The Westward Ho 6/24/22 (Jun 21, 2022)

Coming up 6/24/22

Senior Recognition Charities

Come hear about their Mission as they

receive Grants from our Foundation

Final week at Embassy- Windsor VII Room

Chair of the Day: Warren Whitted III

Greeter: TBA

Invocator: Deb Sepich

Sgt. at Arms: Candy Specht

Cashier: Anne Fuhrman

Pitch Project

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Pitch Project. Our contestants last week were inspiring! A special thanks to Deb Sepich for leading the charge on this project.

In summary:

$18,000 will be dispersed in prize money

57 Applications were read and vetted

5 finalists

We had 142 volunteer hours

32 individuals were involved.

Paul Harris Recognition

Congratulations and thank you to the generous Rotarians who received Paul Harris Fellow recognition from Bonnie Gill last week for their donations to the Rotary Foundation. The Intl. Rotary Foundation supports projects around the world (and here locally) to eradicate disease, promote literacy, peace, and economic security.

Ken Thomason PH+1

Deb Sepich- Paul Harris +4

Bloody Mary Fest

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Bloody Mary Fest. Last week Michelle and Dan presented a $15,248 check to the Ronald McDonald House.

Our New Home

Beginning July 1, West Rotary will be meeting at Biaggi's (13655 California St.) Cost for lunch will now be $20. We are excited and hope you will plan on joining us there regularly for fantastic food and fellowship.

Monthly Meeting Sponsor

Thanks to our June meeting sponsor John Mlnarik and Deer Creek Retrievers!

https://goldens.pet/

If you would like to sponsor a month and be featured on our website, newsletter, and at weekly meetings, please contact Jennifer.

Visit Other Clubs

Keep engaged and entertained while attending Rotary Club meetings from around the Metro/District online or in-person.

Monday: Millard at Noon - in person, no reservations required at the German American Society

Tuesday: Omaha Morning at 7:00 at Happy Hollow- hybrid meetings. Click here to register.

NW Rotary at noon- at Garden Cafe in Rockbrook

Wednesday: Omaha Downtown at Noon resuming hybrid meetings.

Council Bluffs Centennial 7am at HyVee on Madison upstairs

Thursday: Omaha Suburban at noon: in person, German American Society also hybrid

Council Bluffs at noon- Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center

In Lincoln:

Lincoln #14 Rotary Club - Tuesdays Noon - Embassy Suites 1040 P Street
Lincoln Giving Spirits Evening Rotary Club - Every-other Tuesday 6:00 PM) - JCMF Children's Charities 8445 Executive Woods Dr Ste B Lincoln
Lincoln East Rotary Club - Wednesdays at 11:45 AM - The Garage
Lincoln South Rotary Club - Fridays noon - The Venue Private Dining Rooms - 4111 Pioneer Woods Dr