Marc Shkolnick has served as Manager of Energy Services for Lincoln Electric System since June of 2007. The department is charged with providing comprehensive and customized customer experience for the city of Lincoln’s industrial, commercial business and residential customers. His team is also responsible for administering the utility’s energy efficiency, demand response, customer-owned renewables and emerging technology programs.
Marc previously spent 14 years in the alumni relations profession, serving for two-and-half years as Executive Director of the Colorado State University Alumni Association and as Associate Executive Director of the University of Nebraska Alumni Association for 11 years.
An Omaha native, Marc holds Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Education Administration degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He currently serves as a member of the Electric Power Research Institute’s Electric Vehicles Advisory Council, American Public Power Association’s Smart Energy Program Review Committee and as president-elect of the Lincoln Center Kiwanis Club.
Recently, Pat Leach introduced new Rotarian Jan Bretz. Jan Bretz is a retired English, communications, and theatre teacher who continues to provide presentation coaching. She has coached TEDxLincoln speakers and is currently working with speakers for TEDxOmaha. She has also taught creative writing and communications at Nebraska Correctional Center for Woman and is on the board of the Q.U.E.E.N.S Butterfly House in Omaha, a safe house for formerly incarcerated women. She and her husband, Randy are parents of three sons, 15 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She’s an avid reader and yogi. When she moved from Indiana to Lincoln in 1979, her first thought was, “Willa Cather land!”
Jan shared with us that she was inspired to join Rotary after attending the recent District Conference led by District Governor Barb Bartle, which launched its inaugural class of Golden Wheel Awards.
Jan Bretz with President John Gessert with her Rotary sponsor Pat Leach
Recently, Past President Roger Ludemann on behalf of the Club 14 Foundation Board of Directors recognized our newest batch of 5|25 Donors: President John Gessert, Lorie Cook-Benjamin, Josh Hanshaw, Regina Werum, Scott Larson, Mark Stephens, Leslie Levy, Christina Usher, Mike Lindberg, Dave Livingston, Bob Rauner, Chris Zygielbaum, Melanie Whittamore-Mantzios, Scott Williamson, Art Zygielbaum, and Mike Wortman. Thank you, Rotarians!
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We are looking forward to another great Rotary year with you.
Rotary 14 Board of Directors has established a fund for Dues Assistance to members who may be experiencing financial hardship. Please inform Treasurer Ben Martens via email at ben.martens@ubt.com if you would like to avail of dues assistance of up to $200.
Bruce Rippeteau captures the majestic St. Lawrence River from his barn office in Upstate New York, with an international freighter sailing by. Just a mile to the left lies the breathtaking expanse of Lake Ontario.
Lincoln Rotary Club 14 recognized Rhonda Seacrest as the 2023 Nebraskan of the Year in April. Rhonda Seacrest grew up in North Platte, NE. The work ethic and culture of a rural, pioneer town helped set her character and focus. Hard work is part of being in Nebraska. There were pioneers that traveled on and there were those who stayed. You do a thing because it needs doing. You see a problem and you solve it. These are among Rhonda’s guiding tenets. Many years ago, Rhonda found a passion for supporting children and youth in our communities, investing in backpack and shelter programs, acknowledging that hungry children find it difficult to grow and learn. In that same vein, she is committed to the arts, “because they build ideas and vision for the future, “while inspiring children and helping them fuel their minds.
Video created by Randy Bretz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjLbR3B7XsA
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
MARC SHKOLNICK
Recently, Pat Leach introduced new Rotarian Jan Bretz. Jan Bretz is a retired English, communications, and theatre teacher who continues to provide presentation coaching. She has coached TEDxLincoln speakers and is currently working with speakers for TEDxOmaha. She has also taught creative writing and communications at Nebraska Correctional Center for Woman and is on the board of the Q.U.E.E.N.S Butterfly House in Omaha, a safe house for formerly incarcerated women. She and her husband, Randy are parents of three sons, 15 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She’s an avid reader and yogi. When she moved from Indiana to Lincoln in 1979, her first thought was, “Willa Cather land!” 
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