Heroes Into Homes Service Project

Thank you to the Lincoln Journal Star for sharing out story of support to the Heroes Into Homes project.
Click here for the article.
Click here for the photo album.
Heroes Into Homes Service Project![]() Thank you to the Lincoln Journal Star for sharing out story of support to the Heroes Into Homes project. Click here for the article. Click here for the photo album. |
February 26 at Lincoln South Rotary - Online |
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February 26 at Lincoln South Rotary - Realtors Association of Lincoln![]() At Lincoln South Rotary Club on February 26, 2021, we heard from Kim Zweiner and Kyle Fischer of the Realtors Association of Lincoln. |
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We Are People Of Action |
Happy Anniversary Rotary International![]() Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. |
February 19 at Lincoln South Rotary - Online |
February 19 at Lincoln South Rotary - Mayor’s Economic Recovery
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The First Rotary Meeting February 23, 1905![]() On 23 February 1905, Paul Harris (pictured), Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram Shorey gathered at Loehr’s office, Room 711 of the Unity Building in downtown Chicago, for what would later be known as the first Rotary club meeting. |
Pop Up Social February 15, 2021![]() Purely social - Lincoln South Rotary Club hosted a Pop-Up Social on February 15 for Members, Family and Friends. We welcomed guests Robert Wesener from Australia and Randy Bretz from Lincoln 14. Read more to see the announcement about our periodic Pop Up Socials. |
Heroes Into Homes - Thank You![]() Thank you to all that contributed toward the Heroes Into Homes project - a value of $1400 in funds and donated items has been provided to help our homeless veterans. Click here to view the photo album. |
Rotary Membership Gender Distribution |
Welcome New Member Elaine Kruse![]() Welcome to Lincoln South Rotary Club! Elaine Kruse was introduced to our club by Joyce Michaelis. She is retired from Nebraska Wesleyan University where she was a Professor of History and President of Faculty. |
February 12 at Lincoln South Rotary - Zoe Olson![]() Zoe Olson, Executive Director, Nebraska Restaurant Association was our speaker at Lincoln South Rotary Club on February 12, 2021. Her topic - "Hospitality: Survival of the Fittest" - gave a view of the struggles of the industry during a pandemic. |
February 12 at Lincoln South Rotary - Online |
Attention Meals On Wheels Volunteers - Need By 2-12 2:00 PM![]() Tabitha notified us that Meals on Wheels may be placed on a Covid 19 vaccine shot list and potentially be vaccinated as early as February 22nd. We need to be sure we don't miss anyone! |
February 5 at Lincoln South Rotary - Online |
February 5 at Lincoln South Rotary - Brandon Meier![]() On February 5, 2021 Lincoln South Rotary Club heard from Brandon Meier, Senior Associate AD Marketing & Media, Nebraska Athletics. His topic was Marketing Without Fans. |
Pop Up Social January 3, 2021![]() Purely social - Lincoln South Rotary Club hosted a Pop-Up Social on January 3 for Members, Family and Friends. Read more for the announcement about our periodic Pop Up Socials. |
Trail Clean Up Service Project |
Experience more Rotary through FellowshipsRotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience. |
Help give Hope during the Holidays - MORE CHARITY IDEAS![]() Lincoln South Rotary Club Members are generous - we HELP people find HOPE especially during the HOLIDAYS. Read More for charity ideas presented during Rotary on December 18. |
Pay Your Happy Dollars Online![]() Members have asked if there is a way to pay Happy $$$ online while we are not meeting and collecting in person. YES - it is easy! |
Policy For Returning to In-Person Meetings![]() The Lincoln South Rotary Club Board has approved a policy for our return to in-person meetings. |
The Rotary International Foundation Fund DriveLincoln South Rotary Club has a strong tradition of supporting The Rotary International Foundation and our annual drive is going on now! |
Rotary Opportunities After the Pandemic![]() All Rotarians are asked to participate in a survey to gather your input on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected your Rotary experience. Click here for more information and to access the survey. |
Status of Rotary District 5650 Club Meetings![]() If you are interested in joining the meeting of another club in Rotary District 5650, view this article from the District Website (click here). |
New Lincoln South Rotary Club Board Members ElectedThe annual nomination and election process for Board Members is complete. These Board Members will serve two-year terms starting July 1, 2021: Mary Gilbride Suni Kasibhatia ![]() |
Say Hello To The Rotary Friends You Have Not Seen!![]() As you look at the members attending on Zoom, do you notice that we are missing some of your friends? |
Members recognized for support of The Rotary Foundation![]() Lincoln South Rotary Club has a long-standing tradition of strong support of The Rotary International Foundation. When a member has accumulated a total of $1,000 in donations, they are named a Paul Harris Fellow. As we continue to contribute we become a Paul Harris + designee. Please read more to see photos and details of those being recognized at this time. |
Thank you Veterans!Lincoln South Rotary recognizes our members who are veterans. Thank you for your service! Click Read More for photos. |
Service Projects and Service Above Self Donations![]() Recently, President Dave sent an email detailing some important information about the future of Lincoln South Rotary Club Projects. We are requesting support from all Club Members. Select Read More to view the text of that email. |
Rotary Branded Face Mask |
Drop to Zero - Polio Plus![]() At Lincoln South Rotary Club on October 23 we viewed this moving documentary. It is easy to be proud of the importance of Rotary to this movement. If you missed the meeting, click here to view. |
Governor Roxy Presents Club and Member AwardsThank you to Governor Roxy for presenting these awards that were announced at the 2020 Rotary District 5650 Virtual Conference: ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Rotary Action Plan![]() Rotary - as People of Action, we share a strong sense of purpose. More than a century ago, we pioneered a new model of service leadership grounded in person-to-person connections. |
Zoom Security Changes In Effect![]() NEW SECURITY REQUIREMENT - Waiting Room has been enabled - you will need to be "admitted" to actually participate - only a short delay. Please be sure that your name appears on your Zoom Account. |
Ordering online? Select Lincoln South Rotary Foundation on smile.amazon.com![]() Do you use Amazon? Use smile.amazon.com and support The Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation.. |
Rotary at a Glance |
Rotary App for Smartphones![]() There is an app available for iPhones and Android devices through ClubRunner. You can see Club Speakers and Events as well as Member Contacts at your fingertips! Download ClubRunner from your app store. |
Sandy Johnston-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Shannon Booth-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment![]() Shannon Booth and her family moved to Lincoln because of Shannon's job - Manager of Channel 10 KOLN/KGIN TV station. |
Tami Lambie-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Jason Varga-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment![]() Jason Varga has lived in Lincoln most of his life - other than about 1 year - and loves it! |
Mark Jensen-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Shane Davidson-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentOur newest member - Shane Davidson - presented his Member Moment on April 5, 2019 at Lincoln South Rotary Club. |
Henrik Christensen-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Michaela Williams-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Jeremiah Blake-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Suni Kasibhatla-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentSunitha "Suni" Kasibhatla shared the story of her life and love on January 18 at Lincoln South Rotary Club. |
Srini Ampavati-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentWe got to know a little more about member Sreenivasa "Srini" Ampavati at Lincoln South Rotary Club on January 11. |
Elise White-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Bruce Remington-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentOn September 28, "Air Force Brat" Bruce Remington told us about his background, work and interests. |
Jean Lovell-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Mary Gilbride-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentThank you Mary Gilbride for presenting your Member Moment on September 7 at Lincoln South Rotary Club. |
Scott Delisi-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Aubrey Paulsen-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Kim Remington-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentKim Remington presented her Member Moment at the August 10 meeting of Lincoln South Rotary Club. |
Maxine Moul-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentDuring the Lincoln South Rotary Club meeting on June 22 we got to hear a Member Moment from Maxine Moul. |
Bernie Poppe-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Bill Schmeeckle-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Clay Ehlers-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentOur member moment on June 1, 2018 was presented by Lincoln South Rotary Club Past President Clay Ehlers. |
Joyce Schmeeckle-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentOn May 18 we heard from Joyce Schmeeckle during our Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment. |
Tom Hyde-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Audrey Richert-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentAudrey Richert shared information about her family and interests during the Member Moment at Lincoln South Rotary on March 16. |
Joyce Michaelis-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment![]() Joyce Michaelis shared information about her family and interests during the Member Moment at Lincoln South Rotary on February 23. |
Gene Swinton-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment![]() We learned a lot about Gene Swinton during his Member Moment presentation at Lincoln South Rotary on February 9. |
Lance Odom-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentThanks to Lance Odom for presenting the Member Moment on February 2. Lance has been in Rotary since December 1999 and was President of Lincoln South Rotary Club 2002-2003. |
Rich Morris-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentOur Member Moment on February 26 was presented by Rich Morris who has been in Rotary for just 16 months. |
Jim O'Hanlon-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentJim O'Hanlon held many positions before fully retiring - helped UNL in many interim positions - too many for me to capture. He stated that usually there are interim positions because there are issues to resolve and he like that challenge. |
Tracey McLain-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentThank you to Tracey McLain for sharing personal information during her Member Moment. We learned that she has 92 first cousins . . . and she knows them all! |
Don Rabbe-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment![]() Don Rabbe was born in Omaha but grew up around Hastings. He started school in a one room school, graduated from Hastings High School and then Hastings College. |
Bob Vrana-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Brad Carter-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentBrad doesn't like the smell or taste of pumpkin, making this time of year particularly trying for him. |
Dave Dietz-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment![]() Dave Dietz grew up in western Nebraska on a farm south of Kimball. He recalls his father telling a farm implement dealer that he did not need a bale lifter because the boys could do that for him. |
DeEtta Vrana-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentWe learned that DeEtta Vrana grew up on a farm near Bayard and had a view of Chimney Rock from the kitchen (she takes credit for getting the votes for the design of the Nebraska State quarter). |
Matt Horak-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Pat Grewe-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment |
Nicki Klein-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment![]() Nicki Klein shared her experience while visiting the Rotary International headquarters 9-11-17. |
Joe Roberts-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment![]() Thank you to Joe Roberts for sharing a little about his life with us. Joe is married to Sheryl Roberts, they have 2 children and 4 grandchildren that keep them very busy. |
John Herdman-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentThank you to John Herdman for sharing a little about his life with us. Did you know that the day after John took office as the President of Lincoln South Rotary Club he married Nancy? |
Dave Hilsabeck-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentThank you to Dave Hilsabeck for sharing a little about his life with us. Did you know that Dave started his career as an agronomist? |
Sue Merrill-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member Moment![]() Sue Merrill teaches at Southeast Community College. She first joined Lincoln South Rotary Club in 2005, took time away due to a job change, and returned in 2013. |
Jenny Cardwell-Lincoln South Rotary Club Member MomentJenny Cardwell has been in Rotary for 21 years. She did a presentation about and then was invited back to join Rotary. |