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Coming Up 6/15
 
College World Series President Jack Diesing, Jr
 
 
Chair of the Day: C.L. Landen   
Invocator:  Nate Schwalb
11:15 Greeter: Connor Lund
11:45 Greeter: Gitzy Loder
 
Meeting re-cap 6/8
Last week Jared Wills and Mark Roberts served as our greeters.  Harry Reyburn gave our invocation. We had several announcements, recognition,  and Secretary Dave Laferla and Hanging Judge Kevin Welsh handed out some fines. Jeff Bakewell filled in as President.   Tracy Rowland introduced our Omahan of the Year, Nancy Williams, CEO of No More Empty Pots.  Nancy talked about her program working with farmers and families to provide healthy food security.  The RISK bag was at $68 and Roxy Orr won a free lunch. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rotary Foundation
Congratulations and thank you to the Rotarians who were recognized by Rotary Foundation Committee Chair Howard Epstein last week for their generosity to the Rotary Foundation.  The Rotary Foundation is the charity of Rotary.   Through Rotary grants, people around the world are served with educational opportunities, health services, clean water, vaccinations, and nutrition.   Terri Greenwood became a Paul Harris Fellow +1 for her  donations of $2000 to the Rotary Foundation and Terri Greenwood became a Paul Harris Fellow +2 for her donations of $3000 to the Rotary Foundation. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
100%er
Congratulations to David Gerard who returned from his leave of absence last week and was recognized for 36 years of perfect attendance by Julie Livingston. 
 
Advertise your business in the new roster- update your info! 
A new roster will be published in July.  Books will be circulating at the Thursday meeting or email Jennifer any changes or corrections.  You can also place an ad in this year's roster. 
 
Connect your business with Suburban Rotary members!
ADVERTISE  in the Rotary Roster and you will be in the  
  • Categorical  Index of Advertisers in the ROSTER
  • Suburban Rotary Roster Advertisers HANDOUT!   
 
AND your LOGO will be on the Website and Scuttlebutt.
   
Just imagine, when a member needs a certain good or service,  how easy it will be for members to find you or any other member business category. These listings will be the place to go! 
These reasonable ads support the administrative costs of your club. Click here for sizes and cost.
Commit today!  Ad Copy Deadline July 15th. More details?  Kevin Welsh 402-399-1541 or kevin.welsh@ms.com
 
Rotary Book Club
The next book selection is "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead. The meeting will be on Tuesday, June 13th at Wheatfields on Pacific at 5:30.  location TBD.  Please contact Lisa Neu with any questions. 
 
 
 
Dues are Due June 15th
You can pay in person at a meeting, mail a check into the office or pay online BY CLICKING HERE.
 
We must have your dues by June 15th so that we can can make payment to Rotary International on your behalf. 
 
If you need another copy of the invoice, please contact the office. 
Rotarians Around the World
Duane Gross brought back a flag from his make-up meeting in Shanghai, China.  It was a 3 hour meeting! The other photo is exchange student Alejandro Avila with host brother Isaac Peters in Times Square.   Be sure to watch the club Facebook page this week for updates from the International Convention. 
Special Committee Opportunities 
 
We are creating some special committees for the 17/18 Rotary year and will circulate these sign-ups a few more weeks.  You can also let Jennifer know if you'd like to help on one:
Metro Luncheon- Chair Jeff Bakewell
50th Anniversary History- Chairs Frank Lastovica and Frank Goldberg
50th Anniversary Family Event- Chair Rich Craig
50th Anniversary Adult Event- Chair Roxy Orr
50th Anniversary Sponsorships- Chair Rose Mary Hefley 
 
Monthly Lunch Sponsor

 


Thank you to Jim Sousley/Seim Johnson for sponsoring our speaker and student lunches for the month of June!

 

(Sponsorships are available for the 17/18 Rotary year- choose your month now!) 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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
 
Ed Fleming
June 13
 
Walt Horner
June 15
 
Scott Cernik
June 17
 
Jeff Bakewell
June 18
 
Karen Ihrig
June 21
 
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
 
Sponsors

Lindley Clothing

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Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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