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Speaker: Symone Sanders, Empowerment Network

Symone is a recent CU graduate and she is an alumni of Sacred Heart. 

Empowerment Network is bringing groups together to strengthen Omaha.  

Work with the community leaders for accountability. For example a Violence Intervention  Initiative which brings together groups that work with youth. 

Omaha 360 is a pledge for peace. How do we keep or get to a peaceful community? Employment, housing and education are keys to change. 
Administrate a Summer Jobs program for the last 5 years. Expect to employ youth at various employers like UPS, banks and the city.
Empowerment Network has both networking organization meetings weekly with 150 to 200 people from organizations including OPD, OPS, etc. plus open, community meetings on Saturdays at North High School (see their website for details). 
Thanks, Symone!
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February Speaker Schedule

February speakers –
2/3         Empowerment Network

                Empoweromaha.com
                Symone Sanders, Communications
                Events & Community Outreach Coordinator              
2/10       City of Omaha Parks
                 Recreation and Public Property
                 www.ci.omaha.ne.us/parks
                 Brook Bench, Director
                 Emily Burgess, Special Projects Coordinator
2/17      Healing Kadi Foundation
   healingkadi.org
   Julie Cornell, Board Member
2/24       Live Well Omaha
                Livewellomaha.org

                Anne Meysenberg, Executive Director
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2014 Mid-Year Conference

Salvation Army Kroc Center in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday, Feb 1, 2014 from 8:30am to 4:30pm. 

Highlights of the Mid-Year Conference will include:
  • Over half of the morning breakout sessions focus on Community Service
  • Two incredible Keynote speakers that will describe how they overcame obstacles in their life (see article block below)
  • Four Super Breakout are sessions are scheduled in the afternoon (see details in article block below)
$50 Early Bird registrations can be done through Sat, Jan 18th. Registrations after Jan 18th are $55 and walk-ins for the conference are $60.  Registration can be done by clicking on Online Mid-Year Registration in Quick Links or via mail by clicking on Mail-In Mid-Year Registration in Quick Links. 
Hotel reservations can be made at the Comfort Inn at 2990 S 13th Court, Omaha, NE by Jan 18, 2014 at a cost of $69/night plus tax. After Jan 18th, our room block is released to the public and may not be available.  To make a reservation, call the Comfort Inn at 402-342-8000 and tell them you want the NE-IA Kiwanis rate.  

Please join us on Saturday, February 1, 2014 and if you have any questions, please contact me at 319-331-9926 or via Email at fcmurphy@mchsi.com.
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Speaker: Gary Sadlemyer from KFAB

Gary has been with KFAB for 37 years. 

KFAB has been owned by Clear Channel for 13 years. 
The Husker broadcasting tradition is a long and storied history. Because of Lyle’s ability to consolidate the Husker broadcast, Gary had a full time opportunity. Since, other than a 5 year contract change KFAB has been the broadcast partner. 
Thanks Gary!

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Chinese New Year Party!



Friday, January 31

Dale is organizing our holiday gala! Please sign up to pre-order dinner and pay Dale ahead, if possible. 

The bar is BYOB – with a bartender. 

There will be music and fun! Join your fellow Kiwanians and bring your favorite +1! 

Details: 


College of St Mary’s 
72 and Mercy Road

Reception 6:30
Dinner 7:30

BYOB 

Pre Order

Option 1: 5 oz Steak Filet
Option 2: Fish Filet
Option 3: Breast of Chicken

Contact Dale for RSVP!
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Speaker: NorthStar Foundation

Scott Hazelrigg is the CEO of the NorthStar foundation. 

Safety is one of the key issues but La Crosse is one thing the kids want! 
The program is designed for 5 to 8 grade boys. Size of 240 capacity in the future. 
Elements of the program include academic, healthy lifestyle, athletics, adventuring, arts immersion, and job actualization & employment readiness. 
Opening May 8, 2014. www.northstar360.org
Thank you Scott for the informative presentation. 

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January KCOGO Speaker Schedule

January Speakers


Jan 6th      

Bart McLeay, 
U.S. Senatorial candidate

Jan 13th    
Northstar Foundation,Scott Hazelrigg, CEO      

Jan 20th    
KFAB Radio, Gary Sadlemyer

Jan 27th    
Heartland Family Services, John Jeanetta, President & CEO
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Christmas Lunch with the Kids!!

The Sacred Heart kids came to visit!!!! Tacos for all.

There are 19 second graders this year – and they all had a great time visiting our Kiwanis meeting! 

Thanks for the candy canes and greeting cards!  
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Speaker: Rene Jaksich, OPPD

AC Management Program

OPPD has a new AC Management program to help manage peak load in the summer. 

No cost with a $30 install credit and $20 credit per year after. 
The program is to manage the approximate 12 days a year that heat causes maximum load issues. The typical home may experience a 1 to 3 degree increase in temperature.  

Wind Energy Update

OPPD wants their energy to be provided by wind for 30% by 2016 or 820 megawatts. 
OPPD is purchasing power from various wind farms around Nebraska including ONeil, Ainsworth, Broken Bow, etc. There are 20 year agreements in place with the developer/owners. 
There is a Sustainability report on the OPPD website. 
Thank you, Rene.


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Nov 18 Speaker: OPPD



Rene Jaksich
OPPD Product Marketing Specialist

Rene is going to speak on the Air Conditioning Management Program, plus what’s new in wind energy.  

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Kiwanis Blankets for Bohol

The Blankets for Bohol Project is a campaign to raise funds to provide blankets to 1,000 families (1 per family) in towns that were most affected by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the Province of Bohol, Philippines last October 2013.  This is initiated by Kiwanis Club of Intercity – Next Generation (Metro Manila, Philippines) in partnership with Kiwanis Club of Metro Tagbilaran (Bohol, Philippines) and Next Generation Kiwanis of Columbus (Nebraska, USA).

*** UPDATE: Part of the proceeds will be given to the Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda victims in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines.


Where is Bohol, Philippines?
Bohol is an island province in Central Visayas, which is mostly home to coastal communities and which is one of our premier tourist destinations in the country.  The earthquake that hit resulted in, over 200 casualties, almost 1,000 injured, and almost 90,000 people displaced.  The Philippine Government estimates the damages to be at least PhP 2.2 billion or over US$ 500 million.  As Bohol is the epicenter, most casualties and injuries are in the province.  In fact, 90% of the island’s population, or about 1.2 million people are affected. 

Why blankets? 
Through our local partner, Kiwanis Club of Metro Tagbilaran, which is based in Bohol, we have learned that a needs assessment of the Bohol earthquake aftermath shows that food is already in abundance, and that the victims are in dire need of blankets, mats, and tents.  Your donations will be used to buy the blankets and they will be transported to Bohol. Kiwanis Club of Metro Tagbilaran will take care of the packaging and distributing blankets to the affected towns.

How can we donate? 
With just $4.00, you can provide one blanket for one family. Just click on the “DONATE” button, choose how many blankets you want to give and fill out your personal details and card details (Don’t worry, Gumroad is very secure!).

What will we get in return?
 A personalized “thank you”, shout-outs on our Facebook page and updates on the project! (Plus a warm fuzzy feeling that you get when you help!) 

Can we help spread this campaign?
YES! You can help us lead a successful campaign by sharing this page and the campaign video with your friends on Twitter, Facebook or e-mail by clicking on the buttons above: Email, Tweet or Share. See our Campaign video!

What is Kiwanis Club of Intercity – Next Generation?
The Kiwanis Club of Intercity – Next Generation exists to serve the youth of Muntinlupa City as well as in the Luzon Area in the Philippines through fundraising and volunteer projects in line with the goals of Kiwanis International. As a diverse mix of graduating college students, young professionals, starting entrepreneurs and individuals who are trying to figure out their space in the world, we aim to improve the quality of life for the youth through service and fellowship.

Do you have any contact details?
You can send us a message thru:
Instagram: @KiwanisNextGen
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Speaker: Bob Reisser, WWII Pilot

Lt W Robert Reisser is our Verteran Day speaker.

Bob served in WWII as a bomber pilot. It took him 2 years of training to become a pilot. During his tour of duty, he flew 28 missions over Europe in a B-17.

Bob recounted that toward the end of the War, the Germans flooded the canals in the Netherlands cutting off supplies to the civilian population. An agreement was reached with the German military to allow the US to drop food and supplies at a set altitude during set times to the marked landing zones. Bob helped in the missions to drop over 11 million meals into the Netherlands.

After the war ended, Bob was allowed to fly his crew and 9 passengers home. This was extremely special since many service personnel waited months for transport to ships to get back home.

Bob is a member of the Lucky Bastards Club.

Thank you to Bob and all our member Veterans for your service to our country. 

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Monday’s Meeting: Speaker Starts at 12:00

On Monday, November 11, Bob Reisser is our speaker. The Kiwanis meeting will start promptly at 12:00. 

Bob was a first pilot of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. He flew missions over Europe during WWII. Read about the Boeing B-17 on Wikipedia, Boeing or various other websites.
Bob’s son has gone through his dad’s scrap book and prepared slides for Bob to present.