Current Events & Happenings
Welcome to Rotary 14!
Topic: The New Lincoln Central Library
 
Originally from Michigan, Ryan Wieber arrived as Library Director in Lincoln 2 ½ years ago. While in Michigan he served as library director for over 20 years at three different systems. He has degrees from Western Michigan University and Wayne State University, and he loves to share his love for public libraries and the positive impact it has on communities. He’s inspired in leading efforts to improve libraries and creating a shared vision for modern library services, while also being responsive to resident’s expectations. Ryan has been married to Molly for 34 years and they have 3 adult kids: Ben, Sophie, and Matthew who are scattered about in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Florida. He’s a Spartan and Bronco at heart but he’s adapted quickly and loves the Huskers, too.
If you were at President Randy Hawthorne's inaugural meeting, you heard that he's inviting each member of the club to the President's Table. These have been assigned randomly. Here are the upcoming dates:
 
July 22
Allen Beermann
Melanie Whittamore-Mantzios
John Gessert
Regina Werum
David Livingston
 
July 29
Lisa Lee
Matt Blomstedt
Jane Hood
Natalie Hahn
Chris Peters
 
August 5
Deb Uttecht
Bill Stephan
Sam Peace
Jim Griesen
Kevin Thomas
 
August 12
Danni Starck
Christine Weeks
Chris Boik
Greg Dynek
Mailani Veney
 
August 19
Larry Keiter
John Zimmer
Michelle Zlomke
Stu White
David Reese
 
August 26
Tara Knuth
Brennan Costello
LeeAnne Call
Suzanne Sughroue
Doug Blum
Lincoln Rotary Club 14 2025 Miller Math Award
 
Each year since 1992, Lincoln Rotary Club 14 proudly presents the Donald W. Miller Math Recognition Award, recognizing an outstanding mathematics educator in the Lincoln area. The club established this award in honor of former member, past club president and Rotary leader Donald W. Miller.
 
Lincoln Rotary Club 14 recently recognized Alice Hillhouse as the 2025 Miller Math Award recipient. Alice serves as a mathematics and computer instructor at Lincoln High.  In addition to serving as a classroom teacher, Alice serves as department chair and has also served Lincoln Public Schools as a staff development instructor.  Some of the courses Alice teaches or has taught include differentiated precalculus, advanced algebra, geometry, and computer applications.  In many of these courses, Alice has co-taught with special education professionals to support diverse learners and worked with the English Learners department to propel multilingual students to thrive in mathematics.  Alice also teaches at the Bryan College of Nursing and previously at Southeast Community College as a dual credit instructor. Congratulations, Alice, on this award recognition!
 
Rotarians Celebrated with End of the Year Awards
 
Lincoln Rotary Club 14 President Erin Dobesh presented awards to Larry Keiter and Christine Weeks during the club's End of the Year Awards Celebration on June 17. Larry Keiter was recognized as the club's Rookie of the Year, and Christine Weeks was recognized as the club's Rotarian of the year. Congratulations to both!
 
Larry Keiter, 2025Rookie of the Year
Larry joined Lincoln Rotary Club 14 in April 2024 and has 100% attendance this year. He participated in Salute to Business and Nebraskan of the Year. He helped the Corporate Membership committee this year and is going to be playing an even bigger role in the upcoming year. Larry has a positive attitude who is willing to step up and get things done.
 
 
Christine Weeks, 2025 Rotarian of the Year
Christine joined Lincoln Rotary Club 14 in May 2020 and has 100% attendance this year. She is currently serving on the Lincoln Rotary Club 14 Board as a Director. Christine is also involved in the High School Scholarship committee, Business Networking Programs, Little Free Pantry efforts, and the Literacy Committee (Birthday Books). She has chaired/co-chaired the Nebraskan of the Year (Chair) committee and the Membership: NEOS (Chair) committee - and she has already agreed to help lead these two committees for another year! Christine's dedication, service, and unwavering commitment to our club and our community have set her apart.
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Club Information
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We meet In Person & Online
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
333 South 13th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
United States of America
The meeting is held in the Renaissance Room located on the 2nd floor. Rotary 14 meets in a hybrid format. Join us at The Cornhusker or on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3YosV2W | Meeting ID: 849 7976 2224 | Password: 661910
Speakers
Tracy Edgerton, Lincoln Community Foundation
Jul 22, 2025 12:00 PM
Prosper Lincoln 3.0
District 5650 Governor Robert Rapp
Jul 29, 2025 12:00 PM
Dr. John Skretta, Interim LPS Superintendent
Aug 05, 2025 12:00 PM
School Year Kick-off
Congressman Mike Flood
Aug 12, 2025 12:00 PM
Charlie Wesche & Gill Peace
Aug 19, 2025 12:00 PM
Neighborworks Infil Project
Brenda Kasaty, Rose Cat Cafe
Sep 02, 2025 12:00 PM
Troy Dannen, UNL Athletic Director
Sep 23, 2025 12:00 PM
Bill Stephan, Lied Center
Sep 30, 2025 12:00 PM
Upcoming Events
Rotary 14 Corporate Memberships
Allo Communications
 
 
 
 
Ameritas
 
 
 
 
Assurity
Bison, Inc.
 
 
 
 
Concorde Management & Development
 
 
 
 
Clark & Enersen
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Duncan Aviation
 
 
 
 
Doane University
 
 
 
 
Firespring
 
 
 
 
Nelnet
 
 
 
 
Madonna Rehabilitation
 
 
 
 
Nebraska Innovation Campus
 
 
 
 
Union Bank & Trust