President Zach Ziler will lead the upcoming Club Assembly on August 29 at Suburban Rotary, promising an engaging session packed with impactful updates. A key highlight will be our global grant projects, overseen by the World Community Service Committee under the leadership of John Ferguson. These projects represent our club's commitment to making a difference across the globe.
Additionally, Past District Governor Rich Rowland will provide insights into the ongoing club survey, which wraps up on the same day. His presentation will offer a chance to reflect on our collective vision for the future.
The global grant projects to be featured are as follows, along with the amounts approved by our Club Foundation:
$20,000: Medical equipment for Craig Memorial Rotary Clinic in Shikunga, Kenya.
$20,000: Solar power for Iman Hospital, Lebanon Project.
$5,100: Matching Warren Hill’s donation for a Clean Water and Latrines WASH project in Comalapa, Nicaragua.
$10,000: Poona West Global Grant Collaboration.
$30,000: Hearts of Europe Global Grant for a Ukraine Emergency Preparedness Program.
$2,000: Annual donation to Operation Hippocrates in Belize.
Join us to learn more about these initiatives and how they are shaping communities worldwide. Your participation is vital to our continued success and impact!
This is your chance to have a direct impact on the future of Suburban Rotary! President Zach Ziler and President-Elect Jennifer Green are dedicated to creating the best possible opportunities for our club, and we need your invaluable input to make it happen.
By taking a few minutes to answer some key questions, you can help guide our Board Members and Committee Chairs in making meaningful changes that reflect the needs and desires of our members. Your feedback could truly shape the direction of our club for the better!
Prefer a paper version? We’ve got you covered! A PDF of the survey is attached if you'd rather print it and bring the completed form to our next weekly meeting.
As a special thank you for your time, an anonymous member has generously offered 2,000 Paul Harris points to be awarded to one lucky member who responds by the deadline of August 29th, 2024. The winner will be drawn from a Suburban Rotary hat—don’t miss your chance!
Join us for a spectacular Summer Lake Party hosted by Arch Klumph Society Member, John Hoich. It's the perfect way to close out the summer in style with friends, great food, and refreshing drinks.
Date: Friday, August 30, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: 5410 North 279th St., Valley, NE 68064
Enjoy complimentary food, wine, beer, and drinks as we gather by the beautiful lakeside.
Directions:
Take I-80 W, US-6 W, NE-28B Link, and US-275 W to E Meigs St in Valley.
Exit from US-275 W.
Take the exit toward E Meigs St.
Continue on E Meigs St.
Turn left onto E Meigs St, then right onto N 279th St.
Mark your calendar and get ready for a fantastic evening by the lake. We can't wait to see you there!
I have enjoyed getting out to visit our clubs in District 5650. Thank you so much for the warm welcome. I look forward to visiting more clubs in the coming weeks.
August is membership and new club development month. Please place a strong emphasis on recruiting new members. Jennifer Green is our District Membership Chair and we are here to help assist you in your efforts.
As I visit each club, I am promoting the recruitment and development of Companion Rotary Clubs to help increase our membership and offer a new avenue to join Rotary. Please reach out for more information if I have not visited your club yet.
Our Rotary Fusion 5650 District Conference will be hosted at the Omaha Downtown Marriott Capitol District on October 18-19.
The committee is hard at work planning this great event.
Registration is now open (click here) and we have a block of rooms available at a discounted rate.
If you are interested in sponsoring the conference or volunteering, please contact me or our District Conference Chair, James Mackiewicz (click here) from Omaha Rotary.
The College of Saint Mary was filled with joy and excitement for the annual Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon, supported by Suburban Rotary. Special thanks to Steve Scheuber for organizing the event and to the Rotarians who offered their time as volunteers.
Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience.
How do I join a fellowship?
Membership in a fellowship is open to any interested individual. You can contact a fellowship directly by using the link below. https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/more-fellowships
🎉 Big Congratulations to Faith Morrison! 🎉 President Zach Ziler proudly presented Faith with her Rotary blue badge, marking her official completion of the Yearlings requirements. Welcome to the club, Faith—your Rotary journey has just begun!
Faith Morrison with her Rotary sponsor Mary Bernier and President Zach Ziler.
The Rotaract Club of Belize City is renovating a rural school and a Rotary club-sponsored park as part of its youth-focused agenda. In April, club members met at the Hattieville Government Preschool to paint restrooms and complete other beautification work. A later phase will include new toilets. “We’ve been able to replace chalkboards in 10 classrooms with whiteboards and to donate a printer and other school and hygiene materials,” says Kristoff Nicholson, immediate past president. The club partnered with a telecom provider and raffled off smartphones to help pay for the project. It also received a District 4250 grant of $1,000. In March, club members replaced basketball and goal nets and painted benches and a playset at Love Park in Balama, another element of the project, Nicholson says.
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In January, the Rotary Club of Cúcuta-Ciudad de Arboles purchased about $600 of school supplies and delivered 100 sets of notebooks, pencils, pens, erasers, sharpeners, and more to students in the city. It’s about 350 miles northeast of Bogotá. Club members also visited with students in the neighborhood of Las Delicias, says Dora Patricia Lobo, a past president of the club. “The hustle and bustle and joy of these students when they receive their school package warms our souls and encourages us to continue,” Lobo says. More than 1,400 students have benefited since the project began.
Consider visiting another Rotary club for a make-up! Rotary.org has a club finder for locations around the world. Please see the District website at rotarydistrict5650.org for details on local clubs. Visit one of the following Metro-Area Clubs!
Monday: Omaha Millard Rotary, 12:00 pm, German American Society, 3717 South 120th St.
Tuesday: Omaha Morning 7:00 am, 88 Tactical, 15350 Shepard St., Suite 1, Omaha NE 68138
Tuesday: Omaha Northwest, 12:00 pm, Sand Point, New England Fare, 655 North 114th Street. Omaha, NE 68154
Wednesday: Omaha Downtown, 12:00 pm, Trinity 113 N 18th St., Omaha, NE 68124
Wednesday: Council Bluffs Centennial: 7:00 am, Hy-Vee Community Room 1745 Madison Avenue Thursday: West Douglas County, 12:00 PM Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation 20272 Veterans Drive
Thursday: Council Bluffs, 12:00 pm, Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 South 6th Street
Friday: Omaha West, 12:00 pm, Charlie's on the Lake, 4151 S 144th St., Omaha, NE 68137
Email Yolanda for make-up/attendance credit at yolanda@suburbanrotary.org.
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