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This Week at Rotary, July 17, 2018 - Miss USA
Presiding Officer: Randy Bretz
Secretary: Christina Usher
Cashiers: Mike Renken, Trip Snyder & Eric Drumheller
Greeters: Sharon Wherry & Jim Mastera
Speaker Host: Allen Beermann
Speaker: Sarah Rose Summers, Miss USA
 
Sarah Rose Summers
Miss USA 2018
 
BIO: Sarah Rose Summers, Miss Nebraska, was crowned Miss USA on May 21, 2018.  She is the first Nebraskan ever to be crowned Miss USA and will now represent the United States in the Miss Universe Pageant later this year.  Sarah is a Papillion-LaVista High School graduate and graduated cum laude from Texas Christian University with two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communications with a business minor and a Bachelor of Science in Child Development.  Sarah is also a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Next Week at Rotary, July 24, 2018 - David Young
The future of transportation has arrived in Lincoln, and many Rotarians have already stepped aboard. Our July 24 program will take a deep dive into the driverless shuttle, how they work and the plans that Lincoln has for them. David Young from the City of Lincoln will be our speaker. 
Rotarians Ryan Dobesh (left) Suzanne Sughroue, Liz Koop and Erin Dobesh took a test ride on the driverless shuttle during demonstration rides at Nebraska Innovation Campus
 
Newest Members

Welcome to Rotary #14 Penny and Betsy!

PENNY JOHNSTON
Penny is Regional Operations & Sales Manager at AOI Corporation. Her Rotary sponsor is Erin Dobesh. Welcome Penny!
BETSY TONNIGES
Betsy is the owner of Primrose of Lincoln. Her Rotary sponsor is Jess Rustad. Welcome Betsy!
 
 
Happy Birthday Rotarians!
It's always a blessing to help celebrate a Rotarian's birthday and we wish a Happy Birthday to the following Rotarians who are celebrating their birthdays this month, July 2018:
JULY 2018
Topher Hansen 03 Larry Ruth 06 Dan Duncan 10   
Chris Hove 12 Dan Wherry 13 Shirley Sneve 14  
Mark Feit 16 Paul Illich 16 Ryan Dobesh 18  
Dave Livingsto 19 Bill Norris 20 Hank Bounds 23
Brett Burchett 24 Kiersten Hill 24 Pat Leach 24  
 Kristine Hull 27 Jim Smith 25 Molly Burns 28

 
Volunteers Needed for Cashiers and Greeters
Treasurer Mike Renken is requesting for your help. Mike is looking for Cashiers and Greeters at our Tuesday meetings. Please sign up here.
New Lunch Cards
Lunch cards can be purchased at our Tuesday meeting from Yolanda Hoffman or Eric Drumheller. We have two kinds of lunch cards, one is for Full Buffet with 10 full buffet meals at $110.00. The second card is for Soup & Salad with 10 soup and salad meals at $80.00. You have the option to buy either one or both cards. Lunch card holders will check-in at the Express check-in. If you wish to purchase your lunch cards online, please click here and claim your lunch card the next time you are at our meeting.
Autonomous Shuttle - Spots are Filling Up Fast
Your participation is critical because we need your feedback as part of Lincoln’s application for $5 million in startup funds from Bloomberg Philanthropies for a downtown autonomous shuttle pilot project. 
What:  Ride an autonomous shuttle and provide feedback to researchers who will help Lincoln compete for a $1 million or $5 million research grant.
When:  June 26 - 29 and July 9 -13, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Please allot one hour to ride and provide feedback.
Where:  The Mill at Nebraska Innovation Campus, 2021 Transformation Drive
For more information about Lincoln’s Autonomous Shuttle Project and event details, visit shuttle.lincoln.ne.gov. For reservation assistance, contact Michele at mabendroth@lincoln.ne.gov or 402-441-7566.
 
Dues are Past Due
If you haven't already paid your dues and have not expressly indicated non-renewal, we have extended the courtesy of renewing your membership. You may pay your dues by clicking here or please mail a check to PO Box 83843, Lincoln NE 68501. Monthly or quarterly payments can be arranged. To set up quarterly or monthly payments, please contact Yolanda by phone at (402) 413-8597; call/text (402) 577-0091, or email at yolanda@rotary14.org.
 
 
Rotary District 5650 Conference

2018 Rotary District 5650 Conference

The 2017-18 District Conference "Together Making a Difference" will be July 27-28, 2018 at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln. Click here for conference flyer.
The conference is going to be awesome and thanks are due to many who are involved in its planning.  We will have some excellent and inspiring speakers on topics such as women's empowerment, tree planting and ecology , our work in addressing human trafficking, our impact on leadership development in young people, and the importance of networking.  We will have some great music and relaxed time to connect with our friends around the district.  Please sign up now!  :) 
Thank you,  
Tom 
Upcoming Events
Weekly Luncheon
Jul 24, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Dist. Conference
Jul 27, 2018 – Jul 28, 2018
 
Weekly Luncheon
Jul 31, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Weekly Luncheon
Aug 07, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Weekly Luncheon
Aug 14, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Weekly Luncheon
Aug 21, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
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