Speakers
√ December 2:

Erin Burdig -  Food Bank of the Heartland

December 9:

 Christmas Lunch with the Sacred Heart Kids

December 16:

 

December 23:

 

December 30:

No Meeting

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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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 Attendance 19 Members

We opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 No winner for the 50/50 Split.  

Rod collected Happy Bucks..

I received this from Joann. Our Club qualified for the District's  Distinguished Club award for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.  Joann filed that application on October 28 using Flags as our Signature Project.   Congratulations to all who worked to make our flag effort possible.

Vince said the schedule is full for Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army on December 9th at Nebraska Furniture Mart. Our club asked him to sign us up for another date.. It is December 16th from 10 am to 4 pm. He passed around a sign up sheet. Email Vince if you can volunteer and did not see the sheet for December 16..

Vince also passed around a sign up sheet for speakers.  Email Vince if you can volunteer and did not see the sheet.

Barb passed around the sign up sheet for Clothes for Kids shopping on November 7th at Walmart on 72nd and Pine at 5:45 pm. Joel, Greg, Ralph, Joann, Rod, Frank and Vince have volunteered for our fun evening. We have 8 families,  I could use one more volunteer.  I have contacted all 8 families. One has a problem getting transportation. Our club agreed to pay for Uber if necessary. I'm working with April our Westside Social Worker to arrange transportation for the mom and daughter.

Dale said the Christmas party for the 2nd Graders from Sacred Heart School will be on December 11th at noon at Legends. 

Completely Kid's is November 14th. Rich, Rod and Dale have volunteered. Dale would like to have 1 more volunteer. Contact him if you are available.

Dates for reading at Sacred Heart are November 2 and November 16th at 1:45.

Email your October service hours to Glen. 

Glen introduced our speaker Sarah Hoff Shared Housing Coordinator for Metro Housing Collaborative. Their aim is to develop beneficial relationships between property partners, community partners, and tenants. Ultimately, their efforts are for those experiencing a housing crisis. They strive to provide creative solutions for affordable housing.

Speaker for November 6th:  Mary Ann Eusebio, Information and Assistance Division Director for Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ENOA). She will give an overview of ENOA services and programs available for older adults in our 5-county service area.

Next meeting is November 6th at noon at Legends.

Submitted by Barb St John,