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March 29, 2022 at Embassy Suites
Presiding Officer: Christina Usher
Secretary: Ben Martens
Onsite Tech Consultant: Trip Snyder
Virtual Host: Art Zygielbaum
Greeters: Volunteers Needed
Check-in/Cashier: Kate Holman
Speaker Host: Diane Mendenhall
Speaker: Makenzie Rath
 
Makenzie Rath
President, Talent Plus
 
Makenzie Rath has been a part of the Talent Plus family from a very young age. She started on the logistics team as part of the Global Talent Interviewing Center and went on to become a research scientist. Today, she is the President of Talent Plus and serves on the Board of Directors. Rath has studied individuals through quantitative and qualitative processes to help client partners build Talent-Based Organizations®.

Talent Plus, Inc. is the premier human capital and talent management consulting partner. Their solutions pave the way for individuals and organizations to exceed the expectations of their clients, markets, and communities. As experts at each critical inflection across the talent lifecycle, their solutions scientifically assess, select, onboard, develop, coach, engage, and retain the right people with the right talents to grow and gain a profound and sustained competitive advantage over industry peers.
 
Pre-registration is no longer required. Just show up.
Embassy Suites
1040 P Street
 
March 29 Lunch Menu
Garden Salad
Ranch & Dorothy Lynch Dressings
Herb seared chicken with a Dijon chive sauce
Couscous and tri-color quinoa
Roasted broccolini with lemon and parmesan
Rolls & butter
 
Click here to join the meeting virtually or use this link: https://bit.ly/358ioxK
Meeting ID: 402 413 8597
Password: 661910
 
To watch the meeting, go to facebook.com/Rotary14
2022 Nebraskan of the Year is Judi gaiashkibos
The Lincoln Rotary Club #14 is pleased to announce the executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs Judi gaiashkibos as the 2022 Nebraskan of the Year. REGISTER NOW to help celebrate Judi gaiashkibos as Nebraskan of the Year at the luncheon on April 19, 2022, at Embassy Suites. Click here to register. To read more about Judi, read our press release, click here. For questions, please contact NOY Chair Brendan Evans at bevans@leadershiplincoln.org.
Welcome New Rotarians
David Shiffermiller
David is a returning Rotary 14 Rotarian and he was an active Rotarian serving as Project & Grants Evaluation Chair. David joined Cornhusker Bank in March of 2008 and manages the lending team. He has a combined 37 years of banking experience. David is a graduate of Ainsworth High School, University of Nebraska Lincoln, and Pacific Coast Graduate School of Banking. He has completed numerous training courses and schools sponsored by the Nebraska Banker’s Association and NBA/KBA Schools of Banking. Dave has previously held Nebraska Real Estate sales, broker’s, and appraiser licenses. Mr. Shiffermiller has served on various committees for both NBA and NBA/KBA Schools of Banking. He has served on numerous community non-profit boards including Leadership Lincoln, Nebraska Brass, Nebraska Jazz, and M.A.D. Dads. Dave is a member of Downtown Lincoln Rotary Club 14 and volunteers for Teammates, Gathering Place, and Fallbrook YMCA and currently serves as board member of Lincoln YMCA. Dave has also volunteered as presenter for the local SCORE chapter Small Business Workshop seminars. Dave and his wife, Joy, have three grown sons and six grandchildren, all in Lincoln. They are active members and volunteers of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.
 
Nate Keller 
After graduating from Beatrice High School, Nate went to the University of Nebraska – Kearney where he received his degree in Finance. While in college Nate started working as a teller at a credit union and has been in banking ever since. He moved to Lincoln in 2003 and is happy to call Lincoln home. Nate currently works at Cornhusker Bank as a commercial loan officer. Nate enjoys working with people and building long-term relationships.

Nate and his wife Kim have one son Nolan who keeps them busy with all his different sports activities. Nate enjoys coaching and watching Nolan play. Nate is also the Treasurer of his homeowner’s association and is involved with United Way. In his free time, Nate likes to golf and spend time outdoors.

We thank PDG Jim Mastera for bringing David back to Rotary 14 and sponsoring Nate Keller to Rotary!
Rotarians Combined Donation to Rotary International: $21,000
Last week at Rotary, Director Ken Koop and Terry Wittler recognized DG-Elect Barb Bartle as Paul Harris Fellow +8; Randy Bretz, Paul Harris Fellow +3; Mike Wortman, Paul Harris Fellow +3; Scott Larson, Paul Harris Fellow +1, and Lisa Lee, Paul Harris Fellow +1. All five donated a total combined accumulated donation of $21,000 to the Rotary International Foundation to support our global work in the areas of peace and conflict prevention & resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education, literacy, economic and community development and protecting the environment. Thank you, Rotarians!
 
L to R: Mike Wortman, Scott Larson, Barb Bartle, Lisa Lee, Randy Bretz, President Christina Usher
Know Your Rotary Club 14 Foundation
The motto that guides the activities of Rotary clubs throughout the world is “Service Above Self.” In that light, Rotary Club #14 Foundation’s vision for service is realized through our members’ contributions to the Club #14 Foundation. Our contributions, yours and mine, mingle and multiply, so that we might complete preferred projects that enhance this community and some beyond. Our neighbors, the ones down the street, across town, and around the globe are priorities as the Club #14 Foundation contemplates civic and financial support to mirror our goals for service and stewardship.

Club #14 members, we generate possibilities! And our Club #14 Foundation has helped us build and deliver. For more information, visit our website at www.rotary14foundation.org or click here.
Give with Confidence to The Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Foundation (International Foundation) has consistently received 4 stars out of 4 Star Rating by Charity Navigator. So you can donate with absolute confidence! Click here to donate online to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) of Rotary International (RI).
 

 
Your donation goes worldwide to promote peace and conflict prevention & resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education, literacy, economic and community development, and protecting the environment. Every Rotarian Every Year asks that you consider a gift of at least $100 to The Rotary Foundation.

You can also mail a check made out to The Rotary Foundation to PO Box 83843, Lincoln 68501. Yolanda will send it with the contribution form to TRF. You have until June 30, 2022, to donate for this Rotary year. Any questions, please contact TRF Chair Darold Karmazin at 402.304.3044.
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Rotary 14 is the place to be.
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Embassy Suites
1040 P Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
United States of America
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(402) 577-0091
The Rotary Club of Lincoln is meeting in a hybrid format. Join us at Embassy Suites or on Zoom using the following information: To join the meeting virtually, use this link: https://bit.ly/358ioxK Meeting ID: 402 413 8597 Password: 661910
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