On August 8th, Kearney Police Department Chief Dan Lynch was the day's program.

At the August 1^st meeting, Rotarian Sharon Hoffman introduced the GSEteam from District 3030 in India, for the day’s program. 

At the July 11^th meeting, President-Elect Michael Graves introduced the new District Governor Ron Bazata who was making his official club visitation.

The June 27^th meeting, President Sharon Hoffman, introduced the day’s program – Mark Harris, Associate Director of the State Museum at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.  

The June 20^th meeting was Club Day. During the meeting President Sharon Hoffman honored several members for their service to the club during the year. 

At the June 6^th meeting, Rotarian Dave Malone gave a business brief and introduced John Munn, Director of the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance (an old high school classmate of Dave’s), for the day’s program. 

At the May 9^th meeting, Rotarian Julie Spiers gave a business brief and introduced her brother-in-law Tim Spiers, Well Site Leader and Supervisor on an Off-Shore Drilling Rig for BP, for the day’s program. 

At the April 25^th meeting, Rotarian Stan Clouse gave a business brief and introduced U.S. Senator Ben Nelson for the day’s program. 

A April Fools’ Day Rotary Social was held April 1, 2011, at the Kearney Ramada Inn Piano Bar.

Thanks to Cynthia Houlden and Lisa Reese-Parrish who organized the event.

From the dates appearing on the pictures below, you will probably notice that the photographer either had too many drinks or may be a little technology challenged with setting the date on the camera.

At the April 4^th meeting, Rotarian Hannah Stone gave a business brief and introduced Mike McCoy, General Manager for the Nebraska Danger football team in Grand Island, for the day’s program. 

At the March 28^th meeting, Rotarian Jim Cudaback pulled some strings and was able to get Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman for the day’s program.

At the March 14^th meeting, our speaker was Rotarian Dallas Kenny, UNK Director of International Education. 

At the March 7^th meeting, we were honored to have a speaker from the UNK World Affairs Conference, Jesus Rodriguez-Espinoza, present the day’s program.  

At the February 28^th meeting, Jeff Hinrichs gave a business brief and introduced the days program, Jon Bokenkamp and Ben Rowe, President and Vice-President, respectively, of the World Theatre Foundation Board of Directors, to inform the club of their “Save the World” project.

At the February 14^th meeting, Bonnie Payne, Outreach Coordinator for the Office of International Education at UNK and exchange students Yongmo Koo (South Korea) and Maiko Oku (Japan) informed the club about the International Friendship Program at UNK to help us celebrate World Understanding Month in Rotary.

At the February 7^th meeting, Norvin Pearce gave a business brief and introduced the days program, Ray Ward, President of Ward Laboratories in Kearney.

Every day, Rotarians make a difference in their communities and around the world. In this song, which was inspired by RI President Ray Klinginsmith and the work of Rotarians, singer and songwriter Jerry Mills asks the world to join Rotarians in Building Communities -- Bridging Continents. The video was produced by Rotarian Bob Gallagher. Version one features the orchestra performing the music; version two highlights images of Rotarians. Read how to download the videos, and ask others to "Come Join Us." You also can download the lyrics and story behind the song. In addition, visit the website for Jerry Mills to see several versions of the lyrics as well as piano and guitar sheet music. To go directly to the Vimeo site to view the video click on the following link: http://www.vimeo.com/17537785 

At the December 6th meeting, Richard Kauders gave a business brief and introduced Bobby Payne to the club.  Bobby is a chaplain working with the Chaplain corps of the City of Kearney Police Department.

At the November 8th meeting, Judi Sickler introduced Tom Tye II to the club.  Who gave a very interesting program on the Yanney Heritage Park.

At the October 25th meeting, UNK Head Wrestling Coach Marc Bauer informs the club about the UNK wrestling program.