May 23 is our Memorial Day Program, one of our important meetings of the Year, organized by the In-Club Celebrations Committee chaired by Michael Eckelkamp. In 2008, Lincoln’s Rotary Club 14 began the Memorial Day tradition of honoring the life and service of military men and women who served our country. During our Memorial Day meeting, a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship will be presented to the families of Nebraska Korean War Veterans.
Our Memorial Day speakers help us tie together the military and civilian expressions of “service above self.” Speakers with a military background provide examples, derived or influenced by their military experience, of their work in museums, hospitals, business,es and public service, which improve the lives of the oppressed, advance the interests of our society or preserve the health and safety of our community. It's going to be a great meeting.
Dr. Julie Murray-Jensen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-murray-jensen/) serves as the Executive Director for the Foundry Community, a 501C3 in downtown Lincoln with a mission to support, educate, and develop purpose-driven organizations in Lincoln and Nebraska. Before discovering nonprofit work, Julie served for many years in higher education as an administrator and executive. Her passion is the connection between meaningful education and work and building systems that help connect talent and need in service to the community. In addition to her work as an Executive Director at The Foundry, Julie founded Julie Murray-Jensen Workforce Solutions where she offers consulting services in workforce development. Outside of professional pursuits, Julie is married to Eric Jensen, a photographer and coach for the UNL Rowing Club. They have two daughters attending Lincoln Southeast High School. After many years away from Nebraska, Julie was happy to return to her home-state and loves being in Lincoln. Welcome to Rotary 14!
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!
President-Elect Jess Kinser will represent Rotary 14 in Melbourne, Australia. The 2023 Rotary International Convention will offer endless inspiration for the year to come.
Rotary will hold its annual convention in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, next week. Rotary members and guests will gather in Australia’s second-most-populous city from 27-31 May to Imagine What’s Next for Rotary and for themselves. With electrifying speakers, powerful breakout sessions, and more than 200 booths in the House of Friendship, the convention will offer endless inspiration for the year to come.
Rotary International President Jennifer Jones said the convention will be a chance to both lookback and think ahead: to share stories of the past year’s triumphs and get excited about new possibilities.
“We are looking forward to welcoming so many of you from across the globe to come and celebrate the great stories of what we’ve all accomplished together during this year,” Jones said. She called for attendees to “imagine transformation,” saying, “We transform ourselves from year to year. We don’t change – we become better. We’re going to celebrate what’s next.”
Update on Tony Messineo: Tony has had a couple of minor surgeries lately. He is recovering at home. Let's cheer him up via text at 402-430-2052. Get-well cards are great too. Tony's mailing address is 2601 S 70th St., Lincoln, NE 68506.
Chris Whitney's fun fine: Chris is participating in the MS Run the US Relay to stop MS. Let's support Chris; click here.
Our talented resident artist Chuck Schroeder enjoyed a brief take of Doyle Hulme. Doyle has been a Rotarian for 15 years. So if you have been a Rotarian for 15 years or more, contact Chuck for a brief take.
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
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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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/3YosV2W
Meeting ID: 849 7976 2224
Password: 661910
Dr. Julie Murray-Jensen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-murray-jensen/) serves as the Executive Director for the Foundry Community, a 501C3 in downtown Lincoln with a mission to support, educate, and develop purpose-driven organizations in Lincoln and Nebraska. Before discovering nonprofit work, Julie served for many years in higher education as an administrator and executive. Her passion is the connection between meaningful education and work and building systems that help connect talent and need in service to the community. In addition to her work as an Executive Director at The Foundry, Julie founded Julie Murray-Jensen Workforce Solutions where she offers consulting services in workforce development. Outside of professional pursuits, Julie is married to Eric Jensen, a photographer and coach for the UNL Rowing Club. They have two daughters attending Lincoln Southeast High School. After many years away from Nebraska, Julie was happy to return to her home-state and loves being in Lincoln. Welcome to Rotary 14!
Our talented resident artist Chuck Schroeder enjoyed a brief take of Doyle Hulme. Doyle has been a Rotarian for 15 years. So if you have been a Rotarian for 15 years or more, contact Chuck for a brief take.
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