At Lincoln South Rotary on April 15 we heard from Mariah Nimmich, Public Relations Director of Bulu.
Bulu is a discovery e-commerce platform that allows consumers to sample and find their new favorite vitamins, supplements and healthy snacks while providing actionable data back to brands.
Bulu is an online company based in Lincoln. It consists of Bulu Marketplace which is focused on manufacturers and provides and then there is Bulu Box which interfaces with the consumers.
It is a technology powerful team which is very comfortable being based in Lincoln. They are proud to say that most of the team members are Nebraska natives.
The Strictly Business magazine is a publication focusing on Local News about Local Business by Local Experts. Lincoln South Rotary Club was recently featured in the Joining Organizations section. On Friday, April 22 we will hear about Strictly Business from President Paige Zutervern.
Over the weekend of April 15, a group of high school students gathered at Camp Kitaki for the annual RYLA camp. The students were sponsored by clubs in Rotary District 5650 and also included the Youth Exchange Students that we are hosting in our Clubs. The weekend event provides an opportunity for youth to develop a variety of skills.
Thank you to Lincoln South Rotary Club Members for their help during the weekend camp - Tom Cardwell, Jenny Cardwell, Clay Ehlers, Ryker Lee and Dave Dietz.
The Lincoln South Rotary Club annual Scholarship Selection Meeting was April 1, 2016.
Pictured left to right are scholarship recipients: Andrew Goldsmith – Lincoln Southeast ($500), Ryley Thomas – Lincoln East ($500), Anna Stuchik – Pius ($1,300) and Rachael Kohrell – Lincoln Northeast ($1,000).
WINNER! Lincoln South Rotary Club and Russ's stores sold raffle tickets for the annual Grocery Grab with Russ's - a chance for the winner to "run through the store and grab all they can in 3 minutes up to a value of $1,000".
The winner this year . . . St. Mark's United Methodist Church food pantry.
Another grant opportunity . . . these projects are typically from $2,000 to $3,000. With these projects we are seeking ideas for projects - where we can include active involvement by Rotary Club Members.
Some past activities - supporting the development of a handicap accessible access to the Southern Heights Food Forest, providing furniture and storage for the child care center at Voices of Hope, providing and installing equipment for a theater room at the Salvation Army Resource center and building a portable mini-golf course for the Northeast Family Center.
The Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation is taking applications for grants to be awarded early in June. Applications are due May 20, 2016 by 5:00 PM.
Grants awarded through the Lincoln South Rotary Foundation generally are in the area of youth and education. All club members are encouraged to discuss these opportunities with organizations that might benefit from these grants.
Grants awarded by the Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation are up to $1,000 - Click here for the application form.
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) - Heartland, U.S.A. Division is taking registrations now for the April 23, 2016 session to be held in Omaha.
Rotary Leadership Institute is a wonderful opportunity for all Rotarians - you will learn more about Rotary as well as leadership characteristics. Participants expand their knowledge, work together on projects, and return to Rotary Clubs with a new enthusiasm. Enrich your experience as a member of Rotary – enrich your leadership skills - help your Rotary Clubs - enroll today!
From our Rotary District Governor Rod Bates:
"RLI is a wonderful overview of Rotary. It helps you understand and appreciate the power and reach of this magnificent organization dedicated to promoting world understanding and peace. You'll come away with an appreciation for our history and an understanding of where Rotary is currently heading.
I would highly recommend it to any Rotarian. It's great for newcomers to become acquainted with the purpose and structure of Rotary and it will help veteran Rotarians catch up on many of the more recent changes.”
Enroll online at www.rli-heartland.org. Visit the website to learn more about RLI and enroll today!
Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation International Dinner:
Lincoln South will hold hold an International Dinner on June 4th at the home of John & Nancy Herdman. This is a fundraiser for the Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation which provides grants twice per year to 2 local organizations focusing on youth and education. The most recent grants have been for the benefit of The Penguin Project of The Lincoln Community Playhouse, Girls on the Run of Nebraska and the Down Syndrome Associations for Families. Members are asked to bring ideas forward for future recipients.
Bob Vrana, Elise White, Scott Delisi, Joyce Michaelis, Jim O'Hanlon, Dick Miller, Lance Odom, John Herdman, Darrel Huenergardt, Dave Hilsabeck, Dick Wampler, Bernie Poppe and Bob Rauner.
At Lincoln South Rotary on April 15 we heard from Mariah Nimmich, Public Relations Director of Bulu.
The Strictly Business magazine is a publication focusing on Local News about Local Business by Local Experts. Lincoln South Rotary Club was recently featured in the Joining Organizations section. On Friday, April 22 we will hear about Strictly Business from President Paige Zutervern.
Over the weekend of April 15, a group of high school students gathered at Camp Kitaki for the annual RYLA camp. The students were sponsored by clubs in Rotary District 5650 and also included the Youth Exchange Students that we are hosting in our Clubs. The weekend event provides an opportunity for youth to develop a variety of skills.
The Lincoln South Rotary Club annual Scholarship Selection Meeting was April 1, 2016.
WINNER! Lincoln South Rotary Club and Russ's stores sold raffle tickets for the annual Grocery Grab with Russ's - a chance for the winner to "run through the store and grab all they can in 3 minutes up to a value of $1,000".
Another grant opportunity . . . these projects are typically from $2,000 to $3,000. With these projects we are seeking ideas for projects - where we can include active involvement by Rotary Club Members.
The Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation is taking applications for grants to be awarded early in June. Applications are due May 20, 2016 by 5:00 PM.
If the Nebraska State Offices are closed due to weather, then Lincoln South Rotary Club will cancel.
Bob Rauner from Club 14 and Maria Nimmich, our speaker.
Bob Vrana, Elise White, Scott Delisi, Joyce Michaelis, Jim O'Hanlon, Dick Miller, Lance Odom, John Herdman, Darrel Huenergardt, Dave Hilsabeck, Dick Wampler, Bernie Poppe and Bob Rauner. 
Birthdays: Jim O'Hanlon, Dave Hilsabeck, Tom Cardwell and Joe Roberts
