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Leadership Skills
Oct. 27, 2020
Brenda Block is a dedicated business leader with a track record of achieving results. Her background includes sales and marketing roles in entrepreneurial technology companies and, during the last decade, in the Omaha non-profit community. She served on the leadership team at PRIORITY Data Systems and at HDM, where both the organizations both grew from 2 employees to over 250 during her service. In 2010 she transitioned to the non-profit community, where she leads the development efforts at The Hope Center for Kids until 2016 when she took the role of the Executive Director until 2019. She has a passion for helping others and enjoys mentoring young people and making a difference in the community. |
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Sweden
Oct. 27, 2020
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US Elections & Current Events
Nov. 03, 2020
Allen Beermann Mr. Beermann served as Legal Counsel and Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of State for two years, and on September 7, 1967, was appointed Deputy Secretary of State. On January 7, 1971, Mr. Beermann was sworn into office as Secretary of State for his first four-year term at age 31, and on January 9, 1991, was sworn into office for a sixth four-year term. On January 6, 1995, he became the Executive Director of the Nebraska Press Association/Nebraska Press Advertising Service. Mr. Beermann was born and raised on a farm in Dakota County, Nebraska. He is a graduate of South Sioux City High School (National Honor Society), and the Creighton University School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctorate Degree. He is a member of the Nebraska Bar Association, the Executive Director of NPA/NPAS; American Legion Post No. 3, Elks Lodge No. 80 and the Newcomen Society of North America. He is listed in Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities, Who’s Who in American Politics, 1971 Edition of Personalities of the West and Midwest, serves on the Board of Directors for the NebraskaLAND Foundation, member of the Board at Large Lincoln Foundation, served 14 years on Immanuel Medical Center Board in Omaha, Executive Board for Cornhusker Boy Scouts of America and is a retired Commissioned Officer (LTC) for the United States Army Reserve. He served on the Board of Directors People to People International, and served on the Advisory Panel-Federal Election Commission for 18 years, and is a member of Grace Lutheran Church. He served on the Board of Directors for the Nebraska State Patrol Foundation, Inc., and is the Past Chairman of the Nebraska Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. He is a member of the Lincoln Downtown Rotary Club and was appointed by Governor Ben Nelson to serve as a Nebraska Diplomat. College Alumni Achievement Award, recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from Midland Lutheran College, May 1995. He was awarded Honorary Life Membership in Nebraska Jaycees and has received the National Association of Secretaries of State Meritorious Service Medallion. He has received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Midland Lutheran College in May of 1995. He was awarded the Exceptional Service Award from the Selective Service System, and Federal Voting Assistance Award by William Perry, Secretary of Defense. The Nebraska Diplomats in 2001 gave Beermann their highest honor – Ambassador Plenipotentiary. Also in 2001 the Republic of China, at a formal ceremony, presented Mr. Beermann with their Foreign Service Medallion. The first civilian recipient of the Homeland Defense Ribbon presented by Governor and Adjutant General. In 2005, the University of Nebraska presented to Beermann the “Outstanding Service to Journalism Award.” In 2006 Beermann was awarded the Ike Freidman Community’ Leadership Award from the Knights of AK-SAR-BEN, and in 2007 he was named Nebraskan of the Year by the combined Rotary clubs of Nebraska. In 2009, he received the All-American Journalist Award from Midland Lutheran College. He also became the Omaha Press Club’s Face on the Barroom Floor. In 2011, he received the highest award given by the state, the “Distinguished NEBRASKAlander Award”. Mr. Beermann’s activities have included four summers as Camp Director of Camp Cedars Boy Scout Camp near Fremont, Nebraska, serving as Camp Director of the National Boy Scout Jamboree, served as a newscaster and disc jockey for KHUB Radio in Fremont, and participated in professional waterskiing and public speaking. Mr. Beermann also enjoys racquetball and jetskiing. In 2018, Allen was honored by his peers by being inducted into the Nebraska Journalism Hall of Fame. Mr. Beermann is married to the former Linda Dierking of Nebraska City, Nebraska. They have two sons, Matthew Allen and John William, and one grandson, Isacc Allen Beermann. |
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Abraham Accords Peace Agreement
Nov. 10, 2020
Lt Gen (NE, ret.) Roger Lempke retired in January 2020. Prior to that, he served as the Director for Military Affairs for Senator Deb Fischer and Senator Mike Johanns. In this capacity, he supported policy development and accomplished casework for military veterans. As the former Adjutant General for Nebraska, he organized and led the Nebraska National Guard through its largest mobilization since WWII in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Roger has served terms as president of the Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska (BIANE), Nebraska Sports Council, and NEBRASKAland Foundation. Roger was named the 2007 Nebraskan of Year by the Nebraska Rotary organization and honored as a Trailblazer by the NEBRASKAland Foundation in 2008. Roger was born and raised in Tecumseh, Nebraska, and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1969. He and his wife Shirlee, also a Tecumseh native, have lived in Lincoln since 1979 and have two adult children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. |
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How Rural NE Saved his Life
Dec. 08, 2020
Garry joined the Greater Fremont Development Council in September 2017. Prior to his GFDC role, Garry worked as the NIFA Opportunity Fund Manager out of the Omaha and Lincoln, NE offices and before that served as Cuming County Economic Development Director for 5 years in Northeast Nebraska. Garry is a member of the National Rural Economic Developers Association and served as Northeast Development Network Chair. Garry received his BA in Sociology from Dana College, Blair, N.E. and his Master of Science in Urban Studies/Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Although his Alma mater (Dana College) is no more, Garry was inducted into the Dana College Hall of Fame for Track and Field in 2010. He holds 11 records (most ever in the school’s history) and was the first male National Champion for Dana College. Prior to his work in Nebraska, Clark started out as a City Planner-Mainstreet Manager and Economic Development Specialist in Florida and in Washington, D.C. |
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Dec. 09, 2020 - Dec. 15, 2020
Service Chair James Goedert is asking for volunteers for the Abide Christmas Store. Volunteer opportunities are listed below: 1. Store Set-up 3. Gift donations worth $25-$30 4. Cash donations for gift purchases of $30 Questions, please contact Chair James Goedert at 1 402-990-5250 |
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Italy
Jan. 12, 2021
Senator Gianmauro Dell'Olio, Italy He is at present member of the 5th Committee, Economic Planning, Budget, member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for Simplification, President of the Bilateral Section Italy- Czech Republic, and member of the Joint Parliamentary control Committee on the implementation of the Schengen agreement, supervision of Europol's activities, control, and supervision of immigration. Before his Senate engagement, he has been working in Financial Restructuring in an Italian merchant bank, later for seven years in the Italian branch of US Management Consultant firm A.T.Kearney (now Kearney), Director of Strategy and Organization Area for a diversified Italian group. He then worked as a consultant for supporting Public Administrations in European Projects. He then set up with other colleagues a consultancy firm in renewable energy in Italy, whilst continuing classic consultancy business in financial planning and support to companies. He has been in the Italian Red Cross as a volunteer for 25 years, where he was also an International Humanitarian Law Instructor and First Aid Instructor. Married with Roberta, one daughter. |
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Secretary of State's Role in Elections
Jan. 26, 2021
Bob Evnen was elected on November 6, 2018, and took office on January 10, 2019, as Nebraska’s 27th Secretary of State. Evnen, a Republican, previously served for eight years on the Nebraska State Board of Education. As Secretary of State, Evnen has emphasized voting security in his role as chief elections officer for the state. He has introduced new and more robust security systems in our state’s voting and vote counting processes. Secretary Evnen is the chief protocol officer for the State of Nebraska for international relations and trade. As chief protocol officer, Secretary Evnen engages in a variety of diplomatic efforts to promote Nebraska agriculture, industries, and business, and to solicit foreign investment. In addition, the Secretary of State oversees business services, licensing, rules and regulations, records management, youth services, keeper of the Great Seal, along with various other duties serving and chairing state boards. Prior to becoming elected Secretary of State of Nebraska, Secretary Evnen was a notable labor attorney, practicing labor law for more than 40 years. He was a partner with Woods & Aitken LLP, a downtown Lincoln law firm, for 32 years. Secretary Evnen resides in Lincoln. He and his wife Debra have three adult children and 3 grandchildren. |
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Successful Enterpreneurship
Feb. 09, 2021
Starting a business as a teenager with one lawnmower and enough determination for a dozen men, John Lee Hoich built a career that made him a millionaire by the time he was 30. John gives God his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ thanks every day for his divine success in everything he has accomplished. |
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The Power of Play
Feb. 16, 2021
With a background in pediatric nursing, I have seen firsthand what a child and their family goes through when diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. This became a reality for our family when our niece Gabby was diagnosed with cancer at age 5. Her determination and kind, giving spirit spilled over into her wish to bring a Bag of Fun to every child fighting a battle. It is our wish to bring Bags of Fun to the Omaha area and continue spreading the joy and love that Gabby would have wanted. It is in her spirit that we bring happiness wrapped up in a backpack to those children going through a really tough time in a world where just being a kid and playing is their job! It is with great honor that we are able to bring this foundation to the Omaha area and are extremely grateful for the opportunity to provide joy to children living with a life-threatening illness. |
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Feb. 23, 2021
Grassroots at the core, Rotary links 1.2 million members to form an organization of international scope. It started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas, form meaningful, lifelong friendships, and give back to their communities. |
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Mar. 09, 2021
Michele Merrill is an expert educator across the fields of science, human growth and development, sexuality, and stress management. She has a master’s degree in Health Education from UNO. She has had over a decade of teaching in middle and high school education across disciplines in science, followed by work at UNO teaching interdisciplinary education for majors for undergraduate and graduate education. Merrill transitioned to a faculty role at the OPS Career Center which now has led to a decade of work with the UNMC High School Alliance focused on high school juniors and seniors dedicated to becoming health care professionals. Michele has a servant’s heart. She has dedicated years to health education advocacy and volunteer work at the Komen Nebraska Chapter involved in breast cancer fundraising for research. She has been actively involved in project planning for fundraising for Komen, for ALS of the Heartland, for outreach at the Open Door Mission and OPS expansion projects. She is known by her colleagues and students as an encourager; someone who never gives up on anyone who is willing to try. We are lucky to welcome Michele Merill; she is an exceptional educator and puts service above self! |
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Offutt Air Force Base
Mar. 16, 2021
Marty Lehman was born at Loring AFB, Maine as an Air Force brat, then settled in Texas when his father retired from the USAF. Marty grew up in the Texas hill country, hunting, and fishing, camping, and hiking. After graduating high school he went to Texas A&M and joined the Corp of Cadets to follow in his family’s footsteps of becoming an Air Force pilot. It was during that first year that he spent time with the Army Cadets and decided to take a break from college and enlist. He spent 21 great years in the Army, retiring in 2004, then immediately returning overseas as a contractor to continue serving with, and contributing to, our armed forces. Marty continued fighting and working in Iraq and Afghanistan until 2012 when the effects of an IED forced his home. In between trips to the Middle East, Marty worked in several different industries at home, manufacturing and logistics, aviation service, and inventory control/warehousing. In 2017, Marty was asked by DynCorp to go to Puerto Rico to assist with the rebuilding of the electrical power grid for the island. After a very successful 13 months in which they moved over $400M of material through the port, he returned home. In March 2019 he was asked to come to Omaha (for 60 days they said) to assist in the rebuilding of Offutt AFB. |
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New Farnam Hotel
Mar. 23, 2021
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Visiting Nurse Association
Mar. 30, 2021
Jamie joined VNA in June 2004 with extensive years of leadership experience in both the home health and hospice care industry. His passion for home health and hospice care and his innovative leadership has guided our compassionate team of healthcare professionals to become the overwhelming choice for healthcare services in the home and across the community – no matter their age, station in life or available resources. Under Jamie’s leadership, VNA has gained market share by both organic and inorganic growth. VNA merged with the VNA of Pottawattamie County in 2007 and with Easterseals Nebraska in 2012; assumed sole ownership of Hospice of Southwest Iowa, and secured a management services agreement with Methodist Fremont Health and established VNA Healing Motion Physical Therapy in 2013. Jamie is active in the community and has developed partnerships with Nebraska Medicine and Nebraska Methodist Health System to enhance hospital transition to home, resulting in reduced re-hospitalizations and successful patient outcomes. His commitment to compassionate, quality care and strong employee engagement has resulted in VNA receiving the following awards: Best of Omaha for In-Home Nursing Services for the past twelve years; Well Workplace Gold Award in 2008 and 2012; Patriot Award in 2011; Better Business Bureau Integrity Award in 2009 and 2016; HealthWyse Trailblazer Award in 2014; and a Business Excellence Award from the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce in 2017. Jamie was awarded the Dick Anderton Mentor of the Year Award from the Visiting Nurse Associations of America in 2013. Prior to VNA, Jamie worked for Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Reno, Nevada as Vice President of Professional and Support Services including home care and hospice. Jamie received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Northwestern University where he also played Big Ten football. He received a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and Master of Arts in Education from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Moving back to Chicago, he established his own physical therapy business that he eventually merged with a national healthcare provider and proceeded to establish home care businesses in nine different states. Jamie’s passion for home healthcare brought him to Omaha. Jamie is a member of the VNA/ESN Board of Directors, Chair of the Hospice House – The Josie Harper Residence Board, Chair of Nebraska Association for Home Healthcare and Hospice, and past Chair of the Visiting Nurse Associations of America, Live Well Omaha and Nonprofit Association of the Midlands Boards. Jamie and his wife, Maggie, have three children and two grandchildren. |
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Apr. 10, 2021 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Renovation of two trail map shelters (See directions below). The first is at Seymour
Questions, please contact Chair James Goedert at (402) 880-3138. |
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Apr. 10, 2021 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dear Fellow Rotarians, I am planning a blitz build for two of our projects on April 10, 2021 starting at 9:00. Please, let me know of your availability and preference for the projects described below. Report directly to the project to which you are assigned. The first project is a patio installation across from Mission Church on 3371 Patrick Ave., Omaha, Nebraska. This project includes the following steps:
JAMES GOEDERT |
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RISE Program
Apr. 13, 2021
Jeremy currently serves RISE as the Founder and CEO. Prior to joining RISE, he served for 7 years as Associate Vice President of Development at Creighton University. Jeremy has 19 years of leadership experience in higher education and non-profit organizations in New York City, Baltimore and Omaha. He earned a BA in Communications from Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania and a Masters of Science in Leadership from Creighton University.
RISE info:
RISE is a Nebraska non-profit organization with a vision that "all people will find freedom from cycles of incarceration."
At RISE, transformation starts pre-release and continues post-release. Our inside/out model bridges incarceration to the community and considers all the critical steps in that journey. We prepare and train people for each phase through intensive character development, reentry planning, employment readiness, job creation through entrepreneurship and case management. We transform people in the community by building awareness and empathy that leads to support and opportunity. These connections heal families, create employment pathways and lower recidivism.
RISE serves in 7 Nebraska prisons: · Omaha Correctional Center (Omaha) · Nebraska State Penitentiary (Lincoln) · Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (York) · Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (Tecumseh) · Lincoln Correctional Center (Lincoln) · Community Correctional Center, Lincoln · Community Correctional Center, Omaha RISE's innovative 6-month program focuses on character development, reentry planning, job readiness and entrepreneurship. Program graduates receive a RISE completion certificate and a Certificate in Career Readiness from the University of Nebraska Omaha's School of Business Administration. Some of the RISE curriculum components include Gallup assessments and training for participants (CliftonStrengths and Builder Profile 10); the Pathways to Freedom curriculum developed by the Prison Mindfulness Institute; and entrepreneurship and business curriculum created by NFTE, the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. RISE holds in-prison volunteer coaching events and business pitch competitions. Volunteers coach on resumes, leadership statements, business ideation and lead mock interviews. Volunteers judge pitch competitions and provide mentorship to RISE Builders. RISE offers program graduates case management support upon release. Post-release services include the RISE Academy Business Program, a 12-week business accelerator for those pursuing entrepreneurship; reentry planning, a community-based mentoring program (think Big Brother Big Sisters but for reentry); job readiness training and access to transitional housing. |
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Grow Omaha
Apr. 27, 2021
Jeff Beals is co-founder and co-host of the Grow Omaha radio show. He also serves as executive vice president at NAI NP Dodge commercial real estate and president of Jeff Beals & Associates, a sales training and consulting firm with clients in 14 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Jeff is the award-winning author of two books and has published more than a thousand articles. He holds Master of Arts and Bachelor of Journalism degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. |
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