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This Friday at Rotary November 9, 2018
Presiding Officer: Jill Slupe
Secretary: Nick Rosenberry
Chair of the Day: Mike Morey
Invocator: Kendall Scheer
Cashier: Mark Ellsworth
Sgt. at Arms: Starla Waite
Greeter: Stacy Auman
Speaker: Carol Wang
 
Carol Wang
President, Omaha Public Library Board of Trustees
 
Presentation Topic: Omaha Public Library today and tomorrow
 
Bio: Carol is in her third year as President of the Board of Trustees for the Omaha Public Library.  Her day job is as Executive Director for the Metro Omaha Medical Society and its Foundation.  But most people recognize her from her days as an anchor at KMTV.  She is passionate about our community's nonprofits and has sat on various boards including Junior League of Omaha, Nebraska Chinese Association, Omaha Symphony Guild, and One World's Advisory Council. 
Bloody Mary Jazzfest a Huge Success
The Inaugural Bloody Mary Jazzfest this past weekend, in partnership with the Police Athletics for Community Engagement (PACE), was a huge success. More than 150 were in attendance enjoying jazz music and bloody marys. Special thanks to Ric Miller and his committee for all their hard work and for breaking ground for a new fundraiser for our club. Here are some photos from the event. More photos can be found on our Facebook Page here.

Last Week at Rotary
Last week, President Jill Slupe presided the meeting. Manny Paz served as Secretary. John Morey gave the Invocation. Kendall Scheer served as greeter. Dan Lassek was Sgt. at Arms. Tim Neal was Cashier. Russ Iwan was Chair of the Day and he introduced our speaker, Lori Benton.
Russ Iwan, Lori Benton, and John Morey
John Morey & Tim Neal, Paul Harris Fellow +2
Last week, The Rotary Foundation Chair Bonnie Gill presented the Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) Awards to John Morey, PHF + 2 and Tim Neal, PHF + 2. Their combined total donation to The Rotary Foundation is $6,000. Thank you Rotarians for your generosity!
 
L to R: Tim Neal, TRF Chair Bonnie Gill, and John Morey
Manny Paz Secretary Report
Omaha West Rotary Club Secretary Report for November 02 2018:
 
This past Friday, we had Dick Galusha from NW Rotary. We had several red badge members stand and be recognized. 
 
Birthdays for November included:  Trudy Bredhauer (Nov 1), Dean Jenkins (Nov 4), Matt McKeever (Nov 9), Stanley Lierz (Nov 13), Stanley Truhlsen (Nov 13), Mark Ellsworth (Nov 21), Carl Philo (Nov 25) & Michelle Schrage (Nov 27).  Please wish them a happy birthday!
 
We acknowledged our newest Rotarian member Ken Thomason, who is awaiting formal introduction to the club.
 
Mike Morey won the chance to draw for the bucks for Bingel pulling out the 2 of hearts.
 
All donations for the following good news were put in the Verde Martin Lock Box. 
Good News: Don Otis’ daughter hired as director at Fontanelle Forest, Mark Ellsworth is celebrating 26th  wedding anniversary, Brett Waivers daughter is now fully experienced in changing her own flat tire thanks to the great teaching of Brett,  Laura Thomas’ son had his 4th birthday celebration on Halloween, Martie Cordaro announce that the baseball documentary film was in the final at the LA Film Awards, Bruce Kramer’s Granddaughter is the captain of the 4th grade math team and participated on 8th grade math level.  Manny is going to Cancun on Saturday for a week.
 
Fine was given to Carol Gendler for 2018 sponsor of the Bemis Center for Contemporary Art and Matt Mckeever for not being at the Birthday table. Also, those that did not purchase Bloody Mary Jazzfest tickets were fined.
 
Manny closed with a joke and wished everyone a good weekend.
Ashland Rotary Poker Tournament
Ashland Rotary is inviting Omaha West Rotarians to join in their annual Charity Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament.
 

When: Friday, November 16
6:15 pm Registration
6:30 pm Start
Where: Ashland Golf Club, 16119 HWY 6, 2 miles SW of Ashland

Free-Will Entry: $40 Donation $20 Rebuy for Funding Rotary Projects

Cash Prizes Based On # Of Entries, Guaranteed $100 First Place Winner. More information can be found here.

Club Vision Statement
We are a service organization with projects that support education and building understanding locally, nationally and globally.
Check Out Other Rotary Club's Weekly Speakers
To find out about speakers at other Rotary Clubs in the area,  you can conveniently see the list of Club websites here. Then click on the home icon to the left of the club name. The list of speakers are listed on their Homepage.
 
Need a Make-up?

MONDAY
BELLEVUE 12:00 PM (DJ's Dugout, 10308 S. 23rd St.)
MILLARD 12:00 PM (German American Society, 3717 South 120th Street) 
 

TUESDAY
MORNING 7:00 AM (Happy Hollow Country Club, 1701 S. 105th St.)    

NORTHWEST 12:00 PM (Jerico's, 11732 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68154)

SOUTHWEST NIGHT 5:15 PM (DJ's Dugout at 17666 Welch Plaza, northeast corner of 180th & Q streets) 

WEDNESDAY
COUNCIL BLUFFS CENTENNIAL 1st Wed 7:00 AM; 3rd Wed floating event; no meeting other weeks (Hy-Vee in Mall of the Bluffs, I-80 Exit 5)
DOWNTOWN 12:00 PM (Field Club, 3615 Woolworth Ave.)

THURSDAY
COUNCIL BLUFFS NOON 12:00 PM (The Center, 714 S. Main St.)  

SUBURBAN  12:00 PM (Anthony's, 7220 F St.)   

WESTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY 7:00 AM (Elkhorn Common Ground Community Center, 1701 Veteran's Drive)

FRIDAY
WEST 12:00 PM (Champions Run, 13800 Eagle Run Drive)  
 
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Speakers
Nov 16, 2018
TBD
Nov 23, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 30, 2018
Director, Dept. of Banking & Finance for Nebraska
Dec 07, 2018
Club Business
Dec 14, 2018
TBD
Dec 21, 2018
Christmas Program
Dec 28, 2018
Happy Holidays!
Jan 04, 2019
Happy New Year! (Champions is still close)
Jan 11, 2019
Meeting location @ Skinner Magnet Center
Jan 18, 2019
Public Education
Jan 25, 2019
TDB
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Upcoming Events
Omaha West Rotary Board Meeting
Nov 21, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Hy-vee
Nov 24, 2018
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
Omaha West Rotary Board Meeting
Dec 19, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
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