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Welcome to Omaha Morning Rotary
Omaha Morning

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m.
Omaha Morning Rotary Club Meeting
1222 S 71st St. B
Omaha, NE 68106
United States of America
We meet every Tuesday Morning at 7am, EXCEPT for the last Tuesday of each month, where we normally get together for an after-hours event or volunteer in the community
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Speaker - October 6, 2026: Christian Gray, inCOMMON Housing
Christian Gray, MSUS, MPA - inCOMMON Community Development

Christian Gray

Christian Gray is Co-Executive Director of inCOMMON Community Development, a local Omaha nonprofit dedicated to alleviating poverty at its roots by uniting and strengthening vulnerable neighborhoods. Since joining inCOMMON, Christian has helped lead efforts in affordable housing development, neighborhood organizing, and asset-based community development across historically underinvested areas of Omaha.

Christian holds two graduate degrees from the University of Nebraska Omaha's College of Public Affairs and Community Service — a Master's in Urban Studies and a Master's in Public Administration — both of which inform his approach to building thriving, opportunity-rich neighborhoods. Before his work in Omaha, Christian spent time serving internationally, which shaped his lifelong commitment to community-based solutions to poverty.

In addition to his work with inCOMMON, Christian is currently running for a seat on the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board, Subdistrict 6, continuing his dedication to responsible stewardship and community well-being in the greater Omaha area.

We're excited to welcome Christian to speak with Omaha Morning Rotary and share his insight into neighborhood development and community resilience.

Recap: Rotary After-Hours Social - September 2026

🍻 Thank You, Jim Sullivan — September After-Hours Recap 🎉

A big thank you to Jim Sullivan 👏 for organizing Omaha Morning Rotary's September after-hours event at Sean O'Casey's Pub! Jim put together a great evening of food, drinks, and good conversation 🍺🍕, giving fellow Rotarians a relaxed way to connect outside our regular morning meetings.

It was wonderful to see everyone come out and make the evening a success 🙌. Special shoutout to Max Honaker 🌟, who came out with his wife Maggie and son Callum 👨‍👩‍👦 — always great to have family join in on the fun!

Thanks again, Jim, for organizing such a great get-together 🎊. We're already looking forward to the next after-hours event! 🥂

Welcome New Member - Max Wehrle, Premier Bank
Max Wehrle, Commercial Banker
Premier Bank, Omaha
 
I'm a Commercial Banker at Premier Bank, where I help business owners and real estate investors with financing solutions for growth and development. I earned a Finance degree from Creighton University's Heider College of Business in 2020 and am proud to call Omaha home with my wife, Lily.
Service Project - Heart Heroes Superhero Heart Run Omaha - Oct 11, 2026

Superhero Heart Run Omaha 2026

Omaha Superhero Heart Run - Sunday, October 11, 2026

Get ready to walk, run, and FLY at the 14th annual Omaha Superhero Heart Run! Join Heart Heroes, Inc. for our annual 5k/1 mile fun run aimed at raising awareness for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in our community.

Day-Of Timeline

  • Packet Pick-up and Walk-up Registration Open: 8:30AM-10:30AM
  • Heart Heroes Meet-up at Gate 1: 9:00AM
  • Event Start/General Admission at Gate 2: 9:30AM
  • Super Kids' Dash: 10:30AM
  • Run/Walk Start Time: 11:00AM
  • Event Concludes: 1:00PM

Registration Info / Volunteer Info

  • Reach out to Mike Benck or Scott Stevens
  • Registration Link: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/shromaha2026/ 
October After-Hours Service Project

🐻 Rotary Service Project: Caping Bears for Heart Heroes! 🦸

Mark your calendars — Tuesday, October 27th, 5:00–7:00 PM, in place of our regular after-hours and morning meetings, we're heading to Heart Heroes for a hands-on service project: putting capes on Heartbeat Bears for kids battling Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)! 🧸✨

📍 Location: Heart Heroes, 220 N 89th Street, Suite 203, Omaha, NE 68114
🚗 Directions: Heart Heroes is located just south of West Dodge Road near 89th Street, on the west side of the building complex. From West Dodge Road, head south on 89th Street — the office is a short distance up on your right (east side of the street). Look for suite 203.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Everyone is welcome — Rotarians, guests, and family members alike! This is a fun, low-lift, high-impact way to give back together.

💛 Why Heart Heroes?
Omaha Morning Rotary selected Heart Heroes as our grant recipient this year and is proud to provide $3,000 in funding to help supply Heartbeat Bears to children facing CHD. Heart Heroes has been an Omaha-based lifeline for CHD families since 2009, providing superhero capes, Totes of Hope surgery care kits, Camp Brave Heart, support groups, and more. They're the only CHD nonprofit in Nebraska and the largest in the Midwest. 🏆

🫀 A few facts about CHD:

  • CHD is the most common birth defect and the leading cause of birth-defect-related deaths
  • 1 in 100 babies is born with a congenital heart defect
  • In Nebraska, a "Heart Hero" is born roughly every 32 hours — about 300 kids a year
  • Nearly 400 pediatric heart surgeries are performed annually at Children's Nebraska
  • There is no cure and no known cause for CHD

Let's show these brave kids some Rotary love — cape by cape! 🦸‍♂️🧸💙

June 30, 2026 - Bill Schenk Earns Prestigious Founders Award
Congratulations to long time Omaha Morning Rotarian, Bill Schenk who was recently recognized as only the fifth recipient since 2001 of the club’s Founders Award. A group of founding members of Omaha Morning Rotary established this award, the highest honor to be bestowed on a member of the club, in recognition of an individual who exemplifies Rotary’s Four-Way Test.
 
Bill has maintained perfect attendance for 37 years, served as Club President, Foundation President, and Secretary. He is a regular participant in both local and international service projects, and mentored countless members who have stepped into club leadership roles.
 
Congratulations, Bill. You are a most deserving recipient of this honor and recognition.
Omaha Morning Rotary Supports Heart Heroes at State Capitol Proclamation

Omaha Morning Rotary Supports Heart Heroes at State Capitol Proclamation

Heart Heroes was recognized at the Nebraska State Capitol with a formal proclamation declaring February 7 through 14 as Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week. The proclamation highlights the importance of raising awareness about congenital heart disease and supporting the families impacted by it across Nebraska.

Omaha Morning Rotary is a proud supporter of Heart Heroes through our Bummer Bear program. These bears are delivered to children and families facing congenital heart disease, offering comfort, encouragement, and a reminder that they are not alone. Each year, Heart Heroes supports approximately 400 families navigating the challenges of a CHD diagnosis.

The presence of a Heart Heroes Bummer Bear at the Capitol served as a powerful symbol of advocacy, resilience, and compassion. It also reflects the shared commitment of community partners, healthcare advocates, and service organizations working together to improve outcomes and awareness for children born with CHD.

Omaha Morning Rotary is honored to support Heart Heroes and their mission to bring hope, comfort, and visibility to congenital heart disease. We remain committed to service projects that make a meaningful difference in the lives of families in our community and across the state.

President's Message

Lisa Hatterman

Good morning, and welcome to the Omaha Morning Rotary Club.

We are a community of professionals united by one simple belief — that we can do more together than apart. Each week we gather not just to share a meal, but to share ideas, build friendships, and take action on behalf of our community here in Omaha.

Service is at the core of everything we do. Whether through local projects or global initiatives, our members show up ready to make a difference. But just as important is the fellowship — the relationships built here last a lifetime.

If you're considering joining us, we'd love to have you at our table.

 
Lisa Hatterman
President, 2026-2027
Club Executives & Directors
Club President
Lisa Hatterman
Club President-elect
Corwin Keller
Immediate Past Club President
Aaron Tomita
Executive Director
Aaron Tomita
Club Secretary
Jonathan Johnson
Club Treasurer
Aaron Tomita
Club Foundation Chair - TRF
Mike Benck
Club Membership Chair
Robert Rapp
Club Polio Chair
Mike Benck
Club Program Chair
Aaron Tomita
Club Public Image
Aaron Tomita
Club Service Projects
Aaron Tomita
Foundation President - Club Foundation
Mike Benck
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Oct 13, 2026
Chair: Tanya Patzner
Neal Bedlan, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Oct 20, 2026
Chair: Bill Schenk
No meeting - After-Hours Service Project
Oct 27, 2026
TBD
Nov 03, 2026
Chair: Scott Stevens
TBD
Nov 10, 2026
Jim Sullivan
TBD
Nov 17, 2026
Chair: Tom Gurnon
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