moten is asking every Rotarian to support the Honor Roll this year by donating to the Service Fund of the Omaha Downtown Rotary Foundation, a 501c3 organization. To support Honor Roll, any amount from $500 to $1,000 is a sponsor. Any amount below $500 your donation will help the club continue to support this popular project of our club. Click here to donate online for the Honor Roll or mail a check to PO Box 964, Elkhorn NE 68022. The Honor Roll Committee would like to thank the following Honor Roll supporters so far:
Sponsors:
Centris - Dawn Gonzales
DA Davidson - Susan Koesters Fmr Congressman & Mayor Hal Daub EHPV - Bill Harvey
Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing & Viv Ewing
Lueder Contruction - Brad von Gillern
President Aileen Warren
Donors:
Rahul Agarwal
Brad Burklund
Sean Connolly
Dianne Desler
Okley Gibbs
Deirdre Haj
Gretchen Harvey
Yolanda Hoffman
Lindy Hoyer
Steve McCollister Presbyterian Church of the Master
Here's your opportunity to learn how to effectively use ClubRunner. ClubRunner is holding a series of free webinars to help you brush up on your ClubRunner skills and knowledge. Join us for these in-depth webinars starting on May 5th and continuing until May 21st 2022. New this year, we’re offering both beginner and advanced level webinars for certain modules. These training sessions are open to all ClubRunner users at no cost. Hosted by our expert Product Specialists, we will be presenting webinars based on roles, club or district versions, and in-depth module deep dives. There will even be live Q&A available during and after the webinar! Choose the session that you think will help you navigate ClubRunner.
Registration Details
Click below to view our schedule and to register for individual sessions, or visit www.clubrunner.com/training. Can't attend live? Not to worry, all sessions will be recorded and shared on our Community site after the series is complete. View Schedule
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 their 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. On April 1st, Lindy Hoyer, Jim Stewart, Sandy Lemke, and Tobi Mathouser helped serve 110 meals.
L to R: Lindy Hoyer, Jim Stewart, Sandy Lemke, and Tobi Mathouser
The Omaha Downtown Rotary Foundation is glad to announce that it is now accepting community grants applications until May 1, 2022. Please visit our website for more information, or click here. For questions, send an email to grants@omaharotary.org.
Connecting with fellow Rotarians is made easy with club service. Plus you get attendance credit. It's a great deal! and if you are a new Rotarian, it counts toward your Red Badge requirements. You may sign up as Greeter, Virtual Greeter, Check-in/Registration, Navigator, and Invocator. Click here to sign up.
Pictured here are recent greeters Susan Koesters of D.A. Davidson and Josh Todd of Union Omaha.