Secretary: James Mackiewicz Sgt at Arms: John Marburger Digital Experience: Adam Leong
Invocation & Pledge: John Mock
Navigator: Bob Keefer
Cashiers/Check-in: Cella Quinn & Need Volunteer
Admin Support: Need Volunteer
Greeters: Fletcher Reel & Deb Skinner
Speaker Host: Michelle Trawick
Speaker: Matt Hale, PHD
Buffet Lunch is $18 for members and $20 for visiting Rotarians and guests. Lunch ticket is back. Please collect your lunch ticket after check-in and put it in the jar at the beginning of the buffet line
Scaling and Up-Skilling the Nebraska Cyber Workforce
Matthew Hale, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), the Director for the School of Interdisciplinary Informatics (Si2) in the College of Information Science and Technology (IS&T), and the Director of Nebraska CYBER, a Nebraska University wide research center focused on advancing cybersecurity in the region. Dr. Hale received his Ph.D. from the University of Tulsa, working with the Air Force Office of Scientific Research on the creation of formal certification tools to verify that cloud-based information systems meet federal regulatory and industry-specified security controls. This work produced a formal verification language called Cloud X-UNITY and an interchangeable XML Schema for Security SLA specification called Sec Agreement. His current research interests focus on the intersectionality between security, web services, software engineering, and behavioral psychology. Dr. Hale has received nearly $5.7 Million in grants from NSF, NSA, DARPA, CISA, and others for work focused on STEM education, phishing prevention, and systems verification and validation.
In 2025, Dr. Hale's most active projects are MATRIX (Machine Learning, AI, and Threat Response Initiative for cybersecurity excellence), a new AI-enabled cybersecurity security operations center and training platform supported by a philanthropic donation from Barbara and Wally Weitz, and NTRUST (Nebraska Center for Threat Response and Underwriting Support for Terrorism-Related Cybersecurity Risks), a proposed NSF IUCRC center in collaboration with NCITE and the UNL Actuarial Science program.
You are invited to join us for a "Love is in the Air" event on February 13 in Omaha!
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Omaha and featuring musical talent Camille Metoyer-Moten and her full ensemble, enjoy an unforgettable night of beautiful music, love, and community spirit, all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Omaha’s nearly 100 year tradition of the 8th Grade Honor Roll, to recognize and celebrate outstanding 8th Graders (and introduce roughly 1200 community members to Rotary annually).
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Location: Jewish Community Event Center 333 S 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68154
The Rotary Club of Omaha is just days away from our Love Is In the Air concert on Thursday, February 13th, and we’re excited for an incredible evening of music and fellowship. If you’ve already secured your tickets—thank you! If you’re unable to attend, there’s still a fantastic way to support this event and the 98th Rotary 8th Grade Honor Roll: purchase a raffle ticket!
Why Buy a Raffle Ticket? Your raffle ticket purchase directly supports the Rotary 8th Grade Honor Roll, a program that celebrates young leaders in our community. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win an unforgettable 7-day, all-expenses-paid getaway for two to beautiful Hilton Head Island, South Carolina!
Grand Giveaway Includes: A 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo (first-floor unit, 3 blocks from the beach, back deck overlooking a serene lagoon) Round-trip airfare for two Car rental for the week
Get your raffle tickets today! Just click the link below, enter your payment information, and we’ll add your name to the drawing. You don’t even have to be present to win—your ticket will be placed in the bowl, ready for the big draw at the event!
Thank you for your continued support. Whether you’re attending in person or contributing from afar, your generosity helps us make a meaningful impact on young leaders in our community.
At our recent Rotary Club meeting, members gathered to celebrate the birthdays of six remarkable Rotarians born in February: Todd Murphy (Feb. 5), Todd Chaney (Feb. 8), Leslie Volk (Feb. 9), Steve Carper (Feb. 16), David Goldstein (Feb. 18), and Eugene Kowel (Feb. 29).
Acting President John Ewing led the club in enthusiastically greeting the birthday celebrants, filling the room with warmth and camaraderie.
The Rotary Club extends its warmest wishes to Todd M, Todd C, Leslie, Steve, David, and Eugene. May the year ahead bring them happiness, success, and continued fellowship!
🎉 Happy Birthday to all! 🎉
At the birthday table L to R: Todd Murphy, Todd Chaney, Gene Kowel, and greeter Brett Frevert
Together, the Rotary Club of Omaha, West Rotary, Millard Rotary, Suburban Rotary, Morning Rotary, and a District Rotary matching grant will make an incredible impact by packaging nearly 45,000 meals! These meals will stay in our community, supporting local non-profits like Heart Ministry Center, Heartland Hope Mission, and Together Inc. in their fight against food insecurity.
We Need Your Help! 140 volunteers are needed to make this event a success! This is a fantastic opportunity for Rotarians, families, and friends of all ages to come together for a great cause.
Event Details 📅 Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 📍 Location: 4418 S 180th Street, Omaha (Enter at the “Love Church” sign on 180th & J Street. Stay to the right, follow the drive to the large garage, and park in front of the garage.)
Shifts:
Shift 1: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM (40 volunteers needed)
Shift 2: 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM (40 volunteers needed)
Shift 3: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (40 volunteers needed)
What to Expect Volunteers will work in an assembly line format at one of four tables to package meals. This is a fun, hands-on activity for all ages (at least 5 years old) and a great way to introduce younger children to community service!
What to Bring/Wear:
Hair should be tied back. Please wear a baseball cap or a provided hairnet.
Comfortable clothes and shoes, as you’ll be standing throughout your shift.
By volunteering, you’ll help bring nearly 45,000 meals to local food banks, making a meaningful difference for those experiencing food insecurity. Let’s show how Rotary serves our community with Service Above Self!
Rotarians are making a difference at Stephen Center. CLICK HERE to sign up.
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 its 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.
January 7, 2025 Volunteers L to R:Steve McCollister, Colleen Brennan, Scott Kinnaird, Fletcher Reel, Heidi McGinness, future Rotarian Paige Mathouser, and Tobi Mathouser
Where three or more Rotarians gather, it's called a Rotary Social, and you earn attendance credits. Rotarians may come from different clubs. Connect with Rotarians and enjoy the power of Rotary fellowship. Below are our recent Rotary Socials.
Rotary Meet Up L to R: Bill Harvey, Aileen Warren, Gretchen Harvey and a future Rotarian
A productive Rotary meeting at Chase! L to R: Brett Frevert, Larry Guenther, and Nash Mahupete
Rotarians at Outland Trophy Dinner! L to R Brett Frevert, Jim Suttle, and James Mackiewicz
More Rotarians at Outland Trophy Dinner L to R: President Heather Legge, Brett Frevert and Brad Burklund
Rotarians at the Outland Trophy Dinner L to R: Suzan Koesters, Sandy Lemke, John, Marburger, and Hal Daub
More Rotarians at Outland Trophy dinner L to R: Todd Chaney, Brett Frevert, James Mackiewicz, Dan Sawka, and Omaha West Rotarian Scott Shelbourn
Rotarians meet up for Colleen Brennan’s birthday. L to R: Fletcher Reel, Colleen Brennan, Steve McCollister, and Hal Daub.
Rotary at Festivus
L to R: Ben Washburn, Brett Frevert, and Larry Guenther
Rotarians meetup L to R: PDG Carol Horner, DGN Gretchen Bren, Jill Slupe, and James Mackiewicz
June 26, 2024. Outgoing President Larry Guenther recognized our members who achieved perfect attendance. Perfect Rotary attendance(aka Perfect Rotarians) is attained through consistent participation in weekly meetings, service projects, committee work, weekly club service, Rotary socials, visiting other clubs, Rotary online makeups, Zoom attendance, attendance at club board meetings, and attendance at club foundation board meetings. Below is the list of our perfect attendance Rotarians.
July is the perfect time to start your journey towards becoming a Perfect Rotarian!
The Rotary Club of Omaha is now recruiting more members! It's your opportunity to join the Rotary Club of Omaha, click here to complete the membership application form. For questions, please contact Membership Chair Franco Gentile at FGentile@sbgtv.com.
Chase Bank
UNO College of Business
Centris
Ollie The Trolley
Carlson West Povondra Architects
DA Davidson
Elkhorn Athletics Association
Omaha Massage Therapy
Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha
Kevin Baitey
Brad Burklund
Paul Cohen Hal Daub
Gene DeBoer Dianne Desler
John Ewing
Viv Ewing
Brett Frevert
Dawn Gonzales
Okley Gibbs
Fr. Lloyd Gnirk
Tom Gouttierre
Larry Guenther Bill Harvey
Gretchen Harvey
Barbara Hayman
Yolanda Hoffman
Larry Johansen
Bob Keefer
Susan Koesters
Heather Legge
Sandy Lemke
Adam Leong
John Marburger
Steve McCollister
Heidi McGinness
Camille Metoyer-Moten
Lloyd Meyer
John Mock
Jim Murphy
Roxy Orr
Fletcher Reel
Jim Scott-Miller
Deb Skinner
Jim Stewart
Jim Suttle
LeRoy Swedlund
Lisa Tonjes Moritz
Michelle Trawick
Jennifer Trebill
Kathryn Weitz
Matt Hale, Ph.D.
Time: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Location: Jewish Community Event Center
Tickets: $40 per person
Why Buy a Raffle Ticket? 
Grand Giveaway Includes:
A 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo (first-floor unit, 3 blocks from the beach, back deck overlooking a serene lagoon)
Round-trip airfare for two
Car rental for the week
Click here to purchase your raffle tickets!
Together, the Rotary Club of Omaha, West Rotary, Millard Rotary, Suburban Rotary, Morning Rotary, and a District Rotary matching grant will make an incredible impact by packaging nearly 45,000 meals! These meals will stay in our community, supporting local non-profits like Heart Ministry Center, Heartland Hope Mission, and Together Inc. in their fight against food insecurity.
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