Last week Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt introduced us to new member Ryan Heppner.  Ryan is a Relationship Manager with U.S. Bank and the banker for Suburban Rotary.    Ryan was born and raised in Clinton, IA, along the Mississippi River. He moved to Omaha 6 years ago for work.

 

He has been with US Bank a little over a year now, but prior to that was in banking for most of his career.   His role as a relationship manager is to help companies both large and small with any needs that may arise. Ryan started at Iowa Central Community College playing football before graduating from Bellevue University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.  In his free time, Ryan enjoys spending time with his 2-year old son, Jaxon. He also enjoys working out and watching sports.  Welcome, Ryan!

 

With covid cases rising in Omaha, we know some folks are trying not to go out as much.  If you need help with grocery pick-up (or other errands), please reach out to Jennifer. We have Rotarians who are willing to help with this.   All will be confidential.   

Our Rotarian, Bryant Morrison, is the Owner of this restaurant where the terrible shooting occurred last weekend.  As you can imagine, he and his staff are reeling from the tragedy and the loss of these young lives.  If you would like to support the families and workers A Go Fund Me has been set up.  CLICK HERE to donate.    Funds raised will go toward funerals, medical bills, and other expenses. 

Please keep Bryant and his staff in your thoughts and prayers.   

So far the December pot is at $1300!  You win half if your name is drawn and you land on the star. The entire wheel is filled with prizes including Rotary tumblers, gift cards, etc. 

 

  RISK stands for (Rotarians Investing in Special Kids) and has always been our drawing at weekly meetings.  Half the proceeds go to the Foundation to support our programs and the other half to the winner.  

 

This year it will have a twist to allow those on Zoom and in the room to play and win.

 

Rules:

 

1.) You must be signed up and paid before the 1st Thursday meeting of the month (11/4 for November)  Pay online at suburbanrotary.org CLICK HERE. 

2.) There will be one spot for half the pot and the others will be covered in a variety of prizes including gift cards and free lunches.

3.) One winner of half the pot per month.  If half the pot is not won in any given month, the RISK pot will continue to grow until it is won. 

4.) Once the pot is won, we will give away the smaller prizes until the contest begins again in the next month.  

 

Have fun and help us do some FUNdraising for our great Suburban Rotary Programs.  

 

 

 

We won't have Yearlings in December, join us January 4th for our next meeting. 

The Suburban Rotary Board of Directors made a decision to suspend hybrid meetings through the end of 2020 due to community spread of covid.  We will look to resume them in January if the situation improves. The Board will consider this decision at their 12/21 Board meeting.   We hope to see you online every week!

 

 

 

Click here or dial in using info below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82837266647

 

You can also watch the livestream on our Facebook page. 

 

Thanks to all our bell ringers from last weekend. Go to Facebook to check out our photos. We still need lots of volunteers for 12/5. 

 We will be ringing bells on November 21st and December 5th and need lots of volunteers. Sign up with your friends/family or fellow Rotarians. Go to the CALENDAR section of our website and select the date and link and sign up.

 

 

One of our Rotarians, Wei Rowe, was inspired to write a poem about bell-ringing and put it and some photos on her website.  CLICK HERE if you'd like to see/read. 

 

Consider making your annual donation to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.  This money comes back to us in three years in the form of Global and District grants to spend on our projects.   Your donation goes around the world to promote literacy, fight disease, and encourage peace.   Every Rotarian Every Year asks that you consider a gift of at least $100 to the Rotary Foundation. 

 

If you have never given, Suburban Rotary will match your first $100 to the Foundation giving you $200 toward your Paul Harris Fellowship (cumulative giving of $1000).     Rotary Foundation Committee Chair, Jared Bakewell, asked us last week to "Rise To the Occasion" during this difficult year to support people in need around the world.

 

 

 

 

           

 

Due to Covid, this year, this event will be a coat/fund drive to help students with a variety of needs.  Thank you to Lindley Clothing who has been our partner for many years.  We hope to be back in-person next fall!

CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE 

 

Thanks to Tom Kerfoot who arranged for Suburban Rotary clothing to be made available to the club. There are hats, shirts, jackets, sweaters, vests, etc. This is the only opportunity right now to get Suburban Rotary logo clothing and we have a ton of choices in styles/colors.    The store will be open for orders until December 1st.  Place your order online by CLICKING HERE. 

 

 

 

 

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