Speakers
√ Oct 6:  Brent Davis - NE Department of Agriculture
√ Oct 13:  Patrick Schlasser & Matt Miller From Pheasants For Ever
Oct 20:  Jack Swanda - Boomer Radio DJ
Oct 27:  Rod Muench - Club Membership
Nov 3:  Kelly Bourne - Cyber Security
Nov 10: Steve Martin from Alliance of Future of Agriculture
Nov 17:  Courtney  Wallance  -  Teammates 
Nov 24:
 

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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 from Rich.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance - 14 members.  
 
The 50/50 drawing was held and there was no winner.
 
Rod collected Happy Bucks.
 
Kip led a business discussion:
Barb gave an update on her activity with the Backpack Program:
She plans to deliver the backpacks and school supplies to Sacred Heart this week.
Also this week, a representative from Completely Kids will pickup from Barb backpacks 
and supplies.
 
The next Division Meeting is scheduled for 7 AM this coming Wednesday at First Watch on 72nd
and Pacific.
 
The Club Installation dinner is scheduled for September 30 at the Champions Country Club.
 
Vince has not returned from his current trip so the possible Club Social Event on August 23
is not yet confirmed.  More information expected soon.
 
Glen reminded everyone that July Service Hours are needed for his monthly report.
 
Both Joann and Glen attended the District Convention the past weekend.  Both stated
it was a good event.  Both had some brief comments.
Joann stated that the Nebraska Clubs gave more Mac & Cheese boxes that the Iowa
Clubs.   She will try to visit each of the 11 Clubs in the new October 1 reorganization
by Christmas.  
Glen stated that enjoyed the keynote speaker from Teammates.  He also attended a
membership seminar.
 
 The guest speaker this week was Katie Bassett with Meca who talked on the Riverfront
 projects.  Take time to visit - "theriverfrontomaha.com".
 
The meeting was opened with a prayer from Dave.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance - 16 members.  There were four guests:
Ralph's wife Connie and his friend Gordon Bailey from England.
Two members from the Omaha Kiwanis Downtown Club - Jason Gregg and Chris Tucker.
 
The 50/50 drawing was held and there was no winner.
 
Rod collected Happy Bucks.
 
Kip led a short business discussion:
Received a thank you card from the Assistance League for the recent donation.
Glen stated that he is to attend the District Convention this coming weekend.
Rod reminded everyone to always have the Club Business Cards and a short Club
talk ready.  Consider inviting people to the weekly meetings.
Barb talked about her recent activity with the Backpack Program:
She has completed purchase of the backpacks and school supplies.
A total of 64 backpacks with supplies with 32 each going to Sacred Heart and
Completely Kids.
Barb also stated that she will purchase frozen meals for the Ronald McDonald House
 Program.
     
The guest speaker this week was Tom Briese the Nebraska State Treasurer.
 
The next meeting is Monday, August 4 at Legends.
 
Steve Bunting