Speakers
√ January 6: Omaha Home for Boys.  Presenters will be Bailey Perry and Carla Andreesen
√ January 13: Rachel Evans, Lutheran Family Services
√ January 20: David Geier, Nebraska Gambling Assistance Program
√ January 27: Evell Thomas, Child Saving Institute
February 3:
Canopy South; Cesar Garcia, Executive Director
February 10:
Omahawks Radio Controlled Airplane Club - Grant Schulte and Jim Henley
February 17:
RISE: Jeremy Bourman, CEO
February 24:
Omaha's Preservation Program: Shelley McCafferty, City of Omaha Preservation Planner
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 Joann.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance 15 members.  We also had guest - Greg's son Jesse.
 
The 50/50 drawing was held with no winner.
 
Happy Bucks was collected by Rod.
 
Kip started the business discussion:
Kip reminded the group that Barb has her knee surgery this coming Friday. 
 
Dale reported on Sacred Heart:
Next reading is this coming Thursday.  Scheduled readers include Dana, Dale, and Joann.
Next reading dates are in January.  Dates and scheduled readers to be determined.
The Christmas Lunch with the Sacred Heart Kids is next Monday, December 9.
 
Vince reconfirmed that the Salvation Army Bell ringing dates are December 7 (one entrance location) and December 14 (two entrance locations).  All times have confirmed volunteers.
 
Vince also passed around the sheet with listed months for members to schedule guest speakers.  Several         months are still open.
 
The next Completely Kids is date is December 11, scheduled volunteers include Dennis and Dale.
 
Frank reported on the Night Watch Program.  The first date is December 10 which Frank will take.  He will send the future schedule.
 
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for December 17.
 
The Guest Speaker was Erin Burdig of the Food Bank of the Heartland.
 
The next meeting is scheduled for December 9, at 12 Noon, at Legends.
 
Steve Bunting