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 this value 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. District 5650 currently has 33 spots open out of 80 to invite Rotary #14 to partake in these workshops.

 

It is highly encouraged to attend all four workshops which are from 4:00pm - 5:30pm on these four consecutive Thursdays: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12. These workshops are free to Rotarians through a district grant submitted by Omaha Suburban Rotary. To learn more, click here.

Presiding Officer this week was Eric Drumheller with secretary Morrie Enders. Virtual meeting host was Trip Snyder with virtual greeter Anna Hernoud. Program host Chuck Schroeder introduced speaker Dr. Ali Khan, MD, Dean of the College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, who shared information about COVID19 and the impact Rotary has had on the eradication of polio. Thank you to Doc Chaves, Mike Deibert, and Erin Dobesh for donating to the Club’s Annual Projects Fund as part of the 110 members donating $110 in honor of our 110th year. President Eric asked to please keep Jim Mastera and Robert Mastera in your thoughts on the loss of their brother, Art, who passed away on Friday. It was announced that Lincoln Rotary 14 donated $100 to Investigator Herrera’s memorial fund. Rotarian Natalie Hahn, was congratulated for receiving the Sower Award in the Humanities. The Nominations Committee has identified the following members who will be considered for the Club’s director positions: Molly Burns, Todd Crawford, Bob Everitt, Priscilla Henkelmann, Penny Johnson, Bill Michener, Trip Snyder, and Christie Weston.  Ballots will be electronically sent next week and are due by 6 p.m. on October 23. The Easter Bunny (Anna Hernoud) made a return visit this week. Angie Muhleisen was fined for Union Bank being recognized as the #2 bank in the US by Forbes in its “World’s Best Banks!” Congratulations, Angie, to you and your team. The following book donations were made this week; Dr. Ali Khan, MD; The Donkey Egg donated to Everett by Terry Wittler and for Rotary Board of Directors; Knuffle Bunny donated to Rousseau by Donald Spinar.