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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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Electronic Recycling : Great Success
Concern for the environment is an important principle of the Suburban Rotary Club of Omaha. Many people showed their concern by participating in our Electronic Recycling Event in conjunction with DataShield and the Boy Scouts. Click here for a slide show.
 
  
 
 
  
Club Awards 10 Scholarships to Students with Disabilities to Further Education
 
Helping young people achieve their higher educational goals is a priority of the Suburban Rotary Club of Omaha. For 48 years the community service organization has been awarding scholarships to those worthy graduating seniors who have special needs and/or disabilities and wish to continue their education.  Ten $3,000 scholarships will be awarded at the annual luncheon on April 17 at 11:45 a.m. at Happy Hollow Country Club, 1701 S. 105th St. Clayton Anderson, retired astronaut and Executive Director of the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum will be the emcee.
 
“Suburban Rotary established this program to recognize these students for their achievements and to help them reach their educational goals. Our group has given more than $900,000 scholarships since the program began,” said Barb Rebrovich, Chairperson of Rotary’s Scholarship Committee. Please find a slide show from our event.
 
Receiving this year’s awards are:
Jason Alonzo Acal
Central High School
Joshua Buike
Papillion LaVista High School
Trey Diedrich
Iowa School for the Deaf
Greta Fishburn
Marian High School
Sydney Hibbs
Boystown High School
Noah Houston
Elkhorn High School
Chloe Murphy
Millard North High School
Xavier Oppliger
Elkhorn South High School
Emma Wigington
Saint Albert Catholic High School
Eric Yepez-Morales
Iowa School for the Deaf
 
First row: Left to right- Jason Alonzo Acal and Joshua Buike.   
 
2nd row left to right- Trey Diedrich and Greta Fishburn.
 
 
3rd row left to right- Sydney Hibbs and Noah Houston
 
 
4th row left to right- Chloe Murphy and Xavier Opplinger.
 
 
5th row left to right- Emma Wigington and Eric Yepez-Morales.
 
 
 
The scholarships are renewable if the student requests a renewal and academic requirements are met.  A comprehensive application process includes an essay, support from guidance counselors, academic transcripts, verification of special needs and more.  More than 30 applications were received and evaluated by the Rotary’s Scholarship Committee.
Rotarians Serve Lunch at North Corps.
Several Suburban Rotary Club members served lunch to the community at the Salvation Army's North Corps. facility.  The Club is in partnership with the facility for volunteer community support.
Randy Goodwin Visits on Guest Day
March 27 was a special Guest Day.  Thirty-three potential Rotarians visited our meeting and were treated to a lively presentation by Randy Goodwin, veteran actor and Omaha native.  He talked about building the film industry in Nebraska. He revealed as an 8-year-old his desire to be an actor and how his practical parents felt he should try something else. But he never forgot his first passion.  So after going to college and being in the U. S. Air Force he followed his dream.  He has been in countless films and television productions.  He has come back to Omaha and founded Fallen Giant Films involving Nebraskans in productions.
Curt Peters: District 5650 Gov. Nominee
Tom Kerfoot, District Governor has announced that the District Nominating Committee has interviewed and chosen Curt Peters of the Omaha Suburban Rotary Club the District Governor Nominee Designate. Curt will serve as Governor for Rotary District 5650 in the Rotary year 2027-28.
Curt is a dedicated Rotarian of 22 years and a remarkable Major Donor and Paul Harris Fellow +8. Hailing from the heartland of Iowa, Curt's journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to service and his vibrant spirit.
 
Raised in the Hawkeye State (however, he would prefer that you call it the "Cyclone" state) Curt entertained the idea of pursuing "football school" because his Dad is a Husker fan but ultimately chose to pursue his passion for technology at Iowa State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. His entrepreneurial journey began in Florida, where he ventured into the nascent world of computing, founding Integrated Solutions—a pioneering company that flourished before laptops
and cell phones and continues to thrive 23 years later.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Curt's personal life is equally fulfilling. He has two children. He proudly shares that he recently married his high school sweetheart Jamie, jokingly noting that they met in their junior year but tied the knot during her senior years.
 
Curt's dedication to Rotary is palpable, stemming from a profound family legacy. He fondly recalls his mother, Joanne Peters, joining Rotary on the historic day when the US Supreme Court mandated Rotary International to accept women. Curt has devoted two decades to Rotary, following his mother's footsteps, passionately supporting programs like Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE).
 
His involvement in RYE has been transformative, as he fondly reminisces about the impact of hosting a student from Kosovo who pursued her education in the United States. Curt's dedication to RYE is unparalleled, with countless hours of volunteer work dedicated to empowering young minds through international exchange.
 
In addition to his tireless service, Curt brings joy and levity to Rotary meetings with his penchant for dressing up in various costumes. He is sure to bring strong leadership with some fun and humor to this role.
 
Curt Peters exemplifies the spirit of Rotary—dedicated, compassionate, and always ready to make a difference. We are privileged to have him as part of our Rotary family, inspiring us to embrace Service Above Self. Curt and Jamie are excited to keep the momentum of our district and Rotary moving forward!
 
 
 
Gift of Rotary Campaign
The Membership Committee kicked off the 2025 Gift of Rotary Campaign in mid-January. This will run in conjunction with our Steak and Beans teams contest which finishes up this year.   Each club member will be contacted individually and asked to sign a pledge to bring in one new member in 2025.   Over 40 members who have already made this commitment. 
 
The ambitious goal is 80 new members by December 31, 2025.  If you have not yet been contacted and want to sign the pledge, please reach out to Ward Peters, Bruce Lemen, Joe Sequenzia, or Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt.   Our newest pledge signers were recognized at our special Guest Day meeting.  
 
This campaign is going to center around fun, excitement and what a Gift Rotary has been in all our lives.   Join us in growing the club! 
 
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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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 & Northwest 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 Night, 5:30 p.m. at Saltgrass Steakhouse,301 N. 175th St., Omaha, NE 68118      http://www.omaharotarynight.org/
Wednesday: Omaha Downtown, 12:00 pm, Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth Ave., Omaha, NE 68105
Wednesday: Council Bluffs Centennial: 7:00 am, Hy-Vee Community Room 1745 Madison Avenue
Thursday: Western Douglas County, 12:00 PM Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation 20272 Veterans Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022
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 Deb for make-up/attendance credit to DebD@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 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
Club Foundation Chair - TRF
Eric Dawson
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