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Food Bank for the Heartland

Thank you to our Millard Rotary members for volunteering with Food Bank for the Heartland November 4th.

2 pallets were filled with 1300 meals!

Our members in attendance were; Bob Cannella, Jason Linde, Henry Nipper, John Bothof, Kate Svendsen, Ann Glinski and Lynn McCormack.

Friends and family were also in attendance.

No Meeting November 10th

Millard Rotary will not Meet November 10th - in honor of Veterans Day.

Meetings will resume November 17th.

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Salvation Army Bell Ringing

SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29

HyVee at Stoney Brook

14591 Stoney Brook Boulevard

(both entrances)

We need 12 people to help ring bells.

You can bring family and friends.

This is a great way for kids to earn service hours.

Sign Up Today!

RYLA 2025: Empowering Young Leaders in Partnership with Launch Leadership

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Returned to District 5650 on September 26-28, 2025 at Camp Calvin Crest, Fremont, Nebraska.

(See additional photos below.)

Rotary District 5650 is excited to announce the return of its annual Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA-Powered by Launch) program, which took place this past weekend at the beautiful Camp Calvin Crest in Fremont, Nebraska.

This camp offered students from 24 area high schools a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, forge lifelong friendships, and experience personal growth in a supportive and inspiring environment.

RYLA is a globally recognized leadership program that brings together promising young leaders for a weekend of workshops, team-building activities, and motivational sessions. The program’s mission is to help young people discover their potential and inspire them to become leaders in their schools and communities.

Thank you to the 13 Rotary clubs in our District who provided scholarships:

Ashland Rotary	Norfolk Rotary
Bellevue Papillion Rotary	Omaha Morning Rotary
Lincon 14 Rotary	Omaha Suburban Rotary
Lincoln East Rotary	Omaha West Rotary
Lincoln Giving Spirits Evening Rotary	Seward Rotary
Lincoln South Rotary	Western Douglas County Rotary
Millard Rotary

Looking Ahead

RYLA alumni often describe the experience as transformative, crediting the program with helping them discover new strengths and make meaningful connections. For Rotary District 5650, RYLA is a signature event that demonstrates Rotary’s commitment to equipping future leaders with the tools they need to succeed.

Let’s invest in the next generation of leaders—watch your inbox for the Save the Date for RYLA 2026!

- This story is from the Rotary District 5650 website.

Steier Memorial Golf Tournament

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Steier Memorial Golf Tournament!
A good time was had by all, and that included raising funds for our Millard Rotary Foundation which funds scholarships, grants, and other community support.

You can see lots more photos of the tournament teams on the Millard Rotary Facebook page.

Please enjoy a photo of our Club Secretary, Patrick Sittenauer, golfing with all of his friends and a variety of other photos from the event.

Grant Awarded

Congratulations to Jolene Becher for receiving a Grant from the Millard Rotary Foundation in the amount of $1000 for the Armbrust YMCA Strong Communities Campaign.

Our support of the Armbrust YMCA Strong Communities campaign will positively impact our community by

Improving programs & services for families from diverse communities.
Developing social-emotional skills in children to prepare them for long term success.
Increasing scholarship opportunities for families & individuals
Ensuring sustainability of free YMCA programs
Providing opportunities for all to grow a healthy spirit, mind, and body.

Scholarship Luncheon

On May 12th, we honored these outstanding students from Millard Public Schools with scholarships at our annual Scholarship Luncheon.

Congratulations to all of the awardees. We are extremely proud of your accomplishments!

MAKE-UP OPPORTUNITIES

Posted by Leigh Sittenauer on Feb 18, 2025

Strive for Perfect Attendance! If you can't make our regular Monday meeting, here is a list of other Metro Area Weekly Meetings and Programs to make-up your time.

Millard Rotary Mobile App Instructions

ClubRunner Mobile: Millard Rotary Club on the Go

Password protected just like your website, the ClubRunner Mobile app allows you to to view your member directory, contact your members and executives, read the latest articles posted to your website and even learn more about your upcoming events and speakers, right from your smartphone or tablet.