Speaker Date Topic
President Randy Hawthorne's Inaugural Meeting Jul 08, 2025 12:00 PM
Ryan Wieber, Lincoln City Libraries Jul 15, 2025
A New Downtown Central Library
Tracy Edgerton, Lincoln Community Foundation Jul 22, 2025 12:00 PM
Prosper Lincoln 3.0
District 5650 Governor Robert Rapp Jul 29, 2025 12:00 PM

Robert grew up on a farm/ranch in South Central Nebraska. He became a Rotarian in 1994 after serving as Rotary District’s 5650’s Ambassadorial Scholar to the University of Edinburgh Law School, Edinburgh, Scotland in 1988-89. He was President of his Omaha Morning Rotary Club in 2020-21.

Robert earned his undergraduate degree in Business/Finance from Doane University and MBA from the University of Nebraska Omaha.

Robert’s professional background includes his work in economic/community development, international business consulting, and insurance and financial services.

He enjoys spending time working and relaxing at the family farm/nature reserve located near Johnson Lake in the Platte River Valley. His son, Alex and wife Allie live in Mesa, AZ. He and his partner, Pam, live in Elkhorn, NE. His hobbies include music, photography, and history.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR FOCUS Club Strategic Planning; Building Stronger Rotary Clubs; Membership Retention & Growth; Rotary Club Innovation, Community & International Projects; Rotary International Foundation Giving; Peace & Conflict Resolution

ROTARY AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

  • Ambassadorial Scholar, District 1020, Univ. Edinburgh Law School, Scotland 1988-89
  • Group Study Exchange Team Leader, District 4370, Venezuela, 2006
  • Outstanding District Chair 2010 – Rotary Group Study Exchange Team
  • Group Study Exchange Team District Chair 2010 – 2013
  • Vocational Training Team Chair 2013 – Present
  • Presidential Citation 2016-17
  • Paul Harris Fellow, 2011, 2012, 2021
  • Benefactor/Bequest Society Level 1 2020-21
Dr. John Skretta, Interim LPS Superintendent Aug 05, 2025 12:00 PM
School Year Kick-off
Congressman Mike Flood Aug 12, 2025 12:00 PM
Charlie Wesche & Gill Peace Aug 19, 2025 12:00 PM
Neighborworks Infil Project
Ivan Gusanu, Founder of Child of Light Aug 26, 2025 12:00 PM
Brenda Kasaty, Rose Cat Cafe Sep 02, 2025 12:00 PM
NO ROTARY MEETING - Business Networking Day Sep 09, 2025 12:00 PM
Troy Dannen, UNL Athletic Director Sep 23, 2025 12:00 PM
Bill Stephan, Lied Center Sep 30, 2025 12:00 PM
Alex Labenz Oct 07, 2025 12:00 PM
Homelessness & Affordable Housing
Global Engagement Committee Oct 14, 2025 12:00 PM
Open World
Angie & Jason Muelheisen, Union Bank Nov 04, 2025 12:00 PM
The Dunlap Impact on Lincoln
Veteran's Day Program Nov 11, 2025 12:00 PM
Jeff Nordhoek, President of Nelnet Nov 18, 2025 12:00 PM
The Nelnet Story
NO ROTARY MEETING - Happy Thanksgiving! Nov 25, 2025
Rotary 14 Holiday Party Dec 16, 2025 12:00 PM
NO ROTARY MEETING - Happy Holidays! Dec 23, 2025 12:00 PM
NO ROTARY MEETING - Happy New Year! Dec 30, 2025
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