Jodi Krymuza is the founder of Authentically Yours Development, a keynote speaker, coach, and author of Permission Granted and its companion workbook, Clarity Cues. After more than 20 years in Human Resources, including serving as an executive leader for an organization of nearly 4,000 employees, Jodi took her own leap and built a business focused on helping people gain clarity, build confidence, and have the courage to create what’s next. Known for her energy, authenticity, and signature hot pink, Jodi challenges people to stop waiting for permission and start showing up more fully in their careers, businesses, and lives.
A great Rotary meeting starts the moment our members and guests walk through the door. You can help create that welcoming environment! We have open slots on our signup sheet for three essential weekly roles:
Greeters: Welcome members and visiting Rotarians.
Invocators: Inspire us with an opening reflection.
Cashiers: Keep our check-in and lunch lines moving.
Harold M. was a renowned physician who specialized in pediatric oncology. His tireless dedication and unwavering commitment led him to become an internationally recognized expert in his field. During his illustrious career, he served as Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Virginia for 25 years. In 1998, he took on the mantle of Chancellor at the University of Nebraska's Medical Center with the ambitious goal of building a world-class academic center. His leadership and contributions to cancer research were recognized with numerous awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Children's Oncology Group. Harold M. was also named King of Ak Sar Ben, a prestigious community leadership award in Nebraska. He retired in 2019, leaving behind a legacy of scientific innovation and medical excellence.
In lieu of flowers, due to religious beliefs, we will be passing around a sympathy card at this Friday meeting.
If you or a fellow Omaha West Rotarian have recently experienced a loss or health challenge and feel comfortable sharing the news with your Rotary family,
please contact Sarah Clark at executivedirector@omahawestrotary.org.
the Ride is an opportunity for you to engage your members in support of Rotary's most significant International project. We need your help to get members and riders engaged. This event is open to the general public, families, and Rotarians. It features:
Family friendly 10 and 25 mile rides (all on trails)
A 42 mile ride for people looking for a little more challenge
Bike clinics hosted by the Bellevue Bicycle Club
Food trucks
Riders get a quality t-shirt, an entry into a raffle to win a $500 gift certificate to a local bike ship, and the registration includes a PolioPlus donation.
For information and registration for the ride, go to www.rotaryrides.org. All riders need to register in advance.
We are currently planning the 2026-2027 Speaker line-up and would LOVE your input!
Got a great speaker in mind for our Friday meetings? Share your ideas and help shape our club's weekly lineup! 🎙️✨
The best way to make a difference and keep our club active is to bring fresh, inspiring voices to our Friday podium. Whether it is a local business leader, an inspiring nonprofit director, or a unique storyteller, we want to hear about them. Take 60 seconds to drop your recommendations and let’s make our Friday lunches the highlight of the week! CLICK HERE!
The Community Service Committee presents Omaha West Rotary members and friends another outdoor cleanup activity: the TriFaith Initiative is celebrating its 20th year anniversary on August 30th, 2026. Over time, invasive and ‘junk’ trees have taken over areas that were meant for other plants. Some of these have been cut down and there are brush piles around the inner walkway known as Abraham’s Bridge. We are planning a clean-up day at TriFaith on August 15, which is a Saturday, 1 to 3 pm. After we move the piles to the parking lots, we have someone come to chip the brush. The chipped brush will then be distributed appropriately.
The TriFaith Community appreciated the work that Omaha West Rotary did in May.
We would appreciate any help from the Omaha West Community. There will be other groups assisting in this effort.
Any questions, please contact me. As we get closer to the event I will provide more detaila.
Family Friendly ride – all on trails - climbs are just going under bridges. None of the climbs coming back up from under the bridges are more than 15 to 18 feet. The ride goes from Twin Creek to Q Street on the Keystone Trail and comes back through Seymour Smith Park. There will be rest stops at Harrison and Q Street
You can find the detailed map of the route at this link
25 Mile Ride
Family Friendly. Only climbing is due to underpasses for highways two minor climbs. The middle 8 miles of the ride is completely flat. There will be a rest stop at Haworth Park, which is the halfway point.
You can find the detailed map of the route at this link
44 Mile Ride
The route has two legs: Outbound for a lap around Walnut Creek Lake, then out to Haworth Park. The majority of this rides 800 feet of climbs happens in route to Walnut Creek (about 600 feet of the total).
You can find the detailed map of the route at this link
Hope Lodge
The ride will be held on August 29, 2026. The ride will start at the Marcus Twin Creek north parking lot and feature 10, 25, and 44 mile rides. 
Where: Will start at the Twin Creeks Cinema Parking lot. The 10, 25, and 44 mile rides will be all on trails. 
10 mile ride
25 Mile Ride
44 Mile Ride
