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August 3, 2023 Weekly Meeting
August 3rd Meeting Venue: LEGENDS, 6920 Pacific St suite 100, Omaha.
$20 Lunch price, Menu is Mexican food


Presiding Officer: Jared Bakewell
Secretary: Andrew Wesely
Sgt At Arms: John Binderup
Greeters: Chris Barone
Tech/AV: Need Volunteer
Check-in/Cashier: John Binderup & Yolanda Hoffman
Invocator: Alex Wewel
Chair of the Day: Amanda Fink
Speaker: Allison Beninato

Virtual Option:
Zoom details will be provided in the weekly email
July 27, 2023 Rotary Speaker Allison Beninato
ALLISON BENINATO
Inspire Health Association
 
Allison Beninato has worked in Western Medicine for 22+ years and Alternative Medicine for 9+ years. She has a degree in Applied Science and Health Information Systems.  She is also a Certified Clinical Herbalist and Certified Holistic Health Practitioner.  She is preparing to take her boards to become a Board Certified Naturopath. As well as owning two other medical businesses. Inspire Healthcare Solutions - a medical billing company helping multiple medical clinics with their administrative needs and Inspire Natural Health - a natural health practice where I can see clients who what to address their health through herbalism and naturopathy.  
 
After walking the polarized fence of healthcare for so long and having medical providers, alternative practitioners, and the community come to her to see who she knew on the other side, Allison recognized there was a massive demand for a solution.  Allison created Inspire Collaborative Health Association. Their mission is to bridge the healthcare gap between medical providers and alternative practitioners to better support the overall well-being, preventative, and long and short-term care of individuals. 
www.inspirehealthassociation.com
Last Week at Rotary
Last week at Rotary, President Katie celebrated Alan Stanek for his impactful involvement in Rotary District 5400, Idaho. He demonstrated incredible generosity by contributing to a project in Legon, Ghana, supporting the establishment of a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit).
 
President Katie expressed gratitude to Immediate Past President Kevin Welsh for his service as Club President and past Trustee Tom Kerfoot for his service to the Club Foundation.
 
During the meeting, James Reed took the opportunity to acknowledge and express thanks to the sponsors and judges of the car show. Their support played a crucial role in making the event successful.
One of the highlights of the meeting was President Katie's introduction of her "warm fuzzies" initiative. Alan Stanek received one of the warm fuzzies. Rotarians had a good chuckle when President Katie presented mustache mania featuring Terry Kucera.
 
The meeting was further enriched by our program speaker, Peter Fink, the esteemed owner of Certified Transmission, the third-largest transmission manufacturer in the US. He shared his inspiring American success story, captivating the audience. Everyone enjoyed listening to his fascinating anecdotes about his collection of over 100 American muscle cars. For those who couldn't attend the meeting, a raw video recap of the meeting at Legends has been made available, providing a glimpse into the fun Suburban Rotary meeting.
 
IronHawk Junios Triathlon was a Success
The College of Saint Mary was filled with cheer and celebration for the annual Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon, supported by Suburban Rotary. Special thanks to Steve Scheuber for coordinating the event. Click here for the news coverage of KM3TV.
Calling for Impact Stories: Share Your Suburban Rotary Success!
President Katie would like to highlight the incredible difference we make in our community. We are excited to continue sharing inspiring Impact Stories at our weekly meetings. These stories not only celebrate our collective achievements but also serve as a beacon of inspiration for others to join us.

Do you have a powerful Suburban Rotary Impact Story that you'd like to share with fellow members? We believe that every project, every effort, and every initiative holds immense value, and we want to hear about yours! Whether it's an uplifting anecdote about transforming a local neighborhood, supporting a worthy cause, or positively influencing a young person's life, your stories contribute to the fabric of our shared success.

Your Impact Story will not only be acknowledged during our weekly meetings but it will also be featured on our website and social media platforms. By doing so, we hope to spread the ripple effect of your actions and inspire others to take part in the transformative power of Rotary. Please take a moment to compose your Impact Story and email it to the ever-enthusiastic and dedicated President Katie Henry at khenry@accessbank.com.
Thank You Rotarians!
Recently, President Katie Henry thanked our outgoing Officers and Directors L to R: John Binderup, James Reed, Jennifer Green, Alice Schumaker, Barb Rebrovich, Don Leu, and Amanda Fink. Thank you, Rotarians for your service!
 
Important Board Announcements
The dedicated Board of Directors, led by President Katie Henry, has been diligently working to make the club an even more vibrant and engaging community. With this goal in mind, several important changes have been approved at the July 17, 2023 board meeting, aimed at improving the Rotary experience.

Regarding the cost of lunch, there was an initial announcement that it would increase to $22. However, the Facilities Committee has put in a lot of effort to maintain the price at $20. This price will remain the same, whether the meeting takes place at the German American Society or any other venue in the future.
 
Change of Venue: A change of venue will be in effect for the upcoming weeks. On July 27th and August 3rd, the club's weekly meetings will take place at Legends, situated at 6920 Pacific St, suite 100. Lunch cost is $20. This change of location is expected to offer a fresh perspective and elevate the overall meeting experience. Members are encouraged to embrace this change and explore the exciting opportunities it may bring.
 
The Board of Directors extends its sincere appreciation to all members for your patience and cooperation during these transitions. Your commitment to creating a thriving community is highly valued, and your understanding is crucial as the club aims to provide the best possible Rotary experience for everyone involved.
 
Suburban Rotary emphasizes the importance of member feedback and encourages individuals to share any questions or concerns they may have. The club recognizes the invaluable role that feedback plays in shaping its initiatives, and they remain receptive to member input.
 
As the Suburban Rotary family grows, each member is regarded as an essential part of the community. The club expresses gratitude for your continued support and looks forward to creating countless meaningful Rotary moments together. With the dedication of the Board of Directors and the active participation of its members, Suburban Rotary is poised to flourish as an engaging and fun club providing real value to Rotary membership.

Email your comments and feedback to info@suburbanrotary.org or call/text/voicemail at (402) 397-7335.
Meet Rotary International President Gordon McInally
R. Gordon R. McInally is president of Rotary International. He was educated at the Royal High School in Edinburgh and at the University of Dundee, where he earned his graduate degree in dental surgery. He operated his own dental practice in Edinburgh until 2016. Gordon was chair of the East of Scotland branch of the British Paedodontic Society and has held various academic positions. He has also served as a presbytery elder, chair of the Queensferry parish congregational board, and commissioner to the general assembly of the Church of Scotland. Read President McInally's biography.
 
Watch the video below of President McInally's address to the Rotary International Assembly:
 
GOVERNORS' JULY MESSAGE
Hello District 5650!As we kick off another Rotary year, I want to take this opportunity to thank Barbara Bartle for her great leadership this past year.  Her passion and commitment to Rotary is evident in everything she does.  On behalf of all our members, thank you, Barbara! 
 
Our theme this year is to Create Hope in the World and we do that every day in our District. We have so many great Rotarians that do so many great projects and I am very much looking forward to meeting everyone. I am VERY EXCITED to visit all the clubs this summer!
 
This is going to be a fabulous year, let’s work together and make 5650 the Best Rotary District in the Universe!
 
Kathryn Schubert
District Governor 2023-24
District 5650
 
To view the message, click the image above or click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIlF20NMz_o
 
Connect with Other Clubs
Considering 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, First Responders Foundation, 10605 Burt Circle, Omaha, NE 68114
Tuesday: Omaha Northwest, 12:00 pm, First Responders Foundation, 10605 Burt Circle, Omaha, NE 68114
*Omaha Morning and Omaha Northwest will continue to merge meetings and will be alternating the meeting time on a monthly basis as follows:
July 2023-Lunch
August 2023-Morning
September 2023- Lunch 
October 2023 - Morning
November 2023 - Lunch
December 2023 - Morning
Wednesday: Omaha Downtown, 12:00 pm, Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth Ave.
Wednesday: Council Bluffs Centennial: 7:00 am, Hy-Vee Community Room 1745 Madison Avenue
Thursday: West Douglas County, 12:00 PM Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation 20272 Veterans Drive
Thursday: Council Bluffs, 12:00 pm, The Center, 714 Main Street
Friday: Omaha West, 12:00 pm, Biaggi's, 13655 California St.
 
Email Yolanda for make-up/attendance credit at yolanda@suburbanrotary.org.
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Technology workforce development (& Husker football update)
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Harry Andersen Middle School
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2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
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Legends Patio Grill & Bar
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11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 
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Legends Patio Grill & Bar
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11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 
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