The mission of the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center is to foster an understanding of Tall Grass Prairie and connect people with nature.  Glynnis explained how the western part of Nebraska has more of the short grass prairie as it is drier out there.  The middle part of the State has more mixed grasses.  Our area is has the tall grass.  The deep rich soil is good for tall grass generally about 6 – 8 feet tall.  The Spring Creek Prairie is spread over 850 acres  near Denton.  The first land was acquired in 1998.  The land was perfect since it had never been plowed due to the fact the it is quite hilly.   The grassland supports many types of birds and wildlife including deer, bobcats, and 200 species of birds.  The activities at the Center include: 1) Exploring  2) Discovering 3) Observing Wildlife 4) Observing Wildflowers 5) Studying History, and 6) Relaxing…finding common peace.  The center is supported by many gracious volunteers and donors and has 4 full time employees.  Events coming up include:  Write from the Heart, Chilly-Chicken/Chicken Chili Day, and Words 4 Birds.  Check out the website at:  springcreekprairieaudubon.org

 

On Friday, February 26, Lincoln South Rotary Club will hear from Robert Ripley of the Nebraska Capitol Commission.

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 here for 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. 

If the Nebraska State Offices are closed due to weather, then Lincoln South Rotary Club will cancel.

 

We will post the CANCEL status on the Club Website by 10:00 AM.

 

To review - we are NOT following the practice of Lincoln Public Schools but, instead, the practice of the Nebraska State Offices.

 

 

Bob Vrana, Bernie Poppe, Joe Roberts, Dave Hilsabeck and Tracey McLain

Christy Merritt, guest of Bob Vrana and Glynnis Collins, our speaker.

Jim O'Hanlon, Rosita Moore, Dick Wampler, Dick Miller, Bob Vrana, Kay Wunderlich, Cave Hilsabek, Nicki Klein and Vickie Williamson.

Birthdays: Pat Haverty, Nicki Klein, Dick Miller, Elise White, Dick Wampler and Sue O'Connell.

 

Rotary Anniversaries: Joyce Schmeeckle and Darrel Huenergardt 25th Rotary Anniversary.