Robert Ripley from the Office of the Nebraska Capitol Commission was our speaker. Although the construction of the capitol was completed in 1932 under the architect Bertram Goodhue, 2 aspects of the design were deferred. The murals began in 1953 and the foundation for a fountain in each of the courtyards was laid in 1996. Now courtyard fountain construction is the last piece to be done. The original landscape was designed to allow for the fountains to be added later.
The fountains will have a “bubbler” with a water source that will cascade into a fountain. Goodhue’s idea for the fountains came from fountains he observed many years ago in Iraq. The premise of the fountains is the restrained use of water. The delay in constructing the fountains created the need to bring fountain materials into the existing building which presented some construction dilemmas.
Mary Ann Stallings and Robbie Nathan from Bridge to Better Living were our speakers.
Bridge to Better Living provides consulting services to families looking for alternative living for loved ones. In 2015, there were 47 million people over age 65. It is expected that in 2030, there will be 72 million over age 65. Following are the top 10 signs that you may need alternative living: 1) Nutrition 2) Medication 3) Mobility 4) Personal hygiene 5) Toileting 6) Household Chores 7) Social Interactions 8) Depression 9) Personal Finances 10) Cognitive Impairment – early signs of dementia. She recommended the book “A Lucky Life Interrupted” by Tom Brokaw. The consultants at Bridge to Better Living contract with the care facilities and the service to the family is at no cost to the families. They work with facilities at each of the different care levels starting with Independent Living, followed by Assisted Living, Memory Assisted Living and Long Term Care. All of the facilities vary greatly. The general range for cost for Independent living is $1800 - $5000/month. The range for Independent living with assistance ranges from $2800 - $5000 and general range for memory assisted living is $3700 - $6000/month. The skilled care facilities usually range from $200-$355/day. The Bridge to Better Living is a great resource to families looking for the next step to find alternative living options.
Lincoln South Rotary Club will be conducting a Member Orientation Meeting on Thursday, March 3. Details are below and on the Calendar (click here). Food will be available.
PLEASE RSVP so that we can properly plan for the food.
Bring your laptop or tablet as we will be accessing Rotary websites during the meeting.
Mark your calendars for the Salute to Business event on Tuesday April 5, 2016. This event is sponsored by all 4 Lincoln Rotary clubs and honors a local business which has contributed to job growth in the community.
The luncheon will be held at the Cornhusker Hotel and Nelnet has been selected as the honoree this year.
Lincoln South Rotary is putting together a table of 10 so if you would like to attend, contact Joe Roberts. Cost is $30 per person. This event will count as our regular meeting so Lincoln South will NOT be holding its meeting on Friday April 8th.
The Annual Grocery Grab with Russ's is coming up soon (click here for flyer). The Grocery Grab is our major source of funds for the Scholarship awards. Watch for more information about tickets and prizes.
Tickets can be sold by Lincoln South Rotary Club Members at a discount - 3 tickets for $25. Otherwise tickets are $10 per ticket (available through Rotary Club Members or at any Russ's store.)
Our annual Scholarship Selection Meeting (high school students receive scholarships for college) wll be April 1, 2016.
We need your help in two ways:
1) SELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
2) GIFT BAG DONATIONS
For either, contact Scholarship Selection Committee Member Rosita at 806-470-1228 / rpwmoore@hotmail.com
SELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS are needed to review the initial applications and narrow them down to 4 finalists. There will also be tasks the day of the scholarship awards including timing, escorting students, etc.
GIFT BAGS
Part of the tradition of Lincoln South Rotary Club and our scholarship program is gift bags (click herefor flyer). We create 4 gift bags for the college-bound students and 4 gift bags for their school counselors (details below).
Tom Cardwell is asking for 2-3 volunteers to help with the RYLA camp at camp Kitaki from April 15th to April 17th. RYLA which is Rotary Youth Leadership Award puts on a camp each year to teach leadership skills to high school youth. Please contact Tom if you can help.
Please be thinking of potential grant recipients for 2016 for the Rotary International Grant. This is a $2000-$3000 grant. Let one of our board member know if you want to submit an idea.
Bob Vrana, Jenny Cardwell, Kay Wunderlich, Bill Schmeeckle, Dave Dietz, Dave Hilsabeck, Tracey, Darrel Huenerguardt, Dean Heermann, Bernie Poppe, Ryker, Clay, John Herdman and Don Anderson
Mary Ann Stallings and Robbie Nathan from Bridge to Better Living were our speakers. 
Mark your calendars for the Salute to Business event on Tuesday April 5, 2016. This event is sponsored by all 4 Lincoln Rotary clubs and honors a local business which has contributed to job growth in the community.
The Annual Grocery Grab with Russ's is coming up soon (
Our annual Scholarship Selection Meeting (high school students receive scholarships for college) wll be April 1, 2016.
Tom Cardwell is asking for 2-3 volunteers to help with the RYLA camp at camp Kitaki from April 15th to April 17th. RYLA which is Rotary Youth Leadership Award puts on a camp each year to teach leadership skills to high school youth. Please contact Tom if you can help. 
If the Nebraska State Offices are closed due to weather, then Lincoln South Rotary Club will cancel.
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