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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 - 14 members.   
 
The 50/50 drawing was held and there was no winner.
 
Happy Bucks was collected.  
 
Frank led the business discussion:
Dale reported on Sacred Heart:
The recent reading on February 27 readers as Dale, Rich, Joann, Joel, and Steve.
 The next reading is scheduled for March 20 with scheduled readers as Rich, Dale, Kip, and Greg.  
Dale also reported for Completely Kids:
February 25 was completed with Deb, Rich, Dale, and Frank.
The next scheduled date is March 31 with scheduled members Rich, Frank, Joann, and Dale.  
Frank reminded all that a Kiwanis Celebration with Kiwanis International President Michael Mulhaul 
attending will happen on March 13 at the Aloft Omaha West in Elkhorn.  Agenda will include
presentation of 2024-2025 Achievement Awards.
Frank reported that the next Club Board Meeting is scheduled for March 23, at 6:30 - at the Swanson 
Library 90th and Dodge.
Jack gave an update that the number of submissions for the Scholarship Program are down this year
and he may consider a new or expanded area for next year.
Joann reported that she will continue as the Division Lt Governor for the 2026/27 business year but 
wants a new Lt Governor for the 2027/28 business year.
 
Reminder - everyone send Glen their February service hours as soon as possible.
                 
Vince introduced the guest speaker - Alexandra Cordon, Curator of the Samuel Bak Museum, who spoke
on the Justice and Hope Program.
 
The next Club Meeting is March 9, at Legends.  The scheduled guest speaker is Chuck Johnson, the 
Executive Director of the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.  
                
Steve Bunting