Speakers
√ June 2: Todd Samland - Masters’ (adult) Swim

June 9:

Katie Bassett, VP of Parks (including Riverfront and Gene Leahy Mall), MECA - Conflict reschedule
√ June 16: Becca Brune with Nebraska Appleseed; neappleseed.org
√ June 23: Lori Thomas with The Wellbeing Partners; thewellbeingpartners.org
√ June 30: Connor Nichols with Conservation Nebraska; neconserve.org
July 7: Jan Jackson - Assistance League of Omaha (Intro Jack Jackson)
July 14: Kiwanis members share life/work stories 3-5 minutes each
July 21: Adrienne Moody - NE Dept of Health and Human services - Radon Testing
July 28: Tom Briese - NE State Treasurer - State of NE Financials
Welcome to the Kiwanis Club of West Omaha
 
Founded in 1938 for Kiwanis Club of Greater Omaha and founded in 1961 for Kiwanis Club Westside which have merged together to form the Kiwanis Club of West Omaha. Each has a rich history of community service throughout the years. We are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community and also children all across the country and worldwide through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising initiatives. Members and invited guests meet each Monday at Noon for food, fellowship, and for the opportunity to hear from speakers about important matters in our region.
 
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The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Kip.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Attendance 15 members.

 

The 50/50 drawing was held by Barb but there was no winner. 
 
Vince collected Happy Bucks.
 
Kip started the business discussion:
Dale reported on Sacred Heart.  The next reading is scheduled for February 21 with the scheduled readers as Steve, Rich, and Glen.
 
Joann reported on Division activities:
The next Division Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, February 5 at 7 AM, at First Watch.  The District Governor is expected to attend and may discuss a revised organization scheduled for this coming October.
        
Joann also reported:
There is an Interclub possibility with the SouthWest Club this coming Thursday lunch at the Corner Kick Cantina at 13806 P. 
She also reported that Sarah Ross is currently at the Brookstone Facility which will include in-patient rehabilitation.
        
Jack provided an update on the Scholarship Program:
Application deadline is still March 3.  He has received two applications.
Seven schools were provided invitations.
The Committee will evaluate the applications the end of March for the award of three, $2,000 scholarships.
Award lunch will happen in early April.
 
Jack also reported that he has talked to the Catlin Elementary Principal about the possibility of updating the school sign.  Jack asked the Principal to provide an estimate for our review.  This is for consideration of a large scale Club project.
 
The Guest Speaker was Cesar Garcia from the Project Canopy Program.

 

The next meeting is scheduled for February 10 at Legends.

 

Stephen Bunting