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:

To be determined

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

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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RSVP or Questions: [email protected]
 
 
Attendance 13 Members.

The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Kip. . This was followed with the Pledge of Allegiance. 
No winner for 50/50 drawing.
Stu collected Happy Bucks.

Dale said Reading for Sacred Heart School will start this week. The Dates are January 18th, February 1st and February 15th.  Dale and Joel signed up for January 18th. 2 more volunteers are needed.  Barb and Dave signed up for February 1st. 2 more volunteers are needed.  4 Volunteers are needed for February 15th.  Contact Dale if you are available to volunteer.
 
Joel reported we had an Interclub at the Kiwanis Meeting at Country Side Church. Eddie, Greg, Joann and Deb attended it.
 
Kip introduced our speaker Jay Lund Principal of Greenslate Development & Blackstone District.

Jay brings extensive commercial real estate experience and strong local relationships to GreenSlate’s diverse portfolio. Listening to what Omaha locals want and feel is missing from their city, Jay strives to craft a sense of place through strategic partnerships with tenants and investors. His vision is to create a neighborhood destination filled with unique experiences. A very interesting speaker.

Monroe Burianek, Lauritzen Gardens: Adult Education and Volunteer Coordinator will be our speaker for January 22nd.
 
Our next meeting is January 22nd at noon at Legends.
 
Submitted by Barb St John