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. 
Thanks to the generosity of club members and other donors to the Foundation, we award 10 scholarships each year to students with special needs. The scholarships are $3,000 each, and can be renewed for up to two additional years. Please join us in honoring this year’s awardees at our annual Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, April 17 at the Happy Hollow Club. This event takes the place of our weekly meeting, and double attendance credit will be given. The cost of the luncheon is $30. Clayton Anderson, retired astronaut and CEO/President of the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, will serve as the emcee. Arrival time is between 11:30-11:45, with the program beginning at 11:45 am. You can pay your fee here.
For questions, please contact Scholarship Chair Barbara Rebrovich at barb.rebrovich@cox.net.
Concern for the environment is an important principle of the Suburban Rotary Club of Omaha. Do you part by participating in our electronic recycling event in cooperation with Datashield on April 19 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Club members who wish to volunteer for a one-hour shift can do so here.
Omaha Rotary Clubs got together this past weekend and packaged 46,655 ready-to-eat meals to give back to the community. Thanks to Kevin Welsh for his great Facebook post!
Rotarians took part in an Andersen Middle School Conversation Table Group on Feb. 11. Coordinated by Dan Lupardus, the conversation table is part of Family Literacy Class for the parents of English as a Second Language (ESL) students. The parents are connecting with people and resources in the community to better support themselves and their families. The table discussion helps them practice their conversational skills. Club members Dan, Mary Bernier, Andy Bock, Eli McNichols, Ward Peters and Alan Stanek were part of this community service project.
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!
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!
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.
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
Tuesday: Omaha Night, 5:30 p.m. at Legacy Chophouse, 17070 Wright Plaza #100, Omaha, NE 68130 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
.png)
.png)
