Speakers
November 4:

Ellen Cooling - AARP Fraud Watch

November 11:

Veterans Day - No Meeting

November 18:

Rachel Tew Schott - Joslyn Art Museum - Another speaker will talk on the history of Joslyn

November 25:

Jason Doll - Think Health Care

December 2:

Erin Burke - Omaha Food Bank

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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 Frank.This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance:  14
 
No winner for 50/50 Drawing. 
 
Frank collected Happy Bucks.
 
Frank reported that everyone has paid on all 3 flag routes except for 1 person that is out of the country right now. We lost 2 people on the East route and 1 on the middle route 2 houses are empty and 1 has a new owner.  A huge Thank you to Dennis and Frank for all of the work they do for this project.
 
Barb and Dave delivered 30 back packs filled with school supplies to Completely Kids. Completely Kids really appreciated them. We were the first group to donate back packs this year. We are scheduled to deliver 30 back packs and school supplies to Sacred Heart School next Tuesday.
 
Dale brought up the terrible situation for the people in Houston that are without power. So many lost their homes and their food . He suggested having the club send a donation and also for that individuals donate on their own. The address is :
Houston Food Bank East Branch, 535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029.
 
Jack said they are considering adding Concordia High School to the list of schools that scholarship applications are sent to. This might help increase the number of applications that are turned in to us.
 
Barb brought 3 used back packs to donate to the Homeless Shelters that Joann and Deb deliver things to.  Chances are you have some that are not being used in the back of a closet.  Bring them to a meeting. Deb & Joann will make sure they are delivered to one of the following shelters : Sienna Francis House, Stephen Center or Open Door Mission.
 
Joann introduced our speaker Alexis Bromley. She is an Interim Consultant for Omaha Girls Rock. OGR's mission is to empower our community and our youth to use their voices through music education.  Their primary role is to create opportunity for empowerment, self-discovery, cultural expression and equitable access to the arts. O GR has evolved into a spunky arts and education nonprofit that works to embolden girls, femmes, trans and gender-non-conforming youth and teens throughout the Omaha-metro. Their programming has grown to include year-round individual and small group instrument instruction, after-school programming, band laboratories, and gear loan in addition to summer camp for youth 4-18 years old. Alexis was an excellent speaker.
 
Speaker for July 22 is Leigh Healey RDN, LMNT, LD. She is a Hy-Vee Corporate Registered Dietitian.
 
Next Meeting is July 22 at noon at Legends.
 
Submitted by Barb St John