Last week Monique Devillier and Dave Kerber served as Greeters. Danny Dunbar gave the invocation. We had several announcements and presentations. Roxy Orr recognized Dave Kerber as a Rotarian who "Lights up Rotary" for wearing his Rotary pin to Toastmasters. We had two new member introductions. Fundraising Chair Kathryn Schubert recognized the newest Scholarship Circle members. Dan Wellendorf introduced Katie Broman who talked about upcoming programs at the Playhouse. Then we heard Roni Perez (daughter of Rotarian Ranny Perez) sing a selection from "Jesus Christ Superstar." The RISK bag was at $444 and Dave Laferla won a free lunch.
Last week Rose Mary Hefley introduced new member Jared Wills. Jared is an Account Executive in the INSPRO Omaha office. He has six years of experience in the insurance industry and his job is sales production and service for all lines of insurance for current and new clients.
Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from UNL and is originally from Omaha. He is married to Katie and has three children. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, DIY projects, watching sports, and spending time with his family.
Last week Walt Price introduced us to new member Patrick Moylan. Patrick is a Certified Financial Planner with Kropp Retirement Planning. He works with individuals, families, and small business owners to help them achieve their financial goals. He is a member of the Omaha Chamber and Financial Planning Association. Patrick holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Patrick is married to Jennifer and they have three children. In his free time, Patrick enjoys cheering on Creighton and the Huskers, golfing, fishing, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. Welcome Patrick!
Last week the Fundraising committee kicked off our annual Suburban Rotary Charitable Foundation Fundraiser.
So far we have raised $19,133!
Our goal is participation in any amount from all of our members. To make it easy, you can make a one-time donation in any amount or pledge monthly as little as $10 a month. A donation of $300 or a monthly pledge of $25 will make you a member of our 2015 President's Scholarship Circle. Scholarship Circle members will be recognized at our meeting with a certificate as well as on the slideshow, newsletter, and website.
Scholarship Circle Members recognized last week: Frank McGree, Herb Hartman, Lyle Sapp, Eric Dawson, Frank Goldberg, Nate Christ, Ann Coyne, Kevin Welsh, Judy Cline, Susan Huntley-Gruenther, Jill Hruska, Penny Koenig, Kathryn Schubert, Roxy Orr, and Don Wilson
Thank you to those who have already donated this year. (Scholarship Circle Members are indicated in bold.)
Paul Adams Jared Bakewell
Zoe Baumel Mary Bernier
John Binderup Nate Christ
Judy Cline Ann Coyne
Rich Craig Eric Dawson
Nick Eastland Kay Farrell
Terry Ferguson Ed Fleming
Susie Friedberg Glenda Friesen
David Gerard Frank Goldberg
Jennifer Green Roger Groff
Herb Hartman Rose Mary Hefley
Jack Heidel Walt Horner
Jack Hosking Jill Hruska
Susan Huntley-Gruenther
Carter Jones Dick Kelley
Tom Kerfoot Cindy Kinsler
Penny Koenig Terry Kucera
David Kutler Dave Laferla
Julie Livingston Pat Mahoney
Ken Masimore Jim Matgen
Frank McGreePenny McWilliams
Dick Miller Lee Myers
Roxy Orr Ron Pearson
Ranny Perez Curt Peters
Ward Peters Bill Prout
Will Prout Harry Reyburn
Rich Rowland John Ryan
Lyle Sapp Karl Schaphorst
Kathryn Schubert Jim Sousley
Fritz Stehlik Byron Stigge
Mark Stokes Mark Taylor
Steve Thornburg Tom Vann
Dan Wellendorf Kevin Welsh
Randy Wieseler Ralph Williams
Don Wilson Andy Worthington
Leah Wurth
(Any ommissions or errors are accidental. Please let Jennifer know so that she can correct them.)
On March 12th, Dean Jacobs will be our Rotary speaker. To learn more about his presentation "Connecting People to Cultures" click here for a press release.
Join us for a fun After Hours at Eleven Twenty-Three on Thursday, March 5th from 5-730pm. Hors-d'oeuvres along with wine and beer will be served. Our friends from Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital (John C. Glenn & Mary Gene Wepfer) will also be joining us in hosting this after hours. You are welcome to bring guests and we hope you enjoy touring our studio space.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 26th for the Metro Rotary Networking Night. This is an event for Rotarians and guests from all over the metro area to socialize and promote your business. It will be held at Champions Country Club and a business booth is $75. Guests are welcome but only Rotarians may have booths. Please contact Jennifer or Leah Wurth to reserve your booth. We are also looking for Rotarians to promote this at the other metro clubs- if you are willing to do so, please contact Leah at leah_wruth@ajg.com or 402-829-1061
Thank you to Kevin Welsh/Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for sponsoring our speaker and student lunches for the month of February.
Kevin.Welsh@ms.com
402-399-1541
13625 California St. Ste. 400
Omaha, NE 68154
(Let Jennifer know if you'd like to be a sponsor for an upcoming month. Cost is $125 and includes recognition at meetings, on the website, and in the newsletter.)
ATTENDANCE at Suburban Rotary needs to be at 50% of the meetings. Make-ups also count.
ONLINE MAKE-UPS Have you checked this out? If you sometimes find it hard to attend a make-up meeting locally or while out of town, check out the option and opportunity of making up a Rotary meeting 24/7 via the internet. You will find this information at http://www.rotaryeclubone.org for more information. Check your attendance status anytime on our website.
Millard Monday Noon, German American Society located at 3717 South 120th Street
North, Monday Noon at Eppley
TUESDAYS
Omaha Morning Tues., 7 a.m., Happy Hollow CC
Omaha Northwest , Tues. Noon, Champions Run
Omaha Southwest , Tues., 5:15 p.m : DJ's Dugout at 17666 Welch Plaza, on the northeast corner of 180th & Q streets. The meeting room is located down the hallway at the southeast corner of the building
WEDNESDAYS
Council Bluffs Centennial Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. HyVee in the Mall of the Bluffs
Downtown -Wednesday Noon, Field Club
Western Douglas County 7 a.m., Elkhorn Common Ground Community Center, 1701 Veterans Drive (l block north of Elkhorn H. S.)
Council Bluffs Thursday Noon, Council Bluffs Senior Center
