Christie Weston and Angela Boule dropped off winter coats, caps and gloves to Principal Mike Long at Everett Elementary on Monday, December 7.  Angela’s colleagues at HoriSun Hospice supported our coat drive in a big way, so we are very thankful for them in addition to the many Rotarians who contributed!  Collectively, we donated over 50 warm winter coats, 42 stocking caps, a handful of scarves, 15 pairs of gloves, and 100 pairs of colorful knit mittens (handmade by Kris Rutford’s sister-in-law)!  Thank you to those who dropped off items, and those who gave funds to purchase coats and caps. We have so much appreciation for your big hearts for our Everett friends!

Since 2014, Todd has supported his alma matter through work at the University of Nebraska Foundation, serving as Senior Director of Development. His role includes service on the foundation’s Leadership Council, as well as management of a fundraising team and strategic initiatives in direct support of the College of Education & Human Sciences.
 
He is an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church (Elkhorn, NE), volunteers as a mentor with Teammates Mentoring (Millard), serves on the Site Improvement Team (Beadle Middle School), and is actively involved as President of The Experience Company, a leadership and career development accelerator for college undergraduate students. Todd and his wife Nicole are residents of Gretna, NE and proud parents of four boys; Aiden (12), Will (12), Braxton (9), & Rhett (3).

 

Welcome to Rotary, Todd! Thank you, Mike Wortman for sponsoring Todd to Rotary.

On December 8, Scott Larson recognized President Eric Drumheller as Paul Harris Fellow +1. Eric is the Vice President, Scholarships & Grants for EducationQuest Foundation, Inc. He joined Rotary in October 2011 and has 9 years of perfect attendance. He has also served as Secretary 2015-16, Director 2017-19, President-Elect 2019-20, and President 2020-2021. His contribution of $2,000 to TRF will help in eradicating polio and support TRF's priorities in fighting disease, providing clean water, supporting education, and saving mothers and children through maternal health. 

 

Thank you, President Eric, for your generosity!

NEOS December meeting L to R: Anne Brandt, PP & Chair Mark Stephens, Chris Whitney, Dennis DeRossett, Joe Spitsen, Ben Martens, Meagan Liesveld, Jim Bennett, Chair Lesly Levy, & Tim Kenny.

Co-Chairs Jay Wexler and Deb Uttecht thank everyone who volunteered to ring bells this past weekend. We witnessed people's generosity during the pandemic times. Here's a photo collage from the initial photos.

Last week Eric Drumheller presided over the meeting with secretary Morrie Enders. Virtual Meeting Host was Trip Snyder. Program Host was In-Club Celebrations Committee for the Christmas & Holiday Party. President Eric addressed the following personal concerns; Kate Engle's grandmather, Shirley Snyder Honeyman passed away on December 12 and Sue Wood's mother, Anita Wood, suffered a stroke December 13. Please keep them and their families in your thoughts. He congratulated Tom Klein on joining the NeighborWorks Board of Directors and thanked Rotarians for the generous coat/hat donation for Everett (50 warm coats, 52 stocking caps, 15 pairs of gloves and 100 pairs on knit mittens). Reminder to complete Rotary Census. Keith Larsen introduced new member Mia Azizah.