Speaker Host: Allen Beermann Speaker: Loren Lippincott
Loren Lippincott, Ret. Captain, Air Force NE's Top Gun
Loren Lippincott will share why he is considered NE's Top Gun.
Lippincott entered the United States Air Force and was commissioned through OTS a Second Lieutenant in November 1980. He completed Pilot Training at Vance AFB in November 1981 and selected as a T-37 Instructor Pilot at Vance AFB, Enid, OK. His next assignment was an F-16 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Lippincott was his squadron’s air to air and air to ground overall Top Gun.
In 1990 Lippincott was hired by Delta Air Lines. He’s been based in Atlanta, GA; Dallas Ft. Worth, TX; and Cincinnati, OH. Lippincott has flown as Second Officer on the 727; First Officer on the MD-88 and Boeing 757 and 767 and 767-400; and International Captain on the 757 and 767 aircraft. He’s flown over 24,000 hours. Retired in 2020. To read more about Loren, click here.
Jennifer Jones, Rotary International’s first female president, is the perfect leader to spread the word about the good Rotary does in the world, and inspire its members to keep going. At a training seminar for Rotary club presidents-elect at a Dallas-area hotel in February, sergeants-at-arms wearing yellow vests and Stetsons lead participants, grouped by Rotary district, into a small room for a photo op with 2022-23 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. As the groups enter, the club leaders mob Jones — the room a flurry of handshakes, fist bumps, hugs, and the occasional squeal. For each photo, the Stetson-clad Rotarians (nicknamed "Rangers") give instructions on who should stand where, then Jones, who is seated front-row center, stands up, turns around, and warms up the crowd. "Is this the best district?" she asks one. She challenges a district to dance, busting a groove on the tan and gray patterned hotel carpet. Another, she teases, is the best looking. And then there's the "party" district, whose members give a raucous cheer. Read more, click here.
Last week at Rotary, President John Gessert presided over the meeting. Ingrid Griffin Gessert led us in a beautiful rendition of the national anthem. Jim McKee spoke about the history of parking lots in Lincoln. TRF Chair Eric Drumheller presented the Paul Harris Fellow recognition to Mitch Lee, Regina Werum, Fatimah Marquita (Deen's wife), and Paul Harris Fellow +1 to Deen Popoola Aromire. Congratulations, Rotarians!
Paul Harris Fellow Awards L to R: TRF Chair Eric Drumheller, Regina Werum, Fatimah Marquita, Zainudeen Idowu Popoola Aromire, Mitch Lee, and President John Gessert
Historian Jim McKee shared the history of parking lots in Lincoln, complete with the old-style slide presentation in a physical carousel
Because of Rotarians' generosity at the 2022 Rise.Shine.Give, our club can partner with Habitat for Humanity. Recently, hardworking Rotarians led by Immediate Past President Christina Usher painted Martha's house. Here are some photos:
Click here to fill a Little Free Pantry. For questions, please contact Project Chair Morrie Enders at morrieenders@gmail.com. For more information about our Little Free Pantries project, click here. Marcia White was stocking the 3202 Y Street Little Free Pantry last week.
Every week, we need your help to run the meeting by serving as Greeters and Cashiers. You get attendance credit every time you serve at our weekly meeting. More importantly, it's the best way to meet fellow Rotarians directly. Volunteer now, click here.
The Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival features internationally-recognized touring artists who will share the stage with local musicians to foster a transformative week of cultural exchange and world-class performances.
The star-studded roster includes internationally-renowned Argentinian bandoneonist J.P. Jofre, singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane, Lebanese composer and violinist Layale Chaker, clarinetist and composer Kinan Azmeh–who was recently nominated by the President and confirmed by Congress to serve on US National Council for The Arts.
Omaha Millard Rotary President Scott Buchholz is looking for a 4-person Rotary 14 Golf Team for their annual Gold fundraiser on Aug 31st at Tiburon Golf Course in Gretna! Funds from tournament are used to give out Rotary Scholarships to students at the three Millard High Schools. Their participation the last few years has been dropping and they are looking to have a successful golf event this year with Lincoln 14 participation. The more participation the more dollars they raise for students scholarships. It will be great to have Rotary 14 represented at the Millard Rotary annual golf event. Please contact Area Governor Mailani Veney at mailani.veney@gmail.com or Millard Rotary President Scott Buchholz at sbuchholz01@aol.com; phone 402-957-4323.
Here's the unedited live capture video of President John Gessert's rendition of Come Together Right Now, Rotary! The performance earned President John Gessert and his Rotary band a standing ovation from fellow Rotarians.
Following President John Gessert's bold membership goal of 275 by July 1, 2023, and putting into equation attrition by yearend, Membership Chair Mark Feit wasted no time and got to work immediately by proposing 305 members by June 30, 2023. Bring a guest to Rotary with lunch courtesy of Rotary. Don't forget to hand your guest a Rotary envelope marked "Prospective Member Packet." For questions, please contact Membership Chair Mark Feit at markfeit@live.com.
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Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Talon Room
230 N 12th Street, Suite 1
Lincoln, NE 68508 United States of America
The Rotary Club of Lincoln is meeting in a hybrid format. Join us at the Talon Room 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
Every week, we need your help to run the meeting by serving as Greeters and Cashiers. You get attendance credit every time you serve at our weekly meeting. More importantly, it's the best way to meet fellow Rotarians directly. 
Following President John Gessert's bold membership goal of 275 by July 1, 2023, and putting into equation attrition by yearend, Membership Chair Mark Feit wasted no time and got to work immediately by proposing 305 members by June 30, 2023. Bring a guest to Rotary with lunch courtesy of Rotary. Don't forget to hand your guest a Rotary envelope marked "Prospective Member Packet." For questions, please contact Membership Chair Mark Feit at markfeit@live.com.
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