Speakers
√ August 26:

 Kailey Edelman - Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

√ September 2:

Labor Day - No Meeting

√ September 9:

Courtney Baughman, Executive Director, Learning for All http://www.golearnall.org  LFA is committed to improving the lives of adults in our community by helping them achieve the language, literacy, and life skills necessary to reach their life goals.

√ September 16:

Brinker Harding, Senior Vice-President Colliers and Councilmember Omaha City Council

September 23:

Corey Pomykata, Executive Director, Coalition Rx, https://www.coalitionrx.org/   She will be joined by Officer Fornoff, Omaha Police Department. “Founded in 2015, our mission is to reduce the misuse of all substances of abuse by raising awareness and partnering with community organizations to provide public and professional education, prevention and treatment resources, and policy advocacy.”

September 30

Becky Kern, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Valley, NE to speak about weather and climate changes in our region

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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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The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Kip.This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Dale said Rich,Steve, Greg and Dale were at Sacred Heart School last Thursday for the 2nd graders to read to them. The next date is April 18th. Barb, Dave , Joann and Dale have volunteered. Let Dale know if you would like to volunteer.
 
Greg said the Zoo Trip for Sacred Heart 2nd graders is May 2nd. He would like to have 5 volunteers. Let him know if you are available and he will go over the details with you.
 
Barb has our Kiwanis Club Social Event scheduled for Tuesday, May 7th  at 6:00 pm at Legends. This is for members, wives and significant others. Appetizers will be served. Our club will pay for them. The drinks are on you. You can text or email Barb if you plan to attend.  A sign up sheet will be passed around at the next  few meetings. 
 
We're looking for officers for 2024/2025. Really need someone to volunteer to be President. Contact Kip if you would like to volunteer.
 
Our guests were Linda and Maddie Jones. They are the wife and granddaughter of our long time member Rod Jones. 
 
Jack presented 4 scholarships to the following students. 
 
Grace Sparwasser     from Marian High School
Lucas Krappl              from Burke High School
Reagan Drekelbelhis from Marian High School
Greta Mann                from Westside High School
 
We usually give 3 scholarships each year. The Rod Jones Scholarship was added this year and awarded to Greta Mann.
 
Our Speaker next week is Anna Lehotyak, Development Director for The Diaper Bank.
 
Next Meeting is April 15th at noon at Legends.
 
Submitted by Barb St John