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April 3 - Vocational Talk - Michaela Williams On April 3, we had the opportunity to hear a vocational talk by Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Michaela Williams. Read more...	April 3 - Vocational Talk - Michaela Williams	Nicki Klein	2020-04-03 05:00:00Z
April 10 No Meeting at Lincoln South Rotary Lincoln South Rotary Club will not be meeting on April 10. Enjoy the Easter Holiday.	April 10 No Meeting at Lincoln South Rotary	Nicki Klein	2020-04-03 05:00:00Z
VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS Visiting Lincoln South Rotary Club's online meeting on April 3: Randy Bretz - Lincoln #14 Mick McKinley, Rotary District 5650 Governor 2019-20 - Council Bluffs Noon Dennis Duckworth - Lincoln East	VISITING ROTARIANS & GUESTS	Nicki Klein	2020-04-03 05:00:00Z
APRIL BIRTHDAYS AND ROTARY ANNIVERSARIES We celebrate these Rotarians on their special days: Read more...	APRIL BIRTHDAYS AND ROTARY ANNIVERSARIES	Nicki Klein	2020-04-03 05:00:00Z
HAPPY DOLLARS For Polio Plus Thank you to all of the contributions in support of Polio Plus.. Read more...	HAPPY DOLLARS For Polio Plus	Nicki Klein	2020-04-03 05:00:00Z
April 3 at Lincoln South Rotary Lincoln South Rotary Club met online on April 3, 2020. Read more...	April 3 at Lincoln South Rotary	Nicki Klein	2020-04-03 05:00:00Z
District Matching Grant Project Ideas Needed Lincoln South Rotary supports projects and activities in many ways. We can periodically provide funds through grant programs. Read more...	District Matching Grant Project Ideas Needed	Nicki Klein	2020-03-31 05:00:00Z
Service Ideas for Rotarians Have a service idea? Contact Chan with and he will take it to the Board for approval to be added to this list. Read more...	Service Ideas for Rotarians	Nicki Klein	2020-03-30 05:00:00Z
Rotary Events - Status All of Rotary is adapting due to concerns over the Coronavirus. Read more...	Rotary Events - Status	Nicki Klein	2020-03-29 05:00:00Z
March 27 - Vocational Talk - Suni Kasibhatla We had the opportunity to hear a vocational talk by Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Suni Kasibhatla. Read more...	March 27 - Vocational Talk - Suni Kasibhatla	Nicki Klein	2020-03-28 05:00:00Z
A Message from our President - March 27 Newsletter Since our meeting last Friday, several people had remarked at how well it went. This encourages us to continue with our online meetings. If you have any suggestions, please let us know. Read more...	A Message from our President - March 27 Newsletter	Nicki Klein	2020-03-27 05:00:00Z
New Member Stickers Removed Posted on Mar 27, 2020 Congratulations to Suni Kasibhatla and Srini Ampavati - their New Member stickers were virtually removed from their badges during our online meeting March 27. Read more...	New Member Stickers Removed	Nicki Klein	2020-03-27 05:00:00Z
Tabitha Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed Posted on Mar 27, 2020 Lincoln South Rotary Club has provided volunteers for the Tabitha Meals on Wheels (MOW) program for a number of years. Read more...	Tabitha Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed	Nicki Klein	2020-03-27 05:00:00Z
High School Scholarship Program 2020 On Track The selection of our High School Scholarship recipients will happen! Read more...	High School Scholarship Program 2020 On Track	Nicki Klein	2020-03-27 05:00:00Z
March 27 at Lincoln South Rotary Lincoln South Rotary Club met online on March 27, 2020 Read more...	March 27 at Lincoln South Rotary	Nicki Klein	2020-03-27 05:00:00Z
Ordering online? Select Lincoln South Rotary Foundation on smile.amazon.com Posted on Mar 25, 2020 Do you use Amazon? Use smile.amazon.com and support The Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation.. Read more...	Ordering online? Select Lincoln South Rotary Foundation on smile.amazon.com	Nicki Klein	2020-03-25 05:00:00Z
Rotary Online Clubs Around The World Rotary eClubs have been in existence for years. Now is a great time to check them out while we are not able to meet in person. Click here.	Rotary Online Clubs Around The World	Nicki Klein	2020-03-24 05:00:00Z
Status of Rotary District 5650 Club Meetings If you are interested in joining the meeting of another club in Rotary District 5650, view this article from the District Website (click here).	Status of Rotary District 5650 Club Meetings	Nicki Klein	2020-03-24 05:00:00Z
Another Way To Enjoy Your Rotary Club! Posted on Mar 21, 2020 Need something uplifting during these trying times? Read this! Read more...	Another Way To Enjoy Your Rotary Club!	Nicki Klein	2020-03-21 05:00:00Z
A Message from our President - March 20 Newsletter As much as we live by performing “Service about Self,” we are in a time where it forces us to act in our own best interest. The reason is that we cannot help others if we are not tending to ourselves. Read more...	A Message from our President - March 20 Newsletter	Nicki Klein	2020-03-20 05:00:00Z
Rotary Voices Posted on Mar 19, 2020 Rotary Voices - stories of service from around the world. Read more...	Rotary Voices	Nicki Klein	2020-03-19 05:00:00Z
A Message from our President - March 13 Newsletter Lincoln South Rotary Club is a club of action. Read more...	A Message from our President - March 13 Newsletter	Nicki Klein	2020-03-19 05:00:00Z
UNL Rotaract Wheelchair Fundraiser by Metro Art Gallery Posted on Feb 21, 2020 Thanks to the Metro Gallery in Lincoln we have an opportunity to raise funds for the UNL Rotaract Club . . . even while practicing social distancing. Read more...	UNL Rotaract Wheelchair Fundraiser by Metro Art Gallery	Nicki Klein	2020-02-21 06:00:00Z
Tribute to First Responders - 2020 Posted on Feb 07, 2020 The Tribute to First Responders lunch sponsored by Lincoln South Rotary Club 2020 will be October 14, 2020. We are currently soliciting for Corporate Table Sponsors. If you have contacts please talk with Chan. Read more...	Tribute to First Responders - 2020	Nicki Klein	2020-02-07 06:00:00Z
UNL Rotaract and the Wheelchair Project Posted on Jan 25, 2020 The UNL Rotaract Club is passionate about completing their Wheelchair Project. They need only $3,000 of their $18,000 to finish. Anyone can help - each wheelchair costs only $150. Read more...	UNL Rotaract and the Wheelchair Project	Nicki Klein	2020-01-25 06:00:00Z
NEW! Weather Related Cancellations Posted on Jan 24, 2020 The Lincoln South Rotary Club meeting will be cancelled any day that the Lincoln Public School System (LPS) has cancelled school due to weather. Read more...	NEW! Weather Related Cancellations	Nicki Klein	2020-01-24 06:00:00Z
Rotary at a Glance Posted on Jan 19, 2020 What is Rotary? Click here to review Rotary at a Glance.	Rotary at a Glance	Nicki Klein	2020-01-19 06:00:00Z
Rotary App for Smartphones Posted on Jan 17, 2020 There is an app available for iPhones and Android devices through ClubRunner. You can see Club Speakers and Events as well as Member Contacts at your fingertips! Download ClubRunner from your app store.	Rotary App for Smartphones	Nicki Klein	2020-01-17 06:00:00Z
Matt Aerni-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Matt Aerni is a Personal Injury Attorney with the Berry Law Firm and his spouse is a teacher at LPS. Read more...	Matt Aerni-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2019-12-13 06:00:00Z
Rotary 100% Attendance Program Receiving pin tabs April 5, 2019 representing years of 100% attendance (from left to right): Read more...	Rotary 100% Attendance Program	Nicki Klein	2019-12-03 06:00:00Z
Transportation Assistance For Rotary Members There are occasions when members of our Lincoln South Rotary Club would like to attend our Friday luncheon meeting but for some reason are unable to drive. We will help connect riders and drivers. Read more...	Transportation Assistance For Rotary Members	Nicki Klein	2019-12-03 06:00:00Z
Do You Have A Rotary Program Idea? One of the great reasons to attend Rotary is to hear the great speakers. Read more...	Do You Have A Rotary Program Idea?	Nicki Klein	2019-12-03 06:00:00Z
News from Rotary Internatinoal Through Rotary, we are doing amazing things around the world. From improving access to clean water, to battling the opioid crisis, empowering women or eradicating polio. Read the latest news at Rotary.org (click here).	News from Rotary Internatinoal	Nicki Klein	2019-12-03 06:00:00Z
Sandy Johnston-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Though Sandy Johnston was born in Pennsylvania, she grew up, and stayed, in Nebraska. Read more...	Sandy Johnston-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2019-11-08 06:00:00Z
Shannon Booth-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Shannon Booth and her family moved to Lincoln because of Shannon's job - Manager of Channel 10 KOLN/KGIN TV station. Read more...	Shannon Booth-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2019-11-01 05:00:00Z
Tami Lambie-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Tami came to Rotary after visiting with Chan at a Family Reunion. Read more...	Tami Lambie-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2019-10-25 05:00:00Z
Jason Varga-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Jason Varga has lived in Lincoln most of his life - other than about 1 year - and loves it! Read more...	Jason Varga-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2019-09-06 05:00:00Z
Lincoln South Rotarians invited to participate in Rotary Leadership Institute Posted on Aug 23, 2019 Lincoln South Rotary has made a commitment to enhance the Rotary Experience of our Club Members. Rotary Leadership Institute is a great opportunity for anyone - regardless of how long you have been in Rotary - to discover and experience Rotary as well as opportunities to lead in a volunteer organization. Read more...	Lincoln South Rotarians invited to participate in Rotary Leadership Institute	Nicolette Klein	2019-08-23 05:00:00Z
Mark Jensen-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Mark Jensen recently joined Lincoln South Rotary Club as a transfer from York Rotary. Read more...	Mark Jensen-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2019-05-17 05:00:00Z
Shane Davidson-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Our newest member - Shane Davidson - presented his Member Moment on April 5, 2019 at Lincoln South Rotary Club. Read more...	Shane Davidson-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2019-04-05 05:00:00Z
Henrik Christensen-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment We learned about Henrik Christensen at Rotary on March 29, 2019. Read more...	Henrik Christensen-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2019-03-29 05:00:00Z
Michaela Williams-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment We learned about Michaela Williams at Rotary on March 22, 2019. Read more...	Michaela Williams-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2019-03-22 05:00:00Z
Kiley Wiechman-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Lincoln South Rotary Club member Kiley Wiechman presented her Member Moment on February 22, 2019. Read more...	Kiley Wiechman-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2019-02-22 06:00:00Z
Jeremiah Blake-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Lincoln South Rotary Club member Jeremiah Blake recently presented his Member Moment. Read more...	Jeremiah Blake-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2019-02-08 06:00:00Z
Spotlight On Other Rotary Clubs Check out these activities of other Rotary Clubs - in Lincoln and around the District Click here to link to the District Website - Spotlight Page.: Other Rotary Club Meetings in Lincoln: Lincoln #14 Rotary Club - Tuesdays 11:45 AM - The Nebraska Club 233 S. 13th, 20th Floor Lincoln Lincoln Giving Spirits Evening Rotary Club - Every-other Tuesday at 5:00 PM (check in time - official start 5:30 PM) - JCMF Children's Charities 8445 Executive Woods Dr Ste B Lincoln Lincoln East Rotary Club - Wednesdays at 11:45 AM - Valentino's 70th and Van Dorn Lincoln	Spotlight On Other Rotary Clubs	Nicki Klein	2019-02-01 06:00:00Z
Suni Kasibhatla-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Sunitha "Suni" Kasibhatla shared the story of her life and love on January 18 at Lincoln South Rotary Club. Read more...	Suni Kasibhatla-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2019-01-18 06:00:00Z
Srini Ampavati-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment We got to know a little more about member Sreenivasa "Srini" Ampavati at Lincoln South Rotary Club on January 11. Read more...	Srini Ampavati-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2019-01-11 06:00:00Z
Elise White-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment We got to know Elise White a little better during the Rotary Club meeting October 19. Read more...	Elise White-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-10-19 05:00:00Z
Bruce Remington-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment On September 28, "Air Force Brat" Bruce Remington told us about his background, work and interests. Read more...	Bruce Remington-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-09-28 05:00:00Z
Jean Lovell-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment On September 21 we heard from Jean Lovell during our Member Moment segment. Read more...	Jean Lovell-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-09-21 05:00:00Z
Mary Gilbride-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Thank you Mary Gilbride for presenting your Member Moment on September 7 at Lincoln South Rotary Club. Read more...	Mary Gilbride-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-09-07 05:00:00Z
Scott Delisi-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment On August 24, Scott Delisi presented a Member Moment. Read more...	Scott Delisi-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-08-24 05:00:00Z
Aubrey Paulsen-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment On August 17 we heard from new member Aubrey Paulsen. Read more...	Aubrey Paulsen-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-08-17 05:00:00Z
Kim Remington-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Kim Remington presented her Member Moment at the August 10 meeting of Lincoln South Rotary Club. Read more...	Kim Remington-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-08-10 05:00:00Z
Maxine Moul-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment During the Lincoln South Rotary Club meeting on June 22 we got to hear a Member Moment from Maxine Moul. Read more...	Maxine Moul-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-06-22 05:00:00Z
Bernie Poppe-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Bernie Poppe presented his Member Moment at Lincoln South Rotary Club on June 15. Read more...	Bernie Poppe-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-06-15 05:00:00Z
Bill Schmeeckle-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment On June 8, 2018 we heard from Bill Schmeeckle as he presented his Member Moment. Read more...	Bill Schmeeckle-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-06-08 05:00:00Z
Clay Ehlers-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Our member moment on June 1, 2018 was presented by Lincoln South Rotary Club Past President Clay Ehlers. Read more...	Clay Ehlers-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-06-01 05:00:00Z
Joyce Schmeeckle-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment On May 18 we heard from Joyce Schmeeckle during our Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment. Read more...	Joyce Schmeeckle-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-05-18 05:00:00Z
Tom Hyde-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Tom Hyde presented his member moment at Lincoln South Rotary Club on May 4. Read more...	Tom Hyde-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-05-04 05:00:00Z
Audrey Richert-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Audrey Richert shared information about her family and interests during the Member Moment at Lincoln South Rotary on March 16. Read more...	Audrey Richert-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-03-16 05:00:00Z
Joyce Michaelis-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Joyce Michaelis shared information about her family and interests during the Member Moment at Lincoln South Rotary on February 23. Read more...	Joyce Michaelis-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-02-23 06:00:00Z
Gene Swinton-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment We learned a lot about Gene Swinton during his Member Moment presentation at Lincoln South Rotary on February 9. Read more...	Gene Swinton-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-02-09 06:00:00Z
Lance Odom-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Thanks to Lance Odom for presenting the Member Moment on February 2. Lance has been in Rotary since December 1999 and was President of Lincoln South Rotary Club 2002-2003. Read more...	Lance Odom-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-02-02 06:00:00Z
Rich Morris-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Our Member Moment on February 26 was presented by Rich Morris who has been in Rotary for just 16 months. Read more...	Rich Morris-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-01-26 06:00:00Z
Jim O'Hanlon-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Jim O'Hanlon held many positions before fully retiring - helped UNL in many interim positions - too many for me to capture. He stated that usually there are interim positions because there are issues to resolve and he like that challenge. Read more...	Jim O'Hanlon-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-01-12 06:00:00Z
Tracey McLain-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Thank you to Tracey McLain for sharing personal information during her Member Moment. We learned that she has 92 first cousins . . . and she knows them all! Read more...	Tracey McLain-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2018-01-05 06:00:00Z
Don Rabbe-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Don Rabbe was born in Omaha but grew up around Hastings. He started school in a one room school, graduated from Hastings High School and then Hastings College. Read more...	Don Rabbe-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2017-12-08 06:00:00Z
Bob Vrana-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Bob Vrana told us about his many connections to Lincoln South Rotary members. Read more...	Bob Vrana-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2017-12-01 06:00:00Z
Brad Carter-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Brad doesn't like the smell or taste of pumpkin, making this time of year particularly trying for him. Read more...	Brad Carter-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2017-11-17 06:00:00Z
Dave Dietz-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Dave Dietz grew up in western Nebraska on a farm south of Kimball. He recalls his father telling a farm implement dealer that he did not need a bale lifter because the boys could do that for him. Read more...	Dave Dietz-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2017-11-10 06:00:00Z
DeEtta Vrana-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment We learned that DeEtta Vrana grew up on a farm near Bayard and had a view of Chimney Rock from the kitchen (she takes credit for getting the votes for the design of the Nebraska State quarter). Read more...	DeEtta Vrana-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2017-11-03 05:00:00Z
Matt Horak-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Matt Horak owns and operates a chiropractic & acupuncture practice. Read more...	Matt Horak-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2017-10-13 05:00:00Z
Pat Grewe-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Pat Grewe is a Trust Officer at US Bank. Read more...	Pat Grewe-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2017-09-29 05:00:00Z
Nicki Klein-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Nicki Klein shared her experience while visiting the Rotary International headquarters 9-11-17. Read more...	Nicki Klein-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2017-09-15 05:00:00Z
Joe Roberts-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Thank you to Joe Roberts for sharing a little about his life with us. Joe is married to Sheryl Roberts, they have 2 children and 4 grandchildren that keep them very busy. Read more...	Joe Roberts-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2017-09-08 05:00:00Z
John Herdman-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Thank you to John Herdman for sharing a little about his life with us. Did you know that the day after John took office as the President of Lincoln South Rotary Club he married Nancy? Read more...	John Herdman-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2017-08-18 05:00:00Z
Dave Hilsabeck-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Thank you to Dave Hilsabeck for sharing a little about his life with us. Did you know that Dave started his career as an agronomist? Read more...	Dave Hilsabeck-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2017-08-04 05:00:00Z
Sue Merrill-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Sue Merrill teaches at Southeast Community College. She first joined Lincoln South Rotary Club in 2005, took time away due to a job change, and returned in 2013. Read more...	Sue Merrill-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2017-07-21 05:00:00Z
Jenny Cardwell-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment Jenny Cardwell has been in Rotary for 21 years. She did a presentation about and then was invited back to join Rotary. Read more...	Jenny Cardwell-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment	Nicki Klein	2017-07-14 05:00:00Z