Lincoln South Rotary Club and most other Service Organizations are familiar with volunteering for The Salvation Army Bell Ringing. But do we know that the organization does? Major Jamie Pennington is our speaker on February 10 to share stories and information.
The International Quilt Study Center & Museum at the University of Nebraska was first established with a gift from Ardis and Robert James who included a caveat that a program of study be established.
The mission of Nebraska VR: We help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment while helping businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.
Brock explained that his responsibility is matching people with employers for long-term employment.
Chan Tyrrell provided a vocational presentation on January 27. He was in the floral business and then fundraising. Most recently he retired from the Tabitha Foundation.
Lincoln South Rotary Club has a strong tradition of supporting The Rotary Foundation. Chair Joe Roberts has provide information and opportunity. Have you made your contribution yet?
A traditional part of our high school scholarship awards is that we provide gift bags to the finalists and their school counselors.
We need a coordinator for these gift bags. If we do not have a coordinator we will drop the gift bag aspect of the scholarship program. This year the scholarships will be awarded in April.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) in District 5650 is a weekend camp program. This year it will be April 7 (noon) to April 9 (noon) at Camp Kitaki in Louisville. RYLA programs focus on leadership and provide an opportunity for the participants to practice what they have learned. Click here for the District 5650 RYLA Website Page.
Dave Dietz announced that they are looking for participants (Sophomores and Juniors) and recruiting volunteers for this year's event.. Participants can apply online (click here). If you wish to volunteer, contact Dave (click here)..
Lincoln South Rotary supports projects and activities in many ways. We can periodically provide funds through grant programs. There are grants available through the Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation as well as matching grants through Rotary District 5650.
Our projects are typically $500, $1000 or $2000. The projects come from our membership. If you have an idea, please share it with Clay Ehlers, Nicki Klein or Lance Odom.
Some of the organizations that we have supported in the past are found on these website pages:
Click here for organizations supported by Lincoln South Rotary Club and District Grants
Click here for projects specific to the Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation Grants
New Goals this year - $56 per capita for Polio Plus.
January 27 - Chan Tyrrell, Dick Wampler, Bob Vrana, Bernie Pipper, Tom Hde, Brad Carter, Dick Miller, Tom Cardwell; and a special recognition from Joe Roberts in honor of his Father who recently passed away - $90 for his father's age.
February 3 - Suzanne Tyrrell, Dave Dietz, Bob Vrana, Tom Hyde, Kay Wunderlich, Gene Swinton, Dick Miller, Joyce Schmeeckle, Brad Carter, Nicki Klein
During the January 27 and February 3 meetings we had Club Service provided by:
Bob Vrana, Brad Carter, Lance Odom, Clay Ehlers, Bernie Poppe, Chan Tyrrell, John Herdman, Kay Wunderlich, Sue O'Connell, Jenny Cardwell, Dave Hilsabeck, Nicki Klein,
Lincoln South Rotary Club and most other Service Organizations are familiar with volunteering for The Salvation Army Bell Ringing. But do we know that the organization does? Major Jamie Pennington is our speaker on February 10 to share stories and information.
The International Quilt Study Center & Museum at the University of Nebraska was first established with a gift from Ardis and Robert James who included a caveat that a program of study be established.
The mission of Nebraska VR: We help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment while helping businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.
Chan Tyrrell provided a vocational presentation on January 27. He was in the floral business and then fundraising. Most recently he retired from the Tabitha Foundation.
A traditional part of our high school scholarship awards is that we provide gift bags to the finalists and their school counselors.
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Lincoln South Rotary supports projects and activities in many ways. We can periodically provide funds through grant programs. There are grants available through the Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation as well as matching grants through Rotary District 5650.
We are conducting our annual Food Drive to benefit the Lincoln Food Bank.
These Rotarians have been members for Rotary:
