Beth Kramer will be presenting on behalf of At Ease USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by PTSD and related mental health issues. She will discuss the organization's mission to provide accessible, evidence-based mental health services and highlight key programs and events, including the Forge Ahead 5K in June for PTSD Awareness Month, the Salute to Service Tailgate on November 16th to honor veterans, and the Annual Luncheon on October 8th. These events raise awareness, funds, and support for those affected by PTSD, ensuring they receive the care they need.
Beth Kramer has over 25 years of experience in project management across the fields of higher education, electoral politics and nonprofit administration. In 2011, she became the executive director of At Ease USA where she oversees strategic programming, fundraising, accounting, marketing and community relations. Prior to her leadership at AEU, she served as a project manager at the International Republican Institute and then at Omaha’s Metropolitan Community College, where she stewarded a federal grant for an enhanced international business curriculum. In 1999, she founded K&K Consulting which offers logistical guidance and event management for nonprofit organizations and political campaigns, including instrumental support for the election of Omaha’s mayor since 2013. She received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Illinois State University.
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 at Rotary, District Governor Tom Kerfoot inaugurated our new Rotary Year with a message from District 5650 and Rotary International. DG Tom presented President Zach Ziler with this year's Rotary banner, featuring the theme "Magic of Rotary."
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.
Beth Kramer
Stephanie A. Urchick
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