Liz Mayfield Case Manager, Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS)
Presentation: Liz will share her story of being a combat wounded veteran caregiver and some of the struggles her family has encountered. Her story leads to the programs offered by WWFS and how they help veteran families.
If you haven’t been to Sarpy County in a while, you might want to visit it soon. The growth in the area is exploding and there are tons of opportunities to do business. Our most recent speaker, Karen Gibler, has served as the President of the Sarpy County Chamber for 10 years. She shared information on what is currently happening in the county as well as plans for the county’s future.
With the holiday season approaching, the Rotarian spirit is in full swing. Whether it includes ringing bells for the Salvation Army or serving meals at the Stephen’s Center, Rotarians continue to live out “service before self” through our community involvement. If you have not volunteered yet this year, please reach out to Lindy Hoyer, who is doing an amazing job in coordinating volunteer opportunities.
Finally, just want to take a moment and thank all of the Rotarians (listed below) who have given at least $100.00 to the Service Fund. Your financial contributions mean so much and are vital to our club’s financial success. If you are not listed, please consider giving today.
Brad Burklund, Paul Cohen, Hal Daub, Dele Davies, Gene DeBoer, Dianne Desler, Steve Gerdes, Tom Gouttierre, Steve McCollister, John Mock, Gary Perkins, Clark Rosenlof, Julie Sebastian, Jim Stewart, John Sullivan, LeRoy Swedlund, Lisa Tonjes-Moritz, Aileen Warren, Rick Waxman.
Recently, Brandon Brugger was introduced by Immediate Past President John Sullivan as our newest Rotarian. Brandon is the Executive Director at YMCA of Greater Omaha (Downtown Branch). Brandon is responsible for the overall operations, programming, administration, and fundraising of the Downtown YMCA facility with an operating budget of more than $3.3M. Meeting the financial goals of net operating margins and ratios, while making necessary adjustments to expenses based on achievement and surpassing of revenue goals. Management and the development of 6 directors and 102 part-time employees, as well as partner and oversee 15 volunteer board members. Brandon also serves as DOI Board Member, Teammates Board Member, and Chair of the YMCA Professional Network.
Thank you John Sullivan for sponsoring Brandon to Rotary. Welcome, Brandon!
Brandon receiving his Rotary membership certificate and Red Badge from President Aileen Warren and Immediate Past President John Sullivan
November is The Rotary Foundation Month.Click here to donate online to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) of Rotary International (RI). Donating to TRF is a great opportunity for Rotarians to give back. Consider making your annual donation NOW. Your money comes back to us in three years in the form of Global and District grants to spend on our projects. Thank you to those who have donated so far this year.
Jeremy Bermel, Gary Bren, Brad Burklund, Paul Cohen, Gene DeBoer, Bruce Fraiser, Okley Gibbs, Bill Harvey, Gretchen Harvey, Robert Keefer, Nancy Kuhl, Heather Legge, John Marburger, Stephen McCollister, Camille Metoyer Moten, Lloyd Meyer, Cella Quinn, Debra, Skinner, Donald Swanson, Lisa Tonjes Moritz, Aileen Warren, Richard Waxman.
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The Nominating Committee chaired by Immediate Past President (IPP) John Sullivan is now accepting Nominations for several club leadership positions, namely: President-Elect Designate, Club Board of Directors, and Club Foundation Board of Directors. Please send your nominations to John Sullivan at jsullivan@sullivangroup.ventures, John Ewing at john.ewing@douglascounty-ne.gov, Bill Harvey at paulharrisrocks@gmail.com by November 15, 2021.
Although registration is not required, please email frcoulter@gmail.com or text 402-202-3782 if you plan to come so we have an estimate (or if you have questions). Thanks for helping spread the word.
Click here to support our vey own PDG Gary Bren. Club member, past President, and past District Governor Gary Bren made a commitment late last year to ride in the 2021 Ride to End Polio that is part of the Tour de Tucson on November 20th. He’ll be riding 102.6 miles in support of Polio Eradication. Here is the ride he’ll be doing. He committed to doing this ride because he believes that it’s never been more important for us to focus on finishing Rotary’s battle to end Polio. This is a critical time, as there have only been two cases of wild Polio virus this year. It’s easy for everyone to relax and step back because of that…but in reality, now is the time we have to double our focus.
To sign up to serve meals at Stephens Center, click here or copy/paste this link to your browser: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/5609/Event/stephen-center-meal-service. This project will count for the community service requirements for Red Badge members. For questions, please contact Lindy Hoyer at lhoyer@ocm.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.
Liz Mayfield
Recently, Brandon Brugger was introduced by Immediate Past President John Sullivan as our newest Rotarian. Brandon is the Executive Director at YMCA of Greater Omaha (Downtown Branch). Brandon is responsible for the overall operations, programming, administration, and fundraising of the Downtown YMCA facility with an operating budget of more than $3.3M. Meeting the financial goals of net operating margins and ratios, while making necessary adjustments to expenses based on achievement and surpassing of revenue goals. Management and the development of 6 directors and 102 part-time employees, as well as partner and oversee 15 volunteer board members. Brandon also serves as DOI Board Member, Teammates Board Member, and Chair of the YMCA Professional Network.
