Speakers
√ January 6: Omaha Home for Boys.  Presenters will be Bailey Perry and Carla Andreesen
√ January 13: Rachel Evans, Lutheran Family Services
√ January 20: David Geier, Nebraska Gambling Assistance Program
January 27: Evell Thomas, Child Saving Institute
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.
 
Due to this meeting with the Sacred Heart Second Grade Class lunch we had increased attendance:
Club 15 members
Children 13
School leaders - Mr Jensen - Principal, Mrs Plumb -Teacher, and Karen - Assistant.  
We also had a guest - Tara Kaisershot
 
Due to the Sacred Heart attendance we did not conduct the 50/50 drawing or Happy Bucks collected.
 
Kip started the business discussion:
Barb had her knee surgery this past Friday and initial reports are that the surgery went well and she will start physical therapy this week. 
 
Dale reported on Sacred Heart:
Reading was completed December 6 - readers included Dana, Dale, and Joann.
Reading dates for January are the 10th and the second date to be determined.
       
Dale also reported that Completely Kids is scheduled for Wednesday - members to help include Rod, Rich, Dennis, and Ralph. 
 
Salvation Army Bell Ringing was completed last Saturday, December 7 (one entrance location) and the next date is December 14 (two entrance locations).  Volunteers confirmed.
 
Glen asked that everyone get their service hours to him by tonight.
 
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for December 17.
 
Dale led the Christmas Program:
The children and members each stood and introduced themselves.
The children also told their favorite school subject.
Dale also asked the children questions on the meaning of Christmas.
 
After the meal Tara Kaisershot gave each of the children a Christmas gift bag.  Tara and Barb prepared the gift bags.
 
The next meeting is scheduled for December 16, at 12 Noon, at Legends.
 
Steve Bunting