Families affected by cancer will receive Christmas gifts from Lincoln Rotarians in partnership with Lynette's Angels. We have been assigned the Whitney Family. Here's the information of the Whitney family as provided by Lynette's Angels:
"The Whitney Family: Spencer, April, Nolan (Seward High Senior) and Drew (Seward High Freshman).
Spencer was diagnosed with Anaplastic Astrocytoma Grade 3 tumor in his brain back in July of 2015. Shortly after, he had surgery to remove the brain tumor only to find out they couldn't get the entire tumor out. After surgery, they followed up with many rounds of chemo and radiation after to help continue to shrink his tumor. Spencer hasn't been able to work for sometime due to the effects of his brain cancer, so to keep their family afloat, April is currently working 3 jobs to try to support their family. We can't imagine how hard things truly are for them right now. We got the pleasure of meeting with them and the love and care we saw between them were definitely inspiring. Spencer has a fighting spirit and they are truly the kindest people. They are absolutely humbled that they were nominated, and chosen as recipients in this extremely difficult season in their lives."
Rotary 14 Rotarians are encouraged to participate in sharing their Christmas blessings in two ways: Donate any amount at our weekly meeting or visit the Facebook Group created by Lynette's Angels and choose the gift you would like to give the Whitney family. Visit the Facebook Group by clicking here. So far, we collected $500.00. We are requesting for 100% participation and a minimum of $1 donation is participation. You may read more about Lynette's Angels by visiting their website, click here. Questions, please contact President Mailani or John Gessert.
Recently, Dan Duncan introduced our newest member Brooke Goedert of Nebraska Innovation Campus. Brooke grew up in Hastings, Nebraska. She is a 2014 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and earned a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Restaurant & Tourism Management. Brooke began her career with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2015 when she accepted the position of venue management & event specialist at the Nebraska Alumni Association where she managed events at the NIC Conference Center.
Brooke currently serves as the administrative coordinator for Nebraska Innovation Campus. Brooke is responsible for working alongside the NIC Executive Director in developing corporation policies, guidelines and other activities involved in the day-to-day operations of the corporation. She coordinates travel, meetings and special events for the campus, as well as, provides NIC tours to university visitors and community groups.
A Lincoln YPG champion and membership chair for Martyrs Moms she is committed to personal development and wanting more for herself and the communities around her.
She and her husband Paul have two beautiful daughters Ally and Charlotte. Welcome To Rotary, Brooke!
Brooke Goedert with her Rotary sponsor Dan Duncan and President Mailani Veney
Last week, TRF Chair Scott Larson recognized Leslie Levy as the newest Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary 14. Leslie is the Executive Director at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum. She has been a Rotarian for four years and currently serving in the Rotary Board. Congratulations, Leslie and thank you for your generosity.
Leslie Levy receiving her Paul Harris Fellow certificate and gold pin from TRF Chair Scott Larson
Last week, Interact Chairs Bill Michener (live from Japan) and Michelle Venter, introduced Principals Mike Gilotti and Brent Toalson from Lincoln Southeast and Southwest high schools. Both principals reported their pioneering efforts in establishing Interact at their schools. Bill and Michelle are working on getting Interact chartered by Rotary International at their schools.
Michelle Venter welcomed Principals Mike Gilotti and Brent Toalson
Interact Leaders from Lincoln Southeast visited Rotary 14 with Principal Brent Toalson
Last week at Rotary, President Mailani Veney presided the meeting. Randy Hawthorne conducted club business. Maury Halstead was Sgt. at Arms. We heard from Gov. Pete Ricketts regarding his vision to make state government more effective, more efficient, and more customer-focused. Bryan Seck introduced our newest member, Rico Zavala. Principals Brent Toalson and Mike Gillotti gave their remarks about their interest in starting Interact at their high schools. Everett students, upon the invitation of Mike Long, came to perform a musical number. We had several announcements. Frosty Critchfield, Nancy Finken, and Lisa Froehlich were Cashiers. AshLea Allberry and Lisa Lee were greeters. To sign up as Cashier, click/tap here. To serve as Greeter,click/tap here.
Gov. Pete Ricketts addressing the Rotarians
Gov. Ricketts giving a quick tutorial to Everett students on how to use the Rotary gavel L to R: President Mailani Veney, Gov. Ricketts, Mike Long with Everett teacher and students
Rotary Director Doc Chaves updating club members about our recent healthy lunch change and that so far Rotarians are embracing the change
Thank you to those who have already made their donation this Rotary year. You have until June 30, 2020, to donate for this Rotary year. To donate now, click here. Our goal is 100% participation and any amount will make a difference.
Bartle, Barbara Maline
Bates, Rodney L.
Becker, Jill
Beermann, Allen J.
Berg, Lowell S.
Bretz, Randall
Cline, Geoff
Cook-Benjamin, Lorie
Critchfield, Frosty
DeFord, Larry L.
Drumheller, Eric J.
Fabry, Sandra
Foor, Ryan
Gessert, John C.
Halstead, Maury N.
Hawthorne, Randal
Hill, Kiersten
Hulme, Doyle L
Jansen, Merle E.
Klockenga, Michael E.
Knox, Arthur Lloyd
Koop, Liz S.
Kucera, Donald D. Lane Gewecke, Mari
Larsen, Keith N.
Larson, Scott A.
Lee, Lisa
Levy, Leslie
Livingston, David C.
Mastera, James A.
Mueller, William J
Newport, Gregory D.
Odom, Sheila
Ogden, Charles
Pauley, David C.
Peetz, Sarah G
Richardson, Scott G.
Scheef, Matthew P.
Seck, Bryan
Settle, Dean B.
Sneve, Shirley K.
Spinar, Donald E.
Sturgeon, Joel
Veney, Mailani
Venter, Michelle
Wherry, Daniel E.
Wherry, Sharon B.
Whittamore-Mantzios, Melanie
+Wolter, John E.
Wortman, Michael J.
Zygielbaum, Christine
Click here to donate online to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) of Rotary International. Donating to The Rotary Foundation is a great opportunity for Rotarians to give back. Consider making your annual donation NOW. Your money comes back to us in three years in the form of Global and District grants to spend on our projects. Your donation goes around the world to promote peace and conflict prevention & resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education, and literacy, and economic and community development. Every Rotarian Every Year asks that you consider a gift of at least $100 to The Rotary Foundation.
If you have never given to TRF, Rotary 14 will match your first $100 to the Foundation, giving you $200 toward your Paul Harris Fellowship (cumulative giving of $1000). If a member initially donates less than $100, Rotary 14 will make the match as soon as the $100 level is reached. For all other club members, the club will match any contribution above the $100 Sustaining Member level per Rotary year (minimum match is $100), but not to exceed $500.
You can also bring a check made out to The Rotary Foundation to our weekly meeting and Yolanda will send it with the contribution form to TRF. Any questions, please contact TRF Chair Scott Larson.
The World Fellowship & Community Service Committee needs your help. Your input is needed. Do you have a passion for somewhere that you've traveled and seen great need? Want to have our club help? The World Fellowship and Community Service Community is looking for new international projects to fund - from small to large. Feel free to email sharon.wherry@gmail.com with suggestions.
Thanks to all who've given to our Foundation so that we could grant funds to improve lives in the Dominican Republic, Kenya and Namibia this past year. Pictured here is our water tanks project in Kenya.
Mark Anderson 04 Chris Foged 04 Roger Ludemann 04 Mike Klockenga 07 Russ Free 08 Pam Dingman 09 Eric Thompson 09 Colin McWilliams 11 Donna Wyatt 12 Edison McDonald 14 Darold Karmazin 16 Jim Griesen 18 David Shiffermiller 19 Randy Bretz 20 Suzanne Sughroue 20 Mike Lindberg 21 Bill Mueller 21 Bob Burns 22 Roger Lempke 24 Kevin Thomas 25 Geoff Cline 26 Jeff Fortenberry 27 Jess Rustad 29 Linda Willard 30
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Families affected by cancer will receive Christmas gifts from Lincoln Rotarians in partnership with Lynette's Angels. We have been assigned the Whitney Family. Here's the information of the Whitney family as provided by Lynette's Angels:
