Chair of the Day: Jack Hosking

Invocator: Steve Scheuber

 

Last week Bryant Morrison gave the invocation. We had several announcements.  The members of the Scholarship Committee introduced us to 2020's fantastic recipients.  We were disappointed to not be able to honor them in person but we were able to hear about them virtually.  CLICK HERE to view the scholarship book and read the bios of the students.  Beginning May 1st the billboard below will be open off I-80 across from Anthony's to honor the students. It is YOUR generosity that allows us to support these students. Thank you Rotarians!

 

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 fundsfor 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.     

 

Last week we received excellent news that we have received $2500 in a District Grant to help our efforts and $7500 in a Club Grant from our Suburban Rotary Charitable Foundation.  This brings us to $52,000 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! Our goal is 100% participation with any amount- so far we are at 45% with 84 donors.   Thank you! 

 

 

 

Sign up here!

 

 

 

•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

 

 

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)  

 

 

 

Just because we are not meeting in person, doesn't mean we can't host guests at Suburban Rotary meetings. In fact, now is the perfect time to invite someone to "visit" us at a virtual meeting.  Be sure to send Jennifer the name of your guest in advance so she knows to let them in via the "waiting room" on Zoom.  A visitor can learn about the fantastic service Rotary provides to the community especially during these tough times and the fellowship and friendship that being a Rotarian offers.   Just direct folks to the website to get all of the information to join us.  If they don't want to join via Zoom, encourage your guest to watch our livestream on Facebook and leave a comment for us.  

We will be conducting the Prospect Hill Cemetery Adopt A Plot Spring Clean Up for Saturday,  5/16/20, 8 a.m.-Noon. 

 

Social distancing is totally perfect for this project.  Our plot of land we are responsible for will need all kinds of active outdoor folks who have the desire and willingness to rake, sweep the curb, weed whack tall grass along the long west border fence line, pick up piles of yard waste (trucks are totally needed) to be moved to one prime drop off space, pick up sticks and litter and have fun. 

 

We encourage everyone to bring their work gloves, their favorite rake or broom, dust pan, or any yard tool they admire.  For those without yard tools there will be plenty available to use.  We ask that people consider coming for any portion of the four hours we will be there.  Questions?  Ward Peters....402-551-6121.  Kids, grand kids and friends of Rotary members are all welcome!

Thanks to Zach Ziler and Alex Pearson (of West Rotary) who helped us put together a fun Virtual After Hours Trivia Night last Thursday.  Don Leu and Steve Scheuber were our 1st and and 2nd place finishers. If you have ideas for a future event, please reach out to Zach or Jennifer. 

 

 

 

 

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/