Neil Sullivan Deputy CFO, State of Nebraska Topic: Governor Pillen's Tax Plan
We are excited to announce that our guest speaker for the upcoming meeting on August 8, 2024, will be Neil Sullivan, the Deputy Budget Administrator and Deputy CFO for the State of Nebraska. Neil will be presenting an in-depth look at Governor Pillen's tax plan, a significant and timely topic that affects all Nebraskans.
To give you a preview of the insights Neil will share, we have included a reprint of a recent news article detailing Governor Pillen's tax plan. This comprehensive tax reform proposal aims to reshape the fiscal landscape of our state, and understanding its implications is crucial for all residents and stakeholders.
Access here the Nebraska Plan to Cut Property taxes: https://governor.nebraska.gov/nebraska-property-tax-plan
Neil Sullivan brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to this discussion, and we are confident his presentation will provide valuable information and provoke thoughtful dialogue. Given the broad impact of this topic, your attendance and participation are highly encouraged.
Mark your calendars and join us for this important and enlightening session. Below are graphics from Governor Pillen's website. Click here to access the tax plan playbook or copy/paste this link to your browser: https://governor.nebraska.gov/nebraska-property-tax-plan
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, Lt. Governor Joe Kelly, Revenue Committee members and public safety leaders announced measures to support law enforcement and fire services while addressing Nebraska’s property tax crisis Monday afternoon.
Pillen emphasized that the plan is not solely his but for the people of Nebraska.
The initial property tax bill from the last legislative session included a 6% cap on public safety spending. State senators involved in the bill want to revise the language to make it more flexible.
Lt. Gov. Kelly said that the new plan “allows the people that are there to protect us, to protect us.”
State Sen. Lou Linehan, who has been involved with property tax plans from the beginning, said they have been working since the last legislative session to address the issue.
“We’ve been working on how do you get to the answer, and the answer is you can’t really put a lid, flat lid, on public safety,” Linehan said. “So if we put a lid on them, it doesn’t give them the flexibility they need.”
Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson said the current language being developed by Nebraska senators has expanded to include equipment, infrastructure, and personnel for public safety.
Lawmakers said modifying the bill’s language would better address the narrow caps it previously had.
Rotarian John Ryan, representing Jerry Ryan Clothing, proudly presented the Rotary President's jacket to Zach Ziler. This presentation marks nearly four decades of tradition, where Jerry Ryan Clothing has generously gifted the Rotary President with a meticulously crafted jacket. This gesture embodies the company's commitment to excellence and their enduring support for the Rotary community.. To learn more about Jerry Ryan Clothing, click here.
Stephanie A. Urchick Rotary International President
Stephanie A. Urchick, of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2024-25, a decision that would make her only the second woman to hold that position. She will be declared the president-nominee on 15 September if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
With the world facing incredible challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, disasters driven by climate change, and conflict in many regions, Urchick says Rotary’s leaders can offer a vision and a plan for overcoming these challenges.
“Measures taken by Rotary leadership to survive and end critical challenges often make our organization stronger and more resilient for future events,” Urchick says. “This kind of essential leadership also creates new levels of cooperation, even among rivals, when Rotarians pull together as people of action to serve and solve a crisis.”
Making regionalization a priority is crucial, says Urchick.
“Because Rotary operates in more than 200 countries and regions, it is vital to recognize that the organization has the potential to become more efficient and effective by understanding and reacting to how regional differences affect the way Rotarians work together to address providing service, promoting integrity, and advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace,” Urchick says.
Urchick is partner and chief operating officer of Doctors at Work LLC, a consulting and training company. She holds a doctorate in leadership studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is active on numerous community boards and committees, and has been honored by organizations including Zonta International and the Sons of the American Revolution.
A Rotary member since 1991, Urchick has traveled to Vietnam to help build a primary school and to the Dominican Republic to install water filters. She studies several Slavic languages, has mentored new Rotarians in Ukraine, and coordinated a Rotary Foundation grant project in Poland.
Urchick has served Rotary in many roles, including as a director, Foundation trustee, and chair of the RI Strategic Planning Committee and the Foundation’s Centennial Celebration Committee. She currently serves on the Election Review Committee and the Operations Review Committee. She is a Rotary Foundation Major Donor and a member of the Bequest Society.
To learn more about Urchick, read her interview and vision statement, which outline her goals for Rotary.
The members of the Nominating Committee for the 2024-25 President of Rotary International are: Floyd A. Lancia (chair), Rotary Club of Anthony Wayne (Fort Wayne), Indiana, USA; Guiller E. Tumangan (secretary), Rotary Club of Makati West, Makati City, Philippines; Jeffry Cadorette, Rotary Club of Media, Pennsylvania, USA; Bradford R. Howard, Rotary Club of Oakland Uptown, California, USA; Per Høyen, Rotary Club of Aarup, Denmark; Peter Iblher, Rotary Club of Nürnberg-Reichswald, Zirndorf, Germany; John M. Lawrence, Rotary Club of Paddington, Queensland, Australia; Jan Lucas Ket, Rotary Club of Purmerend, Netherlands; Seiji Kita, Rotary Club of Urawa East, Saitama, Japan; Sam Okudzeto, Rotary Club of Accra, Accra, Ghana; Bharat S. Pandya, Rotary Club of Borivli, Maharashtra, India; Kamal Sanghvi, Rotary Club of Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India; José Ubiracy Silva, Rotary Club of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil; David D. Stovall, Rotary Club of Hall County, Georgia, USA; Bryn Styles, Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia, Ontario, Canada; Giuseppe Viale, Rotary Club of Genova, Italy; and Chang-Gon Yim, Rotary Club of Daegu West, Korea.
Recently, Suburban Rotary, under the leadership of Trustees Chair John Hoich, celebrated and expressed heartfelt gratitude to our Endowed Scholarship Donors, Two-Year Scholarship Donors, and Annual Scholarship Donors. The event was filled with touching stories behind each donation, showcasing our fellow Rotarians' incredible generosity and commitment. Here are some photos of our donors' memorable moments with Trustees Chair Jon Hoich, President Katie Henry, and Program Chair Amanda Fink.
One-time donation of $50,000 and annual recurring donation of $3,000 by Judy Vann and Tom Vann
One-time donation of $50,000 by Don Goldstein
Annual recurring donation of $6,000 for two-year scholarship by Alan Stanek
Annual recurring donation of $3,000 by John Binderup and Patty Carrell
Annual recurring donation of $3,000.00 by John Hoich
Annual recurring donation of $3,000.00 by Herb Hartman
Annual recurring donation of $3,000.00 by Dick Kelley
Annual recurring donation of $3,000.00 by Eric Dawson
Annual recurring donation of $3,000.00 by Curt Peters
The Endowed Scholarship Donors are generous Rotarians who have each donated $50,000. They include The Rex Ekwall Memorial Scholarship, endowed by Loretta Ekwall; The Ann Kennedy Goldstein Memorial Scholarship, endowed by Ann Kennedy Goldstein; The Ron and Phyllis Pearson Scholarship, endowed by Ron Pearson; and The Howard D. Vann Memorial Scholarship, endowed by Judy Van and Tom Vann.
The Two-Year Scholarships, sponsored by Alan and Janette Stanek, give $6,000.00 as The Alan and Janette Stanek Scholarship in Honor of Metro Area Educators.
The One-Year Scholarship donors each donated $3,000.00. They include The John Binderup and Patty Carrell Scholarship, sponsored by John Binderup and Patty Carrell; The Michael Joseph Hoich Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by John Hoich; The Broadmoor Development Company Scholarship, sponsored by Larry Kelberg; The Robinson Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Edward and Lida Robinson; The Hartman Family Scholarship, sponsored by Dr. Herbert A. Hartman, Jr. and Family; The Helen Kelley Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Dick Kelley; The Shadow Lake Collision Center Scholarship, sponsored by Eric Dawson; The Roger and Barbara Lindsey Scholarship, sponsored by Roger and Barbara Lindsey; The Security National Bank Scholarship, sponsored by CL Landen; The Jasa Family Scholarship, sponsored by Nick Jasa; The Integrated Solutions Scholarship, sponsored by Curt Peters; and The Susan M. Vann Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Judy Vann and Tom Vann.
Consider 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, 88 Tactical, 15350 Shepard St., Suite 1, Omaha NE 68138
Tuesday: Omaha Northwest, 12:00 pm, Sand Point, New England Fare, 655 North 114th Street. Omaha, NE 68154
Wednesday: Omaha Downtown, 12:00 pm, Trinity 113 N 18th St., Omaha, NE 68124
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, Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 South 6th Street
Friday: Omaha West, 12:00 pm, Charlie's on the Lake, 4151 S 144th St., Omaha, NE 68137
Email Yolanda for make-up/attendance credit at yolanda@suburbanrotary.org.
Neil Sullivan
Stephanie A. Urchick
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