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February 21, 2023 Weekly Meeting
Presiding Officer: John Gessert
Secretary: Chris Whitney
Sgt At Arms: Todd Francisco
Onsite Tech Consultant: Eric Drumheller
Zoom Host: Need Volunteer
Greeters: Joel Michaelis & Need Volunteer
Check-in/Cashier: Lisa Froehlich & Need Volunteer
Program: Club Assembly
 
Pre-registration is no longer required. Just show up.
Talon Room
230 N. 12th Street
 
February 21st Menu (No Bell Peppers)
BBQ Ribs
BBQ Chicken
Corn on the Cob
Macaroni and Cheese
Mixed Greens Salad with Ranch, Dorothy Lynch, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
 
Zoom in today (new zoom link starting Feb 14)
Click/tap here to attend or copy/paste this link to your browser: https://bit.ly/3YosV2W
Meeting ID: 849 7976 2224
Password: 661910
The room opens at 11:45 AM.
We use the exact zoom details every week.
Click/tap here to watch or copy/paste this link to your browser: facebook.com/Rotary14
Welcome Newest Rotarian Paul Gausman
February 14, 2023, Lincoln, NE. Recently, Joel Michaelis introduced transferring Rotarian Dr. Paul Gausman, Dr. Paul Gausman joined Lincoln Public Schools as superintendent on July 1, 2022. Prior to coming to Lincoln, he was the superintendent for the Sioux City Community School District for fourteen years. During that time, the school district saw significant gains in academic achievement and the graduation rate. In December 2021, superintendents from across the nation elected Dr. Gausman as president of the Urban Superintendents Association of America.
 
Dr. Gausman holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN; an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Sioux Falls; a Master of Science degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of Nebraska at Omaha; and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
 
Being honored with a wide variety of awards and distinctions, Dr. Gausman was named a 2018 finalist for National Superintendent of the Year by the National Association of School Superintendents. He was also awarded Iowa Superintendent of the Year in 2014. During his tenure, the Sioux City Community School District was twice named a District of Distinction by District Administration Magazine – first in 2015 for its Preschool Initiative and again in 2019 for the school district’s work on the Sioux City Career Academy. Under Dr. Gausman’s leadership, Sioux City Community School District was also identified as one of the 100 original Future Ready Districts in the nation and a Next Generation High School District by the United States Department of Education and the White House. In addition, Dr. Gausman stepped into the national spotlight through the documentary “Bully,” which was presented to the White House in 2012 and highlights his ongoing work on school safety through school-based bullying and cyberbullying prevention efforts.
 
Paul Gausman with his Rotary sponsor Joel Michaelis and President John Gessert
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April 4 Rotary After Hours with Comedian T. Marni Vos
Reserve your seat for Rotary After Hours with nationally-known comedian T. Marni Vos. Click here to register. There will be no noon meeting on April 4.
 
Congratulations to Blue Badgers

 
Recently, President John Gessert presided over the Blue Badge Ceremony for Regan Anson, sponsored by Leslie Levy, Landon Bartel sponsored by Christie Weston, Chris Boik sponsored by Andrew Loudon, Jennifer Cusick-Rawlinson sponsored by Angie Muhleise, Glenn Friendt sponsored by Roger Ludemann, Kristy Goodwin sponsored by Brad Bryan, Amber Nore sponsored by Randy Bretz, and Michelle Zlomke
sponsored by Jim Mastera. Congratulations, Rotarians!
Rise.Shine.Give a Huge Success
Rise.Shine.Give was a wonderful success and a great way to spend a beautiful Saturday morning. There are many, many Rotarians to thank for their hard work to push this annual event into the headlines. Rotary Club 14 Foundation board members especially thank Katie King and Michelle Zlomke for taking on the leadership challenge this fundraiser presents. Service Above Self - Definitely!!!
Sandi Fabry, Rotary 14 Foundation President
Warm Hands, Warm Hearts
Warm Hands, Warm Hearts
While the outside temps were some of this winter’s lowest last week, little hands were warmer at Everett Elementary, thanks to Rotarian Kris Rutford. For the third year, Kris dropped off 100 pairs of mittens of all sizes, knit by his sister-in-law, to be donated to Everett. The mittens are not only warm, they are each unique and colorful! Everett Principal Mike Long shared these pictures of students wearing their new mittens and expressed the school’s gratitude to Rotary 14 for supporting Everett Elementary. Thank you, Kris!
 
Give with Confidence to The Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Foundation (International Foundation) has consistently received 4 stars out of 4 Star Rating by Charity Navigator. So you can donate with absolute confidence! Click here to donate online to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) of Rotary International (RI). Our goal this year for both the Annual Fund and PolioPlus is $32,000. So far, we have met $14,524. We still need to raise $17,476.00. We need your help. Your donation comes back to us in three years in the form of Global and District grants to spend on our projects. Thank you to those who have donated so far this year. The following are our YTD 2022-2023 Rotary International Foundation Donors as of January 8, 2023. 
 
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Rotary District Conference March 31 and April 1
Rotary District 5650  Conference 2023
Play, Engage, Serve and Recognize.  Let's renew friendships and meet new friends ... urban, rural, large clubs and small clubs! We will welcome honored guest Dr. Sylvia Whitlock, the first woman in Rotary.
Martha's Home Dedication
On Saturday, October 29, Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and members of Lincoln Rotary Club 14, Lincoln Women of Today, Lincoln Quilting Guild and the REALTORS Association of Lincoln gathered to celebrate Martha's home dedication. What a special occasion! Lincoln Rotary Club 14 is proud to be a contributing member to this project.
 
Big shout out to Immediate Past President Christina Usher, who was instrumental in making Rotary part of Martha's home as the recipient of the proceeds from Rise.Shine.Give last year. Below is the video of Martha's Home Dedication.
 
President John Gessert's Rendition of Come Together Right Now, Rotary
Here's the unedited live capture video of President John Gessert's rendition of Come Together Right Now, Rotary! The performance earned President John Gessert and his Rotary band a standing ovation from fellow Rotarians. 
 
 
 
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230 N 12th Street, Suite 1
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