Current Events & Happenings
Welcome to Rotary 14!

Topic: The Mobile Outpatient Therapy Model

Mobile Physical Therapy (PT) & Mobile Occupational Therapy (OT): Therapy Services Brought Directly to Your Home
A growing healthcare model is the expansion of Mobile PT and Mobile OT services, where licensed therapists provide rehabilitation and therapy services directly in a patient’s home rather than requiring travel to an outpatient clinic.

  • Who qualifies?
  • How Does the Model Work?
  • Insurance & Payment Requirements
  • Length of Treatment

The goal is to improve safety, independence, strength, mobility, and overall quality of life while allowing patients to remain in the comfort of their own home.


PT owner: Mollie Hope, Hope First PT


OT owner: Shannon Ruzicka, AgeWise Therapy

Rotary Club of Lincoln 14 was the recipient of a 2025-2026 Club Excellence Award, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve. This past year Lincoln 14 demonstrated a commitment to achieving its goals. 

For 25 years, Andrew Loudon has been a dedicated member of Rotary 14, and his enthusiasm for Rotary is as strong today as it was the day he joined. His commitment to growing our club, supporting Rotary's mission, and bringing people together has made a lasting impact—not only this year, but throughout his years of service.

At the beginning of this Rotary year, Andrew set an ambitious membership goal: welcoming 50 new members. Considering that our club had averaged just 11 to 13 new members annually in recent years, many viewed the target as a long shot. Andrew saw it as an opportunity to think bigger.

As chair of the membership effort, working closely with President Randy and the membership committee, Andrew helped lead one of the most successful recruitment years in our club's recent history. Together, their efforts resulted in approximately 40 new members joining Rotary 14—an extraordinary accomplishment that will strengthen our club for years to come.

Andrew's dedication extends far beyond membership. As a member of the Rotary International Bequest Society, he has demonstrated his long-term commitment to Rotary's mission through both his service and his investment in the organization's future. He is also one of Rotary's most passionate ambassadors, regularly sharing Rotary's story on social media and inspiring others to discover the rewards of service above self.

Perhaps what distinguishes Andrew most is his unwavering belief in Rotary's unique ability to unite people from all walks of life. He often speaks about the friendships and partnerships that Rotary fosters across political, professional, and personal differences. More importantly, he lives that ideal every day, creating connections that strengthen both our club and our community.

For his 25 years of dedicated service, exceptional leadership, and remarkable impact during the past year, Rotary 14 is proud to recognize Andrew Loudon as our Rotarian of the Year.

Congratulations, Andrew, and thank you for your outstanding commitment to Rotary and to Service Above Self.

Each year, Rotary 14's Rookie of the Year Award recognizes a new member who has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our club. This year's recipient has done exactly that.

Since joining Rotary 14 in January 2025, Violet Spader has embraced Rotary with enthusiasm, dedication, and a genuine heart for service. In just a short time, she has become an active and dependable presence within the club, maintaining perfect attendance while contributing to numerous initiatives, including the Dictionary Project, Programs, Membership Experience, and volunteer service at the Gathering Place.

Beyond her formal involvement, Violet is the kind of Rotarian who quietly steps in wherever help is needed. Whether staying after meetings, assisting with projects, or lending a hand behind the scenes, she consistently demonstrates a willingness to serve that strengthens our club and supports her fellow members.

What makes Violet's contributions especially meaningful is how closely they reflect the values that inspired her to join Rotary. In her membership application, she shared two guiding principles: servant leadership and "doing more good." She described servant leadership as putting people above profit, mission above metrics, and service above self. She also cited John Wesley's timeless encouragement to "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can... as long as ever you can."

In her first year as a Rotarian, Violet has shown that these are far more than words—they are principles she lives every day. Her positive attitude, willingness to serve, and commitment to making a difference have already left a lasting impression on our club.

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Rookie of the Year, Violet Spader. We are grateful for all she has already contributed and look forward to the many ways she will continue to make an impact in the years ahead.

Lincoln Rotary Club 14 is proud to recognize Dr. Alexander Zupan as the 2026 recipient of the Donald W. Miller Math Recognition Award, an honor presented annually since 1992 to an outstanding mathematics educator in the Lincoln area.

The award was established in memory of Donald W. Miller, a former Rotary Club 14 president and University of Nebraska–Lincoln mathematics professor whose leadership transformed mathematics education across Nebraska. Miller helped develop UNL's graduate mathematics program, led statewide initiatives to strengthen mathematics instruction, and played a key role in securing national funding to improve mathematics education. His legacy of excellence in teaching, innovation, and service continues through this award.

Dr. Zupan, the Milton E. Mohr Distinguished Associate Professor in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Mathematics, has been a member of the faculty since 2015. He teaches courses ranging from calculus and differential equations to linear algebra and topology and has earned the University's College Distinguished Teaching Award for his outstanding work in the classroom.

Beyond his impressive record in teaching, research, and service, Dr. Zupan is known for his student-centered approach to mathematics education. His teaching philosophy emphasizes active learning and analytical problem-solving, encouraging students to engage deeply with challenging concepts while building the confidence to tackle complex problems independently.

His impact is reflected in the words of his students. One student described him as "one of the best teachers I've ever had," praising his passion for mathematics and his ability to make the subject engaging and accessible. Another noted that his efforts to create a welcoming classroom environment helped make a challenging course feel approachable for all students.

Dr. Zupan's dedication to inspiring students, advancing mathematics education, and fostering a love of learning embodies the ideals of the Donald W. Miller Math Recognition Award. Lincoln Rotary Club 14 is honored to recognize his outstanding contributions and congratulates him on this well-deserved achievement.

Calendar

August 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
30
31
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08 09
10
11
12
13
14
15 16
17
18
19
20
21
22 23 24
25
26
Club Executives & Directors
Club President
Club President-elect
Club President-nominee
Immediate Past Club President
Club Executive Secretary/Director
Club Secretary
Club Treasurer
Club Foundation Chair - TRF
Club Membership Chair
Club Polio Chair
Club Program Chair
Communications Director
Club Service Projects
Sergeant-at-Arms
2026-28 Director
2026-28 Director
2026-28 Director
2026-28 Director
2025-27 Director
2025-27 Director
2025-27 Director
2025-27 Director
Club 14 Foundation Liaison
Club Information
Lincoln 14

Rotary 14 Be Well. Do Good.

We meet In Person & Online
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
333 South 13th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
United States of America
The meeting is held in the Renaissance Room located on the 2nd floor. Rotary 14 meets in a hybrid format. Join us at The Cornhusker or on Zoom. https://bit.ly/rotary14zoom
Speakers
Charles "Fritz" Craft
Sep 15, 2026 12:00 PM
Nebraska Veterans Mission of Mercy
Dr. Darrin Goode and Art Wilson
Sep 22, 2026 12:00 PM
Philip S. Mullin Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
Upcoming Events
Rotary 14 Corporate Memberships
Allo Communications
 
 
 
 
Ameritas
 
 
 
 
Assurity
Bison, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
Clark & Enersen
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Duncan Aviation
 
 
 
 
Firespring
 
 
Nebraska Innovation Campus
 
 
 
 
Union Bank & Trust