The Suburban Scuttlebutt 9/8/22 (Sep 05, 2022)

Coming up 9/8/22

Kristyna Engdahl

MECA

"Omaha's Riverfront Development"

Chair of the Day: John Hoich

Invocator: Cindy Kinsler

11:15 Greeter: Roxy Orr

11:45 Greeter: Dick Caulk

Welcome Chuck Hackshaw!

Last week Kevin Welsh introduced us to new member Chuck Hackshaw. Chuck is the Owner of Husker Roofing. He holds a Master's degree and in his free time enjoys swimming and the piano. Welcome, Chuck!

Suburban Foundation Recognition

Last week Foundation Chair Dave Laferla recognized several generous Rotarians for their donations to the the Suburban Rotary Charitable Foundation. Donations to our local Foundation support our scholarship program, our District grant projects like meal packaging, projects for students in need, and many more things. Congratulations and thank you!

Mike Fosdick, Alice Schumaker, and Tom Adams- Charlene Tierney Citation $1000

Paul Adams- Friend of Suburban Rotary $2500

Roxy Orr - Executive Director's Club $10,000

Prospective Member Day Featuring Jordan Larson

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, September 15th for a special membership event. The lunch this day will be $25 pp and feature a special Oktoberfest menu including dessert.

Where: Happy Hollow Club (1701 S 105th St,)

Time: Noon

Speaker: Jordan Larson- USA Volleyball Olympic Medalist

Who: Please invite prospective members!

Volunteer Opportunities

There are a few volunteer/participation opportunities coming up:

September 11th- United We Walk- free- celebrate Omaha's diversity: https://www.trifaith.org/walk/

September 20th- 4-530 pm at Scatter Joy Acres- help assemble and move goats to their new shed CLICK HERE to sign up.

September 27th- 3-430 Prepare and plant a pollinator garden for Crestridge Elementary CLICK HERE to sign up.

Rotary Riders

From David Kutler:

We are pleased to announce the formation of the "Rotary Riders", a bicycle club for all Rotarians and their friends, family, and prospective members. It is designed for fun, fitness, and fellowship. We will ride on scheduled Wednesdays at 5:30. Initially, all rides will be on one of the paved trails in the city to ensure safe, stress-free, low to moderate intensity rides, and to be as inclusive as possible. No one will be dropped. The rides will typically cover 10-20 miles and typically end with some liquid refreshments and food. Duration of the rides will be approximately one hour, depending on how fast you go.

The inaugural ride is Wednesday September 14th @ 5:30 and will begin and end at David Kutler's house, 15820 Burdette St. We'll head south on the West Papio trail to Lake Zorinsky and back. You may show up at starting at 5 to. Have your bike ready to ride with air in your tires, lube on your chain, and helmet on your head. Helmets are mandatory. Future ride dates TBD, but will be on a Wednesday starting at 5:30.

If you're interested in joining, please reach out to David Kutler dkutler@bodybasics.com.com call or text 402-871-8866 or Jeremy Nichols jnichols@eacg.com 515-451-9182.

Meeting Location on 9/22

Please mark your calendar for an off-site regular Rotary meeting on 9/22. We will be meeting at Hail Varsity Club, a new venue in La Vista.

12744 Westport Parkway

Rotary Veterans Fellowship

Consider joining the Rotary District 5650 Veterans Fellowship. This allows your Rotary experience to be furthered by meeting with Veterans across several clubs and engaging in fun and meaningful activities while developing new friendships. Please contact Bob Collins at catspaw4@cox.net.

After Hours

Mark your calendar for our next After Hours

October Fest! Not just beer!!!

Thursday, September 15th 5-9

Roxy’s House

807 N 131st Plaza

Yearlings Orientation Schedule

If you have a red badge, please mark your calendar to attend one of the upcoming Orientation Sessions.

October 6

November 3

December 1

January 5

February 9

March 2

April 6

May 4

June 1

About Us

Please keep Roger Morrissey's family in your thoughts and prayers as Roger's brother recently passed away. His address is : Roger and Cindy Morrissey, 11314 Harney Plaza Circle, Omaha, NE 68154.

Please keep Dick Skalla in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers from knee replacement surgery. His address is 16312 Hascall St., Omaha, NE 68130

(If you have information for the About Us section of the newsletter, please contact Jennifer.)

Join us on Zoom

Please plan to join us every Thursday at noon for our regular meeting. Click here or dial in using info below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82837266647

Please go online to pay Zoom fees by end of day Friday to receive attendance credit. CLICK HERE.

Cemetery Clean-Up

Prospect Hill Cemetery Weed Whackers 2021, Future Dates and Time

Want to help spruce up one of the oldest cemeteries in Omaha at 3202 Parker Street? Below are the dates to come and pitch in for any period of time you can spare between 8 a.m. and Noon. Bring your own work gloves. If you have a rake, broom, weed-whacker or a favorite yard tool, please bring it and put it to use. Any questions, please call Steve Scheuber 402-689-7669. Volunteers at any of our service projects get a Rotarian at Work t-shirt. Please let Jennifer know your size. Read more about this historic cemetery by CLICKING HERE.

Saturdays 8-noon

Prospect Hill Saturday cleanup schedule for 2022:

September 17

October 8 and 22

Monthly Meeting Sponsor

Thank you to David Jacobs/Badger Body

sponsoring our meetings during the Month of September!

Sep 08, 2022 12:00 PM

Riverfront Development

Sep 15, 2022 12:00 PM

Jordan Larson (at Happy Hollow Club)

From Small Town Nebraska Girl to GOAT of Volleyball Worldwide, How I Got to this Point.

Sep 22, 2022 12:00 PM

Joe Gerstandt at Hail Varsity Club

Speaker and Author

Sep 29, 2022 12:00 PM

Jenn Gilbert

Nebraska Monarchs

Oct 06, 2022 12:00 PM

Kitty Burton

Heart Heroes

Oct 13, 2022 12:00 PM

Blake Collingsworth

Josh the Otter Drowning Prevention

Oct 20, 2022 12:00 PM

Sheriff Showdown

Douglas County Sheriff Candidate Debate

Oct 27, 2022 12:00 PM

Rotary Foundation

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United We Walk

Sep 11, 2022 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Oktoberfest at Roxy's

Sep 15, 2022 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Board Meeting
Hail Varsity Club
Sep 19, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Goat Shed Project Scatter Joy Acres
Scatter Joy Acres
Sep 20, 2022 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Crestridge Pollinator Garden Planting
Crestridge School
Sep 27, 2022 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Keep the Kids Warm
Lindley Clothing
Oct 10, 2022 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Trustee Meeting

Oct 13, 2022 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Board Meeting
Hail Varsity Club
Oct 17, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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