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.
The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Joanne. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
Attendance, 15 West Omaha members. Also in attendance were the three scholarship recipients, their parents, and school counselor.
The 50/50 drawing was not held.
Rod collected Happy Bucks.
Kip started the business discussion:
Dale reported on Sacred Heart. The next date is April 25 and the scheduled readers include Dave and Barb.
Dale also reported on Completely Kids. The next date is April 30 with the scheduled team members as Ralph, Rich, Dennis, and Dale.
The Sacred Heart Zoo trip is scheduled for May 9.
Dennis reported that the mailings for the Flag Program have shown positive initial responses - he has received $875 from donors. The first placement date
is May 17, Armed Forces Day.
Barb reported that she received a nice thank you letter from Ronald McDonald House representatives due to the recent 30 frozen meals Barb
recently delivered.
Rod reported that coming in May are two events that we, as a Club, typically provide volunteering support. These are AllPlay and The Special Olympics.
Check their website for volunteer opportunities. More to follow in coming meetings.
Dennis submitted his team registration for the Golf Event.
Kip gave a short summary, for the benefit of the guests, on Club efforts that in addition to the Scholarship Program includes a Golf Event, adoption of the
Sacred Heart Second Grade Class, Clothes and Backpacks for Kids, AllPlay, Special Olympics, and more.
Jack conducted the Scholarship Presentation Program which included recipient introduction, a summary of their application, brief questions about their future plans, and reviews from their school counselor. The three recipients, each from Marian High School:
Ashley Keenan
Izabella Vlasek
Shelby Woodard
The next meeting is scheduled for April 21, at Legends.
The meeting was opened with a prayer led by Dale. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Attendance, 14 West Omaha members and three guests from the Southwest Kiwanis Club members: - Wendall Hockens, Stephanie Isenberger, Diane Wagner
The 50/50 drawing was held by Barb but there was no winner.
Ralph collected Happy Bucks.
Kip started the business discussion:
Dale reported on Sacred Heart. The latest reading was March 21 with the readers as Greg, Rich, and Glen. The next reading date is March 28 with scheduled readers as Dale, Steve, and Glen as a tentative third reader. The next date after the 28th is April 25 with the scheduled readers as Dave and Barb - a third reader not yet identified.
Per Greg's question, Dale will start coordinating the annual Zoo trip. He will need to avoid April 29th which is a Teammates event.
Dale also reported on Completely Kids. The next date is March 25 with the scheduled team members as Ralph, Rich, Dennis, and Dale.
Kip reported on the March 18 Board Meeting. Board discussion included:
- The activity survey, which Kip stated that he will discuss in more detail at the April 21 meeting.
- Project Possibility, which our Club would need to donate $14,000 over the next five years to meet as an Impact Club - the Board will discuss in more detail at the next Board Meeting in April.
- We are moving forward with the Golf Event.
Steve reported that pending confirmation with the Golf Course and Golf USA people, he expects to get the Flier finalized and distributed this week.
Deb reminded everyone that she is always collecting donation items for homeless shelters. Each of us can bring clothing items, canned goods, etc. She is periodically taking collected items to the shelters.
Barb reported that she getting ready to buy frozen food for donating to the Ronald McDonald House. This is the second of three donations planned for this business year. The third event would have the Club actually preparing a meal at the House.
The Guest Speaker was Jeremy Bouman from RISE.
The next meeting is scheduled for March 31 at Legends.
