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Upcoming Events
Board Meeting
Anthony's
Jun 18, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
After Hours this Thursday!
Historic Nebraska Oldsmobile Bldg
Jun 21, 2018
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Yearlings
Anthony's
Jun 25, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Bridge
770 North 93rd St
Jul 12, 2018
 
Board Meeting with 18-19 committee chair plans
Anthony's
Jul 16, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Yearlings
Anthony's
Jul 30, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Trustee Meeting
Aug 07, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Bridge
770 North 93rd St
Aug 09, 2018
 
Baxter-Kenworthy Volleyball Tournament
Aug 11, 2018
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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Stories
Coming up on  6/21/18 
Omahan of the Year
Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine
 
 
 
Chair of the Day: Peggy Carrell 
11:15 Greeter: Marc N'da 
11:45 Greeter : Jim Kapalis 
Invocator: Mark Roberts 
New Member Table Hosts: Terry Ferguson and Marc N'da
 
 
 
Meeting re-cap 6/14/18 
Last week David Richards, Mike Fosdick, and Jeff Bakewell served as Greeters. Marc N'da gave the invocation.  We had several announcements and presentations. Howard Esptein introduced Chancellor Gold who talked about the direction of UNO and UNMC . The RISK bag was at $76 and Mark Taylor won half the pot. 
 
After Hours 
The June After Hours will be on Thursday, June 21st.   Hosted by Bob Perrin where he working on restoring an historic automobile service and sales building into new uses. Bring a friend and join us! 5-7. 
 
The original 1920 historic
Nebraska Oldsmobile building 
           and  
1946 TOP SECRET 
War Department Laboratory 
 
 Ranny Perez is the 18/19 Fellowship Chair so if you'd like to host in the upcoming Rotary year, please let him know.
 
 
Congratulations and thank you! 
To Terry Ferguson who was recognized by Rotary Foundation Committee Chair Roxy Orr last week as a Paul Harris Fellow +3 (donations of $4000) for his generosity to the Rotary Foundation supporting projects to help people around the world. 
 
 
 
100%ers
Congratulations to Joe Sequenzia who was recognized by Nick Eastland last week for six years of perfect attendance! 
Collection for Magdalene House 
As part of the District Conference initiative, we will be collecting items for Magdalene House at our meetings the next few weeks.   Please bring your donations to a Thursday meeting.  
 
On Friday, July 27th, Rotarians will be putting together 400 bags for Magdalene Omaha/Thistle Lights. These new beginning bags will provide three days of much needed personal supplies. Magdalene Omaha/Thistle Lights is a survivor-led program of healing, recovery, and economic empowerment for women who experienced sex trafficking/prostitution, abuse, and addiction.  (www.magadeleneomaha.org
 
 
Toiletries  (All items should be new and can be  travel-sized)
  • Shampoo 
  • Conditioner
  • Shower Gel/Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Tissue Packs
  • Band-Aids
  • Cotton Swabs
  • Pain Reliever (40 count minimum)
  • Lotion
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Neosporin (or the generic equivalent)
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Emery Boards
Writing Supplies
  • Notebooks (new)--with perforated edges that can be neatly torn out to be used to write a letter in addition to journaling or taking notes
  • Envelopes
Other Items  (All items should be new, with tags on or still in packaging)
  • Toilet Paper
  • Bath Towels
  • Wash Clothes
  • Large “Sleeper Shirts”
Attend the District Conference! 
Suburban Rotary's Meeting is Cancelled on July 26th to encourage your attendance at the District Conference. 
 
Greetings fellow Rotarians,
 
I hope you are planning on attending the Rotary District 5650 Conference July 27 and 28 at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln.  We have planned a fun and informative conference!  District 5650 has accomplished a lot this year.  We should be proud.  Come celebrate with us!  I predict you will be inspired.
 
Below is a link to register at the discounted rates of $125 full conference or $75 daily rate through July 1st.  After July 1st the cost goes up to $150 which is still very reasonable. I am pretty sure you will enjoy the conference! 😊
 
 
 
1)     Current Rotary International Trustee and past Director Mary Beth Growney Selene will be a keynote speaker talking about her experience in Rotary and about women’s empowerment. 
2)     Marybeth along with former Rotary International Rotary International Director and current Operations Chair Frank Goldberg will jointly discuss changes in Rotary
3)     Nebraska State Patrol Investigator Tony Kavan will speak on human trafficking progress and challenges and the importance of partnerships
4)     Showcasing our amazing tree planting efforts across the district.
5)     Highlighting our youth programs.  RYLA had the best year ever,  Rotaract is growing!  NAYEN was a big success.  
6)     Excellent speakers on tree ecology and women’s empowerment.
7)     A house of Friendship highlighting District projects especially tree planting but also district and global initiatives
8)     Two service projects that significantly aid human trafficking interventions in Ne/IA
9)     Networking experts panel and discussion of networking as a core function of Rotary
10)  Networking time where Rotarians can collaborate and celebrate
11)  We will have excellent music provided on Friday Evening. 
 
A few important notes!  Please register for the conference as soon as possible.  It helps in planning and reduces my need for HBP medication.  😊
 
·        If you have a Rotary Club Project that you would like to showcase during the district conference by having a display in the House of Friendship (which will be in the Cornhusker Atrium) please let me know by July 10th. 
 
·        Registration and breaks will be held in the House of Friendship as well as a reception on Friday and Saturday night.
 
·        You will need to register for the conference to set up a booth regarding your Rotary Club project.  
 
·        2017-2018 Club Presidents and Spouses will be introduced as part of the Friday dinner and program.
 
·        2018-19 Club Presidents and Spouses will be introduced as part of the Saturday dinner and program. 
 
·        Please email pictures of tree planting activities and Rotary Action/ Club Service Projects and/or short videos to Tom Cardwell by July 10th for sharing during the district conference. 
 
·        Please make sure to provide some details regarding how many trees were planted and where the trees were planted and the same with your service projects and special activities during the year.  
 
·        As a service project Rotary People of Action Project for Magdalene House we are collecting items for 400 hygiene kits.  PLEASE encourage your clubs to contribute to this vital need for victims of trafficking and abuse. 
 
Very best wishes!  
 
Tom, Jenny, Joyce and Bill 
Service Opportunities
 
 
Prospect Hill Cemetery, the oldest pioneer cemetery in Omaha, 3202 Parker Street, has an agreement with Suburban Rotary to Adopt-A-Plot of grounds to keep tidy all during the growing season.  Please consider coming for one of the following future Saturday's, from 10 a.m.-noon, and help weed whack, rake yard waste, sweep the curbs, pick up sticks and pick up litter. Attendance credit guaranteed for your two hour effort.  The following Saturdays include:  June 30th, July 28th, August 25 and September 22nd.  Please contact Ward Peters and have some fun on the beautiful grounds.
 
Pictured is one of our youngest helpers- James Kerber.  If he can do it, so can you!
 
 
Baxter Kenworthy Volleyball Tournament for Scholarships
 To register a team or sponsor the event, CLICK HERE for a form. 
 
About Us 
Condolences to Andy and Abby Goranson. Andy's dad passed away a few weeks ago. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.  Their address is 444 S. 88th St., Omaha, NE 68114
 
Former member Susan Huntley-Gruenther (relocated to Chicago) is turning 70 soon and her daughter is putting together a memory box for her with notes from friends and family.  You can submit one online by CLICKING HERE.  The deadline is July 3rd. 
Events from Other Clubs 
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Thank you to Jim Sousley/Seim Johnson for his sponsorship of student and speaker lunches for the months of May and June. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
50th Anniversary Sponsors 
Thank you to all those who have signed up as sponsors to help support the events and history book for our 50th Anniversary year!
 
 
Need a Make-up?

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. 

MONDAYS
Bellevue , Monday Noon, DJ's Dugout, 23rd & Cornhusker-West of Kennedy Frwy,Bellevue

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 is open again! 
 
Omaha Northwest , Tues. Noon,

 Jerico's, 11732 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68154

TUESDAY NIGHT

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

FRIDAYS


Omaha West Friday Noon,  Champions Club,
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Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Nicholas Eastland
June 1
 
John Stewart
June 2
 
Mary Bernier
June 3
 
Kevin Welsh
June 7
 
Gary Stoneburg
June 8
 
Rex Ekwall
June 9
 
Albert Frank
June 11
 
Gary Piercy
June 11
 
John Maxell
June 11
 
Ed Fleming
June 13
 
Walt Horner
June 15
 
Scott Cernik
June 17
 
Jeff Bakewell
June 18
 
Julie Sherman
June 24
 
Steven Thornburg
June 24
 
Tracy Rowland
June 24
 
Ann Coyne
June 26
 
Gary Beller
June 26
 
Patrick Mahoney
June 26
 
Paul Adams
June 29
 
Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt
June 30