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

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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 Greg. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance 17 members.
 
The 50/50 drawing was held with no winner.
 
Rod collected Happy Bucks.
 
Kip started the business discussion:
 
Our guest was soon to be Ex-Lieutenant Governor Barb Irwin. She passed the Gavel, the Home Banner and the Special K Award to Joann our new Lieutenant Governor.  Congratulations Joann.  Thank you to Barb for working so well with our club.
 
Rod gave an update on the Key Leader Camp. Our club will sponsor 2 attendees.  Rod is working with staff at Millard North High School to select 2 students.
 
Dale said reading at Sacred Heart School will be October 18th.  Dale, Barb and Dave volunteered. Joann volunteered to be a backup.  There are only 12 second grade students at this time.
Completely Kids will be on October 29th. Rich, Dennis and Dale have volunteered.
 
Joann mentioned a Rally by the Key Club from Missouri Valley would be held in the Skyline Room at her address on Thursday.  This has been canceled.
 
Glen asked everyone to email him their September service hours.
 
Installation Dinner is Tuesday, October 1st at Champions Run. Social time is at 6:00 pm. Dinner is at 6:45 pm. You can pay Steve at the door if you have not already paid Steve or Barb.
 
Kiwanis Club Dues are due before October 10th. You can send your check to Steve, bring it to the installation dinner or give it to him at our next meeting.
 
Barb collected some checks for dues and the installation dinner
 
The guest speaker was Becky Kern the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Valley. She gave a good presentation of what all they do at the Valley station. She explained a lot of the duties of the meteorologist located there.
 
The next meeting is scheduled for October 7th at Legends.