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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.
 
Meeting Location:
 
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The meeting was opened with a prayer from Frank.  This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Attendance - 15 members.  Guests - Laurrie Cronin.
 
The 50/50 drawing was held and there was no winner.
 
Happy Bucks was collected.  Deb donated $30 from the her 50/50 winnings during the June 29 meeting.
 
Kip led the business discussion:
Frank and Dale reported on the Completely Kids America 250 Year Celebration that was held on July 10.  
Dale reported that the Club volunteers were Laurrie, Steve, Frank, Dale, and Ralph.  Frank and Dale
reported that the event was successful and there were five Kiwanis Clubs helping.  Frank passed around 
a copy of a World Herald article, from a weekend issue, describing the event. 
Flag Program update:
Recent received donations have the net status at $8,155.
The next date for setting out flags is Labor Day, the last event for this year. 
The District Convention is scheduled for August 7 and 8.  Joann Feller has sent a previous message on
 registering to attend.
   
The guest speaker was Kyon Brown an Associate Head Coach with the Omaha Mavericks men's basketball team. 
 
The next meeting is July 20 with the guest speaker Maggie Peterson, Outreach Manager, Omaha Public
Library.    
 
Steve Bunting