Speakers
√ May 5: Tom Goodbarn NE DOT (roads)
√ May 12: Amas Acamo - Lutheran Family Svs.
May 19: Dr. Linsey Huse - Douglas County Health Dept.
May 26: Memorial Day - No Meeting
June 2: Todd Samland - Masters’ (adult) Swim
June 9: Katie Bassett, VP of Parks (including Riverfront and Gene Leahy Mall), MECA
June 16: Becca Brune with Nebraska Appleseed; neappleseed.org
June 23: Lori Thomas with The Wellbeing Partners; thewellbeingpartners.org
June 30: Connor Nichols with Conservation Nebraska; neconserve.org

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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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Kiwanis Club of West Omaha Meeting February 24, 2025

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

 

Attendance 13 members.   There was one guest, AJ Campbell introduced by Tom.

 

The 50/50 drawing was held but no winner. 
 
Ralph collected Happy Bucks.
 
Deb donated $10 from recent aluminum cans sent to recycle.
 
Joann started the business discussion:
Joann discussed the pending reorganization scheduled to take effect in October.  The following is provided         by Joann:
To clarify recent District reorganization, we will go from 25 to 16 Divisions on October 1, 2025.   Our club will be in Division 13 (still Region 2).  Sister clubs are Bellevue, Bellevue-Offutt, Clarinda, Council Bluffs  Downtown, Glenwood, Hamburg, Omaha Golden K, Red Oak, Southwest Omaha, West Omaha.

Glen reported on Sacred Heart.  The last reading was February 21 and readers were Steve, Rich, and Glen.
   
Joann reported that the last Completely Kids was February 19.  Joann was the only team member taking part.
 
Jack provided an update on the Scholarship Program.  He is receiving good responses from applications with the due date as March 3.  The reviewing committee includes Jack, Glen, Rich, and Dennis.
 
Joann reminded the group of two surveys and to please respond to each:
Kip's Club activities.
Steve's Golf Event.
 
Jack provided an update on Bob and Kathy Lodes - both are still at rehabilitation centers.  Bob's paralysis is still severe and Kathy's rehabilitation has progressed to using a walker.
 
Deb reminded everyone that she is still taking periodic donations to the Stevens Center and anyone can drop items at the weekly meeting to add to her donations.
        
The Guest Speaker was Shelley McCafferty from Omaha City Planning to talk about the Omaha Historical  Department. 

 

The next meeting is scheduled for March 3 at Legends.

 

Stephen Bunting

Kiwanis Club of West Omaha Meeting February 10, 2025

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

 

Attendance 12 members.

 

The 50/50 drawing was not held. 
 
Ralph collected Happy Bucks.
 
Kip started the business discussion:
Dale reported on Sacred Heart.  The next reading is February 21 and scheduled readers are Steve, Rich, and Dale.  
Dale also reported that the next Completely Kids is February 19.  Team members include Rich, Joann, and Dale.
 
Kip reported on the District meeting held last Wednesday.  Our Club had five members attend.  The main discussion was the consolidation/change of the numbers of Districts which will result in reducing from 25 to 19 district.  The change is scheduled to take effect in October.  This is due to the decrease in membership in the clubs.
 
If you have not returned the survey you can still provide yours to Kip.
 
Deb has collected and turned in $10 in aluminum cans.  She will submit the funds at the next meeting.
 
Rich asked about an outlet to donate books.  Recently, Eddie stated he would collect magazines to provide at various homes, etc.  More information to follow.
 
Kip reported that he will miss the next three weeks.
 
The Guest Speakers were Grant Schulte and Jim Henley of Omahawks Radio Controlled Airplane Club.

 

The next meeting is scheduled for February 17 at Legends.
 
Meeting notes provided by Barb.

 

Stephen Bunting

Kiwanis Club of West Omaha Meeting February 3, 2025

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

 

Attendance 15 members.

 

The 50/50 drawing was held by Barb but there was no winner. 
 
Vince collected Happy Bucks.
 
Kip started the business discussion:
Dale reported on Sacred Heart.  The next reading is scheduled for February 21 with the scheduled readers as Steve, Rich, and Glen.
 
Joann reported on Division activities:
The next Division Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, February 5 at 7 AM, at First Watch.  The District Governor is expected to attend and may discuss a revised organization scheduled for this coming October.
        
Joann also reported:
There is an Interclub possibility with the SouthWest Club this coming Thursday lunch at the Corner Kick Cantina at 13806 P. 
She also reported that Sarah Ross is currently at the Brookstone Facility which will include in-patient rehabilitation.
        
Jack provided an update on the Scholarship Program:
Application deadline is still March 3.  He has received two applications.
Seven schools were provided invitations.
The Committee will evaluate the applications the end of March for the award of three, $2,000 scholarships.
Award lunch will happen in early April.
 
Jack also reported that he has talked to the Catlin Elementary Principal about the possibility of updating the school sign.  Jack asked the Principal to provide an estimate for our review.  This is for consideration of a large scale Club project.
 
The Guest Speaker was Cesar Garcia from the Project Canopy Program.

 

The next meeting is scheduled for February 10 at Legends.

 

Stephen Bunting

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