February 7, 2023, Lincoln, NE. Recently, Randy Hawthorne introduced our newest Rotarian, Matt Kasik. Matt Kasik is the CEO of Region V Services, Nebraska’s largest provider of services for those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). Based in Lincoln, Region V Services provides support for 700 individuals with I/DD through 760 employees throughout Southeast Nebraska.
Prior to his current role, Matt spent three years at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, and 16-years at the Lincoln Journal Star in various leadership roles. Matt earned his bachelor's degree in Business Management from the Nebraska Wesleyan University and is currently pursuing his MBA through Wayne State College.
Matt takes great pride in his active involvement in the community. He served as a Teammates mentor from 2011 to 2017 and will be matched again in the fall. Matt served on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln from 2015 to 2021 and was President of the board in 2019. Matt has been an active member of Sheridan Lutheran Church in Lincoln since 2003. He serves on the Youth Leadership Council, which steers youth programming for the congregation. Through this ministry, Matt has served on three mission trips, where he helped to foster youth-led volunteer service in California, Georgia, and Minnesota. Matt is one of Nebraska’s leading advocates for those with developmental disabilities, using his platform to ensure dignity, respect, and inclusion for those who have disabilities.
Matt is a lifelong Nebraskan who grew up near Schuyler. He and his wife, Lisa have three daughters: Paige, Leighton, and Ashlynn.
Matt Kasik with President John Gessert and Randy Hawthorne
Rise.Shine.Give was a wonderful success and a great way to spend a beautiful Saturday morning. There are many, many Rotarians to thank for their hard work to push this annual event into the headlines. Rotary Club 14 Foundation board members especially thank Katie King and Michelle Zlomke for taking on the leadership challenge this fundraiser presents. Service Above Self - Definitely!!!
Recently, President John Gessert presided over the Blue Badge Ceremony for Regan Anson, sponsored by Leslie Levy, Landon Bartel sponsored by Christie Weston, Chris Boik sponsored by Andrew Loudon, Jennifer Cusick-Rawlinson sponsored by Angie Muhleise, Glenn Friendt sponsored by Roger Ludemann, Kristy Goodwin sponsored by Brad Bryan, Amber Nore sponsored by Randy Bretz, and Michelle Zlomke
sponsored by Jim Mastera. Congratulations, Rotarians!
Reserve your seat for Rotary After Hours with nationally-known comedian T Marni Voss. Click here to register. There will be no noon meeting on April 4.
While the outside temps were some of this winter’s lowest last week, little hands were warmer at Everett Elementary, thanks to Rotarian Kris Rutford. For the third year, Kris dropped off 100 pairs of mittens of all sizes, knit by his sister-in-law, to be donated to Everett. The mittens are not only warm, they are each unique and colorful! Everett Principal Mike Long shared these pictures of students wearing their new mittens and expressed the school’s gratitude to Rotary 14 for supporting Everett Elementary. Thank you, Kris!
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.
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.
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.
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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February 7, 2023, Lincoln, NE. Recently, Randy Hawthorne introduced our newest Rotarian, Matt Kasik. Matt Kasik is the CEO of Region V Services, Nebraska’s largest provider of services for those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). Based in Lincoln, Region V Services provides support for 700 individuals with I/DD through 760 employees throughout Southeast Nebraska.
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