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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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To All,
 
The meeting was opened with a prayer from Kip.  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.  
 
Kip led the business discussion:
Dale reported that the Sacred Heart reading last week was the last of 2025/26 school year.  The class held an
"appreciation party" for the Kiwanis members Kip, Ralph, Greg, and Steve.
Dale also reported that the next Completely Kids event is scheduled for April 29th with members 
Deb, Rich, Ralph, and Rod.
Greg reported that, after several changes, the Sacred Heart Zoo trip now scheduled for May 15. 
Kip reported that the Board approved the following donations:
Free Bikes 4 Kidz, $300
Stephen Center, $300
AllPlay, $500
Rod followed up with a report on AllPlay:
Site, Seymour Smith Park, preparation is complete
Games start May 9
Go to the AllPlay website to sign up to help
Dennis updated the Flag Program:
Individual bills (170) were sent out
Setup dates:
May 16 - Armed Forces Day
May 25 - Memorial Day
June 14 - Flag Day
July 4 - Independence Day
September 7 - Labor Day
Patriot Day - September 11 was eliminated since the day is a normal school and business day    
Joann reported that the next Division Meeting is scheduled for June 1 at Red Oak and on Zoom.
Steve reported that as a follow to the May 18 speaker from the Nebraska Vietnam Memorial, he will
start asking the Club Members who would like to take part in a tour of the Memorial.
Deb reported that the State Treasurer is no longer publishing the Unclaimed Money List and anyone
wanting information will need to access the Treasurer website.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
 
The guest speaker was Jan McIntyre of the League of Women Voters, Greater Omaha.
 
The next Club Meeting is May 4, at Legends with the scheduled guest speaker from the Duet Agency -
Serving Differently Abled Citizens.
 
Steve Bunting