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Coming up 11/12/20 
Tegan Reed 
(at Anthony's) 
 
 
Chair of the Day: Theresa Kelly 
Invocator: Mike Langford
In-Person Greeter: Madeline Moyer 
Zoom Greeter: Volunteer needed 
Zoom Facilitators: Kathryn Schubert and Dan Lupardus 
In-Room Technology: Tom Kerfoot 
 
President's Corner
Dear Suburban Rotarians,
 
Last month, a truck drove over the African countryside to deliver X-ray machine to the small western country of Togo. In a place where one child out of five dies before the age of ten, this equipment along with a much needed delivery of medicine, will substantially impact human lives.
 
Suburban Rotary, in partnership with the social impact organization Global Partners in Hope, provided this gift to the Togolese people through a World Community Service grant which began several years ago. The initial $10,000 donation was given by The Rotary Charitable Gift Fund. Our District Rotary, Rotary International, and Global Partners in Hope provided the necessary matches in order to purchase the necessary items.
 
Congratulations to all of you Rotarians who gave generously to the Rotary Foundation, to the World Service Committee who worked so hard on this grant, and to Global Partners in Hope for this wonderful opportunity to give.
 
And because Rotarians don’t let a little thing like a pandemic slow them down, Ed Walsh, Karen Rolf and Jennifer Green are working hard on two more global grants to present to the Foundation Board of Trustees this month.
 
You all make me proud to be a Suburban Rotarian. You are simply the best!
 
Mary Bernier
 
 
Register to Attend In-Person 
Please register in advance to attend in-person.    At this time, only people eating lunch are able to attend.   Cost is $17 and will be plated.  Consider purchasing a 10 lunch ticket to make weekly registration easier.   If you already have a lunch ticket, please send Jennifer an email or call to register. 
 
This week's menu is Salad,  Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Garlic Breadsticks   CLICK HERE to pay for lunch. 
 
 
 
 
November is Rotary Foundation Month
 
Consider making your annual donation to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.  This money comes back to us in three years in the form of Global and District grants to spend on our projects.   Your donation goes around the world to promote literacy, fight disease, and encourage peace.   Every Rotarian Every Year asks that you consider a gift of at least $100 to the Rotary Foundation. 
 
If you have never given, Suburban Rotary will match your first $100 to the Foundation giving you $200 toward your Paul Harris Fellowship (cumulative giving of $1000).     Rotary Foundation Committee Chair, Jared Bakewell, asked us last week to "Rise To the Occasion" during this difficult year to support people in need around the world.
 

 
 
 
           
 
Keep the Kids Warm
Due to Covid, this year, this event will be a coat/fund drive to help students with a variety of needs.  Thank you to Lindley Clothing who has been our partner for many years.  We hope to be back in-person next fall!
 
Salvation Army Bell-Ringing 
Join us for an outside, socially-distanced service project to help our community. We will be ringing bells on November 21st and December 5th and need lots of volunteers. Sign up with your friends/family or fellow Rotarians. Go to the CALENDAR section of our website and select the date and link and sign up.
 
Halloween Costume Video 
A special thanks to Karen Rolf who created a fun video of Rotarians and family and friends in Halloween costumes for us to enjoy at last week's meeting.  Thank you also to our anonymous donors who donated $214 to the Rotary Foundation for the fun photos!  If you missed seeing it, you can watch it by clicking HERE. 
 
 
About Us 
Please keep Pat Mahoney and his family in your thoughts and prayers. His brother, Michael, passed away last week. The visitation is on Thursday. You can read Michael's obituary HERE.  
Condolences may be sent to Pat and Maureen Mahoney, 16808 Cady Circle, Omaha, NE 68116.
 
Please pass along sincere thanks from Sharon and me to Rotary Secret Agent Madame Butterfly.   What a pleasant surprise to find 2 mini bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt Cake on our porch this morning.  We're certainly looking forward to desert this evening.  Suburban Rotarians are very special.- Howard Epstein
 
Last week Jan and I received a surprise gift of two bundt cakes from Suburban Rotary, with a very nice card and note signed “Secret Kindness Agent Madame Butterfly”.
Thank you Madame Butterfly, and Suburban Rotary they were delicious, and very much appreciated.- Dick Caulk 
 
 
 
(If you have information for the About Us section, please let Jennifer know.) 
New Member Proposal
Ryan Heppner  "Business Banking"    U.S. Bank 
Proposed by: Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt 
 
(Any objection to this proposal must be within one week in writing to the Board of Directors)
Inclusivity Workshops
 
Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. District 5650 embraces these values and believes that it is through creating a sense of inclusion and belonging in our Clubs that we will increase our impact, expand our reach, enhance participant engagement, and increase our ability to adapt. This is imperative to our ability to meet our mission as Rotarians. 
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Rotary Leadership Institute
Engage and empower members . . .
Energize and strengthen your Rotary Club . . .
Provide Leadership Development for Members . . . 
Learn about Rotary and have fun!
 
That is the Rotary Leadership Institute experience!
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Monthly Meeting Sponsor 

Thank you to David Jacobs/Badger Body for  

sponsoring our meetings during the Months of November/December

 

 

 

 

(Please contact Jennifer to be a monthly sponsor)

 
How to Join Us Online 
 
Please plan to join us this Thursday at noon for our regular meeting.  The meeting will open at 11:45 for greetings.  The meeting will start at 12:10. 
 
Click here or dial in using info below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82837266647
 
You can also watch the livestream on our Facebook page. 
 
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In-Person Meeting Protocols 
Meetings will continue in a hybrid format offering both online participation and in-person participation.   We know that not everyone can or will be comfortable with attending meetings in-person, so the plan is to continue to offer both formats going forward.  Please make sure you read and follow our in-person meeting protocols when attending. 
 
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Speakers
Nov 12, 2020 12:00 PM
Life House Services
Nov 19, 2020 12:00 PM
Sheltering Tree Communities
Nov 26, 2020 12:00 PM
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Upcoming Events
November Trustee Meeting
Zoom
Nov 10, 2020
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Keep the Kids Warm-Comfort Drive
Virtual
Nov 12, 2020
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
November Board Meeting
Nov 16, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
HyVee
Nov 21, 2020
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
 
Salvation Army Bell Ringing 12/5
HyVee
Dec 05, 2020
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
 
December Yearlings
Dec 07, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
December Board Meeting
Dec 21, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
January Yearlings
Jan 04, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
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Sponsors

Lindley Clothing

Interested in being a sponsor?
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Russell Hampton
ClubRunner
ClubRunner Mobile
Birthdays
Member Birthdays
David Richards
November 2
 
Travis Sholin
November 7
 
Jason Smith
November 8
 
David Kutler
November 9
 
Don Goldstein
November 13
 
Frank McGree
November 14
 
Ken Jansen
November 15
 
Karen Bremer
November 18
 
Duane Gross
November 22
 
Ed Walsh
November 22
 
Jared Bakewell
November 23
 
Bob Bosco
November 27
 
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