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Kiwanis Club of Omaha
July 3, 2017

President's Corner
 
Dear Kiwanis Club of Omaha,

Happy Independence Day! I hope everyone has a safe, fun holiday as we celebrate our freedom and the blessings we have in the United States of America.

Because of the opportunities here, we sometimes forget that there are still hundreds of millions of people who live in abject poverty and aren't afforded a chance to improve their own lives. Our Kiwanis Club improves the world one child, and one community at a time by helping kids both locally and internationally - wherever the need is greatest. Thank you for your continued generosity and support for our mission.

If I don't see you at Friday's meeting, I'll see you out on the golf course at our annual tournament on July 17 th at the Field Club of Omaha! Enjoy the rest of your holiday week.

 
Chris 
President, Kiwanis Club of Omaha
 
This Week's Program 
"Think: Changing American Healthcare"

This Friday, we are excited to welcome Nigel O'Mahony, the VP of Marketing and Customer Experience at
Think Whole Person Healthcare. Think opened in July of 2015 and is a physician-led practice with over 25 doctors on site. The "accountable care organization" concept, promoted by Obamacare and Medicare, seeks to save money while providing better care, especially for people with chronic illnesses.

We will learn from Mr. O'Mahony about this new concept of healthcare and how it is working here in Omaha. 

This will be a great meeting to learn more about how healthcare is changing the way we "Think" in America! Bring a friend!!


Program Coordinator
Kristen Belford

GREETERS

Andrew Privitera, Chic-fil-A Franchise Owner
Benjamin Poole, HDR
Joe Reding, Pinnacle Trust Services
Lauritzen Gardens Lunch and Tour
July 28, 2017
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
$14 includes admission and lunch



(you can also RSVP for the Burger Bar only)


Upcoming Friday Programs
 
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- Representative Don Bacon 

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

August 18- Tim Burke, OPPD

August 25- Farm Family Day! 

September 1- NO Meeting- Labor Day weekend

September 8- Dave Roth & Steve McCoy, Omaha Airport Authority

September 15- Erica Wassinger, GOCC Startup Collaborative

September 22- Kirsten Bernthal-Booth, Head Coach Creighton Bluejay Volleyball  meeting at Beacon Hills of Aksarben Village. RSVP HERE

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.

Cornerstone Points
Click here to find out how to earn more points!!

Tooker
Chris
89
Finnell
Joyce
58
Dittman
Katie
46
Wehrle
John
44
Dean
Bruce
37
Brokke
Scott
34
Donahoe
Brian
33
Obermeyer
Lisa
32
Jokela
Kristi
31
Mussman
Grant
31
Fries
Marla
30
Rourke
Ann
30
Nelson
John
28
Evans
Susan
27
Farrell
Jim
27
McPherson
Val
27
Armstrong
Jeff
26
Patterson
Jim
23
Coburn
Jana
22
Donahoe
Jana
21
Henningsen
Lynda
21
Lynch
Trish
21
Johnson
Gordy
19
Bradley
Andy
18
Wells
John
18
Belford
Kristen
17
Herman
Arva
17
McCarthy
Lauren
16
Norman
Shannon
16
Kinzer
Chuck
15
Kock
Kevin
15
Brusso
Rhonda
14
Herring
Brandon
14
Hoeger
Mark
14
Berkshire
Rick
13
Luna
Mike
13
Christiansen
Dennis
12
Lassek
Ron
12
Reding
Joe
12
Schultze
Nick
12
Wiedenfeld
Chris
12
Dittman
Dan
11
Burk
Amber
10
Dostal
Donna
9
Scannell
Trevor
9
Bradfield
Dana
8
Faber
Rick
8
Fouquet
Lance
8
Kenny
Bob
8
Gunderson
Matt
7
Christensen
Leslie
6
Costello
Jim
6
Hernandez
Marcos
6
Houston
Josh
6
Howe
Thomas
5
Santiago
Hector
5
Stratman
Kevin
5
Poole
Ben
4
Privitera
Andy
4
Hunt
Andrew
3
Lape-Brinkman
Adrian
3
Owens
Dan
2
Clawson
Craig
1
Nielson
Jerry
1
Pelletier
John
1

LAST MEETING
  
"Drag Car Racing 101"

At our last meeting on June 23rd, we heard from President Chris Tooker about his family hobby of Drag racing Corvettes. He told us about the history of drag racing, the NHRA and some basics about the race statistics and timing. 
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
  July 28- August 6
Kiwanis Club of Omaha Office closed
 
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

September 22
Kiwanis Club of Omaha welcomes
Kirsten Bernthal Booth
Kiwanis Birthdays
July Birthdays! 

Donna Dostal July 13
Joyce Finnell July 27
Jim Patterson July 27
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:
Connect With Kiwanis
Phone: (402) 330-0777
Email: [email protected]
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  
Chuck Kinzer drew the 10 card in Friday's lottery.  Pot = $6.00

















































 
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 - 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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