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November 16, 2015
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This Week's Program
"Straight Shot - David Arnold
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This Friday we will welcome David Arnold, Managing Director of Straight Shot. Straight Shot is an accelerator dedicated to rapidly developing technology startups in a way that will allow them to succeed the first time. What does this mean for Omaha? Please come on Friday to hear from Mr. Arnold about "The Omaha Model". This will be an exciting program you will not want to miss.
Bring a friend!
Program Coordinator
Mark Hoeger
YCPO Spotlight
Ann Lawless, Director of Family and Community Services at Completely Kids will join us this Friday for a 5 minutes "Spotlight" regarding the grant that Completely Kids received in 2015!
Sign up NOW to ring bells for the Salvation Army!
December 5th
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
J.C. Penney West Roads
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President's Column
Hello Kiwanians & Past Guests,
Last week we enjoyed a presentation from Major Greg Thompson, Division Commander of the Salvation Army. You think you know everything there is to know about an organization you've heard about all your life. But, he gave us a visual presentation showing the growth of this organization, here and around the world. Their vision for the Omaha campus is underway. It's exciting that we can be a part of an organization like this, who helps so many people. Our Red Kettle Bell Ringing event for the Salvation Army is Saturday, December 5. It's an eye-opener. If you've not rung the bell yet, sign up. Email John Wehrle at
[email protected]. It will humble you to be asking for donations for this organization. But, truly, your requests are for local people in need. This season, do something like this, for just an hour. It will warm your heart and gratitude will rise within you.
Thank you for attending our meetings. They are the best. I love my club!
Thank you,
Lisa
President, Kiwanis Club of Omaha
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Greeters
Kristen Belford, Hilton Omaha
Rick Berkshire,
Berkshire & Burmeister
Ron Boner,
USB Financial Services, Inc.
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Upcoming Friday Programs
December 4
- Trevor Towey, Fire Fighter's Union
December 11- Randy Thelen, Sr. VP of Economic Development, Omaha Chamber of Commerce
December 18 -
RSVP for the Holiday Luncheon - 11:30-1:00 at Charlestons Cross Roads
7540 Dodge St
December 25 - NO MEETING
January 1 - NO MEETING
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Cornerstone Points
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Tooker
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Chris
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22
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Bradley
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Andy
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10
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Finnell
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Joyce
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9
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Berkshire
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Rick
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8
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Dittman
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Katie
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8
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Obermeyer
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Lisa
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8
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Rourke
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Ann
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7
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Wehrle
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John
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7
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Herman
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Arva
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6
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Hernandez
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Marcos
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6
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Wiedenfeld
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Chris
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6
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Brokke
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Scott
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5
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Donahoe
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Brian
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5
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Jokela
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Kristi
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5
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Kinzer
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Chuck
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5
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Reding
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Joe
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5
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Wells
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John
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5
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Coburn
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Jana
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4
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Dittman
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Dan
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4
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Donahoe
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Jana
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4
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Fries
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Marla
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4
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Janovich
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Jenny
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4
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Johnson
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Gordy
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4
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Lynch
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Trish
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4
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Mussman
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Grant
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4
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Pelletier
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John
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4
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Staab
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Chris
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4
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Winsor
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Ginny
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4
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Belford
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Kristen
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3
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Dean
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Bruce
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3
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Farrell
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Jim
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3
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Henningsen
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Lynda
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3
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Hoeger
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Mark
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3
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Kock
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Kevin
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3
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Lilla
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Gene
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3
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McPherson
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Val
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3
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Nelson
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John
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3
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Walch
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Dick
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3
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Boyum
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Brad
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2
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Evans
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Susan
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2
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Faber
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Rick
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2
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Howe
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Thomas
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2
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Norman
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Shannon
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2
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Stratman
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Kevin
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2
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Bradfield
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Dana
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1
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Christiansen
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Dennis
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1
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Dostal
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Donna
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1
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Gunderson
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Matt
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1
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Owens
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Dan
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1
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Patterson
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Jim
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1
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Stafford
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Brook
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1
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LAST MEETING
Last Friday we were honored to welcome Major Greg Thompson, Division Commander of the Salvation Army. Mr. Thompson gave us a history of the beginnings of the Salvation Army as it is today and shared with us the outreach that the Salvation has locally as well as globally. Every donation made in the Red Kettles in the Omaha area stays in our community for service and assistance to the needy "...in the name of Jesus Christ without discrimination". Major Thompson shared with us about the new Burrows Center, which opened at 61st and Radial last September. He also shared with us the exciting plans for the new Renaissance Village at 36th and Cumming, which will transform that campus and augment their presence and services there.
YCPO Spotlight
We were also privileged last Friday to welcome Suzanne Hinman, President of the Assistance League of Omaha, for a 5 minute "Spotlight" regarding her organization and the 2015 YCPO grant they received to go towards Operation School Bell. Operation School Bell this year provided over 4,000 children in the Omaha area with much needed winter clothing and shoes, as well as a book of their choice.
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Kiwanis Calendar
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December 5 - Ring at the Red Kettle
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
JCPenney Westroads
December 18 -
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Member Opportunity
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Kiwanis Meeting Sponsorship Program
Sponsor a meeting for $100 and receive:
- An announcement in the club newsletter
- A 5 minute promotional announcement at the club meeting you have sponsored
- The opportunity to hand out promotional materials
Contact:
Bruce Dean
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Connect With Kiwanis
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We invite you to be our guest at an upcoming meeting. Our meetings are held each Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St., Omaha, NE.
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About our Kiwanis Club
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Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child at a time. Founded in 1919, Kiwanis Club of Omaha is the oldest Kiwanis club in Nebraska. The group attracts civic-minded executives, business leaders, managers and small business owners.
Kiwanis Club of Omaha offers networking opportunities for members. Our weekly meetings, service projects and social outings allow members to establish connections with other civic-minded business leaders, leading to personal and professional growth.
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Lottery Report
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Kevin Koch's name was drawn for the $25 lottery. Major Thompson pulled the Joker which gives Kevin a free lunch at an upcoming meeting.
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MONDAY
Blair, Noon, Fernando's, 16th & Washington
Greater Omaha, Noon, Westside Com.Cntr., 108th & Grover
Loveland Golden K, 9:30 AM, St. Andrews, 84th & Pacific
Plattsmouth, Noon on 2nd & 4th Mon. Plattsmouth Keno, Oakhill Drive & Hwy.75
TUESDAY
Omaha Golden K, 9:30 AM, Countryside Com. Church,
8787 Pacific Street
WEDNESDAY
Florence, 7 AM, Scooters, SW Quadrant-48th & McKinley
Wahoo Area, 7 AM on 1st & 3rd Wed. at Union Bank; Noon on 2nd & 4th Wed. at Wahoo Library-phone 443-6710 for lunch reservations.
Westside, Noon, Olive Garden, 7505 Dodge
West Omaha Diamond K, 9:30 AM, Regency Lake & Tennis Club
THURSDAY
Bellevue (AM), 7:00 AM, BelleVue Café and Marketplace, 209 Ft. Crook Rd. N, Bellevue
Fremont, Noon,Fremont Golf Club 2710 N Somers Ave.
Sarpy County Area, Noon, American Nat'l Bank, 1413 So. Washington, Papillion
Southwest Omaha, Noon, Westside Com. Cntr., 108th & Grover
FRIDAY
Bellevue-Offutt, Noon, Bellevue Medical Center, 2500 Bellevue Medical Center Drive
North Omaha, Noon, Irvington Room in Immanuel Conference Center
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KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
"SERVING THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD"
Int'l President - Susan A. Petrisin, East Lansing, Michigan, East Lansing Club
KIWANIS CLUB OF OMAHA, INC. (Downtown Club)
Chartered January 23, 1919
Katie Dittman, Executive Secretary, 402-330-0777
2015-16 CLUB OFFICERS:
President - Lisa Obermeyer, Stratosphere Media, 402-639-5442
President-Elect - Val McPherson, Allied Realty, 402-490-6366
Vice President - Chris Tooker, Merrill Lynch, 402-496-5118
Treasurer - Scott Brokke, Co-Principal, McFarlin & Brokke, PC, 402-341-9441
Immediate Past President -Brian Donahoe, Pres., Union Equipment Finance, 402-827-6975
Foundation President - Rick Berkshire, Berkshire & Burmeister Law, 402-827-7000
Foundation Vice President - Bruce Dean, Farm Credit Svcs. Of America, 402-348-3246
DIRECTORS:
Kristen Belford, Hilton Omaha, 402-998-4221
Brad Boyum, Boyum Law Office, 402-991-5410
Joyce Finnell, ret., OPPD, 402-393-2413
Susan Evans, Omaha Home Staging/NP Dodge, 402-968-1300
Marla Fries, ret., Westside Community Schools, 402-320-7141
Kristi Jokela, Residence Inn & Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village, 402-951-4300/551-8000
Shannon Norman, 402-880-6988
John Wehrle, Salvation Army Kroc Center, 402-898-6052
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Agriculture
Kevin Kock, 402-554-9600
Aktion Club
Joyce Finnell, 402-393-2413
College World Series
Jim Costello, 402-630-1841
Rick Berkshire, 402-827-7000
Eliminate
Ann Rourke, 402-572-1682
Gala
Marcos Hernandez, 402-612-6846
Kristen Belford, 402-215-1257
Social Committee
Shannon Norman, 402-880-6988
Susan Evans, 402-305-7122
International Affairs
Val McPherson, 402-490-6366
Bob Kenny, 402-392-6105
Red Kettle Day
Kiwanis Cup Golf Invitational
Shannon Norman, 402-880-6988
Kiwanis Park
Dan Owens, 402-661-8000
Membership Recruitment
Jennifer Janovich, 402-339-7700
Meeting Sponsors
Bruce Dean, 402
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348-3246
Nominating
Brian Donahoe, 402-827-6975
Orientation
Chris Tooker, 402-496-5118
2015 Program Committee
John Wehrle, 402-898-6052 (Chair)
Grant Mussman, 402-630-6287
Ann Rourke, 402-572-1682
Jim Patterson, 402-271-7222
Public Relations
Young Children: Priority One
Marla Fries, 402-320-7141
Trish Lynch, 402-553-4562
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