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February 28, 2023 Weekly Meeting
Presiding Officer: John Gessert
Secretary: Chris Whitney
Sgt At Arms: Todd Francisco
Onsite Tech Consultant: Todd Francisco
Zoom Host: Kiersten Hill
Greeters: Need Volunteers
Check-in/Cashier: Kristy Goodwin & Andrew Loudon
Speaker Hosts: DG Barb Bartle & Margaret Berry
Speaker: Patrick Murphy
 
Pre-registration is no longer required. Just show up.
Talon Room
230 N. 12th Street
 
February 28th Menu (No Bell Peppers)
Whole Grain Mustard Crusted Pork Loin
Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
Steamed Green Beans
Mixed Greens Salad with Ranch, Dorothy Lynch, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
 
Zoom in today (new zoom link starting Feb 14)
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
February 28, 2023 Rotary Speaker Patrick Murphy
PATRICK MURPHY
 
Patrick Murphy has been in the hospitality business in Lincoln for over 30 years. As the Director of Sales for the nearly 1 year old Scarlet Hotel, Patrick will share an update on the business over the past year as well as insights for the future. Patrick has twin 29 year old sons, an English Lab about to reach 2 years old, and lives with his partner in the south part of Lincoln. Patrick will be co-introduced by two Rotarians he knows well and will share additional insights, District Governor Barbara Bartle and Margaret Berry.
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.
Welcome Newest Member Steve England
February 21, 2023, Lincoln, NE. Recently, Chuck Schroeder introduced the newest member Steve England. Steve is not new to Rotary as he has been a Rotarian for over 40 years, transferring his Rotary membership from the Rotary Club of Kearney, where he served as President. Since 1983 Steve has owned the  Investment Property Exchange, Inc., a client-based firm providing real estate problem-solving, brokerage services. Also owned the largest outstate farm, ranch, and commercial appraisal firm. IPEX Appraisal was sold to associates in 2014 but is still located in the same office as the real estate company. Steve has extensive experience in consulting, investing, and due diligence on all types of property, from Agriculture to Commercial, across the U. S. Welcome to your new Rotary home, Steve!
 
Steve England with his Rotary sponsor Chuck Schroeder and President John Gessert
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Just Two Words: Local - International
JUST TWO WORDS: LOCAL - INTERNATIONAL
 
Two words! Just two! Two really important words for each Rotarian who finds joy as a member of Rotary Club 14 are LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL.
LOCAL, as in Rotary Club 14 Foundation and the support it receives from Club members' donations or its work to raise monies that will be designated to further the mission of providing civic and financial support for the Lincoln/Lancaster County, Nebraska community and beyond. Think Gathering Place, HopeSpoke, Dictionary project, Sunken Gardens Gazebo, Youth Exchange Program, TeamMates, Elliot School playground, Teacher's Fountain, and scholarships.
 
INTERNATIONAL, as in Rotary International Foundation and the support it receives from Rotary Club 14 members and club members worldwide to further its mission of funding extraordinary projects to teach literacy, provide clean water, or eradicate polio worldwide. Think about peacebuilding, disaster response grants in Ukraine, ShelterBox, polio eradication, and clean water.
Your decision to support Rotary locally and/or internationally is love or love, be it a noun or verb!!!
 
Sandi Fabry, Rotary 14 Foundation President
sandi.fabry@gmail.com
Last Week at Rotary
Last Week at Rotary, President John Gessert presided over the meeting, and Secretary Chris Whitney is back in person after his foot surgery. On behalf of the Rotary International Board of Trustees, Terry Wittler recognized Linda Willard as Paul Harris Fellow, Mary Buckley as Paul Harris Fellow +2, and Chris Hove as Paul Harris Fellow +3. Joining live from Arizona was PDG John Pennypacker, who presented our newest member Christine Krueger as Paul Harris Fellow +7. Congratulations, and thank you to Christine Krueger, Chris Hove, Mary Buckley, and Linda Willard for their combined total donations to the Rotary International Foundation of $16,000.00. Last week, we welcomed transferring Rotarians Steve England from Kearney, introduced by Chuck Schroeder, and Chris Krueger from Arizona, introduced by President Pam Cohen of the Rotary Club of Mesa West, Arizona, via zoom.
Nebraskan of the Year
Since 1988, Rotary #14 has been honoring Nebraskans, who have distinguished themselves through service to others in keeping with ideals of Rotary International. These Nebraskans have shown honesty, integrity, and concern for others through leadership and significant contributions to their profession and their communities. This award is open to ALL Nebraskans except elected officials, currently in office. Nominees do NOT have to be a Rotarian. 
 
The goal each year is to select one honoree from a statewide field based on the following criteria:
  • Honesty, integrity and concern for others;
  • Service in charitable and civic causes and;
  • Leadership and significant accomplishments in his/her profession or volunteer activities.
The 2023 Nebraskan of the Year celebration will occur on April 25, 2023, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites (1040 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508).

Please submit your Nebraskan of the Year nominations to Chair Brendan Evans at bevans@leadershiplincoln.org.
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.
 
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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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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Lincoln 14
Rotary 14 is the place to be.
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Talon Room
230 N 12th Street, Suite 1
Lincoln, NE 68508
United States of America
Phone:
(402) 577-0091
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/358ioxK Meeting ID: 402 413 8597 Password: 661910
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