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Kiwanis Club of Omaha
December 5, 2016

President's Corner
 
Dear Kiwanis Omaha, Inc.,
 
"It's starting to look a lot like Christmas!" As I was ringing bells with fellow member, Leslie Christensen, at JC Penney's this weekend, several people commented something to that effect and we could sense the joy and holiday spirit among most of the shoppers that afternoon. Thank you to all those who volunteered this weekend ringing bells for the Salvation Army. It is yet another example of how we are improving the world one child and one community at a time.
 
Invite, invite, invite!!! This Friday is an excellent opportunity to showcase the quality of our speakers and bring a guest to share our story. Lance Fritz, CEO of Union Pacific, will be our last speaker this year. Let's pack the house for him and continue working on our goal to reach 100 members by our 100th anniversary!

 

Chris 
President, Kiwanis Club of Omaha

 
This Week's Program 
"Union Pacific, Lance Fritz "

Covering 23 states with premier international gateway connections, Union Pacific helps companies compete on the global playing field and is an economic bellwether. Please join us this Friday as Chairman Lance Fritz of Union Pacific will speak about the role Omaha's hometown railroad plays in building America. 

This will be a great presentation, so bring a guest!


Program Coordinator
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GREETERS

Ann Rourke, Foodbank for the Heartland
Hector Santiago, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Nickolas Schultze, Vesta Voluntary

FILL BACKPACKS!
We will be filling backpacks at Completely Kids from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on December 15th! We need 8 volunteers for this service project. RSVP HERE

Completely Kids
2566 St. Mary's Avenue
Omaha, NE 68105

Upcoming Friday Programs
 

December 16 - Kiwanis Club of Omaha Holiday Party! - Omaha Courtyard Marriot 11:45 - 1:00.

December 23- NO MEETING

December 30- NO MEETING

January 13- Jane Erickson, President of Kiwanis Club International

January 20- David Brown, Omaha Chamber of Commerce

Cornerstone Points
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Finnell
Joyce
18
Tooker
Chris
17
Coburn
Jana
14
Mussman
Grant
14
Wehrle
John
14
Dittman
Katie
11
Fries
Marla
8
Jokela
Kristi
8
Obermeyer
Lisa
8
Donahoe
Brian
7
Henningsen
Lynda
7
Patterson
Jim
7
Belford
Kristen
6
Herman
Arva
6
McPherson
Val
6
Rourke
Ann
6
Bradfield
Dana
5
Dean
Bruce
5
Donahoe
Jana
5
Hoeger
Mark
5
Janovich
Jenny
5
Johnson
Gordy
5
Lynch
Trish
5
Reding
Joe
5
Evans
Susan
4
Houston
Josh
4
Kinzer
Chuck
4
Nelson
John
4
Schultze
Nick
4
Brokke
Scott
3
Christiansen
Dennis
3
Norman
Shannon
3
Walch
Dick
3
Wells
John
3
Berkshire
Rick
2
Bradley
Andy
2
Brusso
Rhonda
2
Burk
Amber
2
Dittman
Dan
2
Hernandez
Marcos
2
Howe
Thomas
2
Poole
Ben
2
Stratman
Kevin
2
Clawson
Craig
1
Faber
Rick
1
Farrell
Jim
1
Hunt
Andrew
1
Kock
Kevin
1
Lape-Brinkman
Adrian
1
Lassek
Ron
1
Owens
Dan
1
Santiago
Hector
1

LAST MEETING
Susan Mayberger
    

Last Friday, we welcomed Susan Mayberger to our Friday lunch meeting. Ms. Mayberger is the Coordinator of ESL, Migrant and Refugee Education at Omaha Public Schools. She spoke primarily of the 2,463 refugees in school this year at OPS. The refugees come from 12 different countries. OPS also has programs for the parents of these students. 

Refugees spend 15-20 years in a refugee camp and only about 1% of the global refugee population is resettled.
In This Issue





Kiwanis Calendar
December 15
5:30-6:30 p.m.
SERVICE PROJECT
Completely Kids
2566 St. Mary's Avenue
Omaha, NE 68105

December 16
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kiwanis Club of Omaha Holiday Party
Courtyard Marriott Aksarben

December 21
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Board Meeting
Merrill Lynch
132nd & Dodge
Kiwanis Birthdays
December Birthdays! 

Hector Santiago - December 13
Jennifer Janovich - December 18
John E. Nelson - December 29
Member Opportunity 
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
  • A pre-meeting PowerPoint slide with your advertisement!!

Contact:
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Phone: (402) 330-0777
Email: KiwanisOmaha@gmail.com
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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.

 
About our Kiwanis Club
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.


Lottery Report  
Although John Wehrle was certain his name would be drawn in the lottery,  Chuck Kinzer was the lucky draw.   Chuck pulled the 9 card.  Pot = $2.00

































 
Share Kiwanis
MONDAY
Blair, Noon, Fernando's, 16th & Washington
Greater Omaha, Noon, German American Society, 108th & Grover
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, Rockbrook Garden Cafe, 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 - Jane Erickson, Bellevue, NE, Bellevue-Offutt Club
 
KIWANIS CLUB OF OMAHA, INC. (Downtown Club)
Chartered January 23, 1919
Katie Dittman, Executive Secretary, 402-330-0777
 
2016-17 CLUB OFFICERS:
President - Chris Tooker, Merrill Lynch, 402-496-5118
President-Elect - Val McPherson, Allied Realty, 402-490-6366
Vice President - John Wehrle, Salvation Army, 402-898-6052
Treasurer - Scott Brokke, Co-Principal, McFarlin & Brokke, PC, 402-341-9441
Immediate Past President -Lisa Obermeyer, Stratosphere Media, 402-639-5442
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
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
Jennifer Janovich, Papillion Manor, 402-339-7700
Kristi Jokela, Residence Inn & Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village, 402-951-4300/551-8000
Kevin Kock, AKSARBEN Foundation, 402-554-9600
Shannon Norman, 402-880-6988
Kevin Stratman, Investors Realty Inc.,  402-778-7520
 
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
Susan Evans, 402-305-7122
 
International Affairs
Val McPherson, 402-490-6366
Bob Kenny, 402-392-6105
 
Red Kettle Day
John Wehrle 402-898-6052
 
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 - 348-3246

Nominating
Lisa Obermeyer, 402-639-5442
 
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
Lisa Obermeyer, 402-639-5442
 
Young Children: Priority One
Marla Fries, 402-320-7141
Trish Lynch, 402-553-4562    


Service Projects
Joe Reding, 402-618-5581
Shannon Norman, 402-880-6988

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