Cashiers: Regina Werum & Kris Rutford Greeters: Diane Temme Stinton & Sara Skretta Speaker: Miki Esposito
Yes, we’re all aware of the potholes in our streets. And, yes, we all have snowy and icy street stories to share. But, the issue with the streets in Lincoln is far more involved than the winter we’re all anxious to see in the rearview mirror. Our program on March 12 will feature Miki Esposito, Lincoln’s Director of Transportation and Utilities. She will share the outline and details of a proposed six-year plan to repair and reconstruct many of our streets. Invite your friends to join us for this informative program that will consider the findings of a Citizen Coalition and the proposed sales tax collection to help address current and future infrastructure needs. Check out this report for the details. https://lincolnonthemove.com/
Recently, Allen Beermann recognized Rotarians with perfect Rotary attendance: Art Knox, 28 years; Mari Lane Gewecke, 17 years; Sandi Fabry, 10 years; Mark Stephens, 9 years, Russ Free, 6 years; Mark Feit, 5 years; Don Pederson, 4 years; Tim Brusnahan, 3 years; Doc Chaves, 3 years. Congratulations, Rotarians!
L to R: Art Knox, Russ Free, Sandi Fabry, Doc Chaves, Don Pederson, Mari Lane Gewecke, Mark Stephens, Tim Brusnahan, Mark Feit, & Allen Beermann
Have you thought about becoming a mentor but haven't taken that next step? Are you a mentor now seeking support and advice from other mentors? Do you just want to spend some social time with other members of Rotary #14?
The Rotary #14 Mentoring Committee will host a get-together on Thursday, March 21st from 5:00 to 7:00 at University Towers, 128 N 13th St. We'll have drinks and light snacks on hand. We hope you will come with a story to share or questions for current mentors - but that isn't a requirement. All are welcome.
Please let Jennifer Brinkman or Maury Halstead know if you are interested in attending. Hope to see you there. Sign up here.
Last week at Rotary, President Randy Bretz presided the meeting, while Christina Usher conducted club business. Mark Feit was Finemaster. Christie Weston, Keith Larsen, and Mike Renken served as Cashiers. Greeters were Lisa Lee and Todd Crawford. To sign up as Cashier, click/tap here. To serve as Greeter, click/tap here.
Craig Strong recognized and introduced Rotary's selected student leader from Bryan Community, Keeli Rabago.
Keeli Rabago with her teacher, President Bretz, and Craig Strong
Greeters Lisa Lee of Lincoln Council for International Visitors, speaker Mike Forsberg, & Todd Crawford of Congressman Jeff Fortenberry's office
Cashiers Keith Larsen of Lincoln 55+ Seniors Paper, Mike Renken of NeighborWorks Lincoln, & Christie Weston of NIFA
The Nebraska Department of Education certifies our teachers, they review the curriculum taught in our schools and they help us plan for the future of educating our children. Our program on March 19 will feature Dr. Matt Blomstedt, Commissioner of Education for Nebraska. He’ll update us on Nebraska’s schools, future plans being made and the challenges that his Department and the State Board of Education face. Rotary 14 member Patsy Koch Johns is a member of the State Board. Invite friends and colleagues to join us for this informative program. Dr. Blomstedt has served as Nebraska Commissioner of Education since 2014, he’s been involved in research for the Unicameral for many years, and he was on the TEDxLincoln stage in 2017.
We still have tickets for Epic Experiences, part of the fundraising effort from this year’s Rise.Shine.give event. On April 13th you can meander through one of Lincoln’s most charming neighborhoods, Woodshire, enjoy the company of fellow Rotarians and grab a meal, On May 5th you can take in the Lincoln Marathon and breakfast at the home of Randy and Jan Bretz . . . plus so much more. Tickets are available at bidpal.net/Rotary14 Oh, and while you’re there, you can make a donation to our Foundation.
Melanie Whittamore-Mantzios 12 Merle Jansen 17 Lisa Lee 17 Jim Mastera 18 Mike Long 20 Chris Zygielbaum 24 Brian Wachman 25 Chris Sommerich 28 Valerie Hunt 31 Sarah Peetz 31
The York Rotary Club, which Rotary 14 helped establish, is celebrating its 100th Anniversary on Friday, April 12. Let’s show our support and encouragement by attending their anniversary dinner that evening. It will be a grant event at the York Convention Center just off the Interstate on Highway 81. Ask Yolanda or Randy Bretz for a reservation form.
This will be a fresh and exciting weekend with inspirational, informative speakers and family events.
Bring your family! Plan to come early or stay late. Nebraska City Rotarians are working hard to put together deals and discounts for the family in their community.
Other conference features:
- - Service project for all conference attendees including your guests - Service Above Self
- - Rotary International Representative attending on behalf of the Rotary International President
- - Registration is open (click here) - $100 through March 31; $140 after that
- - Blocks of hotel rooms for the conference have been booked and the links to those are below (see separate article).
Many more details are being worked out and will be released as they are finalized.
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