Virtual Meeting Host: Ryan Dobesh Secretary: Morrie Enders
Virtual Greeter: Todd Crawford & Pat Leach
Program Host: Lisa Lee
Speaker: Tony Goins
Operation Stabilization and the Way Forward Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has tested states’ resilience in multiple ways, with no definitive end in sight. Learn about the State of Nebraska’s response, including strategies that have kept us ahead of the curve both economically and in terms of public health and safety. We’ll also discuss the path forward, including how the economy can adapt to a “new normal,” and why "wearing the same jersey" will help support our return to economic prosperity.
July 14, 2020, Meeting Details: When: July 14, 2020, 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) The room opens at 11:30 AM
To join the meeting virtually, use this link: https://bit.ly/358ioxK
Former Secretary of State Allen Beermann installed Rotary President Eric Drumheller and new officers: President-Elect Christina Usher, Secretary Morrie Enders, Treasurer Brad Bryan, Sgt-At-Arms Maury Halstead, and Directors Lorie Cook-Benjamin, Ken Koop, Lisa Lee, and Jess Rustand. Congratulations and good luck on your year of service.
PDG Mick McKinley recognized the outgoing club leadership led by Mailani Veney. Mailani's 2019-2020 leadership team includes President-Elect Eric Drumheller, Secretary Randy Hawthorne, Treasurer Christina Usher, Sgt-At-Arms Maury Halstead, and Directors Randy Bretz, Mark Feit, Justin Kalemkiarian, Leslie Levy, Chuck Schroeder, and Club Administrator Yolanda Hoffman. PDG Mick particularly congratulated Mailani Veney for providing extraordinary leadership during the pandemic and came out on top in the entire district in meeting club goals.
PDG Mick McKinley presents Immediate Past President Mailani Veney with the President's plaque
Immediate Past President Mailani responds to PDG Mick via zoom
Last week at Rotary was our historic hybrid meeting format, both in-person and virtual. Newly installed President Eric Drumheller presided the meeting. Randy Bretz and Ryan Dobesh were meeting hosts and tech consultants. Morrie Enders was secretary. Tom Klein was an in-person greeter while Anna Hernoud and Roger Lempke were virtual greeters. The Meeting program was the installation of President Eric Drumheller and new officers. Newest Rotarians were introduced; Lisa Janssen was introduced by sponsor Vi See, LeeAnne Call by sponsor Shannon Harner, Rebecca Ferguson by sponsor John Gessert and Stacy Gutschenritter by sponsor Jim Smith. Happy Birthday was wished to members with a July birthday and a reminder to consider donating a birthday book. President Eric addressed personal concerns; to send Jane Hood positive healing vibes as she recently broke her upper right arm and is in recovery and to keep Jim Mastera and his family in your thoughts as Georgianne’s (Jim’s wife) sister passed away on July 5. For a full recap of last week's meeting, please click here.
President Eric calling the meeting to order with 22 Rotarians at the 20th floor of US Bank building (top left) while the rest of Rotarians joined virtually
Lisa Janssen is a UNL graduate who has worked in human services for over 20 years. She has a passion for helping others. Her current position is Gathering Place Program Administrator for Community Action Partnership of Lancaster & Saunders Counties.
Recent accomplishments include leading the expansion of services to include weekend meals at the Gathering Place. She brings positivity to all that she does and believes that providing basic needs such as food can impact a person in remarkable ways.
She is an ultra-runner and also enjoys long bike rides. Her favorite places include the Nebraska Sandhills, the mountains of Colorado and her backyard garden
Thank you, Vi See, for sponsoring Lisa to Rotary. Welcome to Rotary, Lisa!
Becky has worked in financial services in Lincoln since 1984. Prior to financial services she worked at Security Mutual Life coordinating the advertising and marketing utilizing the marketing education she received at University of Nebraska.
Becky has been with Union Bank for 20 years and is a Vice President in the Wealth Management Department. She has served on many boards and fundraising drives for charities during her career, but particularly enjoyed her time with the Salvation Army and Friendship Home Boards because of the way these boards quietly work striving to make Lincoln a safe place for women and families of all backgrounds and ethnicities.
Becky is married and has three grown children, two grandchildren and two dogs. She is a long distance runner and has run 11 full marathons. She likes to bike, jet ski and walk her dogs.
Thank you, John Gessert, for sponsoring Rebecca to Rotary. Welcome to Rotary, Rebecca!
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Becky has worked in financial services in Lincoln since 1984. Prior to financial services she worked at Security Mutual Life coordinating the advertising and marketing utilizing the marketing education she received at University of Nebraska. 
