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Nebraska-Iowa District Vol. 55, No. 5 Kiwanian Newsletter July-August 2010

Mail-In Convention Registration Form ................ 9 Reason #5 to attend: Keynote Speaker ........... 10 Reason #6 to attend: Holiday Inn ...................... 11 Reason #7 to attend: Entertainment ................. 12 Reason #8 to attend: Volunteer Fair .................. 12 Reason #9 to attend: Education ......................... 12 Reason #10 to attend: Veterans Tribute ............ 13 Reason #11 to attend: Haiti Adoption ................ 13 Reason #12 to attend: Silent Auction ................. 14 Past District Convention Pictures ....................... 15

Table of Contents District Convention Message ........................... 2 Voting by the House of Delegates ................... 3 Bob Mitchell - Candidate for Dist Treasurer .... 3 Reason #1 to attend: City of Omaha ................ 4 Reason #2 to attend: Mary Maxwell .................... 5 Reason #3 to attend: Friday Golf ....................... 6 Reason #4 to attend: Partner ’ s Tour ................ 6 2010 Convention Overview ................................ 7 Convention Delegate Certification Form ............ 8

Kiwanis

Special Issue for August 13-15 District Convention

Nebraska Iowa

District Convention

2010 District Convention Message

August 13-15, 2010 Holiday Inn Convention Center in Omaha We have a GREAT District Convention planned with education, entertainment and activities for all members of the family. You can register online at www.ne-ia.kiwanisone.org or by mail using the registration form on page 9. Following are some of the highlights of this years District Convention:

1. Twelve Reasons to attend the 201 0 District Convention - Starting on page 4, this newsletter highlights 12 reasons for attending the District Convention.

2. World Wide Service Project Announcement – Two mem-bers of the NE-IA District traveled to the Philippines to see first hand why this project was chosen. They will share their insights and experiences with you.

3. Educational Workshops – In addition to the General Ses-sions, we have 24 breakout workshops planned with topics ranging from SLPs (e.g., K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K or Aktion Club), Distinguished Club planning, club growth for service, community analysis and online informa-tion mining via the NE-IA District website and KiwanisOne.

4. Special tributes to our veterans and those who died this year - Saturday, August 14 is the 65th anniversary of VJ Day and we have a special tribute planned for our veterans, especially those who served in WWII. On Sunday, at our Memorial Service, we will remember those Kiwanis members who have died during the past year.

5. Keynote Speaker is Dr. Tom Osborne - We remember Tom for his football accomplishments at the University of Nebraska and for his service as a US Representative in Congress. However, he is also an advocate for youth, as evidenced by his co-founding and leadership of Teammates, one of the largest and most successful youth mentoring programs in Nebraska.

6. Fellowship, Camaraderie and Fu n - One of the greatest benefits of a District Convention is meeting with old friends, making new friends and learning what other clubs do for service and fund raising while enjoying the camaraderie of Kiwanis.

We look forward to seeing you in Omaha at the 2010 District Convention.

Frank Murphy District Secretary NE-IA Kiwanis District

Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis District Kiwanian July-August 2010

http://www.ne-ia.kiwanisone.org


Anticipated Voting by the House of Delegates

The House of Delegates will be voting on the fol-lowing items at the 2010 District Convention in Omaha: Election of Officers for 2010-2011 2010-11 Governor - Gus Dornbusch is the

current Governor-Elect and will be nomi-nated as the 2010-2011 Governor.

2010-11 Governor-Elect - Marvel Dunaway is the current Treasurer and will be nominated as the Governor-Elect for 2010-2011.

2010-11 Treasurer - Bob Mitchell will be nominated as Treasurer for 2010-11.

Possible District By-Law Change Kiwanis International approved an amendment at the KI Convention in Las Vegas to allow for a position of Vice-Governor. As a result, we antici-pate a motion from the Board of Trustees to amend our By-Laws to allow for the position of Vice-Governor (in place of Treasurer). By-Law amendments require a 60-day lead time and notification of the proposed amendments to all clubs. If the Board of Trustees approves the submission of this amendment to the District Secretary, all clubs will be notified and it will be submitted to delegates at the next convention.

Bob Mitchell Nominated for NE-IA District Treasurer

The nominating committee of the NE-IA Kiwanis Dis-trict is pleased to announce that Bob Mitchell is a candi-date for the office of District Treasurer for the 2010-2011 year. Bob has been a member of the Ki-wanis Club of Des Moines (Downtown) since 1984. He is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of Ankeny, which he

was instrumental in opening in 2006. In addition to serving on many committees, Bob has been Treasurer and President of the Downtown Club, and has been Assistant Treasurer since 2006. He served two terms as Lt. Governor for Division 16 in 2004-05 and 2005-06, the latter with distinction. In addition, Bob was the site coordinator for the Dis-trict Conventions in 2003 and 2005. In 2007, Bob and his wife, Jan Burch, began coordi-nating the creation of the Kiwanis Miracle League, a rubberized surface baseball field for children with special needs. In July of 2007, Bob was named the President of the Kiwanis Miracle League and continues in that capac-ity. Since inception, local clubs as well as the Ne-braska-Iowa district have supported the field. What began as a “dream” has become a local “field of dreams” for nearly 200 children today. Bob and Jan reside in West Des Moines, Iowa where Bob has been active in the community serving three years on the Friends of the Library Foundation, in-cluding one year as President. Bob is a life member of Kiwanis International, a life member of the Ne-braska-Iowa Foundation, a Legion of Honor member, a Hixson and a Hixson Ambassador. Bob and Jan have attended seven International Con-ventions, as well as most district conventions held in the past ten years. Jan is currently serving as Lt. Governor of Division 16. Bob earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Iowa. His Master’s degree in Education is from Iowa State. Bob and Jan are both consultants in Human Resources and have been certified Senior Professional Human Resources by the national accrediting organization, the Society of Human Resource Management.

Ron Petsch Pin Gus Dornbusch Pin


Our museums are world-class as well, including the Joslyn and the Durham Western Heritage – both close to downtown and a short 10-minute drive from the hotel. While you’re in town, take advantage of some of the local festivals and entertainment that are scheduled during your stay. Below is a sampling, but for a more complete listing of activities and events, go to www.visitomaha.com. Jazz on the Green: A very popular Thursday night staple in Omaha located at 31st and Dodge which is Midtown Crossing. It’s well worth coming in early to take ad-vantage – bring your own refreshments, blanket or lounge chair and settle in for a great relaxing eve-ning under the stars. Midtown Crossing is located just east of Mutual of Omaha. Go to www.omahaperformingarts.org for more informa-tion. Anthony’s Steakhouse and the Ozone Lounge: This is the site of our Friday evening social and dinner, Anthony’s is considered by many to be Omaha’s best steakhouse. Just blocks from our hotel, the restaurant’s Ozone Lounge features live music nightly. Thursdays are “Smooth Jazz” nights, while the weekends feature popular local rock bands for the younger crowd. So after our Fri-day evening entertainment, stop by the Ozone for a nightcap, and feel 15 years younger! See www.anthonyssteakhouse.com for more informa-tion, including the latest entertainment lineup. Art in Bloo m Festival: The ever-popular Botani-cal Gardens, which is located in the same neighborhood as our zoo and Rosenblatt Stadium, features several incredible festivals throughout the year, including this one on August 14-15. In addition to live music, there are walking tours of the magnificent gardens, and children’s activities. What a great place to head after our conference wraps up Sunday morning. For more details, see www.omahabotanicalgardens.org.

Reason #1: City of Omaha

For the second consecutive year, Omaha is host-ing the Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis District Conven-tion, with activities scheduled between Friday, Au-gust 13 and Sunday, August 15. Plan to arrive early – or stay later – because Omaha is truly a great Midwestern vacation desti-nation. Popular attractions, all easy driving dis-tances from the Holiday Inn Central, our confer-ence headquarters, include the Henry Doorly Zoo, the Old Market, and Boys Town (remember the 1938 Hollywood classic with Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney?) The city is home to corporate giants ConAgra (and it’s 28 food brands such as Healthy Choice, Orville Redenbacher and Hunt’s) , Mutual of Omaha and Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway. About 500,000 people call Omaha home – a city which was just named one of the top ten livable cities in the United States. Take the new pedestrian bridge across the Mis-souri River, stroll through downtown’s Central Park Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis and Clark Landing, all part of our back-to-the-river de-velopment. As you’re enjoying the views of our skyline and the river, notice the nearly-finished Ameritrade Stadium, the new home for the famous College World Series starting in 2011. Omaha has great shopping complexes, too, from the quaint Village Pointe, at 168th and Dodge, which features upscale shops in a “main street” environment, to the more traditional enclosed malls like the Westroads, Oakview and Crossroads.

Reasons to Attend the NE-IA District Convention from August 13-15, 2010

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http://www.omahaperformingarts.org/

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If you haven’t heard her regale an audi-ence before, you’re in for a pleasant sur-prise, truly a rollick-ing evening. Mary spoke at the Kiwanis Tribune Din-ner in Omaha last fall. Afterwards, one Kiwanian after another came forward and sug-gested we recruit her for this year’s convention -- so we did! Mary’s deadpan humor focuses on the comic tra-vails of everyday life. Whether she’s talking about proper football game etiquette, seating in church, or life in general on the Great Plains, Mary knows how to bring down the house. Maxwell, who lives in Omaha, began speaking publicly about 40 years ago. As time passed, she has been honored for her public speaking and vol-unteer activities. In 2006, a caricature of Maxwell became the 109th face on the ballroom floor at the Omaha Press Club – an honor reserved since 1971 for the most well known politicians and civic figures in our com-munity. A visit to the Press Club will find her caricature hanging among the likes of Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne, Warren Buffet and Johnny Carson – as well as a host of former mayors, congressmen and other newsmakers. In her talks, Maxwell suggests that few things in life are worth worrying about. “It’s a light-hearted look at life.” Mary will “take the stage” and have you smiling right after supper. Afterwards, you’ll carry that smile on your way back to the hotel – and throughout the weekend. Don’t miss it!

Reasons to Attend the NE-IA District Convention from August 13-15, 2010 Fourth Annual Bal-loon and Wine Festi -val: What a fun combi-nation – hot air balloons and wine tasting! This “uplifting” event is scheduled for August 13-14 at the First Na-tional Bank Park , 144 and West Dodge Rd. Stop by Friday before our convention begins and shop the market for arts and crafts. Gates open at 5. Or witness the beautiful lumines-cent balloon glows, starting at 9 p.m. both Friday and Saturday. There will be live enter-tainment until 11 p.m. as well. Live outdoor music featuring the Fish Heads: An extraordinarily popular local rock band, the Fish Heads will help you top off a great Saturday evening following our banquet and induction. Lo-cated literally two minutes by car north and east of the Holiday Inn, this fun and lively outdoor concert will be at the new Ak-Sar-Ben Village, 67th and Center Streets. Take a gander at all the incredible developments on the site of the former Ak-Sar-Ben racetrack, includ-ing the new College of Business Administration for the University of Nebraska at Omaha, set to open this fall.

Reason #2: Mary Maxwell Featured Entertainment for Friday Dinner

It may be Friday the 13th, but you’ll be one lucky Kiwanian if you register for our Friday reception, dinner and entertainment at Anthony’s Steak-house. If you’re one of the thousands of people throughout the Midwest who have heard Mary Maxwell light up a crowd, you’ll be delighted to know that we have her booked for our Friday eve-ning entertainment.

Serving the Children of the World


Reason #4: Partner’s Tour Saturday Partner’s Tour

A deluxe motor coach awaits our Partners for the special day of touring and shopping on Saturday. After enjoying light refreshments at the hotel in the morning, your “carriage” will transport you in style to the Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha’s premier visual arts attraction. Your docent will provide a guided tour, and plenty of time will be allotted to return to explore your favorite galleries. Landscapes from the Age of Im-pressionism are the featured ex-hibits. This is a captivating exhi-bition of 38 paintings, including many of the finest examples of mid nineteenth- through early twenti-eth-century French and American landscape in the Brooklyn Museum's collection. Ranging in date from the 1850s to the 1920s, the works presented offer a broad survey of landscape painting as practiced by such leading French art-ists as Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet and their most significant American followers including Frederick Childe Hassam and John Singer Sar-gent. Lunch will be served in the museum’s Café Dur-ham, which is catered by Omaha’s premiere cater-ing company, Abraham Catering. Owner Hap Abraham is a Kiwanian with the Omaha, Inc. club. Following lunch, we’ll tour the city of Omaha a bit on the way to Boys Town. Driving past the home of the “Oracle of Omaha,” Warren Buffet, we’ll con-tinue west through beautiful neighborhoods and vibrant urban areas.

Upon arriving at Boys Town, we’ll tour the campus and learn the story of the organization’s founder, Fr. Flanagan.

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Reason #3: Field Club Friday Golf Tournament

The Field Club is one of the most scenic private courses in eastern Nebraska, and is a short five-minute drive from our hotel at 36th and Woolworth Ave. In 1905 the Field Club was host to the first Ne-braska State Golfing Championship. As the years passed, the Club continued to grow and develop and better settle into its role as one of the area's finest, producing even more happenings of interest such as:

The 45th National Amateur Golf Tournament was held at the Field Club in 1941, won by Bud Ward.

Field Club was the home course of Johnny Goodman, winner of the National Open Champion in June 1933. In 1937, Johnny Goodman was the United States Amateur who won the United States Open.

The Field Club has hosted the Nebraska State Women's Tournament and the Women's City Golf Championship.

In 1997, the Field Club hosted its first Interna-tional Tournament, the Women's Trans Na-tional Senior International Four-Ball Champi-onship.

Field Club's rich heritage is the result of more than a century of dedicated members and personnel, along with great neighborhood and community support. To find out more about this pristine par 67 course, go to www.fcomaha.com.

http://www.fcomaha.com/fw/main/Home-1.html


91st Annual NE-IA Kiwanis District Convention August 13-15, 2010

Family Friendly Holiday Inn We invite you to the District Convention at the Holiday Inn Convention Center located at 3321 South 72nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Come to the convention and bring the family. We have an exciting schedule of presentations and breakout sessions planned. Our keynote speaker will be coach Tom Osborne. For relaxation, kids and adults will enjoy the 60,000 sq. ft. in-door water park with three thrilling 40 foot high slides and giant whirlpools. Parrot’s Perch has water cannons, spray nozzles and a huge 300-gallon dump bucket. In addition , the hotel has a Key Quest Arcade which is full of state-of-the-art video games. There is something for every family member.

Tentative Convention Agenda Friday Evening (5:30pm to 9:00pm)

Anthony’s Steakhouse - This restaurant is 38 years old and known for their steaks. In addition to social hour and dinner, we have entertainment and a speaker planned. The three entrée’s selec-tions are Sirloin Steak, Chicken, Salmon.

Saturday Convention (8:30am to 4:30pm) Registration from 7:00am to 8:30am

Opening Session and Keynote Speaker Breakout #1 (Community Assessment, Club Website Template, Officer Training, Planning for Your Club, Key Leader, Communication Tools, Service Leadership Programs, Starting a New Club, Online Training, KiwanisOne, etc.) Breakout Session #2 Lunch Breakout Session #3 House of Delegates Meeting Closing Session Saturday Evening (6:00pm to 9:30pm) Banquet and Officer Installation. The three entrée’s are Steak, Chicken, Salmon. Sunday Morning (8:30am to 10:30am) Memorial Service and Sunday Brunch

Friday Golf Tournament ($40/person) The Golf outing will be played at the Field Club of Omaha golf course (3615 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105) on Friday, August 13 with registration from 7:15am to 8:00am and 8:00am start. The 18-hole “Field Club” is a private course featuring 5,090 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 67. The course rating is 64.2 and it has a slope rating of 110 on Rye grass. Founded in 1898, it was Omaha’s first country club and golf course and is the namesake of the neighborhood.

Saturday Partners Tour ($30/person) The Partners Tour is planned for Saturday, August 14th from 8:30am to 4:00pm. The program includes transportation for the day, admis-sion to Joslyn Art Museum, Boys Town and Village Pointe for shop-ping. Bus transportation and lunch will be provided.

District Convention Websites District Website www.ne-ia.kiwanisone.org Holiday Inn Omaha www.holidayinn-omahaconv.com Anthony’s Steak House www.anthonyssteakhouse.com Field Club of Omaha www.fcomaha.com Joslyn Art Museum www.joslyn.org

Dress Recommendations - Dress, except for Saturday Banquet, is Business Casual. For the Saturday Installation Banquet, dress is Business Formal (e.g., coat and tie for men)

Holiday Inn Room Reservations Our room rates are a low $94/night plus tax. To make your hotel reservations, call the hotel directly at 402-393-3950 and tell them you are with the Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis District to get our special rate.

http://www.ne-ia.kiwanisone.org/public_district/index.aspx

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/omane?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/hi/1/en/hotelsearchresults

http://www.anthonyssteakhouse.com

http://www.fcomaha.com

http://www.fcomaha.com/fw/main/Home-1.html

http://www.joslyn.org/


THIS IS TO CERTIFY the following members of the Kiwanis Club of _________________________________ Div. ________ are the duly elected delegates of the club to the 2010 District Convention in Omaha, Nebraska:

Name (please print) Member Number

DELEGATE ______________________________________ ________________________

DELEGATE ______________________________________ ________________________

DELEGATE ______________________________________ ________________________

ALTERNATE ______________________________________ ________________________

ALTERNATE ______________________________________ ________________________

ALTERNATE ______________________________________ ________________________

DATED ___________________, 2010 (Signed) ____________________________________ Club President

(Signed) ____________________________________ Club Secretary

NOTE: Each chartered club in good standing is entitled to three (3) voting delegates to the convention, one of whom is the club President. Each delegate is entitled to cast one vote and, in his/her absence, his/her alternate may cast one vote. Current district officers, past Governors, and past Lt. Governors attend the District Convention are Delegates-at-Large, so they need not be elected as delegates by the club. There shall be no voting by proxy. No club shall be considered in good standing that is delinquent in the payment of district or international dues or obligations. Each club should mail, e-Mail or fax this form to the by Friday, August 6 to the District Secretary

Mail: Frank Murphy, 501 Raider Drive, Williamsburg, Iowa 52361 Email: [email protected] Fax: 888-251-4191

It is recommended that delegates and alternates bring a copy of this form with them to the convention for presentation at the credentials desk.

ELECTION CERTIFICATE FOR DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES

TO THE NEBRASKA-IOWA KIWANIS DISTRICT CONVENTION

Saturday, August 14, 2010, Omaha, Nebraska


91st NE-IA DISTRICT CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM August 13-15, 2010 – Holiday Inn Omaha Convention Center

3321 South 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68124, Phone 402-393-3950 (You can register online at www.ne-ia.kiwanisone.org or by mail)

ONLY ONE Kiwanian per registration form. Please print. Thanks!

Kiwanian's Name (for badge) ____________________________________

Guest or Partner (not a Kiwanian) ________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________

City _________________________________ State ____ ZIP__________

Email Address: ______________________________________________

Phone No. (in case we have a question) ____________________________

Kiwanis Club of ________________________________ Division ______

Club Delegate ______ Yes ______ No

Special Dietary Requests:_______________________________________

_____ First Convention Attendee

_____ New Kiwanis Member (joined since 10/1/2009)

_____ Past Lt. Governor

_____ Past District Governor

_____ Legion of Honor member

_____ Club Delegate

Make check payable to and mail to:

NE-IA Kiwanis District 501 Raider Drive Williamsburg, IA 52361

Send your check with this form.

If Received After By July 25 July 25 Num Total

FULL REGISTRATION: $135. $160. ____ $_________ Kiwanian and/or Partner (Includes the convention registration and four meals listed below)

REGISTRATION AND MEALS PURCHASED SEPARATELY: If Received After Date Event By July 25 July 25 Num Total

Fri, Aug. 13 District Dinner (entrée selection below) $25. $25. ____ $_________ Sat, Aug. 14 Convention Registration* $45. $50. ____ $_________ Lunch* (at the convention) $20. $25. ____ $_________

Installation Banquet (entrée selection below) $40. $40. ____ $_________

Sun, Aug. 15 Memorial Brunch and Program $20. $20. ____ $_________

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS (Space is limited. Sign up today): If Received After Date Event By July 25 July 25 Num Total

Fri, Aug. 13 Golf at Field Club of Omaha $45. $45. ____ $_________ (Registration from 7:15-8:00am; Start at 8:00am)

Sat, Aug. 14 Partners Program (Departure at 8:30am) $30. $30. ____ $_________

Total Enclosed $_________ * Convention registration and lunch are not necessary if you are going on the Partners Program. The Partners Pro-

gram includes lunch, and will take place away from the convention center.

Friday, Aug 13, dinner entrée at Anthony’s (Please indicate selection for Kiwanian and/or guest): Top Sirloin Steak ___________ Baked Salmon ___________ Chicken Picatta ___________

Saturday, Aug 14, dinner entrée at Installation Ban-quet (Indicate selection for Kiwanian and/or guest): 6 oz Filet of Steak ___________ Salmon w/Pan Seared Dill Cream ___________ Chicken w/Grilled Pepper Sauce ___________

http://www.ne-ia.kiwanisone.org


Reason #5: Keynote Speaker Dr. Tom Osborne

Dr. Tom is an extraordi-nary advocate for youth, as evidenced by his co-founding and leadership of Team-mates, one of the larg-est and most success-ful youth mentoring programs in Nebraska. Osborne is the current Athletic Director for the University of Nebraska. He was the head coach for the Cornhusker football team for 25 years, from 1973 – 1997. After coaching, Osborne was elected to Congress in 2000, and served six years in the US House of Representatives, representing Ne-braska’s third district. As a coach, Dr. Tom won three national champion-ships, 1994, 1995 and 1997, as well as 13 confer-ence championships. His teams made 25 con-secutive bowl appearances – one for every year he coached. The Cornhuskers amassed an amazing 84% win-ning percentage during his tenure. ESPN named Osborne the “Coach of the Decade” in 1999; he won Coach of the Year honors in 1994. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999. After completing his time in Washington, DC., Os-borne was named NU’s Athletic Director on Octo-ber 16, 2007. He named Bo Pelini the head coach of Nebraska in December of that year. Tom and Nancy Osborne founded the Teammates Men-toring Program in 1991 in an effort to provide support and encouragement to school-aged youth, starting in the fourth grade. The goal of the program is to see youth graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education.

The Village of Boys Town, incorporated as a Ne-braska municipality in 1936, has its own police and fire departments, schools, churches and ball fields - along with numerous historic venues. A National Historic Landmark since 1985, the Vil-lage of Boys Town is now the only National His-toric Landmark District in Nebraska. The Village also serves as Boys Town’s national headquarters, as well as the headquarters for Boys Town Nebrask a/Iowa – the organization’s flagship region. The Boys Town National Research Hospital’s West Omaha facility is also located at the Village. One of Nebraska's top attractions, Boys Town’s beautiful campus is a living history of the dream of Fr. Flanagan. Here, you can experience the breathtaking Dowd Chapel and Father Flanagan Tomb, and tour the Hall of History to discover how Boys Town has sparked a revolution in child care. From small families to large tour groups, the Vil-lage of Boys Town is a memorable, moving place for everyone.

After our Boys Town tour, it will be time to head even further west for some great shopping at Vil-lage Pointe. Enjoy a stroll along Davenport Street lined with lush and colorful landscaping. The complex truly has a “village” feel – with old fashioned outdoor window shopping as you meander from store to store. Retailers include Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Chico’s, Christopher & Banks, Coldwater Creek, Gap, J Crew, Talbots, and many others. Our tour bus will return to the hotel with ample time to rest and refresh before the evening’s fes-tivities.


http://www.boystown.org/nebraska-iowa/programs


ily restaurants, and 60,000 gallons of fun located on the property.

CoCo Key features three thrilling 40-foot high slides that wind outside and drop you back into the plunge pool below, an interactive play island, ad-venture river, 300-gallon dump bucket, activity pool, kiddie area, and indoor/outdoor jacuzzi! Enjoy family favorites at Pizza Hut Express or A&W, or grab a tropical cocktail or smoothie at the full service Wet Rooster Bar. No matter what the weather's like in Omaha, it's always 84 degrees at CoCo Key! Holiday Inn Room Reservations Our room rates are a low $94/night plus tax. To make your hotel reservations, call the ho-

tel directly at 402-393-3950 and tell them you are with the Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis District to get your $94 room rate

And for those who want to explore the city on their own, the proximity to I-80 makes travel anywhere in the area quick and easy, whether it be for great shopping out west, or to the Old Market and other downtown attractions, the Holiday Inn is perfectly situated. An added feature this years convention is our Kiwanis Hospitality Ser-vice -- stop by for helpful suggestions and recom-mendations about where to go, what to see, and how to get there while in Omaha.

To reach this goal, youth meet one hour per week with a caring adult who serves as a mentor. Mentors are volunteers from the community, in-cluding Kiwanians, who have dedicated them-selves to making a difference in the life of a young person. Mentors give youth a sense of hope, pur-pose and vision. The Teammates Mentoring Program currently pro-vides a mentor for over 4,000 youth across Ne-braska and Iowa. Seventy communities across Ne-braska and a half-dozen in Iowa sponsor Team-mates chapters, and communities in other states are looking to replicate the program. Teammates has demonstrated that mentoring rela-tionships can result in improved academic perform-ance and attendance, as well as fewer behavioral problems.


Tom Osborne is the author of sev-eral best-selling books, including More Than Win-ning and Beyond the Final Score.

Reason #6: Holiday Inn Comfort and convenience is calling! The Holiday Inn Central is located in mid-town Omaha, just a block north of I-80 at the 72nd Street exit, just about 10 minutes from downtown Omaha and Eppley Airfield, five minutes from our world-class zoo and historic Rosenblatt Stadium. Families traveling with children and grandchildren will love the CoCo Key Water Resort - a giant in-door waterpark, state-of-the-art video arcade, fam-


Reason #8: Volunteer Fair

It was a hit at Mid-Year so we’re doing it again. Thanks to Omaha, Inc. for organizing the volun-teer / non-profit organization fair. What a great way for Kiwanians to learn more about our community organizations and to explore additional avenues for volunteerism and club ser-vice projects.

Reason #7: Entertainment A Little Night Music

RON COOLEY: Friday eve-ning, we’ll be entertained by Ron Cooley during the social hour at Anthony’s. Cooley’s career as a guitarist and com-poser spans five decades. Touring highlights include performing on NBC’s Today Show and Tonight with Jay Leno, ABC’s Good Morning America, the Regis and Kathy Lee Show and for President Clinton at the national Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Washington, DC with Mannheim Steamroller. He has appeared at the Wolftrap Theater in DC, and also as a solo artist at the Kennedy Center. To date, Ron has six solo recordings spanning an eclectic blend of instrumental jazz, pop, classical and contemporary acoustic guitar compositions. He currently is working on his seventh major pro-ject. DAN MCGLYNN TRIO: On Satur-day, a trio headed by Dan McGlynn will entertain us during the social hour and dinner. Dan got his start in music with a tour-ing USO show band that entertained troops in Japan, Korea and the Philippines. He later toured with the Sandpi-pers and performed alongside Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas and Pat Boone. Locally, Dan has appeared with the Omaha Sym-phony and has played many “Jazz on the Green” concerts. He still plays with Resurrected Swing, a popular 17-piece band. Iowans beware! For the past seven years, Dan has written for Huskerpedia under the name Husker Dan. His Husker Dan columns appear monthly in Omaha-area newspapers.


Reason #9: Education

Kiwanis conventions are always a great opportu-nity for experienced and new Kiwanians to learn more about the Kiwanis family, service opportuni-ties and club operations. An outstanding lineup of workshops have been as-sembled, allowing participants to choose from breakout sessions that appeal to them the most. A number of these sessions are returning by popu-lar demand, while others will be new. Sessions that will surely be well-attended include:

Learning more about your District Foundation.

Understanding reporting and general club op-erations responsibilities, featuring our District Secretary, Frank Murphy.

Hearing what’s new with our junior member clubs, including K-Kids and Builders Clubs.

Getting a solid understanding of how Kiwanians


This tribute is even more timely and appropriate because Saturday, August 14, will be the 65th an-niversary of VJ Day – the historical surrender of the Japanese that brought an end to WWII.

can become involved in the TeamMates pro-gram.

Hearing the success stories of our popular Key Leader Camps for emerging high school lead-ers.

How to move your club to the coveted “Distinguished” category.

Community Analysis: Building your service pro-jects around community need.

In all, we will have a total of 24 breakouts work-shops for attendees.


Reason #10: Veterans Tribute

When Bill and Evonne Williams heard about the national Honor Flight movement, they wondered aloud why Nebraska was not par-ticipating. After considerable research and personal commit-ment, they decided to take on this effort for the state of Nebraska. Their efforts ensured that every WWII veteran in the state who wanted to go could fly for free to Washington, DC to experience the new WWII Me-morial first hand. In “Rendezvous With Destiny,” a moving documen-tary about their efforts, edited especially for the Kiwanis convention, photojournalist Peter Soby tells the moving story of one couple’s commitment to serving our WWII vets. The Williamses put in countless volunteer hours of fundraising and event planning for the seven Heartland Honor Flights that took over 1,500 Ne-braska veterans to DC in 2008 and 2009. This video will highlight our luncheon program Sat-urday. The program will include a special recogni-tion and tribute for all veterans in attendance.

A stirring tribute to all Kiwanians who are vet-erans of foreign wars, but especially to our

WWII veterans on Saturday, August 14 which is the anniversary of VJ Day

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman honored Bill and Evonne for their selfless efforts to organize the

hugely popular Heartland Honor Flights.

Reason #11: Haiti Adoption

An awe-inspiring story of overwhelming compas-sion, international diplomacy and political intrigue will send convention-goers home inspired with an uplifting message of hope – and challenged to re-spond to the ongoing needs of suffering children in Haiti. The story of Kris and Scott Heaton of Roca, Ne-braska, is remark-able. The couple had already endured three years of holdups and bu-reaucratic snafus in their attempt to adopt two chil-dren from Haiti. During those years of anxious waiting, Scott and Kristin had visited Haiti every three months to check on Bettania and Dieunette and take supplies to the orphanage.

A Nebraska couple’s stirring saga of their efforts to adopt Haitian children will highlight

our memorial program on Sunday.


Reasons to Attend the NE-IA District Convention from August 13-15, 2010 They were just days from flying to Haiti to pick the children up for good when the earthquake struck. Earthquake damage to the orphanage where the girls lived made getting the children out of the Hai-tian capital of Port-au-Prince a dire priority. Bettania, Dieunette and 53 other orphans were left with little food or water and had been sleeping out-side on the orphanage patio because of damage to the building. Through the tireless efforts of American workers at the orphanage, and several government officials, including Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, all the orphans were flown to Pittsburgh, where fami-lies throughout the United States lined up to adopt them. This high-profile rescue was made possible by the easing of immigration requirements between the United States and Haiti for orphans who were al-ready in the final stages of adoption. This immediately affected 900 children. Kristin and Scott flew to Pittsburgh to receive the girls in the first of several airlift rescues made possible by the US Air Force. The Heatons first got to know Dieunette when she was six months old and suffering from an ailment that left her brain partially exposed. They volun-teered to host her while she underwent surgery in Omaha. Afterwards, she returned to her mother in Haiti. Then, in September 2008, a powerful hurricane swept through her town and the baby’s home was washed away. Her mother could no longer care for the child and put her up for adoption. Today, tens of thousands of children are believed to be still or-phaned in the quake, and their fate remains un-clear. In addition to relaying their harrowing story, the Heatons will appeal for ongoing support for the still-orphaned children of Haiti. (This summary was comprised from information reported in the New York Times, The Omaha World-Herald, KETV, and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review).

Reason #12: Silent Auction Auction Proceeds Benefit District Foundation

We all know how exciting auctions can be. It’s even more exciting when the proceeds go to benefit our favorite charity -- Kiwanis! The work of the Ne-braska-Iowa District Foundation is criti-cal to the mission of our organization. The foundation has provided important financial support for scores of worthy causes. One of its major fund raisers is this auction, which promises to be bigger and better than ever, with dozens of unique and interesting items up for bid. Popular past items have included household col-lectibles, sports memorabilia, sporting event tickets and various pieces of art. And something new this year – the Past Lt. Gover-nors’ Association, under the able leadership of Past Governor Rev. Mark Holmer, has taken on the responsibility of facilitating this year’s auction. All former Lt. Governors (and current ones, as well!) are encouraged to identify an item for the auction. Actually, all Kiwanians are encouraged to submit auction items – from Nebraska football tickets to Iowa University sports apparel -- the more items the merrier! And be sure to attend Friday’s dinner at Anthony’s to get a sneak preview of the major items up for bid. And don’t forget that checkbook on Saturday! As they say, bid early, bid often. To submit items for the auction, click on the link here for the donation form and instructions. Items should be identified by August 6. Questions can be sent to Rev. Holmer at [email protected].

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Kiwanian Vol. 55, No. 5 Jul ’10 – Aug ’10

(USPS 376-560) The Kiwanian is published six times a year in December, February, April, June, August, and October.

POSTMASTER: Address Changes To: NE-IA Kiwanis, 501 Raider Drive, Williamsburg, Iowa 52361. Periodicals postage paid at Williamsburg, Iowa, and at additional mailing offices.

MANAGING EDITOR: Frank Mur-phy, 501 Raider Drive, Williamsburg, Iowa 52361, phone: 319-331-9926, e-mail: [email protected].

ADDRESS CHANGES

Mailing lists for the Kiwanian are maintained

by the NE-IA District Office. If you have

moved, or are about to move, please submit a

change of address to your club secretary

promptly and ask him/her to notify us, as well

as Kiwanis International.

This will assure continuity of delivery and

save the district hundreds of dollars in fees

charged by the Postal Service for incorrect

addresses each year. Thanks!

Calendar of Events for NE-IA Kiwanis District

2009-2010 Fiscal Year

Jul 7-11 Key Club International Convention at Cannon Center for Performing Arts, Memphis, TN

Aug 4-7 Circle K International Convention on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis

Aug 13-15 NE-IA District Convention at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, Omaha, NE

2010-2011 Fiscal Year

Jan 29 Midyear Conference, FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa

By Jun 1 Complete election of 2012-13 Lt. Governors

By Jun 1 Complete election of 2011-12 Club Officers

Jul 7-10 Kiwanis International Convention, Geneva, Switzerland

Aug 5-7 NE-IA District Convention at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln, Nebraska

Kiwanian Schedule Sep-Oct Theme: Election of

Officers; Articles due by Aug 30, 2010

Nov-Dec Theme: Community

Service; Articles due by Oct 15, 2010

Jan-Feb: Theme: Membership Growth; Articles due: Dec 15, 2010 Mar-Apr: Theme: Service Leadership; Articles Due: Feb 15, 2011

Kiwanis Newsletters and Leadership Directory are placed on the NE-IA Kiwanis District website (www.ne-ia.kiwanisone.org).

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