Speakers
√ January 6: Omaha Home for Boys.  Presenters will be Bailey Perry and Carla Andreesen
√ January 13: Rachel Evans, Lutheran Family Services
√ January 20: David Geier, Nebraska Gambling Assistance Program
January 27: Evell Thomas, Child Saving Institute
February 3:
Canopy South; Cesar Garcia, Executive Director
February 10:
Omahawks Radio Controlled Airplane Club - Grant Schulte and Jim Henley
February 17:
RISE: Jeremy Bourman, CEO
February 24:
Omaha's Preservation Program: Shelley McCafferty, City of Omaha Preservation Planner
Welcome to the Kiwanis Club of West Omaha
 
Founded in 1938 for Kiwanis Club of Greater Omaha and founded in 1961 for Kiwanis Club Westside which have merged together to form the Kiwanis Club of West Omaha. Each has a rich history of community service throughout the years. We are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community and also children all across the country and worldwide through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising initiatives. Members and invited guests meet each Monday at Noon for food, fellowship, and for the opportunity to hear from speakers about important matters in our region.
 
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The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Rod.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance 17 members.
 
The 50/50 drawing was held with no winner.
 
Happy Bucks was collected by Rod.
 
Kip started the business discussion:
Barb discussed the Clothing for Kids program.  All is set for tomorrow night at Walmart - six families with 17 kids.  Volunteers include - Dave & Barb, Joann, Frank, Steve & Cheryl, Joel & Colleen, and Barb Irvin.
 
Dale reported on Sacred Heart:
Next reading this Friday November 22 - members included Kip, Rich, and Greg.
Possible December reading December 6 or 13.
 
Dale also reported on Completely Kids which has the next volunteer opportunity next Tuesday.  He asked for two or three volunteers.  Rod and Dana accepted and Ralph will check his schedule.
 
Vince again passed out two sign-up sheets with open times and dates:
Members to schedule the monthly guest speakers for 2025.  
Salvation Army Bell Ringing in December.  
 
Glen stated that he appreciated those who responded and read the Kiwanis Youth Protection Guidelines.
 
The Guest Speakers from the Joslyn Museum were Kris Tew Schoot and Kris Berquist.
 
The next meeting is scheduled for November 25, at 12 Noon, at Legends.
 
Steve Bunting