Lincoln South Rotary Club Rotarians wanting to help flood victims should reach out to disaster relief organizations.
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John Chapo of the Lincoln Children's Zoo will be our speaker on March 22 to update us on the expansion and programs at the zoo. |
We thank Tracey McLain for reaching the level of Paul Harris Fellow +8 and Tom Hyde for Paul Harris Fellow +2. Picture are Tracey, Club Foundation Chair Joe Roberts and Tom. |
During the annual fund drive for The Rotary International Foundation there is a drawing among eligible members to become an immediate Paul Harris Fellow. Congratulations to new Paul Harris Fellows Chan Tyrrell and Matt Horak.. |
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It is time to start turning in your Ticket Stubs and Money for the 2019 Grocery Grab. DON'T WAIT - we need to know where we are on sales ASAP. |
Randy Bretz Lincoln #14 Mike Wortman Lincoln #14 Frosty Critchfield Lincoln #14 |
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Don Rabbe, Brad Carter, Bob Vrana, John Herdman, Chan Tyrrell, Nicki Klein |
The Rotary District Conference is scheduled for Friday July 26 (starting around 10 AM) and Saturday July 27 (ending with the Awards Banquet). Take advantage of the early registration discount - click here for details and to link to the registration. |
The UNL Rotaract Club sponsored by Lincoln Rotary 14 and Lincoln South Rotary bussed tables at the Pizza Ranch last week to raise funds for their Wheelchair Project. |
Chris Sommerich the Director of the Humanities Nebraska was our speaker at Lincoln South Rotary Club on March 15. |
Congratulations to Bill Schmeeckle and Mary Gilbride. Their New Member stickers were removed from their badges. All members are asked to participate in activities and perform a few duties to graduate from New Member status (click here). Pictured left to right Joyce Schmeeckle (sponsor of Bill Schmeeckle), Bill, Membership Co Chair Dave Dietz, Maxine (sponsor of Mary Gilbride) and Mary. |
Kelly Brunkhorst of the Nebraska Corn Board was our speaker at Lincoln South Rotary On March 8. |
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Wendy Birdsall, President of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce along with Todd Wiltgen were at Lincoln South Rotary on March 1. |
Lincoln South Rotary Club member Kiley Wiechman presented her Member Moment on February 22, 2019. |
 On 23 February, Rotary celebrates its 114th anniversary. Take a virtual tour of Room 711, a re-creation of the office where Paul Harris met with three acquaintances to start a club based on “mutual cooperation and informal friendship.” |
Lincoln South Rotary Club will be conducting a Member Orientation Meeting on Wednesday March 20. Details are below and on the Calendar (click here). Contact is Lincoln South Rotary Club Membership Chair John Herdman. |
As Rotary event dates are set, and plans develop, information is posted to the club's calendar. Upcoming events show on the home page of the website and on the side of the bulletin. You can also open the calendar from the top of the home page and scroll for future events. Don't miss out! |
The Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation typically holds two fundraising / social events per year. The next one will be on May 4, 2019 "May The 4th Be With You" will be a Star Wars themed event. |
Mark you calendars! May 10 at Lincoln South Rotary Club we will hear from our scholarship recipients - the High School seniors who have been selected to receive scholarships to attend College. |
 Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience. Click here to learn more. |
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Sunitha "Suni" Kasibhatla shared the story of her life and love on January 18 at Lincoln South Rotary Club. |
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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. |
If the University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL) cancels classes due to weather, then Lincoln South Rotary Club will cancel. We will post the CANCEL status on the Club Website by 10:00 AM. |
Activities of other Rotary Clubs Click here to link to the District Website - Spotlight Page.: Other Rotary Club Meetings in Lincoln:
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We got to know a little more about member Sreenivasa "Srini" Ampavati at Lincoln South Rotary Club on January 11. |
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On September 28, "Air Force Brat" Bruce Remington told us about his background, work and interests. |
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Thank you Mary Gilbride for presenting your Member Moment on September 7 at Lincoln South Rotary Club. |
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Kim Remington presented her Member Moment at the August 10 meeting of Lincoln South Rotary Club. |
During the Lincoln South Rotary Club meeting on August 3 we got to hear a Member Moment from Emira Ibrahmipasic. |
During the Lincoln South Rotary Club meeting on June 22 we got to hear a Member Moment from Maxine Moul. |
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Our member moment on June 1, 2018 was presented by Lincoln South Rotary Club Past President Clay Ehlers. |
On May 18 we heard from Joyce Schmeeckle during our Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment. |
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Audrey Richert shared information about her family and interests during the Member Moment at Lincoln South Rotary on March 16. |
Joyce Michaelis shared information about her family and interests during the Member Moment at Lincoln South Rotary on February 23. |
We learned a lot about Gene Swinton during his Member Moment presentation at Lincoln South Rotary on February 9. |
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. |
Our Member Moment on February 26 was presented by Rich Morris who has been in Rotary for just 16 months. |
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. |
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! |
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. |
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Brad doesn't like the smell or taste of pumpkin, making this time of year particularly trying for him. |
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. |
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). |
Dick Wampler told us that he is from the flint hills of Kansas which is one of the finest cattle raising and grazing areas of the country. |
Don Anderson is retired. Most recently he managed Global Industries out of Grand Island, an off-shoot of Chief Industries. |
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Nicki Klein shared her experience while visiting the Rotary International headquarters 9-11-17. |
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. |
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? |
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? |
Thank you to Dick Miller for sharing a little about this life with us. It was great to have Kaye at the meeting with Dick. |
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. |
Jenny Cardwell has been in Rotary for 21 years. She did a presentation about and then was invited back to join Rotary. |
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