Nancy Montanez Johner is a professional with a passion for social work and management. With a career spanning over 30 years, Nancy has dedicated herself to making a positive impact on individuals and communities.
Starting her journey in the field of social work, Nancy quickly discovered her innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique needs. She worked tirelessly to advocate for those who were marginalized and vulnerable, striving to create a more inclusive and just society. Nancy's compassion and empathy have been invaluable assets in her work, allowing her to build strong relationships with clients and gain their trust.
Recognizing the importance of effective leadership in driving meaningful change, Nancy decided to expand her skill set and pursued a career in management. She was fortunate to lead the Department of Health and Human Services under Governor Johanns administration, serving the largest state arm of government at that time. She honed her organizational and strategic planning abilities, successfully leading teams and projects at the federal level to achieve outcomes in feeding children and individuals in need as The Undersecretary of Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services under President George Bush administration. Her ability to inspire and motivate her colleagues has been instrumental in fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment as the Deputy Chief of Staff/State Director for Senator Johanns to serve Nebraskans.
She worked tirelessly to advocate for vulnerable children and ensure their safety, well-being, and access to essential resources in the Children and Families Services.
Driven to expand her ability to make a difference, Nancy expanded her horizons and ventured into the realm of medical and dental services as the Executive Director of Clinic with a Heart. Recognizing the crucial role that access to quality healthcare plays in fostering healthy communities.
Recently, Membership Committee CoChair Mark Feit, introduced returning Rotarian Pat Stear. Pat is a Doane cum laude College graduate with a degree in music education and languages and taught those in public and private schools.
Before college, she was a Rotary Exchange Student in Tucumán, a northern province in Argentina. It was the best of any education for her!!! She went with no knowledge of Spanish and became fluent by complete immersion, living with three families and traveling to 19 cities with Felix Kitroser, the then Rotary Governor of our district, and his wife Sarita. He later became the International President of Rotary.
Since her exchange year, she became fluent in French, two kinds of sign language, and loves greeting and thanking people in about twenty languages. Being involved in the Lincoln Commission for International Visitors has been rewarding.
Pat Stear with President Jess Kinser and her Rotary sponsor Mark Feit
Barbara Bartle, the Immediate Past District Governor of Rotary 14, expressed her gratitude towards John Gessert, the Immediate Past President, for his exceptional leadership during the previous year. She presented him with a special Rotary President Plaque and welcomed him as the head of the Past Presidents Group. President Jess Kinser also handed over John's new Past President badge. We thank John for a wonderful year at Rotary!
Fresh from his European vacation, Immediate Past President (IPP) John Gessert thanked his leadership team and outgoing members of the Board of Directors for their dedication and service to Rotary. IPP John presented each one with a nice Plaque of Appreciation.
L to R: 2022-2023 DG Barbara Bartle, Secretary Chris Whitney, Director Molly Burns, Director Bob Everitt, Pres-Elect Jess Kinser, Sgt at Arms Todd Francisco, Director Christie Weston, Immediate Past President Christina Usher, Treasurer Ben Martens, & President John Gessert
IPP John Gessert presided over the Blue Badge Ceremony for Joel Michaelis sponsored by Bob Everitt, Jessica McMullen sponsored by Kiersten Hill, Sheila Dorsey Vinton sponsored by Fred Ohles, Nick Cusick sponsored by Angie Muhleisen, Josh Hanshaw sponsored by Tim Kenny - with President Jess Kinser. Congratulations, Rotarians!
Our Gathering Place Chair, Anna Hernoud, is looking for volunteers to serve meals at the Gathering Place on July 26 and July 27. Please send Anna an email if you can help at AnnaHernoud@gmail.com. Featured here are recent volunteers Kevin Wailes, Tammy Ward, Swedish RYE Ellinor Bengtsson, Lisa Lee, and Suzanne Sughroue.
Rotary 14 Club Survey The Project Grants Evaluation Committee (PGE) is responsible for effectively focusing the financial and volunteer resources of the club at the local, district, and international levels, to ensure that those resources align with Rotary International and Rotary 14 priorities. Committee guidelines require PGE to survey the Rotary 14 membership every other year to determine our highest priority areas. Those guidelines also ask us to consult annually with Prosper Lincoln for information on community needs, and you will see that noted on the survey. Now we need your input! Please complete the survey here by July 31, 2023. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C8WCDJL
Your answers will help determine the focus areas for project grants, volunteer efforts, Rise Shine Give recipients, and will help guide the club as we respond to new opportunities. For questions, please contact PGE Chair Victoria Grasso at victoria.grasso@cooperfoundation.org.
Your answers will help determine the focus areas for project grants, volunteer efforts, Rise Shine Give recipients, and will help guide the club as we respond to new opportunities. For questions, please contact PGE Chair Victoria Grasso at victoria.grasso@cooperfoundation.org.
R. Gordon R. McInally is president of Rotary International. He was educated at the Royal High School in Edinburgh and at the University of Dundee, where he earned his graduate degree in dental surgery. He operated his own dental practice in Edinburgh until 2016. Gordon was chair of the East of Scotland branch of the British Paedodontic Society and has held various academic positions. He has also served as a presbytery elder, chair of the Queensferry parish congregational board, and commissioner to the general assembly of the Church of Scotland. Read President McInally's biography.
Watch the video below of President McInally's address to the Rotary International Assembly:
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/3YosV2W
Meeting ID: 849 7976 2224
Password: 661910
NANCY MONTANEZ JOHNER
Recently, Membership Committee CoChair Mark Feit, introduced returning Rotarian Pat Stear. Pat is a Doane cum laude College graduate with a degree in music education and languages and taught those in public and private schools.
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