Suburban Scuttlebutt 3/12/15 (Mar 02, 2015)

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Coming up 3/12

Dean Jacobs- "Connecting People to Cultures"

To learn more about his presentation "Connecting People to Cultures" click here for a press release.

Or visit his website at www.deanjacobs.org

Invocator: Leah Wurth

11:15 Greeter: Jim Respeliers

11:45 Greeter: Christian Kloster

Chair of the Day: Ward Peters

Meeting re-cap 3/5

Last week Tiffany Baker, Karen Ihrig, and Harry Reyburn served as Greeters. Tracy Rowland gave the invocation. We had several announcements and presentations. Roxy Orr recognized Kevin Welsh as a Rotarian who "Lights up Rotary" for his support of local non-profit projects. We had two new member introductions. Fundraising Chair Kathryn Schubert recognized the newest Scholarship Circle members. Secretary Nick Jasa introduced Mike Langford as the "Rotarian of the Day". Herb Hartman introduced Linda Ohri from the Immunization Task Force who talked about the importance of immunizations. The RISK bag was at $482 and Walt Price won a free lunch.

Welcome Jennifer Katz!

Last week Mary Bernier introduced new member Jennifer Katz. Jennifer is the Director of Gift Planning for the University of Nebraska Foundation. Jennifer holds a B.S. degree from Kansas State University and a law degree from the University of Nebraska. Prior to joining the University of Nebraska Foundation, Jennifer served as an HR consultant for not-for-profit healthcare organizations across the United States.

In her free time, Jennifer enjoys hiking, writing, eating out, and engaging in spirited debates. She also helped her sister found a veterinary clinic and now has too many cats. Contact Jennifer if you are interested in adopting a foster kitty!

Welcome Jennifer!

Welcome Karen Bremer!

Last week Alan Stanek introduced us to new member Dr. Karen Bremer who also happens to be his daughter. Karen is a native of Hastings, Nebraska. She received her B.S. from Idaho State University and attended medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Following medical school she entered the UNMC/Creighton psychiatry residency and then transferred to the neurology residency.

Dr. Bremer is the Director of the Alegent-Creighton Headache Clinic. She sees patients at the Creighton Neurology Department and Midlands Hospital Clinic and consults for Creighton University Hospital. She is also on the faculty at Creighton.

Karen is married to Ty and they have a daughter and a dog and a fish. Welcome Karen!

Congratulations to our 100%ers

who were recognized by John Quinn last week. Kathryn Schubert-6 years and Dick Caulk-36 years

Membership Pins

This year Rotary International is providing colored pin backers to members who bring new members into the club. Last week Katie Henry recognized Walt Price and Rose Mary Hefley with a blue backer for bringing in new members Patrick Moylan and Jared Wills. David Kutler received a bronze backer for bringing in two new members this year: Blane McCann and Renee Hardester. Thanks for growing the club!

Annual Suburban Rotary Fundraiser

We are running our Annual Suburban Rotary Charitable Foundation Fundraiser for scholarships and other projects through the end of March.

So far we have raised $27,003

Our goal is participation in any amount from all of our members. To make it easy, you can make a one-time donation in any amount or pledge monthly as little as $10 a month. A donation of $300 or a monthly pledge of $25 will make you a member of our 2015 President's Scholarship Circle. Scholarship Circle members will be recognized at our meeting with a certificate as well as on the slideshow, newsletter, and website.

Scholarship Circle Members recognized last week: Rich Rowland, Harry Reyburn, Ed Fleming, Don Leu, Ron Pearson, Jack Heidel, Paul Adams, and Ranny Perez

Thank you to those who have already donated this year. (Scholarship Circle Members are indicated in bold.)

Paul Adams Tom Adams

Ashley Baker Jared Bakewell

Zoe Baumel Mary Bernier

John Binderup Gary Carrico

Nate Christ Judy Cline

Ann Coyne Rich Craig

Eric Dawson Nick Eastland

Howard Epstein Kay Farrell

Terry Ferguson Ed Fleming

Susie Friedberg Glenda Friesen

David Gerard Frank Goldberg

Don Goldstein Jerry Gordman

Jennifer Green Terri Greenwood

Roger Groff Duane Gross

Herb Hartman Rose Mary Hefley

Jack Heidel Walt Horner

Jack Hosking Jill Hruska

Susan Huntley-Gruenther

Carter Jones Russ Kaplan

Scott Keep Ryan Keiser

Dick Kelley Dave Kerber

Tom Kerfoot Cindy Kinsler

Penny Koenig Terry Kucera

David Kutler Dave Laferla

Don Leu Julie Livingston

Pat Mahoney Ken Masimore

Jim Matgen Frank McGree

Penny McWilliams Dick Miller

Jeff Moran Lee Myers

Lisa Neu Roxy Orr

Ron Pearson Ranny Perez

Curt Peters Ward Peters

Walt Price Bill Prout

Will Prout Harry Reyburn

Rich Rowland John Ryan

Lyle Sapp Karl Schaphorst

Kathryn Schubert Dick Skalla

Jim Sousley Alan Stanek

Fritz Stehlik John Stewart

Byron Stigge Mark Stokes

Marlene Sullivan Mark Taylor

Steve Thornburg Tom Vann

Jordan Walker Dan Wellendorf

Kevin Welsh Jared Wills

Randy Wieseler Ralph Williams

Don Wilson Andy Worthington

Leah Wurth

(Any ommissions or errors are accidental. Please let Jennifer know so that she can correct them.)

After Hours at Eleven Twenty-Three

Thank you to Leah Koch and Eleven Twenty-Three and Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital for hosting last week's After Hours! Mark your calendar for our next event on April 16th at Relax the Back.

Allen Harn's last gift

We lost long-time member Allen Harn last year. Those of us who knew Allen knew him as a generous and caring Rotarian. Omaha Magazine recently ran an article about Allen and his wife Karen about Allen's final gift. Click here to read it.

About Us

Congratulations to Aaron Gunderson and his wife Emily ! They welcomed baby Ava Kaye on February 12th. Their address is 18245 Farnam St., Elkhorn, NE 68022.

Deepest sympathy to Cindy Kinsler. Her mother passed away last week and services were over the weekend. Please keep Cindy and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Cindy's address is 16609 Vinton Circle, Omaha, NE 68130.

New Member Proposal

Dan Lupardus "Computer Hardware/Software" Futureware Distributing

Proposer: Curt Peters

(Any objection to this proposal must be within one week in writing to the Board of Directors)

Metro Rotary Networking Night -GET YOUR BOOTH NOW!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 26th for the Metro Rotary Networking Night. This is an event for Rotarians and guests from all over the metro area to socialize and promote your business. It will be held at Champions Country Club and a business booth is $75. Guests are welcome but only Rotarians may have booths. Please contact Jennifer or Leah Wurth to reserve your booth. We are also looking for Rotarians to promote this at the other metro clubs- if you are willing to do so, please contact Leah at leah_wruth@ajg.com or 402-829-1061

Over half the booths are sold, please contact us to get yours today. We are expecting Rotarians and guests from all over the metro.

Like to Read?

Join the Suburban Rotary Bookclub!

The group will meet at the Bookworm at 5:30 ( New location, Loveland center 90th and Center Street)

March 10th

"Landline" by Rainbow Rowell

Questions? Contact Judy Cline

Monthly Lunch Sponsor

Thank you to Rose Mary Hefley/Achievement Unlimited for sponsoring our speaker and student lunches for the month of March.

(Let Jennifer know if you'd like to be a sponsor for an upcoming month. Cost is $125 and includes recognition at meetings, on the website, and in the newsletter.)

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 CC

Omaha Northwest , Tues. Noon, Champions Run

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,