This week is the last week of the Rotary year. President Jennifer Brinkman and her leadersrhip team will wrap up the year with Community Service Celebration. The annual Miller Math Award and more Paul Harris Fellow awards will be given out. We have a packed agenda to wrap up a successful year under the leadership President Brinkman. Come and don't miss the fun!
The 2018 Rotarian of the Year is Klaus Hartmann. The Rotarian of the Year is the most coveted award of the year. Klaus Hartmann, a medical doctor, Rotarian for 41 years, and a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, was chosen in recognition of his distinguished service, loyalty, and devotion to the ideals of Rotary. Congratulations Klaus!
Klaus Hartmann
Klaus Hartmann with wife Gisela, sons Alexander and Nicholas
The 2018 Rookie of the Year is Jess Rustad. Jess went above and beyond Service Above Self in the past year and a half, as the force behind Tap Into Rotary and as Co-Chair of Rise.Shine.Give. Congratulations Jess!
Blue Badge membership in Rotary is an indication of regular membership and commitment to Service Above Self. Bob Everitt and Joel Stoltenow have successfully completed the rigorous Red Badge requirements. Congratulations Bob and Joel!
Bob and Joel joined by their Rotary sponsors and Red Badge Co-Chairs. L to R: Morrie Enders, Bob Everitt, Joel Stoltenow, Randy Hawthorne, Kiersten Hill and Nola Derby-Bennett
The Rotary Foundation Chair Scott Larson recognized several generous Rotarians for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation with Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) Awards. Rotarians recognized were Jennifer Brinkman PHF +2, Cathy Lang PHF +2, Keith Larsen PHF +5, Jim Mastera PHF +5, Shirley Sneve PHF, and Susan Stibal PHF +1. Thank you Rotarians for your generosity!
L to R: TRF Chair Scott Larson, Shirley Sneve, Jim Mastera, Susan Stibal, Cathy Lang, Jennifer Brinkman, & Keith Larsen
On hand to help facilitate a smooth check-in last week were four Cashiers handling payments by cash, credit card, prepaid lunch, and lunch card sales. Thank you John Gessert, Brett Burchett, Eric Drumheller, and Maury Halstead!
L to R: Maury Halstead, Eric Drumheller, Brett Burchett, & John Gessert
In mid-May, an invoice for your dues was sent out electronically. If you have not paid your dues yet, you may do so by clicking here. For those who have not paid their dues yet, a print out of your invoice has been mailed to you via Post Office. Our final drop deadline for dues payment to RI is June 30th, 5:00 PM Central time. Please pay your dues before that time by cash at our meeting this week, check by mailing it to PO Box 83843, Lincoln NE 68501, or credit card by clicking here. Monthly, quarterly, or annual payments is accepted. 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.
To continue our efforts of putting the club in a better financial standing, we have implemented a new prepaid card system where you have total control of your lunch money, while at the same time enjoying the benefits of express check-in. 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. Simply present your card and our cashier will date stamp your card and then you keep your card. Treat it like any gift cards you have as it has money value. The check-in time for lunch card holders is between 30 seconds to a minute. If you wish to purchase your lunch cards online, please do so by clicking here and claim your lunch card the next time you are at our meeting.
As you all are aware, we have a new check-in process in place where you are greeted as you enter the Nebraska Club, by the elevator. It is where you also pick up your Rotary badge and get scanned for your attendance credit. Then you enter the meeting room with three convenient lines to check-in. If you are a lunch card holder, please check-in in the Express Check-in to your left; if paying by credit card, please check-in the middle line; if paying by cash, please check in at the line on the right. As always, we have a separate check-in for guests as they sign in with the Secretary for proper acknowledgement at the meeting. If you have any observations or suggestions, please let President Jennifer know.
The Propeller is now housed in ClubRunner. The Propeller stories can also be viewed via the ClubRunner app. If you have not already downloaded the app, please do so on your smartphone and login with your ClubRunner login credentials. If you need help with your login, please click here. If you wish to read The Propeller on your computer, please login here and click "Bulletins" right below the Club Information.
It's always a blessing to help celebrate a Rotarian's birthday and we wish a Happy Birthday to the following Rotarians:
Mick Hale 02 Amy Dickerson 05 Joel Sturgeon 05 Alan Hersch 08 Phyllis Chambers 09 Mari lane Gewecke 11 Dave Pauley 12 Lisa Sypal 13 Tom Buescher 15 Ronnie Green 17 Gary Harmon 17 Bob Rauner18 Klaus Hartman 19 Pat McCashland 19 Mary Buckley 24 John Connor27 Greg Dynek 30
For the first time, Rotary will livestream inspiring general sessions andkey breakout sessions from the 2018 convention. See the full list of sessions and register for the livestream today!
Here are just some of the membership breakout sessions that will be offered at the Toronto convention:
• Engaging Young Professionals • Membership Models for the Future of Rotary • Rotaract: Rotary’s Bridge to Millennials • Communicating the Value of Our Club Experience • Making the Most from the Changes in Rotary • Changing Trends in Volunteering • Simply Irresistible: A Contemporary Approach to Membership
Download the Rotary Events app to your mobile device for information, including downloadable resources, about our more than 90 breakout sessions. You’ll be able to find slides after each breakout session on SlideShare.
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! :)
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For the first time, Rotary will livestream inspiring general sessions andkey breakout sessions from the 2018 convention. See the full list of sessions and 
