Tim is a native of Columbus, OH and has been in the sports and entertainment business for roughly 20 years, having first started working in minor league baseball then shifting to venue management. He carries a versatile background having extensive experience in corporate and premium sales, food and beverage, event management, booking, negotiating, client relations, venue operations, and overall venue management.
While working in baseball Tim spent time in Florida, South Carolina, and Texas. He first started his career in venue management at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines where he was an event manager then later converted to Sales. A growth opportunity took him to Loveland, CO as Assistant GM and Director of Events at Budweiser Events Center, then another growth opportunity took him to Nampa/Boise, ID as General Manager of the Ford Idaho Center. In Idaho Tim led a transition that saw a $1.2 million deficit turn into a $200k profit in just a few years. In 2019 he relocated to Sioux City, IA out of a desire to be closer to family. There he served as General Manager for the Tyson Events Center and Orpheum Theatre where he delivered financial improvement for four straight years and cut the facilities deficit nearly in half through increased sales and bookings.
A long career of movement and growth has helped shape Tim into an experienced and informed leader. Now having the honor to serve as General Manager in Lincoln, NE at Pinnacle Bank Arena and Pinewood Bowl, it is Tim’s goal to be a mainstay for many years to come. “I have spent my entire career learning, listening, and growing; patiently waiting for the right long term fit for my family. Lincoln is that place for us and we couldn’t be more excited to be here, and to put our kids through school here.”
A couple fun facts about Tim, he has been a part of three new naming rights deals, booked over 1,000 events ranging from ten (10) to 12,000 people, and his favorite show to be a part of was Foo Fighters. Hobbies outside of work include golf and attending his kids’ activities. Still in a moving transition Tim looks forward to living in Lincoln with his wife Kara, and their two children Maxton (7) and Brynn (5), as well as their dogs Keegan and Claire.
Recently, President John Gessert honored Larry DeFord for his service and dedication to Rotary for 59 years. Larry joined Rotary in 1964 and served on several committees, including as Sgt at Arms in 1967. Here are a few photos from Larry's Recognition.
President John Gessert presenting the award to Larry
Larry DeFord received a standing ovation for his 59 years of Rotary service
Cheering on Larry's recognition are L to R; Mailani Veney, Jay Wexler, Deb Uttech,Charley Ogden, Karen Barrett, Tom Allman, PDG Art Knox
Rotarians Cycling So Others May Walk- Bike Together, Rotary!
Ride your bike for others who can't because of polio! Lend your legs to help with the eradication of this terrible disease.
Suggested donation: $50 -- you can make your donation directly on the Rotary International website: https://my.rotary.org/en/donate -- just be sure to sign into your account so that our Club gets credit for the donation. OR you can bring a check with you to the event made payable to "Polio Plus" and Christina will mail in all the checks together. To learn more about Rotary International's efforts on Polio click here: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/ending-polio
The Ride: We'll meet at Van Dorn Park, head out to Pioneers Park, then over to the Haymarket for a beverage, then back to Van Dorn Park. It's a roughly 15-mile loop. For those wishing for a shorter ride, you can ride directly back to Van Dorn Park and then drive to the Haymarket. For anyone wishing a little longer, we can add a post-Haymarket loop before heading back to the park. Please register so we can get a headcount click here, click here. For questions, please contact Project Chair Christina Usher at CLU@mattsonricketts.com.
Date & Time: May 13, 2023, Saturday, 11:00 AM to 1:15 PM.
Planning for Rotary District 5650’s RYLA camp is well underway. Here are five need-to-knows for clubs!
#1. Who, Where and When: We will hold RYLA at Camp Kitaki from November 3-5, 2023. RYLA is designed to help high school sophomores and juniors improve their communication skills, work on problem-solving, and build community.
#2.Identifying and Supporting Student Participants: We are asking clubs to identify student participants. Our goal is to serve 40 students during our RYLA camp in 2023. If your club is unable to identify a student but would still like to provide financial or volunteer support, see #4 and #5.
#3: Student Sign-Ups: Although clubs will identify and select students, all students must complete their own individual registration form with a parent or guardian. We will be circulating that form to clubs soon.
#4: Financial Support: We understand that not every club will be able to select student participants. Your club can still help the RYLA students with financial support. The cost per student participant in 2023 is $300. Club sponsorships also will take place via an online form this year. In addition to indicating your club’s willingness to support student participants, the club sponsorship form will include an option for clubs to help offset specific costs related to running the camp, such as supplies, meals, etc. Keep a look out for that form in the coming weeks.
#5: Volunteer: RYLA depends on Rotary members to help the camp run! This ranges from working with small groups and providing on-site assistance to chaperoning and providing rides to participants to/from camp. If you have club members interested in volunteering, please email us and/or indicate your interest on the club sponsorship form.
On April 25, 2023, almost 300 Nebraskans gathered at the Cornhusker Marriott for a luncheon to honor the 2023 Nebraskan of the Year, Rhonda Seacrest. Congratulations, Rhonda! To read more about Rhonda, click here. Below are some photos from Nebraskan of the Year luncheon.
Former Secretary of State Allen Beerman presented Rhonda Seacrest with the Nebraskan of the Year award.
Lincoln Mayor Leirion Baird delivered her congratulatory message to Rhonda Seacrest.
Rotary District Governor Barb Bartle congratulated Rhonda Seacrest on behalf of almost 2,000 Rotarians in our district.
Tom Allman, Jr., Mahendra K. Bansal, Landon Bartel, Geoffrey Cline, Lori Cook-Benjamin, Nick Cusick, Erin Dobesh, Ryan Dobesh, Ryan Foor, Glenn Friendt, Lisa Froehlich, John Gessert, Jim Griesen, Josh Hanshaw, Priscilla Henkelmann, Courtney Hillebrecht, Scott Holechek, Chris Hove, Katie King, Jess Kinser, Art Knox, Shawntell Kroese, Mari Lane Gewecke, Scott Larson, Pat Leach, Lisa Lee, Mitch Lee.
Thanks to their generosity, Club 14 projects and partnerships will flourish. The Gathering Place will have continued volunteers; scholarships will be funded, the Rotary 14 Foundation will grow its endowment and children at Everett Elementary School will have more adults who care about them. These fellow Rotarians provide credence to the value of Club 14’s mission to serve this community and beyond.
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.
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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Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Talon Room
230 N 12th Street, Suite 1
Lincoln, NE 68508 United States of America
The Rotary Club of Lincoln is meeting in a hybrid format. Join us at the Talon Room or on Zoom using the following information:
To join the meeting virtually, use this link: https://bit.ly/3YosV2W
Meeting ID: 849 7976 2224
Password: 661910
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