Attendance 16 Members.
The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Greg. This was followed with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Greg. This was followed with the Pledge of Allegiance.
No winner for 50/50 drawing.
Ralph collected Happy Bucks.
Barbara Lund Irvin, Lieutenant Governor was our special guest. She reminded us of the Leadership Conference on March 15th in Johnston, IA. Registration is $50.00
Dale reported we are scheduled for reading at Sacred Heart School on Thursday, February 1st. Barb, Dave, Rich and Dale have volunteered. Reading has been changed from February 15th to February 22nd. Greg and Joann volunteered for the 22nd. Need 2 more volunteers.
Need 4 volunteers for the following dates: February 29th and March 21st. Contact Dale if you are available to volunteer.
Completely Kids can use 4 volunteers on February 28th. Barb and Dave volunteered. Contact Dale if you are available to volunteer.
Deb suggested that each member bring items to our meetings to help Stevens center and Sienna Francis House. Deb suggested using the 1-1-1 guideline. 1 non perishable food item, 1 garment and 1 personal item. Bringing more would be great. They can be brought to any meeting. Deb and Joann will take care of delivering the items .
Bill has arranged for Jeff Morales from the 50 Mile March Foundation to be our speaker on March 4th. This walk is to raise funds and awareness for Homeless Veterans & Veterans with Mental health challenges. He is encouraging us to have a large attendance at this meeting.
Barb Irvin suggested Kip send this information to the Presidents of other Kiwanis Clubs in case they would like to have an Inter club at this meeting.
Kip introduced our speaker from the Omaha Police Department Homicide Division: Lt. Nick Andrews. He has been with the Omaha Police Department for 18 years. He gave some interesting and amazing statistics. 100 % of homicides in 2023 were solved. National average is 50 %. The Homicide unit has 15 detectives. They work with 4 Intel analysts, the Forensic Unit, Gang Intelligence Unit, Narcotics Unit and Uniformed Police Officers. He was an excellent speaker.
Speaker for February 5th is Siena Francis Tiny Houses: Linda Twomey, Executive Director/CEO
Next meeting is February 5th at noon at Legends.
Submitted by Barb St John
