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May 30, 2023 Weekly Meeting
Presiding Officer: John Gessert
Secretary: Chris Whitney
Sgt At Arms: Todd Francisco
Onsite Tech Consultant: Eric Drumheller
Zoom Host: Kiersten Hill
Greeters: Julie Robinson & Need Volunteer
Check-in/Cashier: Lisa Froehlich and Need Volunteer
Speaker Host: Randy Hawthorne
Speaker: Tullen Mabbutt
 
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Pre-registration is no longer required. Just show up.
Talon Room
230 N. 12th Street
 
Pre-registration is no longer required. Just show up.
Talon Room
230 N. 12th Street
 
May 30th Menu (No Bell Pepper)
Baked Potatoes
Pulled Pork
Bacon Bits

Cheese Sauce
Steamed Broccoli
Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream
Green Onions
Mixed Greens Salad with Ranch, Dorothy Lynch, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
 
Zoom in today (new zoom link starting Feb 14)
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Meeting ID: 849 7976 2224
Password: 661910
The room opens at 11:45 AM.
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May 30 Rotary Speaker Tullen Mabbutt
Profile photo of Tim SavonaTULLEN MABBUTT
CompanyCam
 
Tullen Mabbutt is the "CFO" of CompanyCam (cited by Lincoln Journal Star).  Tullen has been on the Rocket Ship that is CompanyCam since 2019. At this time CompanyCam only employed 36 people.  CompanyCam has successfully raised $36m in Venture funding and is currently at 200 people. CompanyCam is a visual first communication tool that helps  contractors cover their butts and get stuff done.
 
Tullen Mabbutt will deliver a comprehensive overview of the company's background, tracing its origins, outlining its future trajectory, highlighting key milestones that contributed to its success, and acknowledging challenges encountered along the way.
Welcome New Rotarian Missy Roh
Missy Roh is the co-owner of Sylvan Learning of Lincoln and Prometric Testing with her husband Greg Roh. They also own three centers in the Omaha metro area. She is a second-generation franchisee owner. Her mother-in-law Lori Roh joined Sylvan in 1996. Missy began with the company in 2003 and took over operations in 2012 when Lori passed away. Missy is a mom to daughters Jayci and Kinsley. They lived in Lincoln for over 10 years and now are in Ashland, NE to be able to split their time between all of their businesses. Missy started her career out in accounting as a former CPA but fell in love with Sylvan and its mission so when asked to carry on the family business she didn’t hesitate. Missy’s focus for her company is to hire dedicated, passionate leaders who love helping kids succeed in school and building relationships in the community. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time watching her youngest daughter play all the sports, paddle boarding at the lake, running, or just being outdoors with friends and family.
 
Rotary High School Leadership Awards
The High School Services Committee recently presented the Rotary High School Leadership Awards to Emely Chairez and Anna Tessendorf.
 
Emely Chairez from Lincoln Southwest High School was honored with the Student Leadership Award on May 12. Emely served as the Editor-in-Chief for The Hawk, Southwest’s Newspaper. She also has been active in Teens Influencing Equity Club, LSW Scholar Advisor and Equity Cadre, Genders and Sexualities Alliance, and more. She has been on Honor Roll, receiving the highest distinction throughout high school. Emely plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall, majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications.

Pictured here are Emely Chairez with High School Services Committee rep Christine Weeks and President John Gessert.
 
Anna Tessendorf is a high school senior at Lincoln East High School. During her time at East, she has been an Ambassador for two years, a board member of her school’s National Honor Society, and was on the Student Council for two years. She has been on East’s dance team for three years and was a co-captain this year. Also, she was the layout editor for her school’s yearbook and worked on the yearbook the previous year as well. Outside of class, she was a member of East’s Girls Who Code club, a competitive dancer for her dance studio, and a member of NHRI for two years. Looking forward, Anna will attend Chapman University as a part of Dodge College as a Film and Television Production major and is a member of the honors college. Additionally, she plans to minor in Computer Science, as her career goal is to be an editor for film and other forms of media. Anna is grateful for her time at East High School and looks forward to attending her top college.
 
Pictured here are Anna Tessendorf with High School Services Committee rep Joel Stoltenow and President John Gessert.
Everett Elementary School Thanks Rotary
Recently, Danni Starck had the honor of presenting President John Gessert with a heartfelt Thank You poster from the students of Everett Elementary, our partner school. The poster was a token of appreciation for the dedicated Rotarians' Read Aloud project chaired by Anne Brandt and Stacy Gutschenritter, which profoundly impacted the students' love for reading and learning. The gesture highlighted the meaningful collaboration between our organization and Everett Elementary, showcasing the positive influence of community partnerships in education. President Gessert graciously accepted the poster, recognizing the collective effort behind the project and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young learners.
Tammy Ward is Paul Harris Fellow
Recently, President John Gessert presented Tammy Ward with her Paul Harris Fellow certificate and pin. Tammy Ward was the Chair of the Lincoln City Council from May 2022-23 and served as the NW District representative from May 2019-2023. Tammy is the former Vice Chair of the Lincoln Electric System (LES) Board of Directors, serves on the University of Nebraska President’s Advisory Council and is a past Board member for Lincoln’s Downtown Rotary Club #14 and the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center Board of Directors. She has recently been appointed to serve on the Educare Lincoln and Mental Health Association of Nebraska Boards of Directors. Tammy also served as the past Executive Director of the Seniors Foundation of Lincoln and Lancaster County. While at the Seniors Foundation, she helped lead the development team that successfully persuaded the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to select the Lincoln VA campus as the site for the new Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) after nearly a seven-year search. Tammy was a former Congressional aide to U.S. Senator Ben Nelson, where she was the District Manager in the Lincoln office. She also served in the Lincoln Mayor’s Office, the Nebraska Governor’s Office, the Nebraska Legislature and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development Director’s office. Tammy is a native of Geneva, Nebraska, and remains involved in the family cattle operations.

Congratulations, Tammy! 
About Us
May 23, 2023, Nebraska City. In a heartfelt tribute, Allen Beermann, accompanied by his family and close friends, planted a commemorative coral reef magnolia tree at Arbor Lodge in Nebraska City. This meaningful ceremony took place at the exact location where Allen and Linda celebrated their wedding 52 years ago. While Linda is no longer with us, Allen, surrounded by loved ones, honored their enduring love and the cherished memories they shared. The presence of family and friends added warmth and support to this special occasion as they stood together, united in celebrating the remarkable journey of Allen and Linda's marriage. The planted tree serves as a poignant symbol, representing their enduring bond and a lasting tribute to their love and commitment.
Thank you, Rotarians!
Recently, Past President Roger Ludemann, on behalf of the Rotary 14 Foundation Board, recognized the most recent donors to our Foundation's 5|25 Campaign. L to R: Roger Ludemann, Charley Ogden, Fred Ohles, Sheila Odom, Chuck Schroeder, Brett Neely, Mari Lane Gewecke, Kathryn Schubert, Jess Kinser, Erin Dobesh, Courtney Hillebrecht, Pat Leach, Martin Massengale, Rotary 14 Foundation President Sandi Fabry, Jim Mastera, Kris Rutford, Steve Letts, and President John Gessert. Thank you, Rotarians!
Thank You Little Free Pantries Donors!
Thank You to Project Chair Morrie Enders, Marcia White, and Eric Drumheller for filling the Little Free Pantries!
2023 Nebraskan of the Year Celebration a Huge Success
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
 
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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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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