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Meeting Volunteers
Presiding: President Aaron Tomita
Secretary: Bill Schenk
Invocation & Pledge: Mike Murphy
Greeter: Lisa Hatterman
Cashier: Sarah Wedebrand
Chair of the day: Jonathan Johnson
 
First Watch Aksarben, 1222 S 71st St B, Omaha, NE 68106
Doors open at 6:45 AM. Meeting Starts at 7:00 AM.
Speaker - John Bruckner, McFarland Group - June 16, 2026
 
John S. Bruckner, J.D.
Partner

John leads The McFarland Group's M&A advisory work. He helps owners prepare for and navigate external sales by focusing on readiness, positioning, and disciplined execution before a transaction begins.

John brings legal training and deep transactional experience to complex ownership decisions, helping owners structure outcomes that protect value and align with long-term goals.

He attended St Joseph's University from 2006-2010 to obtain his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He then went on to Creighton University School of Law focusing on Business Law from 2011 - 2014. And Joined The MCFarland Group in 2012.
SAVE THE DATE - June 30, 5pm-7pm - Changing of the Guard Hosted by Alvine (Mike Benck)
SAVE THE DATE: June 30th from 5pm-7pm at Alvine, Downtown Omaha.
 
What
  • Food, drinks, pop, socializing and awards for Rotarians
  • This will be a major event for our club to really showcase all the great work we have done this past year and commemorate Rotarians who have been apart of it all
Where
  • Alvine (1201 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68102)
Who
  • Leaders from the community (invite only)
  • Leaders from District 5650 (invite only)
  • Omaha Morning Rotarians & Family
  • Community Leaders who we have sponsored and donated our time and money to support over the past year
 
More Details to come....
June After-Hours Social Recap
Rotarians had a wonderful time at the annual Brase Summer Social at their lake house. It was a wonderful evening with fellow Rotarians, great food and beverages, and even better company. 
 
Big thank you to Rodney and Theresa Brase for hosting us!
Recap - Service Project: Beautify Walnut Hill Park & Neighborhood
On Saturday May 23, 2026 several Omaha Morning Rotarians showed up to clean up Walnut Hill Park and surrounding neighborhood. We partnered with Omaha Parks & Rec. We removed buckets of trash and a wheel barrel of dead tree limbs and other debris. When we first arrived the park and neighborhood looked in good shape, but once we started walking around we quickly discovered there was much to do. Huge thank you to all Omaha Morning Rotarians who gave some of their Saturday morning to those who needed much help! 
2025-26 Chair of the Day Schedule
 
We are sharing the Chair of the Day schedule for our weekly Omaha Morning Rotary meetings. This role includes welcoming the speaker, making introductions, and helping the meeting flow smoothly. Please review the schedule and note your assigned date. If you are not able to serve on your date, please arrange a swap with another member and notify the Program Committee.
 
Thank you for helping us keep our meetings organized, engaging, and a reflection of the strong fellowship in our club.
 
 
A Big Welcome to Our Newest Rotarians This Year - 2026
Justin Fazzari (Joined March 2026)
Realtor at The Gallery of Homes
 
Corwin Keller (Joined March 2026)
Owner of Ideal Heating & Air Conditioning
 
Ronald "Ron" Morss, LUTCF (Joined March 2026)
Insurance Advisor at HealthMarkets Insurance Agency
 
Congratulations to our Rotarians with Perfect Attendance
We are proud to recognize our dedicated Rotarians who have achieved perfect attendance for the 2024–2025 year! Your commitment to showing up, participating, and contributing strengthens the vibrancy of our Rotary community.

Perfect attendance reflects not just consistency, but also dedication to the values and mission of Rotary β€” service, fellowship, and making a positive impact in our community and beyond.

πŸ‘ Let’s give a big round of applause to all our members who reached this milestone β€” your reliability and engagement are truly inspiring!

 

Upcoming Speakers
Jun 16, 2026
Chair: Jonathan Johnson
Jun 23, 2026
Chair: Tanya Patzner
Jun 30, 2026
Hosted at Alvine 5-7pm
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Upcoming Events
Changing of the Guard (Hosted at Alvine by Mike B)
Jun. 30, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Omaha
Alvine

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Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Doug Nodgaard
June 2
 
Jim Sullivan
June 11
 
Justin Fazzari
June 29
 
Message From Our President
Aaron Tomita

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

We are a community of professionals united by one simple belief β€” 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 β€” the relationships built here last a lifetime.

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

 
Aaron Tomita
President, 2025-2026