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Coming Up  4/15/21
Katie Bassett-V.P. of Parks for MECA
Omaha's Riverfront Development
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chair of the Day: Monique Devillier
In-Person Greeter: Volunteer needed 
Invocation: Dave Paladino 
Singer: Alan Stanek 
In Room Tech: Tom Kerfoot    
Zoom facilitators: Dan Lupardus and Kathryn Schubert 
Sgt. at Arms: Joe Sequenzia 
 
Going forward we will accept walk-in registration. No need to pre-register.  We have also returned to a buffet served by Anthony's staff. This week's menu is chicken alfredo and baked ziti. 
Suburban Foundation Recognition 
Last week Nick Jasa recognized Ken Jansen with a Charlene Tierney citation for his cumulative donations of  $1000 to the Suburban Rotary Charitable Foundation.  Nick also recognized Rex Ekwall as a member of our Executive Director's Club for his donations of $10,000.   Donations to our local Foundation support our scholarship program, our District grant projects like meal packaging and the homeless foot clinic, our exchange students,  and many more things.  Congratulations and thank you! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Join us on Zoom 
 
 
Please plan to join us every Thursday at noon for our regular meeting.  The meeting will open at 11:45 for greetings.  The meetings will start at 12:10 starting this week. 
 
Click here or dial in using info below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82837266647
 
 
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Donate to our Annual Fundraiser
Make your donation to the Suburban Rotary Charitable Foundation!
 
We are hoping to have every member participate at any level.  Giving monthly is an affordable and easy option.   Members who donate at the $300 annual level (just $25 a month)  will be recognized as part of the President's Scholarship Circle.
 
These funds are used to support a variety of local and international projects. Pretty much everything our club does!  Your support matters.
 
Thank you to those who have already donated and are listed below.
 
 
 
 Car Show Preview 
Join us for a fun After Hours on 4/22.   We are looking volunteers to take a task for our June car show that raises funds for Polio Plus and our local Foundation.   Please let Jennifer or Amanda Fink know if you can help. 
 
Spring Cleaning for Hope 
Thanks to all our donors and volunteers who have helped collect for Least of our Brethen. If you are able to help load/unload this week on Wednesday at 4pm, please contact Kelly Adams.
Scholarship Luncheon Sign Up
Our annual Scholarship Luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 6th at Happy Hollow Club at 11:30.   You must be pre-registered to attend.  Cost is $30 pp. The luncheon will be outside (weather-permitting) under a tent. 
You will leave inspired- make plans to join us!
 
 
 
 
 
Cemetery Clean-Up 
Prospect Hill Cemetery Adopt-A-Plot 2021, Future Dates and Time
Want to help spruce up one of the oldest cemeteries in Omaha at 3202 Parker Street?  Below are the dates to come and pitch in for any period of time you can spare between 8 a.m. and Noon.  Bring your own work gloves.  If you have a rake, broom, weed-whacker or a favorite yard tool, please bring it and put it to use.  Any questions, please call Ward Peters at 402- 551-6121.  Volunteers at any of our service projects get a Rotarian at Work t-shirt. Please let Jennifer know your size.   Read more about this historic cemetery by CLICKING HERE. 
 
 
 
Saturdays 8-noon
 
April 17
May 1
May 15
May 29
June 12
June 26
July 17
August 7
August 28
September 18
October 9
October30
 
 
About Us 
Please keep Roger Carrell in your thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery. He was in the hospital for a couple of days with kidney stones. His address is 6640 S. 91st St., Omaha, NE 68127
 
 
(If you have information for the About Us section, please let Jennifer know.) 
 
Omahan and Rotarian of the Year Submissions Needed 
Who do YOU think should be Omahan of the Year?  How about Rotarian of the Year?   
 
Forms will be available at meetings and you can nominate people online.   CLICK HERE to nominate a Rotarian of the Year.  CLICK HERE to nominate an Omahan of the Year.  
Volunteers Needed! 
We are looking for volunteers to be Zoom and in-person Greeters. We are also looking for volunteers to give the weekly invocation (can be online or in-person).  Please CLICK HERE to sign up.  
 
 
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) 
All Rotarians are invited to join in RYLA, Saturday mornings from 9am to noon on May 1 -June 12, 2021.  You MUST register at ryla@rotarydistrict5650.org by April 23 to receive a link for any/all mornings.  Pre-registration is important.  It's ok if you cannot make it, yet it is easier for the committee to plan if you pre-register now.
 
Follow us on Instagram at #RYLA5650
 
The full syllabus is on the website. https://rotarydistrict5650.org/sitepage/ryla
 
Calendar dates:
April 12-23 - take your Top 5 Strengths Assessment if you wish to join the May 1 RYLA "Unpacking your Top 5 Strengths" presentation. https://bit.ly/2P4KPtb
 
Until April 23 - RSVP to attend any RYLA class discussion or presentation. Ryla@rotarydistrict5650.org
 
May 1, 9:00 am - noon - RYLA kick-off and "Unpacking Your Top 5 Strengths" presentation.
May 2 - 8, TBD Miss Representation Evening Watch Party
May 8  - 10:30 am Discuss Miss Representation
May 9 - 14, TBD The Mask You Wear Evening Watch Party
May 15 – 10:30 am Discuss The Mask You Wear
May 22 –  10:30am - Extreme Event Activity, need ten volunteers, please inquire.
May 29 – 9:00 am - noon, Leadership and Ethics (Interactive session led by the Business Ethics Alliance)
June 5 – Guest Speakers
            10:00 am - From Israel, Interactor Ofek Nuriel, Hear My Story Project
            10:40am - From Chile, Rotaractor Ignacio Gonzales, My Rise in Rotary
Contact Lori Benton for more info, ryla@rotarydistrict5650.org
Monthly Meeting Sponsor 

Thank you to Michael McCormick/AOI for

sponsoring our meetings during the Month of April! 

 

 

 

 

(Monthly sponsors are needed- please contact Jennifer.)

 
Speakers
Apr 15, 2021 12:00 PM
Riverfront Development
Apr 22, 2021 12:00 PM
Arbor Day
Apr 29, 2021 12:00 PM
Urban League of Nebraska
May 06, 2021 12:00 PM
May 13, 2021 12:00 PM
USGA Senior Open
May 20, 2021 12:00 PM
NCITE- Counter Terrorism
May 27, 2021 12:00 PM
Omaha Police Department
Jun 03, 2021 12:00 PM
Charles Drew Health Center
Jun 10, 2021 12:00 PM
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Upcoming Events
April Board Meeting
Apr 19, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Car Show Preview After Hours
Apr 22, 2021
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
May Yearlings
May 03, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Scholarship Luncheon
May 06, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Meal Packaging
The Family Room
May 08, 2021
8:00 AM – 11:45 AM
 
May Board Meeting
May 17, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
May Trustee Meeting
May 18, 2021
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Realty One After Hours
May 27, 2021
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Car Show
Jun 05, 2021
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 
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Sponsors

Carmela Kramer

Lindley Clothing

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Birthdays
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Mark Taylor
April 2
 
Carmela Kramer Karni
April 3
 
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April 4
 
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April 5
 
Marlene Sullivan
April 5
 
Matthew Darling
April 7
 
Ian Vickers
April 13
 
Zach Ziler
April 13
 
Ryan Sewell
April 14
 
Randy Wieseler
April 20
 
Eric Dawson
April 21
 
Barb Rebrovich
April 23
 
Frank Lastovica
April 23
 
Steve Scheuber
April 23
 
Sara Huse
April 27
 
Jeannette Gabriel
April 29
 
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