Speakers
√ October 7:

Shannon Wiig, Director of Omaha Visitors Center

√ October 14:

Valerie Stoj, Election Committee.  She will give us an overview of the 2024 General Election.

√ October 21:

Linda Placzek Kiwanis Safe Environment Training

October 28:

Shawn McCarville, Project Pink support group for Breast Cancer survivors.  October is Breast Cancer awareness month

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 Joel.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance 18 members.
 
The 50/50 drawing was held with no winner.
 
Rod collected Happy Bucks.
 
Kip started the business discussion:
 
The Installation Dinner, held last week was a success.
 
The Club Dues status is going well.  It is possible we may have only one person leave the Club.  That  person is Bill Spiecker who regrets leaving but his wife is in need of more full-time care.  He also stated in his resignation notice that enjoyed talking with Club members and the informative guest speakers.     
 
Vince is preparing the list of people who will take on specific months to identify the weekly guest speakers.  The remainder of this calendar year looks good.
 
Frank has identified two dates for our Club to help with the Salvation Army Night Watch Program.  These are December 2 and in February.  He will have a signup sheet at the next meeting. 
 
Dale stated that the Completely Kids next date is October 29 and he has the volunteer positions filled.  He also stated that the first Sacred Heart reading is October 18 from 1 to 2 PM.  He also has volunteers set for the reading.
 
Deb stated that next week she plans to make a trip a recycling center to drop turn in aluminum cans.  If anyone has cans they should bring these next week.
 
Joann stated that she contacted Sarah Ross recently and Sarah had been very sick but was recovering.Joann passed round a get well card for signatures and get-well wishes.
 
Guest Speakers were from the Omaha Airport Authority -Shannon Wiig and Carolyn Kroger.  They talked about the airport renovations with an emphasis on the Ambassador Program (information booth volunteers.
 
The next meeting is next week at the Legends locations, 69th and Pacific.
 
Steve Bunting