The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Kip.This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Attendance: 12
Ralph collected Happy Bucks.
Joann introduced our guest, Past Governor Lynda Henningsen of Kiwanis Club of Omaha.
Phil returned as a guest to visit our club for a second time.
Barb said she and Dave will deliver the back packs and school supplies to Sacred Heart School Wednesday morning.
Joann went to the Visitors Center at Eppley Airport to assess the volunteer opportunity for the Omaha Visitor Center Ambassadors Program. She would like to suggest this as a district project for District 17, 19 and 20. She is meeting with Shannon Wiig, Director of Visitor Services at Eppley on Wednesday to obtain more information.
Deb reminded us to bring in items for the homeless shelters. 1, 2 or more items are always appreciated. Kip and Barb brought in clothing and some non perishable food items. Deb and Joann will deliver the items to the shelters. Bill said Moving Vet Forward will pick up furniture on Tuesday and Thursday. Call 402-302-6300 if you have items to donate.
Allplay fall season is from August 10th to September 14th. They need a lot of volunteers. Sign up at allplay.org
Kip reminded us of this message from Dale last week. The situation for the people in Houston that are without power is terrible. So many lost their homes and their food . He suggested having the club send a donation and also that individuals donate on their own. The club donation will be discussed at the next Board Meeting. In the mean time you can send in an individual donation. Big or little,..it all helps.
The address is : Houston Food Bank East Branch, 535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029.
Installation Dinner is October 1st at Champion Run. More information later.
Board Meeting is August 6th at 6:30 at Kips office.
Joann introduced our speakers, Tracey Domgard, Nebraska-Iowa Key Club Administrator and Owen Fitchhorn, a Key Club member at Woodbine High School. Tracey expressed her appreciation of the donation our club made to help make attending the International Convention in Atlanta, GA possible for some students. Owen gave a very nice presentation of the convention. He also talked about how much the Key Club at Woodbine High School means to him. There are around 30 members. They are sponsored by The Woodbine Kiwanis Club. They have 2 very good Faculty Advisors. Some of their accomplishments have been the pancake feed for Apple Fest, sponsoring a family for Christmas, having a bake sale with the $600.00 they made from it going towards mental health care. It was great hearing how involved the youth are in Key Clubs through out the world. We enjoyed Owens presentation.
Speaker for next week is Leigh Healey RDN, LMNT, LD, Hy-Vee Corporate Registered Dietitian.
Next meeting is July 29th at noon at Legends.
Submitted by Barb St John
