Recently, Larry Johansen was recognized by The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Chair Bill Harvey as Major Donor to TRF. A major donor is higher than Paul Harris Fellow +9. Larry Johansen has been a Rotarian for 46 years and maintains a perfect Rotary attendance and engagement for 44 years. Larry was recognized last year for his devotion to Rotary principles as exemplified by his 400% Rotary attendance and engagement during Rotary year 2020-2021. That is equivalent to attending a Rotary meeting, attending a committee meeting or doing a Rotary service project four times a week. Larry's generosity to TRF for a total of $10,000 supports Rotary's worldwide areas of focus of Peace and Conflict Prevention / Resolution, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Water and Sanitation, Maternal and Child Health, Basic Education and Literacy, Economic and Community Development, and Protecting the Environment. Congratulations and thank you, Larry!
TRF Chair Bill Harvey, on behalf of the TRF Board of Trustees, presented Larry Johansen the TRF Major Donor award crystal with elaborate gemstones
Larry Johansen received a standing ovation from fellow Rotarians
Last week at Rotary, our speaker was UNO Athletics Vice Chancellor Adrian Dowell who spoke about good developments happening at UNO Athletics
Here's a sneak peek of the weekly high energy live concert at Omaha Downtown Rotary captured by the resident paparazzi. Last week was directed by Heather Legge and on the piano was our pianist Jim Scott-Miller.
A friendly reminder that the deadline for project proposal submission for funding from the Service Fund is on June 30, 2022. If you have a project idea that you think will positively impact our community with Rotarian participation, click here to conveniently complete a project proposal.
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 Heidi McGinness and Vince Miscia.
District 5650 District Conference July 8 - 9, 2022, REGISTER NOW The Hoff Family Culture and Arts Center 1001 S 6th St Council Bluffs, IA 51501
We promise you that this event will be highly interactive, super interesting, and great fun. It is all about you so, of course, it will be those things! Besides, Dwayne Brown (Improv extraordinaire) is our emcee!
Some special notes:
Thursday, July 7, 1pm-4pm. This is a special pre-conference event for anyone who wants to grow and learn about cutting-edge leadership concepts and practices. Hear from thought leaders in the areas of inclusive leadership, leading in the Great Resignation, leading strategic initiatives, and using your influence to make global impact. This session is free and will be held at Full Fledged Brewery in Council Bluffs.
Rotary clubs in Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa have joined together to help the people of Ukraine. Here are some stories that can be shared on websites and social media:
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