Ross Pesek is a Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) trial lawyer, born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. Initially, he practiced as a criminal and immigration trial lawyer, obtaining legal immigration status or stopping deportations for hundreds of individuals (and their families) in his neighborhood.
Today, Ross focuses and assisting negligence victims get justice before Nebraska juries. Ross is one of few bi-lingual trial lawyers in Nebraska to have won a civil jury verdict for undocumented immigrants. Ross demands justice for immigrants and Spanish speakers that other lawyers choose not to represent and who opposing interests often discriminate against.
In 2011, Ross founded a free legal clinic at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in South Omaha – the same church where he was married and baptized. Every Monday night at 7:00 pm for the last ten years Ross and volunteer lawyers he has organized have provided thousands of free legal consultations to South Omaha families. Ross believes giving access to honest, competent legal advice without charging a consultation fee – often the equivalent of 15 or 20 hours of work on the factory line – is a valuable community service that expands access to legal services for many in South Omaha and surrounding areas.
Recently, The Rotary Foundation Chair Heather Legge has recognized Deirdre Haj as Paul Harris Fellow +1. Deirdre is the Executive Director of Film Streams. Deirdre has endeavored to live a life of service since her teens, but only discovered Rotary as an adult. “Rotary is the one organization where I can be certain what I give goes farther than just the work of my hands.” Giving to Rotary International, Deirdre ensures that she can reach beyond her own community and make certain that others will have clean water, access to healthcare, or freedom from illness, like polio, so she continues to give with her family, knowing that one day, we will eradicate polio. As. Jewish person, she believes in Tikun Olam- heal the world. Congratulations, Deirdre!
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
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.
Ross Pesek
Recently, The Rotary Foundation Chair Heather Legge has recognized Deirdre Haj as Paul Harris Fellow +1. Deirdre is the Executive Director of Film Streams. Deirdre has endeavored to live a life of service since her teens, but only discovered Rotary as an adult. “Rotary is the one organization where I can be certain what I give goes farther than just the work of my hands.” Giving to Rotary International, Deirdre ensures that she can reach beyond her own community and make certain that others will have clean water, access to healthcare, or freedom from illness, like polio, so she continues to give with her family, knowing that one day, we will eradicate polio. As. Jewish person, she believes in Tikun Olam- heal the world. Congratulations, Deirdre!
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. 
