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Welcome to Suburban Rotary of Omaha! 

Celebrating 50+ years of Fun and Service 

We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Anthony's
7220 F St
Omaha, NE 68127
United States of America
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Annual Fundraiser- Close the Gap! 
 
 
In lieu of our Annual Fundraiser for the Suburban Rotary Charitable Foundation, Suburban Rotary is looking to help our neighbors by "Closing the Gap" and raising $34,000 for the Food Bank of the Heartland.  Demand at food banks and pantries around the metro area has skyrocketed in the last two weeks due to hardships caused by the COVID-19 virus.     So far we've raised $26,000 in donations and pledges.  If you are able, please consider a gift in any amount by clicking on the donate button on our website or by sending in a check to Suburban Rotary, 4089 South 84th St. PMB 317, Omaha, NE 68127.  (Call Jennifer to set up a monthly pledge.) 
 
Thank you to all those who have pledged or donated so far!
Suburban Rotary Annual Fundraiser- Close the Gap! 
Join us live this Thursday to hear a special message from our local Suburban Rotary Foundation Fundraising Chair, Jeff Moran.  Suburban Rotary has plan to help the local community with food insecurity issues caused by the attempts to fight COVID-19.    We know you will want to be a part of this effort. Join us Thursday! 
Coming up 4/9/20 
Al Batschalet and Jodi Teal
First Responders Foundation 
"Stand with Us to Stand with Them!" 
 
 
 
 
Chair of the Day: Mary Bernier 
Invocator: Max Burbach 
 
How to Join Us 
 
Please plan to join us this Thursday at noon for our regular meeting.  The meeting will open at 11:45 for greetings.  Tom will ring the bell at 12:05.    
 
There are 3 ways to join.  If you want help setting up technology on your computer or phone, please reach out. We have a group of volunteers that can assist you over the phone. Please note we are now using a waiting room for security.   Make sure your device has your name on it.   
 
 
1.) You can join via our Zoom meeting by clicking on this link or pasting it into your browser.  https://zoom.us/j/169934377
 
This will allow us to see your face on camera (if you want- this is always an option to turn it off-everyone will be off once the speaker starts).  Download Zoom to your phone or computer now so you are ready.      
 
2.) You can also join us on Facebook where we will stream the meeting live: https://www.facebook.com/SuburbanRotary/   
 
You will need a Facebook account to watch on Facebook and we won't see you on camera.  Again, if you need help setting up a Facebook account, please reach out.
 
3.) Lastly, you can participate via your phone (landline or cell phone) by calling in at any of these phone #s:    
   
        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
        +1 253 215 8782 US
        +1 301 715 8592 US
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 169 934 377  (you do not need a participant ID)  

 
 
 
Get your Easter Dinner at Anthony's 
Obviously Anthony's will be missing our business as well as that of many other groups.   If you would like to help them and the workers, consider order takeout from them.   Their menu can be found by clicking HERE.    You can call 402-331-7575 and place your order on the phone and they will bring it out to you.   All tips are being put into a pool for all the servers, so be generous!
 
 
 
How can we serve? 
Upcoming Blood Drives sponsored by Suburban, West, and Downtown Rotary Clubs.  SAVE THE DATES. Info on sign-ups coming tomorrow. 
 
  • Mon, Apr 13, 12:00-6:00, Westwood Church, 13056 Atwood Ave (southeast of 132nd and West Center), Omaha
  • Tue, Apr 21, 10:00-4:00, DJ’s Dugout, 777 N 114th St (Miracle Hills Square), Omaha
  • Fri, Apr 24, 10:00-4:00, Charlie’s on the Lake, 4150 S 144th St, Omaha
 
Food Bank for the Heartland
As of Mar 27, opportunities in April appear to be Tue-Fri morning and afternoon.
 
Salvation Army
As of Mar 23…
The Salvation Army is helping to feed families in the metro who are being affected by COVID-19 and the closing of schools. We have five distribution sites we will be serving over the next four weeks. The schedule is as follows:
  • Castelar Elementary, Omaha - Mondays 12-2 pm - 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20
  • Jefferson Elementary, Omaha - Monday 3-5 pm - 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20
  • Prairie Wind Elementary, Omaha - Monday 6-8 pm - 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20
  • Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs - Fridays 1-3 pm - 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17
  • Wilson Middle School, Council Bluffs - Fridays 4-6 pm - 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17
You will need to arrive approximately 20-30 minutes prior to your shift. Also note, we are providing gloves to wear during your shift.
If you are interested in helping, please contact Shawn Bonge (shawn.bonge@usc.salvationarmy.org) to sign up.
 
Shopping Angels
Shopping Angels is a 100% volunteer based a program designed to provide services to those populations deemed especially at-risk for COVID-19.
Opportunity to volunteer to pick up groceries or other shopping necessities for those who may prefer to stay within the safety of their own home at no additional cost.
We are just getting the operation up and running last weekend for the State of Nebraska. If you haven't already signed up to volunteer, please go to the link below to do so! We'd love to have you. This is also the link where you can sign up to receive services for yourself or a loved one!
Diaper Drive! 
Congratulations to Kelly Adams and Jared Bakewell who were our winning "Big Baby" Team Leaders for the Life House Diaper Drive.   We look forward to seeing Mark Roberts and Kevin Welsh diapered up for this week's virtual meeting.   Nearly 10,000 diapers and $560 was donated to the Life House as part of our Diaper Drive. Thank you Rotarians!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Monthly Meeting Sponsor 

 

Thank you to Jim Sousley/Seim Johnson for his sponsorship of our virtual meetings for the month of April. 

 

 

(Sponsors are needed for May and June. Please contact Jennifer if you'd like to be a sponsor.)

 
Make Up at Other Clubs 
I will be listing times/links for online meetings for clubs around the area. Join and get a make-up! 
 
Monday:  Millard at Noon on Facebook live:  https://www.facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Omaha-Millard-111190255618005/
 
Tuesday:  Omaha Morning at 7:30 am on Facebook live:  https://www.facebook.com/omahamorningrotary/
                  Lincoln 14,  at Noon  on Facebook live: https://www.facebook.com/Rotary14/
 
Wednesday: Omaha Downtown at Noon on Facebook live:  https://www.facebook.com/omaharotary/
 
Friday: Omaha West at Noon on Facebook live:  https://www.facebook.com/RotaryOmahaWest/