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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 from Frank.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance - 17 members.  One guest - Linda Placzek Division Youth Protection Chairman.
 
The 50/50 drawing was held and there was no winner.
 
Happy Bucks was collected.
 
Frank led the business discussion:
Wyn Sipple was welcomed as a new member to the Club.  
Dale discussed Sacred Heart.  The latest reading was last Friday, November 21.  The readers were 
Joann and Rod.
 The Christmas Lunch date is December 8. 
Dale also updated Completely Kids.  The latest volunteer date was November 19 with Deb, Rich, Kip,
and Ralph as volunteers.  The next Club event is December 16.
Barb updated the Completely Kids Christmas Gift Program.  She will deliver the purchased gifts for
the four children later today..
Vince stated that the Bell Ringing volunteer slots for December 5th and 12th are filled.  A suggestion 
was made that those volunteering as ringers should have Kiwanis Business Cards available.
Frank stated that our participation in the Salvation Army Night Watch is set for one night in each of
December, January, and February.  The December date is filled and a sign in sheet was
passed around for January and February. 
Rod discussed membership activities that could include photo opportunities and a reminder he has
a supply of business cards for use when needed.  
 
This week's speaker Linda Placzek talked about the Kiwanis Youth Protection Program.
  
The next Club Meeting is December 1, at Legends. 
 
Steve Bunting
The meeting was opened with a prayer from Frank.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance - 10 members.  There was one guest - Gwen Sipple who attended to learn more about
about the Club.
 
The 50/50 drawing was held and there was no winner.
 
Happy Bucks was collected.
 
Frank led the business discussion:
Dale discussed Sacred Heart.  The next reading is November 21.  The scheduled readers are 
Joann, Rod, Greg, and Dale.
Dale stated that Sacred Heart Christmas Lunch date is December 8. 
Dale also updated Completely Kids.  The next date is November 19 with Deb, Rich, and Ralph
as volunteers.
Barb updated the Completely Kids Christmas Gift Program.  She has purchased gifts for
four children.
Vince stated that the Bell Ringing volunteer slots for December 5th and 12th are filled
except for one slot on the 5th.  Vince later in the week confirmed that the slot is filled.
Frank stated that our participation in the Salvation Army NIght Watch in December is filled 
and he will announce the January and February dates later.
Joann and Frank attended an Interclub meeting in Council Bluffs and the presentation included
Council Bluffs activities in the area of the Omaha-Council Bluffs Bridge. 
 
This week's scheduled speaker was a last minute cancellation and Joann provided a presentation,
which included a video, on her recent trip to Canada to see polar bears and other wildlife.
  
The next Club Meeting is November 24th, at Legends.  The scheduled presentation is the "Kiwanis 
Protection Program".  Everyone should make an attempt to attend.
 
Joann's next Division Meeting is on December 4 in Atlantic, Iowa.
 
Steve Bunting
The meeting was opened with a prayer from Frank.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance - 16 members.  
 
The 50/50 drawing was held and there was no winner.
 
Happy Bucks was collected.
 
Frank led the business discussion:
Dale discussed Sacred Heart.  Did a reading last week, November 7.  Readers were Rich, 
Glen, Greg, and Dale.  November 21 is the next reading date.
Dale stated that Sacred Heart Christmas Lunch date is December 8. 
The Clothes for Kids program was completed last Tuesday, November 4.  Barb had 17 kids in nine 
families.  The Club had a full roster of volunteers for each family.
Vince passed sign up sheets for guest speaker coordinators and Salvation Army Bell Ringing.
The Bell Ringing dates are December 5th and 12th.
Barb stated she was contacted by a representative from Completely Kids.  They are looking
for volunteers to provide $25 to $30 Christmas gifts for kids.  She recommended for the Club
to support four kids. 
 
This week's speaker was Steve Martin who talked about the Alliance for the Future Agriculture
in Nebraska "AFAN".
  
The next Club Meeting is November 17th, at Legends.
 
Steve Bunting
The meeting was opened with a prayer from Frank.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance - 16 members.  
 
The 50/50 drawing was held and there was no winner.
 
Rod collected Happy Bucks.
 
Frank led the business discussion:
Dale discussed Sacred Heart.  The next date is November 7 and scheduled volunteers are Rich, 
Glen, Greg, and Dale.  November 21 is the following date.
Dale has contacted the Sacred Heart people and Dale should know soon the Christmas 
Lunch date. 
Clothes for Kids program is Tuesday, November 4 at 6 PM.  Barb has 17 kids in nine families
planned.  There  are volunteers for each family.
Vince stated that he will send templates to assist those who have signed up to find weekly guest 
speakers.
Vince is the progress of working schedules and locations for the Salvation Army Bell Ringing.
If there is more than one location he could need 16 commitments.  Please consider helping
with this program.
Frank should have Salvation Army Nightwatch information by mid-November.  Will need two volunteers 
per date.
Deb donated $12 from aluminum cans collection.
Rod discussed results and followup actions from the Membership Meeting on October 27.  He has made 
follow up contacts with the three guests who attended Monday's meeting.  He reminded
everyone to continue working membership opportunities.
 
This week's speaker was Kelly Bourne who talked on Cyber Security and Risks. 
 
The next Club Meeting is November 10th, at Legends.
 
Steve Bunting