Speakers
√ 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

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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
 
Greg won the 50/50 Drawing. 
 
Ralph collected Happy Bucks.
 
We had a special guest, Bill's wife Barbara.
 
Frank said Flag Day went very well. Dale said they received compliments from people about how nice our flag project is. Volunteers are needed for July 4th. Contact Dennis or Frank if you are available to volunteer.
 
Kip read Flag Facts to us. Interesting information.
 
Barb is planning to shop for back packs and supplies for Completely Kid's in July. They have asked to have them delivered by August 1st. 
 
Barb is planning to contact Ronald McDonald House to prepare a meal for them towards the last of July.
 
Deb reminded everyone they can bring food, clothing or household items to any meeting She and Joann will see they are delivered to Sienna Francis House, Open Door Mission or Stephens Center. Bill will see things are delivered to Moving Veterans Forward.
 
Dale will check with Completely Kid's to see if they need any volunteers during the summer months.
 
Rod introduced our speaker David Edmund Black. He is Senior Director of Public Affairs for Union Pacific Railroad.  Union Pacific employs 33,000 people across the country. They develop and deliver quality programs and services to attract, develop, motivate and retain a skilled, diverse workforce. They do this with an emphasis on the Company's most valuable asset, its employees.  Union Pacific operates North America's premier railroad franchise, covering 23 states in the western two-thirds of the United States. It is the largest railroad in North America. We learned a lot about Union Pacific from Dave.
 
Board Meeting is Thursday, June 20th at 6:30 at Kip's office.
 
Speaker for June 24th is Edward A. Morse: Creighton Law Professor and Father Flanagan League Society of Devotion President - Speaking mostly about a movie to be released this Fall about Father Flanagan .
 
Next meeting is June 24th at noon at Legends.
 
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