Events

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is a publicly-owned utility that serves all or parts of 84 of Nebraska's 93 counties.  We'll learn more about this key player in supplying the energy needs of Nebraska during this week's program presented by Larry Arens, who, during his career at NPPD, served the Seward community.

Concordia University has launched a work-study program where students pay for their college experience through a combination of work assignments at the university and scholarship aid, one of a few such programs in the country.  Dr. Bull and Paul Berggren, program director, will talk more about this unique program during this week's meeting.

We'll hear about the latest happenings in Seward County from Commissioner Misty Ahmic, who represents Milford and southeast portions of the county, during this week's program.

Kenny Zoeller, Director of Gov. Jim Pillen's Policy Research Office, will update our Club on developments in Nebraska during this week's program.

Jessica Dominy, Seward Elementary Principal, and Sarah Rising, Reading Interventionist, will be sharing knowledge regarding current literacy instruction as well as how students are supported when they are struggling with literacy development.

Dr. Brian Maschmann, Administrator for Education Service Unit #6, will share an area perspective on literacy and discuss how the ESU is supporting Seward Public Schools and other districts in Seward County with professional development regarding literacy.

Dr. Brian Maher, Commissioner of Education for the State of Nebraska, will provide a statewide perspective regarding literacy and share current initiatives to develop literacy in our state during this week's program.   

To kick off Rotary Foundation month, Mick McKinley, District 5650 Rotary Foundation Chair, will share an update on giving throughout the District to The Rotary Foundation, the funding of global and district grants, and other points of emphasis as we consider our year-end giving.

Brad Kindler, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Sustainable Landscape Specialist, will share the Arboretum's mission to plant Nebraska for healthy people, vibrant communities, and a resilient environment through tree-planting, gardening, and education.

For this week's program we'll hear from students our Club sponsored to attend District 5650's Rotary Youth Leadership Academy in October as they reflect on their academy experience and their takeaways.  Be sure to join us and be inspired by these future leaders.

John Hughes, President of Hughes Brothers Inc., will share what is happening at one of Seward's corerstone businesses and the improvements and expansion work currently underway at the plant in this week's program.

Four Corners Health Department's mission is to “promote health, prevent disease and protect the environment, improving the health" of residents in Butler, Polk, Seward, and York Counties.  This week's program will provide an update on Four Corners' work.

Former Secretary of State Allen Beermann is widely recognized as a skilled public servant, true, patriot, masterful connector, and Nebraska champion.  In today's program, he'll share stories from his new book about his remarkable life of service to Nebraska, our nation and thousands of friends around the globe.  

The Civic Center renovation project is making good progress and members of the Civic Center Commission will give us an update on this important community facility in this week's program.

This week's meeting will continue the discussion began in late 2024 on our Club's plans for the remainder of this centennial year and beyond.  Please be sure to attend and be part of this important work.