Program: Relevance and the Return of Tourism and Hospitality
Jeff Maul Executive Director, Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau / Vice President, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Jeff Maul was appointed as Executive Director of the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau late in 2006. Maul has been at the Convention and Visitors Bureau since 2002 and has an additional 12 years of sales and marketing experience in the hospitality, corporate, and healthcare industries.
Pre-registration is no longer required Embassy Suites 1040 P Street
November 2nd menu:
Garden Salad
Ranch & Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressings
Cherry Champagne Chicken
Broccoli
Roasted Herb Red Potatoes
Rolls & Butter
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Recently, the Rotary Clubs of Lincoln honored TMCO as Salute to Business Honoree. Salute to Business (STB) is an annual honor given to a business that employs the ideals of Service Above Self in their company's culture, including employment generation, and economic impact to the community. The selection is highly competitive and is managed by a city-wide committee, and this year was chaired by Gen. (Ret) Roger Lempke of the Rotary Club of Lincoln. All Lincoln Rotarians participate in choosing the STB honoree from a shortlist vetted by the STB committee, via an electronic ballot. TMCO was chosen in the Spring of 2020 but the award presentation was scheduled for 2021 due to the pandemic. To read more about TMCO, click here.
The Rotary Clubs of Lincoln Presidents presented the Salute to Business award to TMCO CEO Diane Stinton. L to R: Darrel Huenergardt, Sarah Reyes, DeEtta Vrana, Diane Stinton, and Christina Usher
Rotary District Governor Carol Horner, on behalf o almost 2,000 Rotarians, congratulated TMCO as Salute to Business Honoree
Robert Bartle, a native Nebraskan, has lived in Lincoln since 1968 when he enrolled at Nebraska Wesleyan University, prior to graduating from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1976.
Bob and his wife, Barbara, enjoy attending theatre activities as well as traveling. Bob looks forward to joining Barbara as a member of Rotary 14.
Welcome to Rotary, Bob! Thank you Patty Pansing Brooks for sponsoring Bob to Rotary.
The President-Nominee Selection Committee chaired by President-Elect John Gessert, at its recent meeting, had unanimously selected Jess Rustad as President Nominee. Jess will become President-Elect in July 2022 and will serve her term as President in 2023-2024. Jess has been an active member and worked tirelessly for Rotary. Jess was Membership Chair in 2017 and was awarded Rookie of the Year. She served as Salute to Business Co-Chair. Jess led a working group in merging two huge club websites. Jess maintains fours years of perfect attendance and served on the Board. Jess is currently Vice President at Farmers Mutual of Nebraska.
Engagement Committee Chair Meagan Liesveld drew two winners for the quarterly drawings for the Engagement Groups that completed a Bingo. The Q1 winners are the Lucky 13's with team captain Dennis DeRossett and Wheels Up with team captain Don Spinar. The $50 gift card for each winner is sponsored by Tony Messinneo's Valentino's. Congratulations Wheels Up! and Lucky 13's.
Wheels Up!: They had a social gathering at Martin's Hillside Orchard at the suggestion of Sandi Fabry. Stacy Gutschenritter moved to Blue Badge. The group donated to Club 14 Foundation. Melanie Whittamore-Mantzios brought a guest to the meeting. The majority of the group members belong to a committee. The group did a fun fine in August. And yes, the group picked a name, Wheels Up!
Lucky 13's: The group made Top Across bingo and Diagonal Bingo. The group had a Social Gathering held at The Mill on Oct. 4th. Brian Baskerville moved to Blue Badge. The group donated to Club 14 Foundation. Brian Baskerville brought a guest to the meeting. They picked their name. For their second Bingo: Doc Chaves and Fred Ohles serve as Mentors, they filled a Little Free Pantry, free spot - thank you! The group agreed to a fun fine. Brian Baskerville brought his guest for a second time and convinced his guest to join Rotary!
Wanted: Grant Applications for International Club Projects
Each year Club 14 supports a limited number of international projects with grants of $1,500-$5,000. Past grants like these have provided school supplies and uniforms, water tanks, medical exams, fish (for nutrition!), student educational experiences, and much more.
Linda Willard and Regina Werum of EG Group Hug filled a Little Free Pantry
Helping our food insecure population in Lincoln is a passion for Rotarians. Click here to sign up. For questions, please contact Project Chair Anna Hernoud at annahernoud@gmail.com.
The Rotary Club of Lincoln is meeting in a hybrid format. Join us at Embassy Suites or on Zoom using the following information:
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Jeff Maul
