Shari Veil is dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Shari came to Nebraska from the University of Kentucky, where she was associate dean and department chair in the College of Communication and Information. Prior to Kentucky, she taught strategic communication and served as the director of the Center for Risk and Crisis Management at the University of Oklahoma. Shari and her husband, Nick, are originally from North Dakota and have two teenage kids, Carson and Hailey.
President John Gessert, assisted by NEOS Chair Christine Weeks, recently presided over the Blue Badge Ceremony for new Blue Badgers Michael Eckelkamp, Katie King, Maggie Stuckey-Ross and Stephanie Stearley. Below is the picture of our new blue badgers with sponsors Angie Muhleisen and Mike Wortman.
The recent Business Networking Day was a huge success. Our special thanks go to our business hosts: Assurity, Bay High, Duncan Aviation, Food Bank of Lincoln, Hope Spoke, Hudl, Sampson Construction, and Universal Pure. Shout out to our Rotarian hosts at each business location: Kevin Faltin, Erin Dobesh, Jim Griesen, Eric Drumheller, Mitch Lee, Margaret Berry, Bob Everitt, and Christina Usher. And a big shout out to Chair Shari Veil and Director Bob Everitt for all the coordination and organization efforts in putting together a successful business Networking Day. To view the 2022 Business Networking Day photo slides, click here. Below is the photo of Rotarians at Universal Pure in their white gowns.
The 2022 Salute to Business (StB) Honoree is Sampson Construction! Sampson Construction has been shaping Lincoln’s built environment and supporting the community for 70 years. Founded on the principle that a promise and a handshake are as good as a contract, the family-owned business has grown from a local residential builder to a nationally recognized and trusted commercial construction company. With offices in Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming, Sampson Construction has more than three hundred employees and has completed projects in seventeen states. Company President John Sampson said, “Without our people, Sampson Construction would not be what it is today. I cannot give enough credit to the many great employees that have been part of the Sampson team, both past and present. They are our company’s greatest asset.” Sampson’s investment in the community goes beyond construction. At the corporate and individual levels, they have been engaged and involved as financial supporters, volunteers, board members, leaders, and advisors for more than thirty public, private and not-for-profit organizations in the communities where the company is located. Click here to purchase your StB ticket.
The mini-quilt fundraiser for the benefit of the Ukraine, far surpassed expectations. The International Quilt Museum received 219 entries and 70 of these quilts were displayed for six weeks, garnering much attention and admiration. The auction welcomed 312 people who placed a total of 1523 bids to raise whopping $29,385! Net proceeds after shipping and handling expenses to approximately 300 winners in 38 states, totaled $27,385.
In visiting with TRF District Chair Bill Harvey and DG Pat Merryweather, it was agreed that these funds would go to help UMANA (Ukrainian Medical Association of North America) purchase a C-ARM, which is an x-Ray like machine used for surgeries to identify internal injuries and bleeding and shrapnel that cannot be seen visually. PDG Rich Kaye was going to try and get a match on the donation.
Thank you to everyone who supported the mini-quilt challenge - your support and generosity has long-lasting impact!
Last week, DG Barb Bartle and DG Deb McCaslin concluded their Imagine Tour in Lincoln with a luncheon at the International Quilt Museum hosted by Leslie Levy. There was a group photo at the Teachers' Fountain and drinks at Talon Room in the afternoon. Big thanks to President John Gessert, with President-Elect Jess Rustad, for planning and executing the concluding events of the Imagine Tour, which covered two Rotary districts. Thank you to all Rotarians who participated.
President John Gessert welcomed everyone to the Imagine Tour concluding lunch at the International Quilt Museum.
DG Barb Bartle and DG Deb McCaslin shared inspiring Rotary stories they had heard during the Imagine Tour.
Chuck Schroeder and his wife Kathi recently travelled to Scotland and Italy to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They spent two weeks in Scotland - Edinburgh, Pitlochry, Portree (Isle of Skye) and Perth, meeting lots of interesting people and even finding "The Plaice to be." Chuck also ensured he got a nice picture of the Rotary logo and reported to the Editor, which earned him an attendance credit. Happy 50th anniversary to Chuck & Kathi! Here are some photos of their adventures.
Every week, we need your help to run the meeting by serving as Greeters and Cashiers. You get attendance credit every time you serve at our weekly meeting. More importantly, it's the best way to meet fellow Rotarians. Volunteer now, click here.
L to R: Greeters Michael Eckelkamp, Patty Pansing Brooks, Cashiers Lisa Froehlich, Kate Holman, and Sgt at Arms Todd Francisco
Here's the unedited live capture video of President John Gessert's rendition of Come Together Right Now, Rotary! The performance earned President John Gessert and his Rotary band a standing ovation from fellow Rotarians.
Jennifer Jones, Rotary International’s first female president, is the perfect leader to spread the word about the good Rotary does in the world, and inspire its members to keep going. At a training seminar for Rotary club presidents-elect at a Dallas-area hotel in February, sergeants-at-arms wearing yellow vests and Stetsons lead participants, grouped by Rotary district, into a small room for a photo op with 2022-23 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. As the groups enter, the club leaders mob Jones — the room a flurry of handshakes, fist bumps, hugs, and the occasional squeal. For each photo, the Stetson-clad Rotarians (nicknamed "Rangers") give instructions on who should stand where, then Jones, who is seated front-row center, stands up, turns around, and warms up the crowd. "Is this the best district?" she asks one. She challenges a district to dance, busting a groove on the tan and gray patterned hotel carpet. Another, she teases, is the best looking. And then there's the "party" district, whose members give a raucous cheer. Read more, click here.
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The 2022 Salute to Business (StB) Honoree is Sampson Construction! Sampson Construction has been shaping Lincoln’s built environment and supporting the community for 70 years. Founded on the principle that a promise and a handshake are as good as a contract, the family-owned business has grown from a local residential builder to a nationally recognized and trusted commercial construction company. With offices in Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming, Sampson Construction has more than three hundred employees and has completed projects in seventeen states. Company President John Sampson said, “Without our people, Sampson Construction would not be what it is today. I cannot give enough credit to the many great employees that have been part of the Sampson team, both past and present. They are our company’s greatest asset.” Sampson’s investment in the community goes beyond construction. At the corporate and individual levels, they have been engaged and involved as financial supporters, volunteers, board members, leaders, and advisors for more than thirty public, private and not-for-profit organizations in the communities where the company is located. 
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