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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Attendance 15 Members
 
We opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
No winner for the 50/50 Split.  
 
Rod collected Happy Bucks.
 
Joel provided information on two possible interclubs (attendance by three members from club makes an interclub).  
Golden K Kiwanis InterClub Opportunities:
Time:  Tuesdays at 9:30

December 12—Loren Falick, educator and outreach coordinator with Nebraska Wildlife Rescue.                                                     

December 19 - Taylor Ryan USC Junior speaking on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention.                             

Location:  13130 Faith Plaza Drive, Countryside Community Church (downstairs).  South of 132nd and PacificStreets.

 
The next Board meeting is scheduled for December 12 at 6:30 PM, in the TD2 Offices.
 
Salvation Army Bell ringing schedule is posted on our website.  The dates are first, December 9 at Nebraska Furniture Mart West Entrance Electronics. The second is December 16 at JC Penneys South Entrance West Roads. 
 
Pending Sacred Heart activites:
       Christmas lunch for the 2nd grade class next Monday, December 11 at Legends.
               
The November 30 was successfully completed.
       The next reading is set for December 14.  Volunteer slots are filled.
 
Deb reminded us of her previous suggestion for a way for us to help shelters. We could bring items for the shelters to our meeting each week. Ideas are food, clothing, toy's, tools etc. Deb and Joann will make sure they get delivered to a shelter. 
 
If you have not done so, please send your November service hours to Glen.
 
Vince introduced our speaker Diane Mendenhall of the newly formed Professional Volleyball Team - the Omaha Supervovas.  The initial games are to begin in late January 2024 and should run through May 2024.
 
Next meeting is December 11th at noon at Legends.
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Submitted by Steve Bunting