On February 28, 2025 at Lincoln South Rotary Club, we will hear from Fullbright Scholar Galia Chimiak. The focus of her presentation will be Americans of East European descent supporting the Ukrainian people: preliminary results of a study on grassroots humanitarianism.
At Lincoln South Rotary, we heard from John Hay on February 21, 2025. He is with Biological Systems Engineering at UNL and focus on solar and wind energy.
At Lincoln South Rotary Club on February 21, 2025, we reached 27 Rotarians, Guests and Speakers - in person and online (37.5% members attended in person)
Lincoln South Rotary Club is supporting Little Free Pantries as an ongoing project. Clay and Jules Ehlers shopped - filled the back of their vehicle - and set out to stock Little Free Pantries last weekend.
The Lincoln South Rotary Club Board is asking members to consider projects or programs that can benefit from grant funds. Can you think of a project that could be from $2,000 to $3,000?
The Dictionary Project - providing dictionaries to students in Lincoln - is underway. The Packaging/Labeling took place Monday February 24. Now for delivery:
Lincoln South Rotary Club has a long-standing tradition of strong support of The Rotary International Foundation. When a member has accumulated a total of $1,000 in donations, they are named a Paul Harris Fellow.
There are ways to support Youth Exchange students that do not require a long-term commitment. We can invite them to a family event, take them on outings or mentor them as they work through the challenges of school or adapting to time away from their families.
Lincoln South Rotary Club covers the cost for any member to participate in the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI).
RLI is a facilitated program with active participation - not lecturing. Topics important to Rotary and Rotary Clubs such as Effective Service Projects, Membership Engagement, and understanding The Rotary Foundation are explored. You will discuss real challenges and exchange ideas.
We refuse to accept conflict as a way of life. Rotary projects provide training that fosters understanding and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts.
Mary Gilbride reported that it was stated on Jimmy Kimmel Live January 16 "the best and most reliable place to donate funds that will go directly to people affected by the fires is altadenarotary.org".
Meetings are in person and by Zoom; to participate by Zoom, if you are not a member of Lincoln South Rotary Club, contact us (https://lincolnsouthrotary.org/singleemail/contactus) to ensure you are given access.