BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:NEBRASKAN OF THE YEAR\n\n\nLUNCH COST: $35 per person early bir d price until Friday\, April 7\; $40 per ticket after April 7. \n\n \n\nRH ONDA SEACREST\n\n2023 Nebraskan of the Year\n\nClick here to purchase your ticket to the luncheon celebration\n\n \n\nRhonda Seacrest grew up in Nor th Platte. The work ethic and the culture of a rural\, pioneer town helped to set her character and her focus. Hard work is part of being in Nebrask a. There were pioneers that traveled on and there were those who stayed. Y ou do a thing\, because it needs doing. You see a problem\, and you solve it. These are among Rhonda&rsquo\;s guiding tenets. \n \nMany years ago\, Rhonda found a passion for supporting children and youth in our communiti es investing in backpack and shelter programs acknowledging that hungry ch ildren find it difficult to grow and learn. In that same vein\, she is com mitted to the arts\, &ldquo\;because they build ideas and vision for the f uture\, &ldquo\;while inspiring children and helping them fuel their minds . Her goal is to make sure that all young people in Nebraska have the oppo rtunity to be encouraged\, successful\, and make their communities better. Included in her support is Sheldon Statewide\, which since 1987 has share d artworks from the Sheldon Museum of Art&rsquo\;s collection with thousan ds throughout the state. She and her late husband\, James\, have supported opera events and education throughout Nebraska via the James C. and Rhond a Seacrest Tour Nebraska Opera Fund. Likewise\, the University of Nebraska &mdash\;Lincoln College of Business benefits from the Seacrest Teaching Fe llows program\, as well as the funding of a popular course on philanthropy management. \n \nSeacrest serves on boards for the Lincoln City Librarie s\, Mid-American Arts Alliance\, and Public Art Lincoln. Since the pandemi c\, Seacrest has added food scarcity as a priority through the Food Bank o f Lincoln. She has served on the Lied Center Performing Arts Statewide Adv isory Board and supports several programs\, especially symphony and classi cal music. Additionally\, the Seacrest family are benefactors of the Linco ln\, Scottsbluff\, Sidney\, North Platte and Lexington community foundatio ns. Whether providing arts opportunities throughout western Nebraska or fi lling backpacks with food for students that need it\, or teaching UNL stud ents about how best to give back to their communities\, Rhonda Seacrest li ves the Rotary ideal of &ldquo\;Service of Above Self&rdquo\; in quiet way s that are fundamental in making sure that all of our youth have the oppor tunity to be successful. \n \nWe are so very proud to recognize Rhonda Se acrest as the 2023 Nebraskan of the Year.\n\n \n\nClick here to purchase y our Nebraskan of the Year ticket luncheon.\n\n \n\nSince 1988\, Rotary #14 has been honoring Nebraskans who have distinguished themselves through se rvice to others in keeping with ideals of Rotary International. These Nebr askans have shown honesty\, integrity and concern for others through leade rship and significant contributions to their profession and their communit ies. This award is open to ALL Nebraskans except elected officials\, curre ntly in office. Nominees do NOT have to be a Rotarian. \n\nThe goal each y ear is to select one honoree from a statewide field based on the following criteria:\n\n\n Honesty\, integrity and concern for others\;\n Service in charitable and civic causes and\;\n Leadership and significant accomplish ments in his/her profession or volunteer activities.\n\n\nThe Lincoln Rota ry Club #14 is pleased to announce the executive director of Nebraska Comm ission on Indian Affairs Judi gaiashkibos as the 2022 Nebraskan of the Yea r. \n\n \n\nPast Recipients of the Rotary #14 Nebraskan of the Year:\n\n\n \n \n 2022 Judi gaiashkibos\n Executive Director - Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs\n \n \n \n 2019 JoAnn Martin\n\n \n CEO - Ameritas\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n 2018 John Cook\n\n \n Coach - Educator - Mentor\n \n \n \n 201 7 Anthony (Tony) O. Messineo\, Jr.\n\n \n Business Leader - Philanthropist - Friend\n \n \n \n 2016 Dr. Martin Massengale\n\n \n Educator - Civic Le ader\n \n \n \n 2015 Duane Acklie*\n\n \n Businessman &mdash\; Civic Leade r &mdash\; Philanthropist\n \n \n \n 2014 Dr. Ron Hull\n\n \n Broadcast Pi oneer &mdash\; Educator &mdash\; Civic Leader\n \n \n \n 2013 J. Paul McIn tosh*\n\n \n Businessman &mdash\; Civic Leader &mdash\; Philanthropist\n \ n \n \n 2012 Harold W. "\;Andy"\; Andersen*\n\n \n Businessman &md ash\; Civic Leader &mdash\; Philanthropist\n \n \n \n 2011 Lee Sapp\n\n \n Businessman &mdash\; Philanthropist\n \n \n \n 2010 Henry H. &ldquo\;Hod& rdquo\; Kosman\n\n \n Banker &mdash\; Civic Leader &mdash\; Conservationis t\n \n \n \n 2009 Roger R. Wehrbein\n\n \n State Senator\n \n \n \n 2008 L t. Gen (Ret.) Roger P. Lempke\n\n \n Military Official\n \n \n \n 2007 All en J. Beermann\n\n \n Public Official\n \n \n \n 2006 Ted Kooser\n\n \n US Poet Laureate &mdash\; Cancer Survivor\n \n \n \n 2005 Susan S. Seacrest\ n\n \n Community Leader &mdash\; Environmentalist\n \n \n \n 2004 Leola J. Bullock*\n\n \n Community Volunteer &mdash\; Civil Rights Advocate\n \n \ n \n 2003 Donald O. Clifton*\n\n \n Entrepreneur &mdash\; Author\n \n \n \ n 2002 Charles &ldquo\;Charley&rdquo\; Thone*\n\n \n Lawyer &mdash\; Civic Leader &mdash\; Congressman &mdash\; Governor\n \n \n \n 2001 S. N. &ldqu o\;Bud&rdquo\; Wolbach*\n\n \n Businessman &mdash\; Civic Leader\n \n \n \ n 2000 Father Michael G. Morrison*\n\n \n Educator &mdash\; Administrator\ n \n \n \n 1999 Joan R. Burney\n\n \n Communicator &mdash\; Friend\n \n \n \n 1998 Frank B. Morrison*\n\n \n Lawyer &mdash\; Civic Leader &mdash\; G overnor\n \n \n \n 1997 James Stuart*\n\n \n Entrepreneur &mdash\; Civic L eader\n \n \n \n 1996 Durwood B. &ldquo\;Woody&rdquo\; Varner*\n\n \n Educ ator &mdash\; Administrator &mdash\; Civic Leader\n \n \n \n 1995 Dr. Tom Osborne\n\n \n Educator &mdash\; Football Coach\n \n \n \n 1994 Alice Ditt man\n\n \n Businesswoman &mdash\; Civic Leader\n \n \n \n 1993 Earl T. Luf f*\n\n \n Businessman &mdash\; Civic Leader &mdash\; Horseman &mdash\; Hum anitarian\n \n \n \n 1992 Kenneth L. Wortman*\n\n \n Businessman\n \n \n \ n 1991 Clayton Yeutter*\n\n \n Agricultural Policy Development &mdash\; Se cretary of Agriculture\n \n \n \n 1990 Wayne O. Tanderup*\n\n \n Businessm an &mdash\; Humanitarian\n \n \n \n 1989 Robert E. Knoll*\n\n \n Teacher & mdash\; Scholar\n \n \n \n 1988 Judge Robert Van Pelt*\n\n \n Teacher &mda sh\; Lawyer &mdash\; Jurist\n \n \n\n\n DTEND:20230425T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T102243Z DTSTART:20230425T163000Z LOCATION:The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:Nebraskan of the Year! (NOY) - April 25\, 2023 UID:c657fd73-ce59-46b2-9c69-064315b29b99 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

NEBRASKAN OF THE YEAR

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LUNCH COST: $35 pe r person early bird price until Friday\, April 7\; $40 per ticket after Ap ril 7. \;

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RHONDA SEACREST\n\n
2023 Nebraskan of t he Year
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Click here \;to purchase your ticket to the luncheon celebration
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Rhonda Seacrest grew up in North Platte. The work ethic and t he culture of a rural\, pioneer town helped to set her character and her f ocus. Hard work is part of being in Nebraska. There were pioneers that tra veled on and there were those who stayed. You do a thing\, because it need s doing. You see a problem\, and you solve it. These are among Rhonda&rsqu o\;s guiding tenets. \; \;
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\nMany years ago\, Rhonda f ound a passion for supporting children and youth in our communities invest ing in backpack and shelter programs acknowledging that hungry children fi nd it difficult to grow and learn. In that same vein\, she is committed to the arts\, &ldquo\;because they build ideas and vision for the future\, & ldquo\;while inspiring children and helping them fuel their minds. Her goa l is to make sure that all young people in Nebraska have the opportunity t o be encouraged\, successful\, and make their communities better. Included in her support is Sheldon Statewide\, which since 1987 has shared artwork s from the Sheldon Museum of Art&rsquo\;s collection with thousands throug hout the state. She and her late husband\, James\, have supported opera ev ents and education throughout Nebraska via the James C. and Rhonda Seacres t Tour Nebraska Opera Fund. Likewise\, the University of Nebraska&mdash\;L incoln College of Business benefits from the Seacrest Teaching Fellows pro gram\, as well as the funding of a popular course on philanthropy manageme nt. \; \;
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\nSeacrest serves on boards for the Lincoln City Libraries\, Mid-American Arts Alliance\, and Public Art Lincoln. Sinc e the pandemic\, Seacrest has added food scarcity as a priority through th e Food Bank of Lincoln. She has served on the Lied Center Performing Arts Statewide Advisory Board and supports several programs\, especially sympho ny and classical music. Additionally\, the Seacrest family are benefactors of the Lincoln\, Scottsbluff\, Sidney\, North Platte and Lexington commun ity foundations. Whether providing arts opportunities throughout western N ebraska or filling backpacks with food for students that need it\, or teac hing UNL students about how best to give back to their communities\, Rhond a Seacrest lives the Rotary ideal of &ldquo\;Service of Above Self&rdquo\; in quiet ways that are fundamental in making sure that all of our youth h ave the opportunity to be successful. \; \;
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\nWe are s o very proud to recognize Rhonda Seacrest as the 2023 Nebraskan of the Yea r.
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Click here \;to purchase your Nebraskan of the Year ticket luncheon.
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Since 1988\, Rotary #14 has been honoring Nebraskans who have distinguished themselves through se rvice to others in keeping with ideals of Rotary International. These Nebr askans have shown honesty\, integrity and concern for others through leade rship and significant contributions to their profession and their communit ies. This award is open to ALL Nebraskans except elected officials\, curre ntly in office. Nominees do NOT have to be a Rotarian. \;

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The Lincoln Rotary Club #14 is pleased to announce the executive directo r of Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs Judi gaiashkibos as the 2022 Ne braskan of the Year. \;
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    2022 \;Judi gaiashkibos
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    2019 JoAnn Martin
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    CEO - Ameritas

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    Businessman &mdash\; Civic Leader &mdash\; Philanthropist

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    2011 Lee Sapp
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    2009 Roger R. Wehrbein
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    2006 Te d Kooser
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    Lawyer &mdash\; Civic Leade r &mdash\; Congressman &mdash\; Governor

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    2001 S. N. &ld quo\;Bud&rdquo\; Wolbach*
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    Businessman &mdash\; Civic Leader

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    2000 Father Mi chael G. Morrison*
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    Educator &mdash\; Administrator

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    < span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sans -serif\;">1999 Joan R. Burney
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    Communicator &mdash\; Friend

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    1998 Frank B. Morrison*\n\n
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    1997 James Stuart*
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    1996 Durwood B. &ldquo\;Woody&rdquo\; Varner*\n\n
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    Educator &mdash\; Administrator &mdash\; Civ ic Leader

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    1994 Alice Dittman
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    1992 Kenneth L. Wortman*
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    Businessman

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    1991 Clayton Yeutter*
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    Agricultural Policy Devel opment &mdash\; Secretary of Agriculture

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    1990 Wayne O. Tanderup*
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    Businessm an &mdash\; Humanitarian

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    1989 Robert E. Knoll*
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    Teacher &mdash\; Scholar

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    1988 Judge Robert Van Pelt*
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    Teacher &mdash\; Lawyer &mdash\; Jurist

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