Suburban Scuttlebutt 9/21/17 (Sep 18, 2017)

In Memoriam

We are saddened by the passing of Dr. Sol Kutler who was a member of our club for 40 years. Dr. Sol was known for his singing, smile for everyone, and wonderful sense of humor. Sol was a Past Secretary (80-81), Past President (87-88), a District Cadwallader Award Winner (1984), and founder of our Yearlings program and the Yearling of the Year Award. He did humanitarian work around the world both on his own and through Rotary. (Click here to read a story about him by Mike Kelly) We will miss our good friend Dr. Sol. The following is a poem that he wrote and then recited for us at his 90th birthday party in May. We are fortunate to have celebrated with him.

The years have gone by and now I'm ninety

But I remember those years quite kindly.

I'm lucky to be living a good long life.

I've got three kids- had a wonderful wife.

Got lots of friends, both old and new

And some really special relatives too.

I've traveled the world, had adventures galore.
I couldn't have asked for anything more.

But I did- I got forty years of Rotary

And they were really good to me.

Each week I had something to look forward to

Good friends, lots of fun, and good deeds to do.

In the best club you'll find anywhere

With the finest folks belonging there.

That's why I thought it would be great

When it came time to celebrate.

That I'd like to share the joy,

To be the host of a party for you

The ones I love the most.

Dr. Sol Kutler- May 18, 2017

Coming Up This Week

Poet Joanna O'Keefe

Chair of the Day: Mary Bernier

Invocator: Holly Hollenbeck

11:15 Greeter: Tom Kerfoot

11:45 Greeter: Gitzy Loder

Meeting re-cap 9/14/17

Last week Magan Smith and Angeline Larson served as our Greeters. Deanna Fuller gave our invocation. We had several presentations and announcements. John Marburger introduced District Governor Tom Cardwell who talked about his vision for the Rotary year. Suburban Rotarians had some fun welcoming him to "the jungle" aka Suburban Rotary. The RISK bag was at $267 and someone won a free lunch.

Rotary Foundation

Congratulations and thank you to the Rotarians who were recognized by Rotary Foundation Committee Chair Roxy Orr last week for their generosity to the Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation is the charity of Rotary. Through Rotary grants, people around the world are served with educational opportunities, health services, clean water, vaccinations, and nutrition. First, President Jared Bakewell, recognized Roxy as a Paul Harris Fellow +6 for her donations of $7000. Nate Christ was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow for his donations of $1000, Bob Mundy as a Paul Harris Fellow +2 for his donations of $3000, and Jerry Gordman as a Paul Harris Fellow +8 for his donations of $9000.

100%er

Congratulations to Dick Skalla who was recognized for 34 years of perfect attendance by John Binderup last week.

Highway Clean-Up volunteers needed for Saturday

from 7:30-? (usually only takes a couple of hours). Please click on the calendar on the website to sign up.

Tickets and t-shirts for zoo event

Tickets and t-shirts will be available for pick up this Thursday. You can use your wristband to get in the zoo and to ride the attractions and watch an IMAX movie anytime between 9-5 on Sunday. Lunch will be served from 1pm-230pm in the Sea Lion Pavillion. If you cannot make the meeting this week, you can pick up your items at the front gate where we will have a table from 9-1. You must come by 1 to get your entrance wristbands.

50th Anniversary Sponsors

Thank you to all those who have signed up as sponsors to help support the events and history book for our 50th Anniversary year!

PRESENTING SPONSOR- Cindy Kinsler/Movement Mortgage

Gold sponsors- Integrated Solutions, One Source, Hoich Enterprises, Woodhouse Auto

Silver sponsors-Cruise Planners, Omaha Steaks, Merrill Lynch, Women's Edition, Payless Office, Terry Kucera, Achievement Unlimited, Pink Gorilla Events

Bronze Sponsors- INSPRO Insurance-Jared Wills, Dan Wellendorf, Marlene Sullivan, GBS Real Estate, Competitive Marketing Services, Alan Stanek, Rich and Tracy Rowland, Braydon and Autumn, Bob Perrin Architect, Comper Care, Julie Livingston, Jim Leslie, C.L. Landen, Body Basics Fitness Equipment, U.S. Bank, Walmar Leasing, yolandahoffman.com, Elmwood Rotary Golfers, Duane Gross and Liz Kearney, Gerard Music, The Salvation Army Kroc Center, Midlands Printing, Anthony's Steakhouse and The Ozone

Cemetery Clean-Up

Looking for an outdoor and fun attendance credit volunteer opportunity? Join fellow Rotarians on Saturday, September 30th from 10 a.m.-noon, at Prospect Hill Cemetery's Adopt A Plot project, 3202 Parker Street. We pick up sticks, litter, edge and sweep curbs, weed whack along a fence line and around trees and tidy up the oldest cemetery in Omaha. Call Ward Peters at 402-551-6121 to reserve you spot on the crew. ;-) A great fellowship experience.

About Us

Congratulations to Taylor and Whitney Breen who welcomed a new baby boy, Brooks on August 18th! Their address is 3310 N. 147th Ct. Apt 2101, Omaha, NE 68116

A Celebration of Life will be held for Karen Ihrig this Sunday, September 24th at the Field Club at 4pm. Please click here to read Karen's obituary and about her service to children with disabilities.

Condolences to Ken and Gerry Masimore. Their daughter, Kristin Moore, passed away Saturday. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Sept. 19th, from 5pm to 7pm at the Bel Air Chapel, 12100 W. Center Rd. MEMORIAL SERVICE Wednesday, Sept. 20th, at 11am at Faith Christian Church, 2201 S. 132nd St. Private family Interment. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Condolences can be sent to Ken and Gerry at 17490 Orchard Avenue, Omaha, NE 68135.

Monster Mash

Posted by Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt

The 2017 Monster Mash to prevent childhood obesity will be Sunday, October 22nd. Rotarians will be volunteering to help at this event. You can also sign up to run/walk at: http://monstermashomaha.com/