Presiding Officer: Randy Bretz

Secretary: Christina Usher
Finemaster: Mark Feit

Sgt. At Arms: Maury Halstead

Cashiers: Keith Larsen & Betsy Tonniges
Greeters: Todd Crawford & Lisa Lee
Speakers: Michael Fosberg, Maggie Stuckey & Nicole Fleck-Tooze
 

 
 

Lincoln and Lancaster County are located in the Tallgrass Prairie Ecoregion, which was historically covered by native tallgrass prairie and home to bison, antelope, grassland birds, and many other plants and animals. Our program on March 5 will focus on the development of the Prairie Corridor, connecting Pioneers Park with the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center near Denton. The Prairie Corridor will promote awareness, understanding, and stewardship of the natural environment by building on the outstanding outreach and education already offered by the Pioneers Park Nature Center and Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center. This includes school hikes, nature camps, the Prairie Immersion school program, and a wide range of public programs for all ages. Our speakers will be Michael Fosberg, Maggie Stuckey, and Nicole Fleck-Tooze.

The York Rotary Club, which Rotary 14 helped establish, is celebrating its 100th Anniversary on Friday, April 12. Let’s show our support and encouragement by attending their anniversary dinner that evening. It will be a grant event at the York Convention Center just off the Interstate on Highway 81. Ask Yolanda or Randy Bretz for a reservation form.

Last week at Rotary, President Randy Bretz presided the meeting, while Christina Usher conducted club business. Mark Feit was Finemaster. Mike Wortman was Red Badge table host. Christie Weston and Mike Renken served as Cashiers. Greeters were Leslie Huerta and Lorie Cook-Benjamin. To sign up as Cashier, click/tap here. To serve as Greeter, click/tap here. 

Red Badge table L to R: Gina Cotton, Leslie Huerta, Steve Miller, host Past President Mike Wortman, Keith Zaborowski, Ken Broman, Director Justin Kalemkiarian

The first of many Rotary #14 Epic Experiences was delicious! Rotarians and guests enjoyed a tour of Southeast Community College Great Plains Culinary Institute followed by a fabulous dinner prepared by students and faculty at Course restaurant. Proceeds benefit the Rotary #14 Foundation and Lincoln South of Downtown Art Hub. Thank you to all those who attended. Special thanks to Gail Illich for serving as Lead.

Thank you Eakes Office Solutions for the storage cabinet for Rotary! Special thanks to Matthew Scheef for facilitating the donation. For your office solutions, contact Matthew at mscheef@eakes.com.