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Welcome to Suburban Rotary of Omaha! 

Celebrating 56 years of Fun and Service 

We meet In Person
Thursdays at 12:00 p.m.
Legends Patio & Grill
6920 Pacific St
Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68106
United States of America
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Warming Hands, Warming Hearts
The following story was written by Suburban Rotary Club member Bob Bosco.  In mid-December he asked club members as part of their commitment to community service to bring in adult men’s and women’s gloves and scarfs for him to distribute through the Holy Family Community Center.  Bags of these accessories were donated by club members.  Below you will find Bosco’s personal reflection on giving these items to the needy.
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Rotary Yearling: A Program that Works
When people talk about yearlings the conversation is usually about a young deer that is between one and two years old and has outgrown the fawn stage but is not yet fully grown. At the Suburban Rotary Club of Omaha, that term has a different meaning. Coined by Saul Cutler, a long-time Rotarian, a yearling is a proposed club member that must go through a program to orient them to the club. The onboarding process has proven to be highly successful.
The Yearling Committee is currently chaired by Past District President Roxy Orr.  The extensive orientation program is designed to make new members feel part of the club, understand the operations principles and mission pillars of Rotary, get a sense of the history and enhance their participation in the work of the group.
 
Requirements for yearling participation include:
  • Attending six yearling meetings in the first year they are members
  • Signing up to greet
  • Giving an invocation
  • Giving a vocational talk to the club
  • Participating in two service projects
  • Joining a committee
  • Participating in the writing of a grant
These requirements are intended to be completed in one-year.
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Giving Back This Holiday Season
 
Community service is an important principle and part of the DNA of Suburban Rotary Club members.  Especially during the holiday season, Rotarians share their gifts of time, talent and support to those who need it.  The types of projects the Club is involved in is as varied as the membership of the group. From ringing bells to being Santa’s elves, serving meals to immigrants and refugees or gathering warm gloves for those in need, the club member’s spirit is contagious.  Here are just a of the projects taking place in the last few months.
  • Food Bank for the Heartland Meal Packaging
  • Thanksgiving Feat for Andersen Middle School Immigrants and Refugees
  • Keep the Kids Warm- raising money to provide shoes for those in need
  • Salvation Army Bell Ringing
  • Crestridge Elementary Santa Shop
  • Taking ESL Parents from Andersen School Christmas Shopping
  • Warm Gloves, Warm Hearts-providing gloves to the needy through a local church
  • Hats for NICU babies at Children’s
 
One of the signature projects of the group is its annual scholarship program for high school students with special needs. Each year ten scholarships are given.
 
As Roxy Orr, a second-generation Rotarian and Past District Governor put it,“At Rotary you get out of it what you put into it. Community service not only changes others’ lives it changes you.”
 
 
 
 
Connect with Other Clubs
Consider visiting another Rotary club for a make-up!  Rotary.org has a club finder for locations around the world.  Please see the District website at rotarydistrict5650.org  for details on local clubs. Visit one of the following Metro-Area Clubs!
 
Monday: Omaha Millard Rotary, 12:00 pm, German American Society, 3717 South 120th St.
Tuesday: Omaha Morning 7:00 am, 88 Tactical, 15350 Shepard St., Suite 1, Omaha NE 68138
Tuesday: Omaha Northwest, 12:00 pm, Sand Point, New England Fare, 655 North 114th Street. Omaha, NE 68154
Wednesday: Omaha Downtown, 12:00 pm, Trinity 113 N 18th St., Omaha, NE 68124
Wednesday: Council Bluffs Centennial: 7:00 am, Hy-Vee Community Room 1745 Madison Avenue
Thursday: West Douglas County, 12:00 PM Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation 20272 Veterans Drive
Thursday: Council Bluffs, 12:00 pm, Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 South 6th Street
Friday: Omaha West, 12:00 pm, Charlie's on the Lake, 4151 S 144th St., Omaha, NE 68137
 
Email Yolanda for make-up/attendance credit at yolanda@suburbanrotary.org.
President's Message

Zach Ziler

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It's an honor to serve as President of Omaha Suburban Rotary.  I feel privileged to embark on a remarkable journey of service and fellowship together for our 2023-2024 Rotary year.
 
Rotary is not just an organization; it is a vibrant community of individuals who are united by a common passion for making a positive impact in the world. Our club is a testament to the power of collaboration and the belief that we can bring about meaningful change in our communities and beyond by working together.
 
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the dedicated Rotarians who have paved the way for the incredible work we continue to do today. Their unwavering commitment and selflessness have set an inspiring example for us all.
 
As Rotarians, we are part of a global network of neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, our communities, and ourselves.
 
I invite you to learn more about what we do by visiting us at Legends Patio & Grill on Thursdays from 12 pm to 1 pm.  
 
Zach Ziler
President, 2024-2025
Club Executives & Directors
Club President
Zach Ziler
Club President-elect
Jennifer Green
Immediate Past Club President
Katie Henry
Executive Secretary
Debbie Daley
Club Secretary
Angela Chaney
Club Treasurer
John Binderup
Club Foundation Chair - TRF
Eric Dawson
Club Membership Chair
Bruce Lemen
Club Polio Chair
Eric Dawson
Club Program Chair
Monique Devillier
Club Public Image
Angela Chaney
Club Service Projects
Jennifer Green
Suburban Rotary Charitable Foundation Trustees Chair
Katie Henry
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Meghan Russo, Pour Decisions
Jan 23, 2025
The Love of Wine
The Love of Wine
Dr. Lisabeth Buchelt
Feb 20, 2025
“Patrick and now Brigit: Celebrating the Most Famous Irish Saints Across the Pond”
Erik Omar, Rose Margrave
Feb 27, 2025 12:00 PM
Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement
Jeremy Bouman
Mar 06, 2025
RISE: An Innovative Non-Profit Breaking Generational Cycles of Incarceration One Nebraskan at a Time
Shannon Harner, Ex Dir, NE Investment Finance Auth
Apr 10, 2025
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