Secretary: Ben Martens Cashier & Check-In: Lisa Froehlich & Christine Weeks Sgt At Arms: Doyle Hulme
On-site Tech Consultant: Trip Snyder Zoom Host: Art Zygielbaum In-Person Greeter: Laurie Frasr & Chris Whitney
Program Host: Tammy Ward
Speaker: Kevin Wailes
Kevin Wailes, LES - Power Grid
Kevin Wailes has served as the Administrator and CEO of the Lincoln Electric System (LES) since July 2010. Prior to joining LES, he spent 23 years at Your Own Utilities, the municipal electric utility serving Tallahassee, Florida…the last 15 years as General Manager. Mr. Wailes also served as the Superintendent of the Lamar Utilities Board in Lamar Colorado for 6 years in the early 1980’s and holds a BSEE from Colorado State University. .
In-Person Meeting
Embassy Suites 1040 P Street
To join the meeting virtually, use this link: https://bit.ly/358ioxK
Thank you so much for the privilege of addressing the Lincoln Rotary. It was a great pleasure to do it in person and, of course, to be introduced by Regent Clare.
I am very grateful for the opportunity to address all of the Rotarians that I have come to know and value across the state and the region, but particularly the Lincoln Rotary whose history dates back to some of the very early days of Rotarian service and, of course, to be now an honorary member. I am truly touched by this generosity and will work hard to continue to exemplify the basic principles of Rotarian service. As part of that service, please feel free to invite me back at any time. If there are other things that I may be able to do to support our Rotarian colleagues, please feel free to ask at any time.
My very best wishes to you and yours and for the continued success of Lincoln Rotary.
Fighting hunger in our community is a priority for Rotarians. Big thank you to our July volunteers at the Gathering Place: Anna Hernoud, Dave Pauley, Suzanne Sughroue, Lily Sughroue, Kevin Wailes, and Christie Weston. Thank you, Rotarians!
Helping our food insecure population in Lincoln is a passion for Rotarians. Please contact Project Chair Anna Hernoud (annahernoud@gmail.com) if you have not already signed up.
Recently, TRF Chair Darold Karmazin recognized Maury Halstead and Don Kucera as Paul Harris Fellow +7. Maury's and Don's combined contribution to The Rotary Foundation of $16,000 support Rotary's work in the following areas of focus: Peace and conflict prevention/resolution, Disease prevention and treatment, Water and sanitation, Maternal and child health, Basic education, and literacy, Economic and community development, and Protecting the Environment. Thank you, Maury and Don!
TRF chair Darold Karmazin giving to Don and Maury the Paul Harris pin with two rubies
President Christina Usher thanked Maury Halstead and Don Kucera for their generosity. L to R: Maury Halstead, TRF Chair Darold Karmazin, President Christina Usher, and Don Kucera
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
Kevin Wailes, LES - Power Grid 
Jeff McPeak hosted Joe Johnson from the Rotary Club of Kearney with President Christina Usher.
