Laurie Fraser is the CEO of Doorstep Diner Catering and Country Sliced Ham and Cafe, but more importantly she is a Lincoln community member who believes in giving back. A resident since 1984 she's been active with Habitat for Humanity, March of Dimes, United Way and more. She joined Rotary to be in a group where her donations, paired with others, can do greater good. Laurie's head chef expressed an interest in raising money for relief efforts in Ukraine. After an inspiring presentation by Viktor Khanzhyn, Laurie knew the money had to be raised and what better way then to give Lincolnites a taste of Ukraine. Her head chef created meals and worked with Victor to perfect them, and they offered them for weekly family-style meals. All funds were donated to the International Rotary Foundation, earning Laurie her Paul Harris Fellow +1, but Laurie is quick to point out that all recognition truly resides with Chef Nestor and his inspiration.
BRETT NEELY UNL Professor
Brett moved to Lincoln in the summer of 2021 to join the UNL College of Business as an assistant professor in the management department. He teaches organizational behavior and researches leadership and diversity in organizations, with a particular focus on understanding how leaders can promote positive outcomes of diversity and inclusion efforts in their organizations. He has been involved with Camp Kesem, a student-led organization serving families impacted by cancer, for several years and now serves as faculty advisor for the UNL chapter. Brett’s wife, Giorgia, also works in academia, and they have three pets: a golden doodle named Marko and two cats named Soleil and Bijou.
AMBER NORE
Community Relations Manager, Mosaic
Amber C. Nore is the Community Relations Manager and Friend Fundraiser for Mosaic in Southeast Nebraska. She made a career change to the non-profit world in 2021 after many years as a high performance business builder, talent developer and retail manager in the "for profit" world. Amber is the proud mom of a 24 year-old daughter named Chloe. Together, they participate in many performing and visual arts organizations/events. Amber lives in an art gallery in the Historic Haymarket District and loves to share the many wonderful things to do in #LNK. Amber's partner, Patrick Hargon, is the Director of Student Success for University of Nebraska Kearney. Amber is a volunteer Lasagna Chef for Lasagna Love and a book club leader for the Nebraska Girl Gang. Her band, Andy Pappas with Jukebox Gyro, released their debut album "Inside Voices" last year.
STEPHANIE STEARLEY Vice President, Ameritas
Stephanie is currently Vice President, Group Customer Connections – Administration & Licensing at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. She has been with Ameritas for 30 years. She grew up in Hampton, NE, earned a Business Management degree from Bellevue University and holds several professional insurance designations. She was a member of the Leadership Lincoln, Class XXX and is an active Junior Achievement Volunteer. She is married to her husband, Mark Stearley and they have two daughters: Skylar, a student at Pace University (New York City) and Makenna, a Senior at Southeast Highschool.
Rotary District 5650 Conference 2023, March 31 and April 1
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.
Our Rotary District Conference, March 31 and April 1. We are the proud home club of the incumbent District Governor Barb Bartle, and the district conference is the culminating activity of DG Barb's year. President John issued an Executive Order that for every 30 minutes at the District Conference, you get 1 attendance credit, or a potential of 28 attendance credits just for Saturday alone. If you register to start with Yo-Yo Ma concert, through Rotary's Got Talent, and Saturday, you do the math and you just secured your perfect Rotary Attendance/Perfect Engagement this year! Click here to register.
Our efforts to support Habitat for Humanity continue this spring! With the support of a grant from Rotary District 5650, we have the opportunity to plant trees at two new Habitat homes in Lincoln on April 8th. We need 5 volunteers at each location to complete the plantings that morning. Click this link: https://rotary14.org/event/rotary-tree-planting-at-habitat-houses/ to sign up to help plant trees on West Saunders or Morton Street. Further detail and directions will be provided closer to the planting date. For questions, please contact Jennifer Williams: jennifer.j.williams.ne@gmail.com
LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL get a real workout when LOCAL Rotary Club 14 hosts students from around the world at the annual International Student Picnic. It’s all LOCAL, though, as Club 14 Rotarians plan an afternoon for students from colleges and universities in the area to meet each other, to meet club members and their families, share a meal, and enjoy the fellowship that rings with laughter. Contributions to the Rotary 14 Foundation provide total financial for the picnic.
However, it’s all INTERNATIONAL as the Rotary International Foundation commits to the challenge of peacebuilding and finding the greatest possible impact that will achieve lasting positive change worldwide. Could that peacebuilding endeavor include a picnic?
MORE LOCAL GIFTS
Speaking of LOCAL gifts, take note of these Rotarians who made gifts of time and treasure to strengthen the success of RISE.SHINE.GIVE. Rotary members Jim Mastera, Tim Kinney, and Mark Stephens spent hours securing sponsorships. Sarah Lux, Karen Barrett, Erin Dobesh, Julie Robinson and Sandi Fabry gathered silent auction items, and Jon Gayer promoted Epic Experiences. Of course, there was a raffle, and where there is a Rotary raffle, there is Mike Wortman! The voices of Christine Weeks and Mark Feit kept things rolling smoothly while Katie King and Michelle Zlomke steered the project to a successful landing as Christina Usher was the supervisor for all things whiskey and wine!! Huge thanks to each and every one of them. Additional thanks to the R.S.G. trio; Kyle Cartwright, John Gessert, and Chris Sommerich. Their agent has been contacted regarding another musical performance in 2024. Kudos to Randy Bretz, Ryan Dobesh, Eric Drumheller, Jessica McMullen, Becki Roberts and Jennifer Williams. These Rotarians are, indeed, gifts!!
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.
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.
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.
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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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
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
LAURIE FRASER
BRETT NEELY
AMBER NORE
STEPHANIE STEARLEY
Rotary District 5650 Conference 2023, March 31 and April 1
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