Seeing your city from an airplane can give a whole new perspective on life. Using Google Earth to look at your neighborhood sheds an entirely different light on your house and yard. Seeing the earth from space can change a person’s worldview. On Tuesday, December 4, our speaker will challenge us to seek a totally different perspective on life and the events around us. Preeta Bansal first shared her insightful talk at the Inspire Women Awards Luncheon recently and we’ve asked her to share it again for Rotary 14. Bansal (daughter of longtime Rotary 14 member M.K. Bansal) was raised in Lincoln, went out into the world and made an impact and is now back in our community. Her talk will not only challenge you to look at things differently, it’ll inspire you as you consider this community where we live.
Last week, Roger Lempke introduced our newest member Todd Crawford. Todd is transferring Rotarian from Grand Island noon, where he served as Club President, Board Member, and as Fundraising Chair. During his tenure as Fundraising Chair, the club raised over $80,000 to support club projects and local charities. Please introduce yourself and welcome Todd when you see him. Welcome Todd to Rotary #14!
Todd Crawford with wife Ashlee
Todd Crawford with President Bretz and his sponsor Roger Lempke
Laura Uridil received her blue badge from NEOS Co-Chair Nola Derby-Bennett. Laura has been a part of the Leadership Lincoln family since 1996 when she was a member of the first Youth Leadership Lincoln class as a sophomore at Lincoln High School (Go Links!). She joined the staff in 2007 and now serves as the Program Director. Laura has a passion for serving women in our community. She serves on the Voices of Hope Board of Directors, is a member of the Junior League of Lincoln, and volunteers for the YWCA. Laura serves in our Scholarship committee. Congratulations, Laura!
Laura Uridil with NEOS Co-Chair Nola Derby-Bennett and her sponsor Mick Hale
Last week, President Randy Bretz presided the meeting. Christina Usher was Secretary, while Abbi Swatsworth was Fine master. Leslie Huerta and John Connor served as Greeters. Brian Wachman, Joshua Vossler, and Bryan Seck served as Cashiers. Experience the fun of greeting amazing Rotarians, sign up as Greeter here. Enjoy counting our money and using our new payment app, serve as Cashier sign up here.
Cashiers L to R: Bryan Seck of Chamber of Commerce, Joshua Vossler of Wyuka, Brian Wachman of United Way with Secretary Christina Usher of Mattson Ricketts Law Firm
Greeters: Leslie Huerta of Francie & Finch and John Connor of First National Bank
Club 14 Rotarians who are originally from countries outside the USA or who have lived outside the USA for extended periods are asked to please identify themselves to the World Community Fellowship and Service Committee (WCFS). The Committee is seeking Club 14 volunteers to deliver an “International Minute” every month or so. The purpose of this announcement would be not only to get better acquainted with given Rotarian but also promote the benefits of international experiences and to acknowledge how international experiences help to promote the mission of Rotary and increase world peace and understanding. Interested Rotarians with international experience please email or text Priscilla Henkelmann, Chair of WCFS Committee. (402) 304-2529; phenk57@yahoo.com
Chris Foged 04 Roger Ludemann 04 Mike Klockenga 07 Russ Free 08 Pam Dingman 09 Eric Thompson 09 Dan Alberts 11 Colin McWilliams 11 Donna Wyatt 12 Edison McDonald 14
Darold Karmazin 16 Jim Griesen 18 David Shiffermiller 19 Randy Bretz 20 Suzanne Sughroue 20 Mike Lindberg 21 Bill Mueller 21 Rob Burns 22 Don Pederson 23 Doug Carlson 24 Roger Lempke 24 Cleve Reeves 25 Kevin Thomas 25 Geoff Cline 26 Jeff Fortenberry 27 JoAnne Kissel 28 Jess Rustad 29
Co-chairs Shanti Gangadharan and Angela Boule are looking for more volunteers for the Read Aloud Program at Everett Elementary School, 1123 C St., Phone: (402) 436-1159, starting October 3rd. You can sign up by clicking here. You will get attendance credit and this will count for Red Badge community service.
1st and 3rd Wednesday's from 9:30 - 10:15
2nd and 4th Wednesday's from 1:00 - 1:45 No Reading on: 10/31, 11/21, 12/26, 1/2, 1/30, 3/13 (These are 5th Wednesdays and holidays).
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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.
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