Speakers

Speaker	Date	Topic
Evan Killeen	Apr 26, 2024	Lincoln Children's Zoo Topic: Lincoln South Rotary Club Meeting 2024_0426 Time: Apr 26, 2024 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) If you are not a member of Lincoln South Rotary and you wish to join by zoom, *contact us* in advance and provide your name. Reservations are not required to attend in person. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82307907477 Meeting ID: 823 0790 7477 BIO As the Chief Executive Officer for Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Evan Killeen oversees all operations of the Zoo and manages the revenues and expenses. Over the past 12 years, the Zoo has seen a great deal of operational success thanks to Mr. Killeen, with the Zoo budget increasing from $1.7 million to $7 million over that time. Additionally, Mr. Killeen presided over the largest expansion and capital campaign in Zoo history. A Nebraska native and graduate of the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Mr. Killeen has deep roots in Lincoln, Nebraska, and a strong focus on serving his community. Before becoming CEO, Mr. Killeen served as the COO from 2011 to 2022. Prior to the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Mr. Killeen successfully managed the Lincoln Children’s Museum as Deputy Director and previously led the Education Department at the Strategic Air and Space Museum.
No Meeting At The Venue	May 03, 2024	Attend the Cluib 40-Year Anniversary Celebration May 2, 2023 Lincoln South Rotary Club was chartered April 20, 1984. Attend the event on May 2, 2024 - click here. There will be celebration for our 40-Year Anniversary Thursday, May 2, 2024 Capital View Winery Details To Follow No Meeting at The Venue on May 3, 2024 You can see information about the History of our Club and Charter Night activities under the About Our Club tab on the website - or click here.
Scholarship Presentation	May 10, 2024	Scholarship Presentation
Jake Hedden - Donor Engagement Officer	May 17, 2024	BraveBe - Child Advocacy Center
No Meeting	May 24, 2024	Enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend
Dawn Rockey, Executive Director	May 31, 2024	Advocating for at-risk children – CASA for Lancaster County BIO Dawn Rockey joined CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Lancaster County as Executive Director in December 2006. Dawn came to CASA with a background in state government and commercial banking. Dawn worked for the State of Nebraska for 12 years, in both the legislative and executive branches, serving as Nebraska State Treasurer from 1991-1995. She spent the next nearly 12 years with First National Bank of Omaha in several commercial banking related positions and as a Second Vice President in Treasury Services working with corporate bank customers on their cash management needs. Dawn has served as President and Treasurer of the Human Services Federation (now Cause Collective Lincoln), currently chairing the Cause Collective-LPS Task Group. She served on the Lincoln Electric System Administrative Board, the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission, the Nebraska CASA Association, and the United Way Board. Dawn currently serves on the board of Aiding Angels, and the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation board. Dawn is a graduate of UNL, with a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs (1984) and completed graduate hours in Public Administration and Political Science. She has lived in Lincoln for more than 40 years. Her husband, Brian, is the Director of the Nebraska Lottery and they have a 25-year-old son. CASA or Court Appointed Special Advocates for Lancaster County is a local non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supports community volunteers who advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children in juvenile court. CASA volunteers get to know their assigned children and gather information. Volunteers then submit reports directly to the judge with their findings and recommendations. The goal is to provide the judge with more information and to move the children more quickly to permanency (a safe, stable, permanent home). CASA volunteers keep cases moving and make sure children and their families are receiving the services they need to correct the problems that brought them into the system. Ultimately, the role of the CASA volunteer is to make recommendations that are in the children’s best interests.
Carol Horner	Jun 07, 2024	"Speak out, Speak up...." BIO Carol has been a Rotarian since 2005 and was President of her club, Rotary Club of Council Bluffs, in 2010-11. She has served District 5650 as District Trainer, and Area Governor. During her year as District Governor, Carol’s primary focus will be on increasing member diversity and building a strong sense of belonging in the Rotary Clubs of District 5650. She is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and sustaining member of The Rotary Foundation. Her Rotary awards include: 2013 Rotary International Avenues of Service Citation; 2016 and 2018 District Chair of the Year; and 2017 Rotarian of the Year for her Club. She is a facilitator for Rotary Leadership Institute – Heartland USA Division. Carol Horner is President and Founder of Synchronicity, Inc. She works with companies and organizations that want their employees, teams, and leaders to "be in synch" and make impact. Carol integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in all her work. She is currently authoring a book about her Spiral of Accountability Model. Carol enjoys wine and scuba diving although not at the same time! She also enjoys exercise, sports, kayaking, golf, and the outdoors. Her favorite thing about being a Rotarian is her opportunity to be a part of saving the world!
State Senator Danielle Conrad	Jun 14, 2024	2024 Legislative Session BIO: Danielle Nantkes Conrad was first elected to Nebraska Legislature in 2006 and reelected in 2010 and 2022. She is a graduate of Seward High School, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.A.) in 2000 and University of Nebraska College of Law (J.D.) in 2003. Danielle is married to Tom and they have two children. Honors and awards: Graduated with Distinction for Outstanding Oral Advocacy, Order of the Barristers; CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Family Law Practice; CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Juvenile Law; 30 Most Influential Women in Lincoln, Lincoln Journal Star; Visionary Award, Nebraska Bar Association; President’s Award, Nebraska Farmers Union; By the People, Common Cause Nebraska; Advocate of the Year, Nebraska Health Center Association; Early Achiever Award, University of Nebraska Alumni Association; C.A. Sorensen Award, Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty; Friend of Education, Lincoln Education Association; Tribute to Women awardee, YWCA; Champion, Planned Parenthood Voters for Choice; Harold Sieck Public Official of the Year, ARC of Nebraska; Patty Steele Award for Excellence in Advocacy, American Cancer Society.
Changing of the Guard	Jun 28, 2024
No Meeting	Jul 05, 2024	Enjoy the Independence Day Holiday