√

Speakers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Latest Club Meetings

Latest Six Months Archived Club Minutes

Who's Online

We have 196 guests and no members online

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.
 
Meeting Location:
 
RSVP or Questions: [email protected] 
 
 

Club Meetings

Kiwanis Club of West Omaha Meeting January 19, 2026 

Details
Written by: Stephen Bunting
Category: Club Meetings
Hits: 63
The meeting was opened with a prayer from Steve.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance - 12 members.  
 
The 50/50 drawing was held and there was no winner.
 
Happy Bucks was collected.
 
Frank is still out sick.  He had medical care and testing this past week, and is scheduled to see a
Pulmonary Specialist on January 27.
 
Steve led the business discussion:
The last Salvation Night Watch was held last Monday with Dale and Glen helping.  The next Night
Watch is scheduled for February 9.  Two volunteers are needed.  Contact Steve.
Dale reported the next scheduled dates for Sacred Heart are January 26 with Joann, Dale, and 
Glen.   
Dale also reported that the next two dates for Completely Kids are January 29 with Joann, Rich, 
Kip, and Dale and February 25.
Deb donated $8 from her last aluminum cans donation.  She reminded everyone to please bring
in any aluminum cans you can collect during the week.
Joann reported that the next Division Council meeting is February 3.  You can attend at Joann's home
or connect via zoom.  Start time is 6:30 or come to Joann's home early for sandwiches.
Joann also reported that the International President Michael Mulhal will be in the area on March 13.
He will present Club Awards.
 
Kip introduced the guest speaker - Tom Neal the Executive Director of the Douglas County Historical 
Society.  He presented a history on the Omaha Development.
 
The next Club Meeting is January 26, at Legends.  The scheduled speaker is Tom McLeay:  Little Bohemia 
Development.
                
Steve Bunting

Kiwanis Club of West Omaha Meeting January 12, 2026

Details
Written by: Stephen Bunting
Category: Club Meetings
Hits: 444
The meeting was opened with a prayer from Glen.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance - 14 members.  
 
The 50/50 drawing was held and there was no winner.
 
Happy Bucks was collected.
 
Frank is still out sick and Steve has talked to Frank and learned the following -
Frank is still very weak with little energy which has resulted in his using a wheel chair.  He is now
on new medicine.  He has a function test scheduled for January 15 and will see a Pulmonary 
Specialist on January 27.
 
Steve led the business discussion:
Dale reported that he does not yet have a schedule for Sacred Heart.
Dale was able to report a schedule for Completely Kids - January 29 with Club Volunteers - Rich, Dennis,
and Kip.  The February date is the 25th.  Both dates start at 9 AM.
Greg reported that there are seven area Clubs with Inter-Club possibilities.  He will have a list next week.
Glen reminded everyone to send their December service to him as soon as possible for the monthly
report.
Deb brought in toothpaste and soup for donating to homeless shelters.  Everyone is encouraged to also
help with bringing in their donations for Deb.
Deb also reported she has received an email asking for Club help with cleanup of parks around the City.
Will followup to obtain more information.
 
Kip introduce the guest speakers - Brittany and Greta - from Holland Basham Architects.  They with presented
a discussion on the Crossroads Project. 
 
The next Club Meeting is January 19, at Legends.  The scheduled speaker is Tom Neal with the Douglas County 
Historical Society.
                
Steve Bunting

Kiwanis Club of West Omaha Meeting January 5, 2026

Details
Written by: Stephen Bunting
Category: Club Meetings
Hits: 505
The meeting was opened with a prayer from Stu.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance - 18 members.  
 
The 50/50 drawing was held and there was no winner.
 
Happy Bucks was collected.
 
Kip led the meeting today due to Frank being out sick.  Kip was unable to report many details - cancer,
is Frank still in the hospital, or more.  As more information is available it will get reported.
 
Kip led the business discussion: 
Frank did leave a reminder message that the next Salvation Army Night Watch Program is January 12.
Dale and Glen are scheduled.
Barb passed out a thank you card she received from Completely Kids for the Christmas Gifts provided 
to four of the kids.
Dale reported that he left messages with Sacred Heart and Completely Kids representatives - schedules
are not yet known.
Vince reported that he still scheduling monthly volunteers for guest speakers.  Vince to email schedule as
it is completed.
Jack reported on the Scholarship Program.  The Program approved for $6,000, notices sent to six high 
schools, applications due by March 5, committee to complete grading by March 25, and awarded
at the April 13 Club meeting.
      
This week's scheduled speaker cancelled due to illness but Joann filled in and discussed/showed videos 
from Botswana and Galapagos Islands.  
 
The next Club Meeting is January 12, at Legends.  The scheduled speakers are architects from Holland-Basham
to discuss the Crossroads development. 
 

Kiwanis Club of West Omaha Meeting December 22, 2025

Details
Written by: Stephen Bunting
Category: Club Meetings
Hits: 1681
The meeting was opened with a prayer from Frank.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance - 11 members.  
 
The 50/50 drawing was held and there was no winner.
 
Happy Bucks was collected.
 
Frank led the business discussion: 
Frank reported that the next Salvation Army Night Watch Program is January 12.
Vince reported that the December 16 Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Cabela's was a  success.
The Completely Kids activity, also on December 16, was completed with Rich, Kip, Joann, and Dale.
Kip provided the Guest Speaker schedule for January, reference our website for details.
Vince reported that he still needing volunteers to schedule guest speakers for March and August. 
      
This week's speaker was Damian Howard, Investment Officer at Security National Bank, who spoke on
the economy.
 
The next Club Meeting is January 5, at Legends.  The scheduled speaker is Gary Sadlemyer from KFAB. 
 
Steve Bunting

Subcategories

Videos

Page 2 of 3

Club Calendar

«
<
February 2026
>
»
M T W T F S S
26 27 28 29 30 31 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 1

Menu

Random Kiwanis Images