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Kiwanis Club of Omaha
April 24, 2017

President's Corner
 
Dear Kiwanis Club of Omaha,

What a beautiful weekend we had! Spring is definitely in the air and it's almost time to break out the swim trunks and start grilling.... More to come on a potential social outing for Kiwanis this summer.

We had a solid turnout for our tour of Midwest Laboratories on Friday and I would like to thank Jim Farrell, Kevin Kock, and the rest of the agriculture committee for coordinating everything and driving our attendance. For those who are unfamiliar, Midwest Laboratories started in 1975 and has developed into a multi-million dollar annual operation with over 150 full-time employees here in the Omaha community. We are fortunate to have network connections in our club that allow us the opportunity to tour such successful companies.

Thank you to all our members who attended the annual Texas Hold'Em tournament this weekend and congratulations to our top three finishers! Good times were had by all and a little money was raised for the club. Shout out to those who did not play but still came by to show their support for our cause. Have a great week!
 

Chris 
President, Kiwanis Club of Omaha
 
This Week's Program 
"Transforming Distressed Properties"

This Friday we welcome the Executive Director of Omaha Land Bank, Marty Barnhart. Mr. Barnhart will be speaking about turning problem properties in Omaha into opportunities. The mission of the Omaha Land Bank is to serve as a catalyst for transforming distressed properties into community assets!

This will be a great, educational meeting and also very inspiring! Please bring a guest!

Program Coordinator
Bob Kenny

GREETERS

Thomas Howe, Walgreens
Andrew Hunt, Hiley Hunt Wealth Management
Gordy Johnson, Keller Williams Realty
VALENTINO'S GRAND ITALIAN BUFFET
108th and O

Please join us on May 19th as we have our regular Friday meeting at Valentino's Grand Italian Buffet on 108th and O. We are considering several alternate locations for our Friday meetings while the Scott Conference Center undergoes renovations from December 2017-March 2018. 

We would like to have a great turn-out! 
No RSVP required and special lunch price is $12! 
Bring a guest!

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
May 12, 2017
Scott Conference Center
11:45 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Please plan to attend this important meeting to vote for our slate of new officers and board members (listed below) to begin their terms October 1, 2017.

President: Val McPherson
President Elect: John Wehrle
Vice President: Kristen Belford
Immediate Past President: Chris Tooker

Board of Directors 3 year term:
Kristi Jokela
Andrew Privitera
Amber Burk

Board of Directors 1 year term:
Rick Faber

K2B AT PAPILLION MANOR
610 S Polk St, Papillion, NE 68046

Our June 16th meeting will be held as a K2B at Papillion Manor. Papillion Manor is proud to support Kiwanis Club of Omaha through consistent membership representation in our club. 

We will hear from Administrator John Turner, as well as other top administration staff and receive a tour of their facility.

Lunch is $12.  RSVP HERE

CWS TICKETS!!

2017 College World Series tickets are available NOW!

Please contact

Ticket books are $90 for 10, but each ticket has an upgrade value of $15. 
 
This helps our club continue to hosts teams for the CWS!

ANNUAL TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT

Don't miss our annual tournament! This year, it is held at the Courtyard Marriott in Aksarben Village. 

April 22, 2017
6:00 Sign-In
6:30 Start time
Buy in is $25 (includes food)
Brat Bar only $5

Reserve a room for the evening at the Courtyard for $69 by contacting Kristi Jokela!

To RSVP, CLICK HERE!


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

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

May 12 - Election of Officers

May 19- Ann Lawless, Completely Kids, Meeting to be held at Valentino's Grand Italian Buffet, 108th & O.

May 26- No meeting - Memorial Day Weekend

June 2- Rebecca Stavick, DoSpace

June 9- Lynne Sangimino, VP Omaha Market Leader, Cox Communications

June 16- Lunch and Tour at Papillion Manor, 610 S. Polk St. Papillion, NE RSVP HERE

June 23- Dave Kirkwood, SVP Strategic Development and Acquisition, Tenaska

June 30- No Meeting - Independence Day Weekend

July 7 - TBA

July 14- No Meeting- Please use this day to practice for the Kiwanis Cup Golf outing held JULY 17th!

July 21- Rachel Halbmaier, Director of Missouri River Commons, Omaha Chamber

July 28- Lunch and Tour of Lauritzen Gardens with Spencer Crewes, 100 Bancroft St.

August 4- TBA

August 11- NO MEETING- End of Summer Break. Enjoy a long weekend!

September 29- Annual Joint meeting with Omaha Agri-Business Club- Speaker, Nathan Kaufman, Assistant Vice President and Omaha Branch Executive, Federal Reserve Bank, K.C. Lunch will require an RSVP for a private buffet lunch at the Scott Conference Center.

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Tooker
Chris
79
Finnell
Joyce
47
Wehrle
John
35
Dittman
Katie
34
Brokke
Scott
32
Dean
Bruce
29
Donahoe
Brian
27
Jokela
Kristi
27
Obermeyer
Lisa
27
McPherson
Val
26
Evans
Susan
24
Mussman
Grant
23
Coburn
Jana
22
Farrell
Jim
22
Fries
Marla
22
Nelson
John
22
Patterson
Jim
22
Henningsen
Lynda
21
Rourke
Ann
21
Donahoe
Jana
19
Lynch
Trish
17
Johnson
Gordy
16
Bradley
Andy
15
Herman
Arva
15
Armstrong
Jeff
14
Kock
Kevin
14
McCarthy
Lauren
14
Wells
John
14
Belford
Kristen
13
Luna
Mike
12
Norman
Shannon
12
Reding
Joe
12
Schultze
Nick
12
Berkshire
Rick
11
Hoeger
Mark
11
Kinzer
Chuck
11
Lassek
Ron
11
Wiedenfeld
Chris
11
Brusso
Rhonda
10
Christiansen
Dennis
10
Dostal
Donna
9
Dittman
Dan
8
Bradfield
Dana
7
Burk
Amber
7
Faber
Rick
7
Fouquet
Lance
7
Walch
Dick
7
Gunderson
Matt
6
Hernandez
Marcos
6
Houston
Josh
6
Scannell
Trevor
6
Herring
Brandon
5
Kenny
Bob
5
Santiago
Hector
5
Christensen
Leslie
4
Costello
Jim
4
Poole
Ben
4
Privitera
Andy
4
Stratman
Kevin
4
Hunt
Andrew
3
Lape-Brinkman
Adrian
3
Howe
Thomas
2
Owens
Dan
2
Clawson
Craig
1
Nielson
Jerry
1
Pelletier
John
1






LAST MEETING

 
"Tour of Midwest Laboratories, Inc."
Last Friday, 27 Kiwanis Club of Omaha members and their guests attended a lunch and tour of Midwest Laboratories, Inc. located near 132nd and B St. We received a welcome from Vice President, Craig Martin and were guided on a tour of the food testing areas by Heather Ramig, Account Manager: Enviromental & Ethanol. Midwest Labs employs 175 people in our Omaha area and is consistently growing and expanding. They will test everything from pet food, water, any kind of people food and soil. During the fall, they receive 2 UPS semi-trailer trucks full of samples per day to be tested. Turn around time is 3 days. Individuals can bring samples in to be tested. 
In This Issue





Inclement weather Policy  
If Omaha Public Schools cancels school for inclement weather on a Friday, our regular Kiwanis Club of Omaha meeting will be cancelled for that day. 
Kiwanis Calendar
April 29
9 - 10:30 a.m.
Kiwanis Park Clean-up

April 26
11:30-1
Board meeting
Merrill Lynch - 132nd & Dodge

May 12
Annual meeting/Election of Officers

May 19
11:45 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Meeting to be held at Valentino's Grand Italian Buffet
108th & O

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

July 28
Meeting at Lauritzen Gardens
Lunch and Tour

July 28
District 19 Bowl-A-Thon
Fundraiser for Eliminate
Kiwanis Birthdays
April Birthdays! 

John Wehrle - April 2
Susan Evans - April 6
Ron Lassek - April 7
Grant Mussman - April 11
Frank Dozen - April 21
Kevin Stratman - April 21
Jerry Nielson- April 23
Rick Faber - April 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!!

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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  
Lottery to return this Friday! Pot stands at $2.00!











































 
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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, 402-342-0439
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
Ann Rourke, 402-905-4812
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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