Suburban Scuttlebutt 4.2.15 (Apr 02, 2015)

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Coming up 4/9

Kris Covi

Mustaches for Kids Omaha

Invocator: Jennifer Katz

11:15 Greeter: Blane McCann

11:45 Greeter: Scott Hahn

Chair of the Day: David Jacobs

Meeting re-cap 3/26

Last week John Binderup and Gary Nachman served as Greeters. Leah Wurth gave the invocation. Roxy recognized Leah Wurth as the "Light Up Rotarian" for all her work on the Networking Night. We had several announcements and presentations as well as a new member introduction. Fundraising Chair Kathryn Schubert recognized the newest Scholarship Circle members. Secretary Nick Jasa introduced birthday boy Roger Carrell as the "Rotarian of the Day." Roxy Orr introduced Membership Chair Katie Henry who presented a program on the importance of membership. The RISK bag was at $602 and Roger Carrell won a free lunch.

Welcome Dan Lupardus!

Last week Curt Peters introduced us to new member Dan Lupardus. Dan is the Vice President of Sales for Futureware Distributing, a computer hardware/software supplier, where he has worked for 21 years. Dan is married to Michelle and they have three children.

He has served on the Board of Advisors for both Microsoft and OKI Data. In his free time, Dan enjoys hunting, fishing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Welcome Dan!

Congratulations!

to Eric Stueckrath who earned and received his permanent badge from Yearlings Chair Jared Bakewell.

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Posted by Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt

Last week John Quinn recognized Angeline Larson for her year of perfect attendance. Congratulations!

Annual Suburban Rotary Fundraiser-THANK YOU!

Thank you to all those who donated to our Annual Suburban Rotary Charitable Foundation fundraiser. You are incredibly generous! We will continue to recognize President Scholarship Circle members until all have been recognized.

We raised $47,391.16 including the Baxter-Kenworthy Volleyball proceeds.

Scholarship Circle Members recognized last week: Mark Stokes, John Ryan, Jeff Chisham, Fritz Stehlik, Lisa Walker Sekundiak, Jerry Gordman, Jeff Bakewell, Tom Adams, Bill Prout, Peggy Carrell, Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt, and David Jacobs

Thank you to those who have already donated this year. (Scholarship Circle Members are indicated in bold.)

Paul Adams Tom Adams

Gregg Bailey Ashley Baker

Jared Bakewell Jeff Bakewell

Mark Baratta Zoe Baumel

Mary Bernier John Binderup

Peggy Carrell Roger Carrell

Gary Carrico Dick Caulk

Jeff Chisham Nate Christ

Judy Cline Bill Corcoran

Ann Coyne Rich Craig

Matt Darling Eric Dawson

Monique Devillier Nick Eastland

Howard Epstein Kay Farrell

Terry Ferguson Ed Fleming

Susie Friedberg Glenda Friesen

David Gerard Doug Geyer

Frank Goldberg

Don Goldstein Jerry Gordman

Jennifer Green Terri Greenwood

Roger Groff Duane Gross

Karen Harn Herb Hartman

Rose Mary Hefley Jack Heidel

Katie Henry Yolanda Hoffman

Holly Hollenbeck Dan Hosford

Walt Horner Jack Hosking

Jill Hruska Susan Huntley-Gruenther

David Jacobs Nick Jasa

Ken Jansen Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt

Carter Jones Russ Kaplan

Jennifer Katz Scott Keep

Ryan Keiser Larry Kelberg

Dick Kelley Dave Kerber

Tom Kerfoot Cindy Kinsler

Penny Koenig Vicki Kovar

Terry Kucera David Kutler

Sol Kutler Dave Laferla

Jim Leslie Don Leu

Julie Livingston Pat Mahoney

Ken Masimore Jim Matgen

Frank McGree Penny McWilliams

Dick Miller Jeff Moran

Lee Myers Gary Nachman

Lisa Neu Ann Olmsted

Roxy Orr

Ron Pearson Ranny Perez

Bob Perrin Curt Peters

Joanne Peters Ward Peters

Walt Price Bill Prout

Will Prout Harry Reyburn

Steve Riekes Rich Rowland

John Ryan Lyle Sapp

Joe Sequenzia Karl Schaphorst

Dan Schnoes Kathryn Schubert

Nate Schwalb Julie Sherman

Dick Skalla Jim Sousley

Alan Stanek

Fritz Stehlik John Stewart

Byron Stigge Gary Stoneburg

Mark Stokes Marlene Sullivan

Mark Taylor Steve Thornburg

Tom Vann Jordan Walker

Lisa Walker Sekundiak Ed Walsh

Gordon Wehner Dan Wellendorf

Kevin Welsh Jared Wills

Randy Wieseler Ralph Williams

Don Wilson Andy Worthington

Leah Wurth

(Any ommissions or errors are accidental. Please let Jennifer know so that she can correct them.)

Membership Pins

This year Rotary International is providing colored pin backers to members who bring new members into the club. Last week Katie Henry recognized Alan Stanek with a blue backer for bringing in new member Karen Bremer. Thanks for growing the club!

Prospect Park Cemetery Clean-Up

Thank you to all the Rotarians and friends who helped with the clean-up this weekend. A special thanks to Ward Peters for organizing this effort and talking to the local news! Click here to see our photos on Facebook.

Omahan and Suburban Rotarian of the Year Nominations

The Four-Way Test Committee has begun the SEARCH for the Omahan and Suburban Rotarian of the Year. They are seeking all Suburban Rotarians to help in recommending an outstanding person in our community and an outstanding Suburban Rotarian. Qualifications are simple: Do they follow the 4-way test in their work place and community.

The 4-Way test

1. Is it the Truth?

2. Is it Fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build Good will and Better Friendships

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned

Forms will be available through April 2^nd at the weekly meetings. or click here to print one. Suburban Rotarian

Omahan of the Year

Activities of Other Clubs

Save the Date! For Council Bluffs Centennial 100 Year Celebration!

Rotary Club of Council Bluffs Centennial Celebration

Fri., April 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2702 MidAmerica Dr. (Next to Horseshoe Casino)

6 PM Social, 7 PM Dinner & Brief Program, 8:30 PM Band & Dance.

Cost: $45 per person

After Hours

Mark your calendar for our next event on April 30th at Relax the Back.

About Us

Condolences to Randy and Lois Wieseler. Lois' sister passed away last week. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Their address is 16501 Woodland Dr., Omaha, NE 68136.

Rotarians around the World

Frank Goldberg at RI headquarters in Evanston, IL for Zone 28/29 Coordinator Training

Metro Rotary Networking Night

Thank you to Leah Wurth for chairing this great event. We were thrilled to welcome exhibitors and attendees from every Rotary club in the metro area. Thank you to all those who participated. We look forward to making this event bigger and better next year. Click here to see all the photos on Facebook (not to mention a great video of Rich Craig)

Monthly Lunch Sponsor

Thank you to Leah Koch/ElevenTwenty-Three for sponsoring our speaker/student lunches for the month of April.

Leah Koch

402-593-1123

leah@11twentythree.com

(Let Jennifer know if you'd like to be a sponsor for an upcoming month. Cost is $125 and includes recognition at meetings, on the website, and in the newsletter.)

Need a Make-up?

ATTENDANCE at Suburban Rotary needs to be at 50% of the meetings. Make-ups also count.

ONLINE MAKE-UPS Have you checked this out? If you sometimes find it hard to attend a make-up meeting locally or while out of town, check out the option and opportunity of making up a Rotary meeting 24/7 via the internet. You will find this information at http://www.rotaryeclubone.org for more information. Check your attendance status anytime on our website.

MONDAYS
Bellevue , Monday Noon, DJ's Dugout, 23rd & Cornhusker-West of Kennedy Frwy,Bellevue

Millard Monday Noon, German American Society located at 3717 South 120th Street

North, Monday Noon at Eppley

TUESDAYS
Omaha Morning Tues., 7 a.m., Happy Hollow CC

Omaha Northwest , Tues. Noon, Champions Run

Omaha Southwest , Tues., 5:15 p.m : DJ's Dugout at 17666 Welch Plaza, on the northeast corner of 180th & Q streets. The meeting room is located down the hallway at the southeast corner of the building

WEDNESDAYS
Council Bluffs Centennial Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. HyVee in the Mall of the Bluffs

Downtown -Wednesday Noon, Field Club

Western Douglas County 7 a.m., Elkhorn Common Ground Community Center, 1701 Veterans Drive (l block north of Elkhorn H. S.)

Council Bluffs Thursday Noon, Council Bluffs Senior Center

FRIDAYS

Omaha West Friday Noon, Champions Club,