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Kiwanis Club of Omaha
February 27, 2017

President's Corner
 
Dear Kiwanis Club of Omaha,

We are just over one month away from our 2017 Recognition Gala on March 30th, 2017 at the Omaha Convention Center, where we will announce this year's YCPO grant recipients. We received 35 grant applications this year and the decisions were not easy. YCPO is at the heart of our mission and a big thank you goes out to all those who served on the YCPO committee this year.
This year's gala will be particularly special for several reasons. First, Jane Erickson, the Kiwanis International President, will be in attendance and she has agreed to tell us about her experiences with thousands of Kiwanis clubs across the globe. This will be a once-in a lifetime opportunity as the odds of another Kiwanis International President living 15 minutes away in Bellevue and attending our gala are pretty low. Secondly, we decided to reach out to several other Kiwanis clubs in the area including Diamond K, Golden K, and Westside to invite them to join us. We look forward to welcoming them as our guests so we can combine our efforts in advancing Kiwanis' mission. Thirdly, Val McPherson has arranged for 20+ international guests to join us as they learn more about the culture of philanthropy in the United States. This will be a unique learning opportunity for all of us.
Kristen Belford and the gala team have done an excellent job coordinating everything thus far. Now it's up to us to RSVP and invite guests to make this gala our most successful Kiwanis gala yet. Please reach out to Katie, Kristen, or me if you have any questions or suggestions for the gala.

 
Chris 
President, Kiwanis Club of Omaha

 
This Week's Program 
"Empowerment and Shared Leadership"

We are privileged to welcome Dr. Marilyn Bombac this Friday. Dr. Bombac has an extensive career in education, government and business throughout the country and in the Pentagon. Currently, she serves as the Nebraska President for the American Association of University Women. Dr. Bombac will has a wealth of experiences and knowledge to share with us.

Program Coordinator
Scott Brokke

Service Project at Heartland Family Services - Youth Links

Tonight!! On February 27th, we will meet at Youth Links, 4318 Fort St. for games and snacks with the youth served at this residential center. 10-15 volunteers are needed to make this evening a success. Game night will be held from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Youth Links is a division of Heartland Family Services!


GREETERS

Jana Donahoe
Donna Dostal, Heartland Family Services
Frank Dozon, Aksarben Eye Care


Upcoming Friday Programs
 

March 10- Thomas Field, UNL, Director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program

March 17- Mayor Jean Stothert

March 30- Kiwanis Club of Omaha Annual Recognition Gala!

March 31- NO MEETING

April 14- NO MEETING

April 21- Off side tour of Midwest Laboratories - 13611 B St, Omaha, NE 68144

April 28- Marty Barnhart, Executive Director, Omaha Municipal Land Bank

May 5 - Candace Gregory, President/CEO, Open Door Mission

Cornerstone Points
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Cornerstone update to return next week!


LAST MEETING

 
"Madonna Rehabilitaion"
  
At our meeting last Friday we were privileged to welcome John Glenn of Madonna Hospital. Mr. Glenn spoke about what makes Madonna Hospital different. They are in the business of rebuilding lives for patients who have the most medically complex cases. They take the top 2% of medically complex cases across the United States and their outcome with in the top 3%. In 2016 patients were referred from over 117 hospital and 1154 doctors. John's passion is getting the word out about the work Madonna Hospital does saving lives.

Madonna Hospital is excited to announce it's new formed relationship with Children's Hospital.
In This Issue





Kiwanis Calendar
KIWANIS OFFICE CLOSED
February 26 - March 6  

February 27 - TONIGHT!
6:45 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Service Project
Youth Links - Heartland Family Services
4318 Fort Street

March 15
11:30-1
Board meeting
Merrill Lynch - 132nd & Dodge

March 30
6:00 p.m.
Kiwanis Club of Omaha Annual Gala
Omaha Convention Center
72nd & Grover

April 22
6:00
Texas Hold'em
Courtyard Marriott of Aksarben
1625 S. 67th St.
Aksarben Room

July 17
25th Annual Golf Outing
Field Club of Omaha
Please mark your calendar and start forming your foursome!
Kiwanis Birthdays
February Birthdays! 

Chris Tooker - March 6
John Wells - March 8
Marla Fries - March 7
Brook Stafford - March 10
Dwight Johnson - March 11
Dana Bradfield - March 14
Jim Farrell - March 14
Lauren McCarthy - March 21
Brian Donahoe - March 24
Andrew Privitera - March 30

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:
kiwanisomaha@gmail.com
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Phone: (402) 330-0777
Email: KiwanisOmaha@gmail.com
Website: www.kiwanisomaha.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  
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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 - John Wells, Pinnacle Trust Services, 402-932-1366
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
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


Meeting Sponsors
Bruce Dean, 402 - 348-3246

Nominating
Lisa Obermeyer, 402-639-5442
 
Orientation

 
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
Lisa Obermeyer 402-639-5442
Kristi Jokela, 402-951-4300/551-8000   


Service Projects

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