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√ Aug 4: Katie Bassett, Vice President, Parks - MECA
√ Aug 11: Glen Fineman
√ Aug 18: Jeremy Wallin, Omaha Director of Lighting Inspections
Aug 25: Maggie Petersen, Outreach Manager of the Omaha Public Library
Sept 1: Labor Day - 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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Club History

Kiwanis Club of West Omaha Meeting April 28, 2025

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The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Joel.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance

 
Attendance, 13 West Omaha members.  

 

The 50/50 drawing was held but there was not a winner. 
 
Rod collected Happy Bucks.
 
Kip started the business discussion:
Greg reported on the Sacred Heart Zoo Trip:
The date is May 9.  You can travel with the bus by arriving at the school by 9 AM.  Otherwise, arrive at the Zoo between 9:30 and 120 AM.
The schedule for the kids is from 10 to 12 with lunch at 12.  Typically the event ends by 1 PM.
Volunteers include Dana, Frank, and Kip.  
Dave, Barb, and Dale read at Sacred Heart last week.
Dennis reported he received $1,085 in Flag Program donations last week.  As of today the Club has received over $4,000 in donations.
The first flag placement date is May 17.
 Steve also reported that the Golf Event recruiting of donors/participants is still in progress.  Most Club are receiving an email encouraging Event support. 
Joann reported on a Social scheduled for June 5 at 5 PM, at Standing Bear Lake.  The program is to include a show by the Omahawks Club.  Joann is                   
coordinating a BBQ food truck for dinner.  More information to follow.
Special Olympics is planned for late May.  More information is also to follow.  The Club may support the following events:
 Standing Long Jump, Stu Ellison.
Shot Put, Shot Put.
 
The speaker was Halsey Ruhl, Donor Services Advisor for the Omaha Community Foundation. The Foundation was created in 1982, first functioning primarily as a charitable bank for Omaha and Southwest Iowa philanthropists. Since then, our community knowledge has grown, programming has expanded, partnerships have been forged, and the Omaha Community Foundation has become a regional thought leader in philanthropy and community investment.the Omaha Community Foundation has also grown to include more than 2,000 fundholders, serving the needs of over 3,000 nonprofits, initiatives, and funds throughout greater Omaha and Southwest Iowa.
 
The next meeting is scheduled for May 5, at Legends.

 

Stephen Bunting

Kiwanis Club of West Omaha Meeting April 21, 2025

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The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Kip.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance

 
Attendance, 14 West Omaha members.  

 

The 50/50 drawing was held but there was not a winner. 
 
Ralph collected Happy Bucks.
 
Kip started the business discussion:
Dale reported on Sacred Heart:
The next date is April 25 and the scheduled readers are Dave, Barb, and Dale.
The Zoo trip is still scheduled for May 9.  Volunteers are needed - at least four or five.
Dale also reported on Completely Kids.  The next date is April 30 with the scheduled team members as Ralph, Rich, Dennis, and Dale.  
Steve reported that Dennis received $2,500 in Flag Program donations last week.  In addition Rod also received an additional $50 donation.  
As of today the Club has received over $3,400 in donations.
Steve also reported that the Golf Event is proceeding slowly and that the Legends Sports Bar has donated two, $25 gift cards.  Everyone can expect 
 a strong push for more Event support.   
Deb helped at the AllPlay cleanup and preparation during last weekend.
 
Kip was the speaker this week and he discussed the results of the recent Club activities survey.
He received 17 responses to the survey questionaire.
Meetings - people were generally happy with the current lunch location, time, Legends accommodations, etc.  We should continue with the
speakers, happy bucks, etc.
Service projects - again, people were generally happy with the amount and volunteering atmosphere of our projects.  We do need more
volunteers for Flag placement days.
Membership - a very difficult area to improve.  Rod did agree to start a membership committee, which will need volunteers.  Vince agreed
to help on an Ad Hoc basis.
Social Events - most agreed to continue with social events.   The Champions Dinner is a good yearly event along with possibly two or three 
more during the year.
 
The next meeting is scheduled for April 28, at Legends.

 

Stephen Bunting

Kiwanis Club of West Omaha Meeting April 14, 2025

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The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Joanne.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance

 
Attendance, 15 West Omaha members.  Also in attendance were the three scholarship recipients, their parents, and school counselor.

 

The 50/50 drawing was not held. 
 
Rod collected Happy Bucks.
 
Kip started the business discussion:
Dale reported on Sacred Heart.  The next date is April 25 and the scheduled readers include Dave and Barb.  
Dale also reported on Completely Kids.  The next date is April 30 with the scheduled team members as Ralph, Rich, Dennis, and Dale.  
The Sacred Heart Zoo trip is scheduled for May 9.
Dennis reported that the mailings for the Flag Program have shown positive initial responses - he has received $875 from donors.  The first placement date     
is May 17, Armed Forces Day.
Barb reported that she received a nice thank you letter from Ronald McDonald House representatives due to the recent 30 frozen meals Barb 
recently delivered.   
Rod reported that coming in May are two events that we, as a Club, typically provide volunteering support.   These are AllPlay and The Special Olympics.  
Check their website for volunteer opportunities.  More to follow in coming meetings.
Dennis submitted his team registration for the Golf Event. 
 
Kip gave a short summary, for the benefit of the guests, on Club efforts that in addition to the Scholarship Program includes a Golf Event, adoption of the                 
Sacred Heart Second Grade Class, Clothes and Backpacks for Kids, AllPlay, Special Olympics, and more.
 
Jack conducted the Scholarship Presentation Program which included recipient introduction, a summary of their application, brief questions about their future plans, and reviews from their school counselor.  The three recipients, each from Marian High School:
                   Ashley Keenan
                   Izabella Vlasek
                   Shelby Woodard
 
The next meeting is scheduled for April 21, at Legends.

 

Stephen Bunting

Kiwanis Club of West Omaha Meeting April 7, 2025

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The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Rich.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance

 
Attendance, 15 West Omaha members.

 

The 50/50 drawing was held but there was no winner. 
 
Dennis collected Happy Bucks.
 
Kip started the business discussion:
Dale reported on Sacred Heart.  The next date is April 25 with the scheduled readers as Dave and Barb - a third reader not yet           identified.  
Dates in May are not yet determined.
Dale also reported on Completely Kids.  The next date is April 30 with the scheduled team members as Ralph, Rich, Dennis, and Dale.  
The following date is May 20.
Greg reported on the Sacred Heart Zoo trip scheduled for May 9.  Volunteers are needed to walk with the Kids and those with memberships 
would help the process.  Plan to arrive at the Zoo before or by 10 AM.  The visit will have a lunch time and usually lasts until about 2 PM.
Glen discussed March service hours.  If not already done so, please give him your hours as soon as possible.
Dennis reported that the mailings for the Flag Program were sent this week.
Barb reported the Ronald McDonald meal program.  Last week she purchased and delivered the second delivery of 30 frozen meals.   
She stated that the third delivery will have members preparing a meal later this summer.
Steve reported on the Golf Event.  The Flier was finalized and distributed this last week.  The participants are getting identified, raffle 
items provided, etc.  Steve stated he would start contacting members in a more determined effort to gain support.
Jack reported that the Scholarship Award Luncheon is scheduled for next week, April 14.  Maximum attendance is encouraged.
Deb reminded everyone that she is always collecting donation items for homeless shelters.  
 
The Guest Speaker was Teresa Mardesen, the Executive Director of SHARE Omaha. 

 

The next meeting is scheduled for April 14, at Legends.

 

Stephen Bunting

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