Coming Up 01/23/2026

This Friday we are going to hear from one of our very own regarding Beekeeping!

Friday's Duties

Greeter: Veronica Kuebler

Invocator: (Volunteer Needed)

Cashier: Shawn Garza

Chair of the Day: (Volunteer Needed)

New Member Proposals

Name: Sarah Wemhoff-Strawn

Classification: NonProfit

Company: SammyStrong Foundation

Proposer: Emily Mozer

Name: Nada Fadul

Classification: Professor

Company: University of Nebrasak Medical Center

Proposer: Stephanie Olson

Any objections to this proposal must be brought to the Board of Directors within one week.

Slate of Officers

Last Friday the below Slate of Officers were voted in at the Club Assembly! Please make sure to congratulate them when you see them!

President-Designee (to serve 28-29): Stephanie Olson

Board Members to serve 26-29: Christine Krueger, Bob Smith, Scott Shelbourn

Secretary 26-27: David Fulton

Treasurer 26-27: Mark Ellsworth

Upcoming Club Events

Hope Lodge - January 22nd! Register HERE! We added more spots! There are 10 spots open now for volunteers!

FEBRUARY NIGHT WATCH is on the calendar! Click HERE to sign up!

FEBRUARY MEALS THAT HEAL is scheduled for Feb 9th and Feb 23rd. You can register HERE!

Calling all Rotarians! We could use your help to package meals for Heartland Kids Against Hunger on Feb 21st! More info and sign up can be found HERE!

100%er

Congrats to our 100%er Tony Denman for THREE YEARS and Bob Fell for SIXTEEN YEARS of perfect attendance!

Paul Harris Recognition

Congratulations and thank you to Tim Neal who received Paul Harris Fellow recognition +3 from Candy Specht last week for his donations to the Rotary Foundation. The Intl. Rotary Foundation supports projects around the world (including locally) to eradicate disease, promote literacy, peace, and economic security.

Extension Meeting

The February extension meeting information:

Location: Biaggis (13655 California Street)

Dates: February 10th & February 24th!

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Who: Omaha West Rotary Club Members, significant others, potential members and friends

Why: Fellowship, more social time, service projects, completion of blue badge requirements, and Biaggis is a great venue!

Friday Duties Sign-up sheet

Hey Rotarians, new year, new you! If you haven't volunteered at a Friday meeting for a while, here's your sign! Click HERE to sign up!

Monthly Meeting Sponsor

Thank you to Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt with CruisePlanners for sponsoring the January Meetings!

Dessert Sponsors

At Omaha West Rotary, we LOVE our desserts! Thank you to Micki Pane for being the January dessert Sponsor!

Please consider sponsoring or donating desserts! Reach out to Brett or Kathy Wawers for more information!

Jan 30, 2026 12:00 PM

Phil Taylor

Cyber Security/Best Practices 2026

Feb 06, 2026 12:00 PM

Jennifer Jirak-Brungardt

Food bank for the Heartland

Feb 13, 2026 12:00 PM

Alzheimer's Association

Feb 20, 2026 12:00 PM

Engagement Committee

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Extension Meeting
Biaggi's
Jan. 27, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Jan. 28, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Jan. 30, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Feb. 04, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Winter Night Watch - Salvation Army
Salvation Army - EDS Building
Feb. 06, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Meals that Heal Feb 9th
The Ronald McDonald House
Feb. 09, 2026 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Extension Meeting
Biaggi's
Feb. 10, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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Interested in being a sponsor?

Download the website sponsorship guide