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
Derrick “DP” Pearson, Sportscaster, radio and television host, writer, sports executive, and high school coach. That career has taken him nationwide, including Washington, DC, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, and now Lincoln, where he calls home. In addition to his media and coaching ventures, he also helped establish Fat Guy Charities in Charlotte, an NFL Charity, and developed LovePrints, a national mentor program that promotes Loving and Learning through Sports.
Sports Radio Station Owner, KNTK-FM Lincoln, Nebraska. 93.7 The Ticket FM. Host "Old School with Jay Foreman" and "DP One on One" at 93.7 The Ticket FM Lincoln, Nebraska. Speaker-TEDxLander May 2019. The Love Project Speaker-TEDxDeerPark March 2020. An American Face 17X Amazon Best-Selling Author “The Impact of Influence, (Volumes 1-8) Rebuilt Through Recovery Black Man Love, Concrete Connections, It’s Not About Me, and The Winning Mindset.
It is time to register for Rotary 14's Business Networking Day on September 8, 2026, 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. This will take place instead of our regular Tuesday Meeting. We have seven businesses that have committed to hosting Rotarians:
the Clyde Malone Community Center
ComfortMade Mattress Factory
Francie & Finch Bookshop with the Nebraska Hospital Association
It's been a long-standing tradition for Rotary 14 to host a picnic for collegiate students in our community. This year’s picnic will take place Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Holmes Lake, Shelter #1.
Here you’ll find a list of items we hope to receive as donations to help make the event a success. Additionally, we’re looking for volunteers to assist with setup or cleanup. Or, if you have a spare gift card lying around that you'd like to donate, we’ll take that, too! Every little bit helps.
Our greatest needs include:
Cases of Water
Use of a Cooler with Ice
Desserts (non-meltable)
Giveaway prizes for students (Lincoln swag, gift cards, university clothing, gift baskets, etc.)
Food (Vegetarian and vegan options)
Help with setup from 2:00-2:45 p.m.
Help with cleanup from 5-6 p.m.
This year we're providing three options to help make it easier to donate:
Deliver items to a Rotary meeting (on or before September 1st)
Deliver to Holmes Lake on the day of the picnic
Request a pickup (We will come to you to collect the donation. You’ll be contacted after you submit).
This is an event that has welcomed many international students, and many look forward to.
Salute to Business 2026 Celebrate Clark & Enersen as the Rotary Clubs of Lincoln's 2026 Salute to Business honoree! Tuesday, October 27, 11:30 am - 1 pm
Salute to Business, an event of the four Rotary Clubs in Lincoln, honors a local business that is growing employment and furthers the Rotary motto of “Service Before Self.”
Agenda: 11:30am - Doors open; 12:00pm - Program begins and lunch is served; 1:00pm - Event ends
This Tuesday during our weekly meeting, we're celebrating our Rotarians with September birthdays. Join us at the birthday table up front and enjoy a piece of cake. Happy birthday, Rotarians!
Update your birthday in your ClubRunner profile to make sure that you are celebrated during your birthday month!
At our August 25 meeting, Rotary 14 welcomed two new Rotary members. Be sure to give a warm Rotary welcome when you see them!
Scott Miller, sponsored by Randy Hawthorne
Scott Miller, Midwest Bank Scott is a lifelong Lincoln resident with a deep commitment to our community and decades of volunteer leadership. His service began in the 1990s as chair of the Haymarket Parking Committee, followed by roles as president of the Historic Haymarket and board member of the Downtown Lincoln Association. Scott has also served the YMCA, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, and People’s City Mission. In 2001, Scott co-founded ABLE, serving as president for over a decade. As ABLE nears its 25th anniversary in 2026, its mission remains to develop informed business leaders who positively impact Lincoln.
Larkin Powell, sponsored by Jennifer Williams
Larkin Powell, School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska
Larkin Powell is Director for the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska. He supports over 60 faculty with expertise in climate, water/soils, and biodiversity in working landscapes. The School partners with industry, agencies, and NGOs to assist with environmental decision-making in the state and around the world. Larkin is trained as a wildlife conservation biologist and is a Fellow of The Wildlife Society. He is the author of 8 books, including The Best of Intentions: A Story of Landscape Change in the Heart of the Great Plains, released in 2025.
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.
