Events

Company:

Duncan Aviation is celebrating 70 years of operation and is recognized as the largest family-owned business jet MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) facility in the world. Duncan Aviation is an Authorized Service Center and/or Designated Overhaul Facility for numerous manufacturers – including Bombardier, Gulfstream, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Honeywell, and others. More than 3,000 team members with industry-leading capabilities operate world-class paint hangars, premium interior shops, and full-service structural and component maintenance facilities.

Chad Doehring:

Chad Doehring is the Vice President of Customer Service at Duncan Aviation. Chad leads teams across all three of Duncan Aviation’s full-service MRO locations in Lincoln (NE), Battle Creek (MI), and Provo (UT). He has held varied positions over the years – from airframe mechanic to advanced technical, operational, and leadership roles. One of many career achievements was leading the construction, staffing, and ramp-up of the full-service facility in Provo, Utah. Prior to joining Duncan Aviation in 1994 as an airframe mechanic, Chad’s aviation career began with Northrop Grumman on the B-2 bomber program.

Kasey Harwick:

Kasey Harwick is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln facility. Kasey began his career with Duncan Aviation in 1999, specializing in completions on green Astra SPX aircraft. Over more than 27 years with the company, he progressed from technician to senior executive leadership, serving in positions including Program Manager, Director of Maintenance, Vice President of Maintenance, and Vice President of Aircraft Services and Quality, prior to his current role. Kasey is a lifelong student. He holds an Associate of Applied Science in Nondestructive Testing, a Bachelor of Science in Business with a minor in Marketing, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership.

Pat Birch and Pat Leach invite Rotarians and their friends to join them for an evening gathering to support Rotary’s Global Polio Eradication Initiative. The event will be held at the home of Pat Birch and Roger Bruhn (address provided to those who register). Drop by any time from 4:30pm to 7:30pm for a pint(s) and accompanying snacks, and fellowship!

A $50 donation per person is requested. Checks should be made to “Polio Plus” and turned in at the event.

We are grateful to Lisa and Monte Froehlich and their Boiler Brewing Company for donating the beer for the event.

Dr. Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, MBA, is a global health security leader, medical epidemiologist and former Assistant Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service. He is currently the Dean, Richard Holland Presidential Chair, and Tenured Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Nebraska, where he leads a global college of public health focused on solving complex health problems and preventing disease. Formerly the Director of the CDC's preparedness office, he co-founded the U.S. biodefense program and led or consulted on over 25 international outbreaks, including Ebola, SARS, and Anthrax Bioterrorism. Dr. Khan also serves on the WHO Steering Committee for Global Outbreak Preparedness and Response and the board of rare disease drug developer, Intrabio Inc.

Join President Mark Feit for Wine Down Wednesday, an evening of fellowship, conversation, and connection.

Mark will be at Bin105 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18 and he looks forward to spending time with fellow Rotarians. Whether you'd like to talk about club business, share what's happening in your life, or simply enjoy good company, he hopes you'll stop by and say hello.

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A Rotary 14 holiday tradition – ringing a bell for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. Join your fellow Rotarians across Lincoln on December 5, 2026, for a short one-hour shift to help raise funds to support The Salvation Army’s programs.

Each year, The Salvation Army will serve more than 25 million people across America – including many in Lincoln. That means 55+ million meals for the hungry, 10+ million nights of shelter for people experiencing homelessness, and countless Christmas gifts for children who may otherwise go without.

For questions, please call Co-Chairs Jay Wexler at (845) 913-6719 or Deb Uttecht at (402) 560-4148.

Join President Mark Feit for Whiskey Wednesday, an evening of fellowship, conversation, and connection.

Mark will be at Alchemy from 5:00–6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16 and he looks forward to spending time with fellow Rotarians. Whether you'd like to talk about club business, share what's happening in your life, or simply enjoy good company, he hopes you'll stop by and say hello.

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• Click here for stories on how Rotarians are providing clean water and sanitation to those in need. https://rotaryserviceblog.org/tag/world-water-day/
• Click here to learn about and join the WASH Rotary Action Group, focused on clean water and sanitation projects. https://wash-rag.org/
• Click here to donate. Be sure to sign into your MyRotary.org account before completing your donation. Choose "Areas of Focus", "Water, Sanitation & Hygiene" to direct you donation for water projects. https://my.rotary.org/en/donate

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