An Accredited Airport Executive with over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, David Haring currently serves at the Executive Director of the Lincoln Airport in Lincoln, NE. In this capacity, he is responsible for the development and enforcement of all plans, policies, and programs governing the overall operation, maintenance, security and physical plant of the Airport. Following his graduation from the University of North Dakota, David started his airport career as an intern at Jerry Olson Field in Cheyenne, WY and held in a variety positions over his 13 years there, most recently serving as its Director of Aviation from 2007 – 2014. As Director, David was responsible for all facets of the operation of the both the Cheyenne Regional Airport and the Airport owned FBO, Legend Aero Serve.
With a passion for leadership and a desire to serve as a resource for future generations, David has spent almost all of his career involved in academic relations at a variety of levels. He is a member of the Academic Relations Committee (AAAE), was the American Chair Co-Chair of the Scholarship/Internship Committee (NWAAAE), is the Academic Relations and Membership Committee Chair (GLAAAE) and has served or is serving as a Liaison for multiple student chapters of AAAE. Additionally, David serves on the Board of Directors for Leadership Lincoln, Inc. where he is also a member of the Youth Program Planning Committee.
Rachel Barth is the Director of Communications and Customer Engagement at the Lincoln Airport Authority. Rachel is Responsible for conceptualizing, developing, implementing, and overseeing all initiatives and activities regarding branding, marketing, customer engagement, customer services, and community outreach.
High School Services Committee Chair Ryan Foor recently presented Ash Davis to Rotar14 to receive her Rotary Student Leadership Award. Ash Davis is a graduating 10th-grade student at the Bryan Community Focus Program in Lincoln Public Schools. Ash earned ten college credits during high school and plans to attend Southeast Community College to study human services, mental health, and counseling work. Ash has enjoyed working with their mother’s certified therapy dog and reading in elementary classrooms. Ash was recognized by Rotary #14 President John Gessert at the May 9, 2023 meeting as a Student Leadership Award recipient. In her remarks at the meeting, Ash spoke about her commitment to Service Above Self, mainly serving others who have experienced mental health challenges. Congratulations to Ash Davis!
Pictured here is Ash Davis with President John Gessert
Recently, President John Gessert, assisted by NEOS Chair Christine Weeks, presided over the Blue Badge Ceremony for Courtney Hillebrecht, sponsored by Regina Werum, Lee Kreimer joining live from London, sponsored by Lorie Cook-Benjamin - standing in for Lorie is Jen Bossard. Not in the picture are Patty Pansing-Brooks, sponsored by Bob Bartle, and Natalie Hahn, sponsored by Bev Austin. Congratulations, Rotarians!
The recently concluded annual Polio Bike Ride, organized by immediate Past President Christina Usher, was a huge success. See the proof below. Big THANK YOU to all Rotarians and friends who participated in the ride and all those who supported the ride.
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
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
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.
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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An Accredited Airport Executive with over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, David Haring currently serves at the Executive Director of the Lincoln Airport in Lincoln, NE. In this capacity, he is responsible for the development and enforcement of all plans, policies, and programs governing the overall operation, maintenance, security and physical plant of the Airport.
Rachel Barth is the Director of Communications and Customer Engagement at the Lincoln Airport Authority. Rachel is Responsible for conceptualizing, developing, implementing, and overseeing all initiatives and activities regarding branding, marketing, customer engagement, customer services, and community outreach.
High School Services Committee Chair Ryan Foor recently presented Ash Davis to Rotar14 to receive her Rotary Student Leadership Award. Ash Davis is a graduating 10th-grade student at the Bryan Community Focus Program in Lincoln Public Schools. Ash earned ten college credits during high school and plans to attend Southeast Community College to study human services, mental health, and counseling work. Ash has enjoyed working with their mother’s certified therapy dog and reading in elementary classrooms. Ash was recognized by Rotary #14 President John Gessert at the May 9, 2023 meeting as a Student Leadership Award recipient. In her remarks at the meeting, Ash spoke about her commitment to Service Above Self, mainly serving others who have experienced mental health challenges. Congratulations to Ash Davis!
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