I’m pleased to report that our South Omaha Initiative has traction and is already generating prospective members. Phil Taylor and his membership team are very active. We owe them our gratitude. Thank you!
I noted in the prior Whirl that Tim Cavanaugh retires today (January 22nd) from the Douglas County Treasurer’s office after a lifetime of professional civic service, continuing elected service (OPPD) and volunteer service as a past-president of Downtown Rotary, Honor Roll Chair and much more. Thank you, Tim, for your dedication to our community!
I also extend our gratitude for 37 years of Rotary service to Fr. Lloyd Gnirk, currently serving a second year as our current programs co-chair (with Lloyd Meyer). Father has gone above and beyond over the years serving as club president and district governor and in sundry Rotary roles, while leading a parish and the Roncalli Catholic High School community. Thank you, Fr. Gnirk!
Looking forward to learning more about Nebraska places on Wednesday. See you online at noon on the 27th!
Mitch Treu has 12+ years as a founder, advisor, and early-stage employee with several Silicon Prairies startups in multiple industries. He is currently the co-founder at Funnel House, a digital-marketing consulting agency, and co-founder at Axiom Workspace, a CRM software and consulting service.
Teddy Murphy- A recent graduate from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he graduated with a bachelor’s in finance. Teddy was a member of the Big Red Investment Club as well as president of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity in 2019. After graduation in May of 2020, Teddy took a job working from TD Ameritrade in their investor services department as a licensed broker. In his free time, he enjoys working out and cooking. While COVID has made everything more difficult,he enjoys anything that keeps him active and healthy. He is looking forward to meeting all Rotarians virtually and, eventually, in person. He is eager to become more involved in a community that has given him so much, especially as he starts his career.
Lindy Hoyer has been in touch with the Salvation Army in regards to their winter watch food distribution program. Volunteer spots are available January through February. Each shift will require up to 3 club members to sign up, two will be serving food and one will be the jump (person who organizes crowd outside and hands out clothing). At this time no drivers are needed. The shifts start at 5:15 p.m. at the SA Western Divisional Headquarters, 10755 Burt Street. If new to volunteering for SA, need to arrive a bit early to fill out paperwork. The shifts each night are from 5:15-8 p.m. Volunteers must bring and wear a mask, wear warm clothes.
Stephen Center Food Service 2723 Q St, Omaha, NE 68107 3-5 volunteers per shift Suitable for families, as long as children are over age of 10. Volunteers will be serving meals, no food preparation. Masks required.
Monday, January 25 from 4:30-6:30 Monday, February 15 from 4:30-6:30 Wednesday, February 24 from 4:30-6:30
