Back at Vincenzo's this week!
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I am so happy to start a new year.  
 
I know this newsletter is reaching most of you late, but we are back at Vincenzo's for our meetings and I hope to see you there soon.  PDG Roxy Orr is making a special visit to our club.
 
At our Holiday party, we elected our club-president-elect: Dennis Ritter.  Dennis will be ringing the bell officially starting July 1, 2022, but don't be surprised if he gets some practice in early.
 
We did finish 2021 with a bang: between giving to Project Wee Care, donating actual groceries to the Open Door Mission and taking advantage of the 2 for 1 match for cash donations for the Food Bank of the Heartland, our small club had a big impact.  See the stories below.
 
I'm looking for ideas for speakers - let me know if you have someone who could speak at a meeting soon.
 
I hope you are all well and that we will see you at a meeting soon.
 
 
Gretchen
 
Question of the Week
What was your favorite gift that you gave this holiday season?
 
100% Giving Club 
Dear Club President Gretchen,Your Rotary Club, Omaha Night, continues to do amazing work! We noticed that 100% of your club members gave $100 USD or more to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund last Rotary year. Thank you for your leadership and inspiration to have made this accomplishment possible.We hope you can take a minute to celebrate this achievement during Foundation Month with your fellow Omaha Night members during your next meeting. This dedication and support of our Foundation truly makes Doing Good in the World Possible. Keep up the great work!With our sincerest appreciation and thanks,The Rotary Foundation
 
 
Project Wee Care 2021
We're going to help with Project Wee Care again this year.  However, due to COVID restrictions, we will be limited to cash donations. At our November 16th meeting, we decided that our members could give $300, and that the club will match that amount for a total of $600.  The club has already sent in the check for our total, so we now need you to pay back the club for your donation.  Please bring your check to out November 30 social or to the Holiday Party on December 14th.  If you can't make the meetings, let Gretchen know the amount you want to give and she'll get it collected from you.
 
UPDATE:  Erin Oberhauser's family has matched our $300, for a total of $975 for doing good in our community.  This amount will provide gifts for 13 families.
 
 
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2021 Food Drive
The results are in:  2 carloads of food were collected and delivered to the Open Door Mission in Elkhorn and $180 of money was given for the Food Bank of the Heartland two-for-one giving at our Holiday party on December 14th.  What a way to make an impact everyone!
 
 
Didn't get a chance to attend -- you can still make a donation to the Food Bank for the Heartland and take advantage of a matching gift by Conagra Foundation. Donations must be made before December 31 to be matched. Put Omaha Rotary Night Club as the name of the Tribute Donation and send a email announcement to Gretchen for your donation to count in this fundraiser.
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Upcoming Meetings

Unless otherwise noted, Club Meetings are at Vincenzo's Party Room. 
Club Meeting
Jan 04, 2022
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
 
Club Meeting
Jan 18, 2022
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
 
Club Meeting
Feb 01, 2022
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
 
Club Meeting
Feb 15, 2022
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
 
Club Meeting
Mar 01, 2022
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
 
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