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A native of Ogallala, Nebraska, Mendenhall was a four-year starter for the University of Kansas volleyball team and worked for 20 years for the University of Nebraska in several administrative leadership positions. These roles included 12 years in Husker Athletics as Head Volleyball Coach John Cook’s first director of volleyball operations at Nebraska for four years when the team compiled a record of 128-9; senior associate athletics director, overseeing $70+ million in annual donations and ticket sales; executive director of the 25,000-member Nebraska Alumni Association for six years; and the chancellor’s director of external engagement where she completed her tenure at the university.

Biography

• Commercial Real Estate Broker with True Horizon Real Estate
• Gretna resident for 19 years
• Former President of Gretna Optimist Club
• Current member of Gretna Planning Commission
• Married with three children
• Coached several sports teams and taught religious education at St. Patrick Catholic Church
• Focused on economic development and fiscal responsibility

Please join us for a Strategic Visioning Meeting for Millard Rotary Club.

REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 6!!

WHAT TO EXPECT THE DAY OF THE SCRAMBLE
10:30 am Registration Begins
Lunch Specials Available in the Pub
Purchase Mulligans and Raffle Tickets
Warm-up on Driving Range & Putting Green
11:30 am Shotgun Start for the Tournament
5:00 pm Dinner Served
5:30 pm Winners Announced
Flight Awards, Pin Prizes and Raffle Prizes

VIEW THE FLIER HERE 

Send your registration form in with a check for your payment or you can pay be credit card at the link below.

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Tera Thomas serves as the YMCA of Greater Omaha's Vice President of Advancement and has had a career within the YMCA in multiple states for over 20 years. Since 2003, she has helped to strengthen communities in Omaha, Iowa, Colorado and Kansas. She has held a variety of operational and association support roles and is very passionate about ensuring everyone has access to YMCA programs and services regardless of their background or income.

Stephanie Sullivan is the Food Bank’s Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications. She is responsible for the development, promotion, and coordination of content related to Food Bank for the Heartland’s mission. Stephanie has been immersed in the marketing and communication industry for more than fifteen years working in news, production, direct marketing, public relations, and advertising. She feels blessed to be part of the Food Bank team and help support Heartland neighbors in need.

Join us for a Golf wrap up meeting before the club meeting on Nov. 18th.

Please sign up with Bob Cannella to volunteer at Food Bank for the Heartland on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 5pm to 7pm.

Email Bob by November 15 at rcannella@fitzlaw.com if you are able to help.

Details and instructions are below. 

Food Bank for the Heartland Volunteer Center
10525 J Street Omaha, NE 68127

Description:

A few things you should know:

• On the day of your volunteer shift, please park at the south side of our building. The volunteer entrance is at the southwest corner under the Food Bank for the Heartland awning and I, or another Food Bank employee, will be there to greet you!
• We encourage our volunteers to dress comfortably. Our Volunteer Center is climate controlled, so we recommend dressing in layers.

• Please make sure to wear a shirt with sleeves (no tank tops or cut offs). Many company volunteer groups wear company t-shirts to show their workplace pride!
• All volunteers must wear close toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops). We recommend wearing comfortable tennis shoes, as most of your session will involve standing.

• All volunteer tasks are assigned based on product availability and designed to “Feed the Greatest Need” of the Food Bank that day.
• Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. We do welcome younger children ages 10-15, but they must be supervised by an adult.

• If you would like to bring a child between the ages of 10 and 15 in to volunteer, there must be one adult to every five children present.

Please sign up with Bob Cannella to volunteer at Food Bank for the Heartland on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 5pm to 7pm.

Email Bob by December 13 at rcannella@fitzlaw.com if you are able to help.

Details and instructions are below. 

Food Bank for the Heartland Volunteer Center
10525 J Street Omaha, NE 68127

Description:

A few things you should know:

• On the day of your volunteer shift, please park at the south side of our building. The volunteer entrance is at the southwest corner under the Food Bank for the Heartland awning and I, or another Food Bank employee, will be there to greet you!
• We encourage our volunteers to dress comfortably. Our Volunteer Center is climate controlled, so we recommend dressing in layers.

• Please make sure to wear a shirt with sleeves (no tank tops or cut offs). Many company volunteer groups wear company t-shirts to show their workplace pride!
• All volunteers must wear close toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops). We recommend wearing comfortable tennis shoes, as most of your session will involve standing.

• All volunteer tasks are assigned based on product availability and designed to “Feed the Greatest Need” of the Food Bank that day.
• Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. We do welcome younger children ages 10-15, but they must be supervised by an adult.

• If you would like to bring a child between the ages of 10 and 15 in to volunteer, there must be one adult to every five children present.

Jeff Barnes is a fifth-generation Nebraskan and long-time student and writer of Great Plains history. A former newspaper reporter and editor, he is the author of eight books of Great Plains subjects, including two winners of the Nebraska Book Award. His newest book is Forts of the Northern Plains, published last year by the University of Nebraska Press and which he has available today. His topic today in on the forts of our immediate area.

Jeff is among the most frequently requested speakers of Humanities Nebraska, and is the first of its speakers to present in all 93 Nebraska counties. Since beginning as a public speaker in 2008, Jeff has made more than 900 appearances for groups in ten states.

Jeff is a past trustee of the Nebraska State Historical Society, a present trustee of the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, past chair of the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission, and former marketing director of the Durham Museum.

Please sign up with Bob Cannella to volunteer at Food Bank for the Heartland on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 5pm to 7pm.

Email Bob by January 17 at rcannella@fitzlaw.com if you are able to help.

Details and instructions are below. 

Food Bank for the Heartland Volunteer Center
10525 J Street Omaha, NE 68127

Description:

A few things you should know:

• On the day of your volunteer shift, please park at the south side of our building. The volunteer entrance is at the southwest corner under the Food Bank for the Heartland awning and I, or another Food Bank employee, will be there to greet you!
• We encourage our volunteers to dress comfortably. Our Volunteer Center is climate controlled, so we recommend dressing in layers.

• Please make sure to wear a shirt with sleeves (no tank tops or cut offs). Many company volunteer groups wear company t-shirts to show their workplace pride!
• All volunteers must wear close toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops). We recommend wearing comfortable tennis shoes, as most of your session will involve standing.

• All volunteer tasks are assigned based on product availability and designed to “Feed the Greatest Need” of the Food Bank that day.
• Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. We do welcome younger children ages 10-15, but they must be supervised by an adult.

• If you would like to bring a child between the ages of 10 and 15 in to volunteer, there must be one adult to every five children present.

Randy’s career has involved broadcasting, telecommunications, higher education, church leadership and public corporation leadership. He finished his formal education in 1982 with a Ph.D. in higher education leadership but has never stopped learning. Most recently, Randy worked with Leadership Lincoln, serves on the Lincoln Foundry Intern Advisory Panel for Nebraska, is a past president of Rotary 14, was the original licensee of TEDxLincoln, and founding partner of the Nebraska Storytelling Festival.

Of personal note Randy’s been married to Jan for 57 years, they raised 3 sons, celebrated the birth of 15 grandchildren and now are enjoying 11 GREAT grandchildren. He continues to teach at Nebraska Wesleyan, serves on the University of Nebraska President’s Advisory Council and is a member of the board of Junior Achievement of Lincoln. For an old guy, Randy is considered technologically advanced and connected. He’s active on Threads, Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, Linkedin, Be Real, and a variety of other services. Some fun things about Randy are that he’s been in all 50 states, participated in a week-long rafting trip through the Grand Canyon and he regularly connects online with friends from the TEDx world.

Aaron is a financial adviser who joined Heritage Financial Services, a financial planning firm dedicated to providing investment management and strategic wealth management for individuals, families, and small businesses, in 2006. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Human Resource Management from the University of Nebraska Omaha. He has earned his Chartered Financial Consultant and Retirement Income Certified Professional designations.

Aaron has been serving as a board member for the past 9 years and currently leads the Development committee where he is responsible for evaluating and promoting fundraising, event planning and awareness initiatives. He is married to Kristyn and together they have 7 kids ranging from almost 21 to almost 10.  My hobbies include escaping twice a year with my wife leaving the kids for a few days, taking family vacations and drinking the Husker Football Kool aid each year.

• DeMoine Adams:
  • DeMoine is currently serving as the CEO for TeamMates Mentoring which was started by co-founders Tom and Nancy Osborne in 1991. DeMoine Adams is originally from Pine Bluff, Arkansas and is a former University of Nebraska-Lincoln football player. DeMoine played an instrumental role in helping the Huskers win a Big 12 Conference Championship in 1999 and helped lead the Huskers to the National Championship Rose Bowl in January 2002. He also spent time in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, Tennessee Titans, and San Francisco 49ers. As a first-generation student, DeMoine received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University ofNebraska in Political Science with minors in English, History, Communications, EthnicStudies and African Studies. He went on to receive his Master’s degree in Educational Psychology and is currently pursuing his Doctorate degree at the University of Nebraska. DeMoine’s motto in life is: “Once you see where you’re going, then everything you do must correspond with where you’re going.”
• Tori Pedersen:
  • Tori Pedersen serves as the Training and Engagement Coordinator with TeamMates Mentoring Program. In her role, she recruits and trains new mentors to develop their mentoring skills and establish strong relationships with their mentees. As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Tori works closely with staff, mentors, and mentees to learn how to leverage their strengths for success. Tori has a Bachelor of Science in Leadership Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is currently beginning her Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. She is passionate about helping others deepen their self-awareness to unlock their potential. 

District Grant Project with Suburban, Downtown and West Rotary Clubs.

We will package approximately 44,00 Fiesta Rice meals.

Click here to go to the West Rotary website and Sign Up!