Fellowship • Scholarship • Education And the Best View in Town

VOLUME 46 • NUMBER 9 OCTOBER 2016 WWW.OMAHAPRESSCLUB.COM SEE PAGE 2 SEE PAGE 4 CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE Ashford, Bacon will face off at OPC on Oct. 14 By Gary Kerr Education Committee emocrat and CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE Republican will face FRIDAY, OCT. 14 off in the November election to Dserve as the U.S. representative Noon to 1 p.m. from the Omaha area’s 2nd Congressio- includes lunch at 11:30 a.m. nal District. $17 per person CALL 402-345-8008 Hear their views on the issues at a noon debate at the Omaha Press Club FOR RESERVATIONS co-sponsored by the Press Club and the or email Jeanie at League of Women Voters of Greater [email protected] Omaha. Brad Ashford, photo from bradashfordforcongress.com Non-Press Club Members Welcome Congressman Ashford of Omaha is seeking his second term in that office. A businessman and lawyer, he is a gradu- ate of Creighton University’s law school. Noon Education Forums are a He previously served four terms in the service provided by the Omaha Legislature. Press Club for the public. You do not need to be a member to at- Don Bacon of Papillion has had a tend. Many interesting speakers 30-year career in the U.S. Air Force, re- tiring as a brigadier general and serving are found at the monthly lunches. at one point at Offutt Air Force Base. Let your friends and colleagues He is a graduate of Northern Illinois know that they are invited. University and is currently an assistant professor at Bellevue University. Don Bacon, photo from donbacon2016.com OPC audience hears death penalty pros, cons By Henry J. Cordes collected enough signatures to put the Evnen argued that studies have Communications Committee issue on the ballot. A vote to retain shown the death penalty does serve as the law would keep the death penalty a deterrent and said law enforcement s Nebraska’s death penalty a broken off the books. A vote to repeal the law officials strongly support it. He called law? Or a just punishment for the would bring the death penalty back. the death penalty “a just punishment Iworst of crimes? for heinous crimes committed by the Coash gave the rationale for the most depraved criminals.” Such questions were at the center of Legislature’s decision, noting it has the debate during a Sept. 15 forum been nearly two decades since a death The two debated a recent study that at the Omaha Press Club. About 40 sentence was carried out in Nebraska. showed the capital punishment law is lunch guests heard Sen. Colby Coash, With endless appeals and the state’s costing the state $16 million a year. a death penalty opponent, and attor- inability to get the drugs needed ney Bob Evnen, co-founder of Ne- to carry out a death sentence, it’s a Evnen disputed the figure, but noted braskans for the Death Penalty, argue broken law that is costing the state that even if true, that’s about the cost over whether Nebraskans should vote millions, he said. of a matinee movie ticket for everyone to keep or scrap the state’s death pen- in Nebraska. Coash noted that even if alty law at the polls on Nov. 8. “We really haven’t had the death some don’t accept the figure, there’s penalty for almost 20 years. That’s a no question the law is more expensive After the Legislature passed a law re- fact,” he said. “It’s a broken govern- than the alternative of life in prison. pealing capital punishment in Nebras- ment program that is costing the state ka, supporters of the death penalty money.” Photo on Page 4 Trumpets, fingers salute the Scotts at ‘Face’ roast By Don Summerside pictures the Scotts, both natives ever Ruth meets somebody she says, Communications Committee of Ashland, standing on a manure ‘Do you play bridge?’ And if they Photos By Gary Willis spreader and shoveling out cash to say no, she might give them the fin- their favorite charities. Driving the ger!” And with that, Judy displayed hat do a trumpet, a mid- spreader is Warren Buffett, the man photographic proof: a picture of dle finger and a manure who hired Bill Scott in 1959 as the Ruth wearing a cap topped by a spreader have in com- first employee to help manage Buf- photo of a fist and a middle finger. W fett’s investment partnership. mon? Other zingers from the roasters: They all received prominent atten- The trumpet? Bill’s love affair Creighton Athletic Director Bruce tion during a lively roast that pre- with the musical instrument goes Rasmussen, emcee for the evening, ceded the installation of Ruth and back to his childhood. Roaster Judy talked about Bill’s musical talents Bill Scott as the Omaha Press Club’s Duffy, a longtime family friend and -- “the richest polka player I know” 150th “Face on the Barroom Floor.” former neighbor, said: “The kids -- and Ruth’s driving habits – “very on Nicholas Street all thought he liberal with the use of her middle Before a full house on Sept. 22, the was a famous trumpet player. He Omaha philanthropists were saluted finger.” Rasmussen, “in the inter- played the trumpet out in Lesha- est of safety so that Ruth can keep for their multimillion-dollar dona- ra, Nebraska, at the Long Branch tions to universities and other causes her hands on the steering wheel,” Saloon. We’d go out there and sing presented her with a stocking hat -- and laughed at for their down-to- our hearts along while Bill blew that earth hobbies and habits. topped by a large finger pointing trumpet. He never ran out of air.” skyward. The manure spreader? Well, as And then there’s that middle Dr. Michael Sorrell, Distinguished “Face” artist Jim Horan noted, finger. Ruth Scott is noted for her onetime farm girl Ruth Scott likes Chair in Internal Medicine at the bridge-playing talents (she found- University of Nebraska Medical to paraphrase a line from the movie ed the Omaha Bridge Studio) and “Hello, Dolly!” -- “A pile of money Center: “Ruth uses manure as a apparently just as noted among metaphor for money. I wouldn’t be is a lot like a pile of manure. It does acquaintances for her single-digit no good until you spread it around.” surprised if John Deere one day salutes to offending motorists and named a manure spreader after the And so Horan’s “Face” caricature others. Roaster Duffy said: “When- Scotts.”

Bill and Ruth Scott with their “Face on the Barroom Floor.” Behind them are the roasters, from left: Terry Pettit, Judy Duffy, Randy Ferlic, Bruce Rasmussen, Michael Sorrell and Nick Stergiou.

Page 2 OCTOBER 2016 Scotts at ‘Face’ roast...continued The Omaha Dr. Randy Ferlic, retired surgeon, Spend a second making jokes about those former NU regent and one of Bill two, it’s just impossible. Scott’s golf partners: “Mother Teresa Press Club To imagine Ruth not playing bridge, it’s said to do small things with great QUARTERLY love. Ruth says to do big things with just impossible; WINEMAKERS DINNER lots of money.” Or to ask Bill to stop playing polka gigs, Terry Pettit, retired volleyball coach it’s just impossible. . . Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 • 6 p.m. for the Nebraska Cornhuskers: They have treated me just like a dad and “This is really kind of an awkward mother, Menu thing – making fun of a couple who So you see I just don’t have the heart to Hors d’oeuvres donated a million dollars to put my roast them. Blue Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Mushroom name on a volleyball court.” Brie & Raspberry Tartlets So let’s toast them; you’ve made this . . . Honey Glazed Apples Duffy on her former neighbor: possible.” “Ruth taught me how to clip cou- Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc pons. She always had stacks of the Also toasting, but not roasting, coupons on the kitchen table and the Scotts with a gift presentation Appetizer were Hank Bounds, president of the Curry Mango Seared Scallop Volute said, ‘I save this money and I can buy Marqués de Caceres Berkie with it!’ University of Nebraska, and Brian Hastings, president and CEO of the Sorbet The roast was capped with a mu- University of Nebraska Foundation. sical tribute. Nick Stergiou is the Fresh Squeezed Calamansi Distinguished Community Chair in When it was the Scotts’ turn to take Biomechanics at UNO, and the new the podium, Ruth took the lead: “I Salad thank all of you wonderful people; Micro Greens Thunderbird Biomechanics Research Building at with Red Onion & Toasted Pecans UNO was made possible through you’ve said everything there is to say. Elouan Pinot Noir a donation from the Scotts. To the We’ve been very honored to have tune of the Perry Como classic “It’s you here. If you’re disappointed that Duet Entrée Impossible,” Stergiou sang, in part: I didn’t have something more pro- Roasted Tenderloin, Forage Morel found to say, I’ll turn it over to Bill.” Mushrooms with Port Wine Reduction “It’s impossible to make fun of all they’ve Anna Potato got, it’s just impossible;OMAHA PRESS And BillCL wrappedUB OFFICE it up with aST AFF Spiced Pumpkin Mousse one-liner to roaster Steriou: “I think Marqués de Casa Concha Yes, to laugh at handsExecutive so giving that Director are ...... Nick’s got a new career inS tevesinging.” Villamonte paying for my living, Email ...... [email protected] Cabernet Sauvignon Planning & Event Coordinator ...... Christine Villamonte Dessert Email ...... [email protected] Bananas Foster Bread Pudding Administrative Manager ...... Jeanie Campbell Ruffino Prosecco Email ...... [email protected] Hours of Operation Price:Lunch Members $50 • Nonmembers $60 ...... 402-345-8587 Monday – Friday...... 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For Reservations, Fax ...... 402-345-0114 Bar Restaurant ...... 402-345-8008 TuesdayCall – Satu 402-345-8008rday...... 4:30 p.m. to Close Website ...... www.omahapressclub.org Dinner Thursday – Saturday...... 5:30 p.m. to Close NEWSLETTER Tamsen Butler ...... Editor Don Summerside ...... Copy Editor ...... 402-345-8587 Fax ...... 402-345-0114

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Bill and Ruth Scott sign the 150th “Face on the Barroom Floor.”

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Reminder! e current minimum quarter ends March 31, 2013. Woody, Dana Bradford will be next ‘Face’ on Nov. 16 By Tom O’Connor Dana Bradford is chairman and 2003, Lee Terry Sr. and Lee Terry Jr.; Face on the Barroom Floor Committee CEO of Waitt Brands, a consum- No. 98, 2004, Jack Diesing Sr. and er brands company. The brands Jack Diesing Jr.; No. 134, 2012, Bob include: Bobby Jones, with head- Hoig and Andee Hoig; and No. 141, dynamic father-son duo – quarters in Atlanta; Sunice, Mon- 2014, Greg and Doug McDermott. Woody and Dana Bradford – treal; Vornado, Wichita; and Viking The preliminary list of roasters will Awill be the next”Face on the and Battle in Omaha. Prior to Waitt include: Terry Kroeger, publisher, Barroom Floor” on Nov. 16 at Brands, Dana served as president Omaha World-Herald (emcee); Bruce the Omaha Press Club. and managing partner of McCarthy Lauritzen, chairman, First National Capital from 2005 to 2012 and was Bank of Omaha (and Face on the D.C. “Woody” Bradford III is a a director on the McCarthy Group Barroom Floor No. 130, Sept. 2011); prominent Omaha attorney with board during the same period. and Kate Dodge, president of NEI the firm Houghton Bradford Prior to 2005, he worked for the Global Relocation. Whitted PC, LLO. For many years, McCarthy organization in various Woody’s firm was located in the positions starting in 1999. “FACE ON THE same First National Bank tower as The Bradfords will be the fifth the Press Club. He has done much “Face” involving a father and one BARROOM FLOOR” legal work for the OPC over the of his children. Previous honorees Woody & Dana Bradford years and is currently on the OPC with that distinction include: No. 92, Wednesday, Nov. 16 board of directors. 5:30 p.m. bar, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. roast/toast and unveil- ing of “Face” by artist Jim Horan Reservations for the Bradford event can be made by calling the Omaha Press Club at 402-345-8008 $50 for members, $60 for nonmembers Woody Bradford, photo from campcanterbury.episcopal-ne.org Dana Bradford, photo from omaha.com

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Photo by Christine Villamonte State Sen. Colby Coash, left, argued for retention of Nebraska’s death penalty ban, and attorney Robert Evnen, co-founder of Nebraskans for the Death Penalty, argued for repeal of the ban at an OPC debate on Sept. 15. Nebraskans will vote on the issue in November.

Page 4 OCTOBER 2016 OPC MEMBERS ENJOY A MESSAGE FROM THE MANY BENEFITS OPC FOUNDATION Your Omaha Press Club membership opens the door to a variety of benefits: • PRESTIGE OF PRIVATE CLUB n early November you will receive nalism and communications, but also MEMBERSHIP a letter from the Omaha Press provides affirmation for the students OPC is a wonderful location for enter- Club Foundation (OPCF) asking that they have the skills, commitment taining family, friends and guests. From I that you consider supporting our and promise to positively impact their the stunning views of the Omaha sky- line to the unique menu and accom- journalism scholarship program profession and their community. modating staff, it’s a dining and social during our annual fund drive. Three Each year, following the selec- experience like no other. years ago this fall, we began our tion of the scholarship awardees, we • FREE USE OF FACILITIES annual drives, and thanks to hun- formally recognize them at the OPC Your membership affords you the dreds of generous donors, gifts to the Foundation Scholarship Dinner held opportunity to use the OPC without foundation during those drives have in April at the Press Club. It’s a great paying a rental fee, resulting in a sav- totaled more than $55,000. That’s event that is especially memorable for ings of between $200-$1,500. For client meetings, office parties, weddings, $55,000 that goes to journalism these young people. prenuptial dinners, news conferences scholarships to students attending the Thanks for your consideration to and other gatherings, the OPC truly is a University of Nebraska at Omaha, the donate to our OPCF annual fund perfect setting for any event. The club University of Nebraska-Lincoln and drive and help us provide support to can seat up to 250 people for sit-down Creighton University. these students, as we recognize the dinners and up to 300 people for cock- Your tax-deductible donation to best of the best! tail/hors d’oeuvres. our annual fund drive not only sup- • ACCESS TO SPECIAL EVENTS ports exceptional young talent in jour- - Scott Darling, OPC Foundation Events are what we do best, and as a member of the OPC, you will receive member pricing for those events, in- cluding the quarterly Winemakers Din- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S COLUMN ners, Face on the Barroom Floor, Fourth of July Fireworks Buffet, Easter Brunch, Santa Brunch, St. Patrick’s Day Buffet, New Year’s Eve celebration, Mother’s Year’s Eve Prime Rib Buffet, to men- Day Brunch, and Valentine’s Day dinner. tion a few. • MEMBERS-ONLY NEWSLETTER Remember, the club is a great place How do you find out about these to celebrate special occasions, enter- amazing events? Through our monthly tain business clients, have a business newsletter. Members are kept abreast meeting, or just stop in for dinner and of all the club happenings, plus receive a drink. committee updates and features on Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame: members. embers, you can help us re- I would like to welcome anyone who • RECIPROCAL CLUB RELATIONSHIPS cruit new members. We have wants to join me on the night of my As a member of the OPC, you can dine induction into the Omaha Hospitality at more than 100 private clubs across streamlined our membership the . Mcategories, and made it easier and more Hall of Fame at the Metro Culinary In- • CONTINUING EDUCATION AND affordable to become a member. Now stitute on October 16, starting at 5:00 NETWORKING OPC is offering another incentive p.m. social with dinner at 6:00 p.m., The OPC offers monthly Noon Forum to members: Sign up a new member program following. The price to attend educational events and periodic sports and get three months off your own is worth the dinner alone, prepared by events hosted by Tom Shatel. dues. You can get all the membership many of our community’s top chefs • VALIDATED PARKING information you need to help you in and culinary students. If you would Members receive free parking at the your efforts to grow your club at our like to make a reservation, the website DoubleTree Hotel Garage with a vali- membership page on our website. is dineoutomaha.com. RSVP deadline dated parking slip. http://omahapressclub.com/omaha- is October 13 by 5:00 p.m. • THE CONVENIENCE OF ACCOUNT press-club-members/ CHARGING PRIVILEGES Your club has many events planned Thank you all and see you at the You will receive monthly statements over the next few months, including club. for any food/beverage and/or event charges incurred during the billing the 2nd District Congressional debate period. (Note: Your account must this month, a November winemakers - Steve Villamonte CEC, BS remain in good standing to receive this dinner, a November “Face” event, the Executive Director Omaha Press Club privilege.) December Santa Brunch, and the New

OCTOBER 2016 Page 5 Board of Directors Committee Chairs Board of Directors Committee Chairs Chris Allen (2013-2015) University of Nebraska at Omaha Communications Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Chris Allen (2013-2015) University of Nebraska at Omaha Communications Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Tom Becka (2014-2016) NRG Media Education Gary Kerr Tom Becka (2014-2016) NRG Media Education Gary Kerr Allen Beermann (2013-2015) Nebraska Press Association Excellence in Journalism Awards Chris Allen Allen Beermann (2013-2015) Nebraska Press Association Excellence in Journalism Awards Chris Allen Deb Daley (2013-2015) Mercy High School Executive Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy, Executive Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy, Deb Daley (2013-2015) Mercy High School Harland Fogle (2014-2016) U.S. Air Force (retired) J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks Harland Fogle (2014-2016) U.S. Air Force (retired) J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks “F ace on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor 2016- 2017 Officers Willie Garrett (2014-2016) Journal Broadcast Group “Face on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor Willie Garrett (2014-2016) Journal Broadcast Group Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 2013-14 O cers Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications Liz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce 2013-14 O cers Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Committee Professional Development ChairsChris Allen Liz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce Board ofProfessional DevelopmentDirectors Chris Allen Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Omaha World-Herald Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Omaha World-Herald OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Communications Committee Todd MurphyCommunications...... President Elect Co-ChairsHenry Cordes Trustees Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Todd Murphy...... President Elect Communications Committee Henry Cordes Trustees Universal Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Universal(2015-2017) Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Steve Jordon Julie Prescott Burgess Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Julie Prescott Burgess J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Steve Jordon Vice President Chris Christen Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Chris Christen First National Bank Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 First National Bank Vice President Galen Lillethorup Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Galen Lillethorup Howard K. Marcus Sean McGuire Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Secretary Secretary Howard K. Marcus Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Sean McGuireChris ...... Secretary AllenDaisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 University of Nebraska at Omaha E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Education Gary Kerr E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber Treasurer Joe Weber Joe Weber Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Image Building Communications Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President President ImageAllen Building Communications BeermannNicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President Nebraska Press Association Excellence in Media Awards Chris Allen E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Bridget (Weide) Brooks Image Building Communications Gary Sadlemyer KFAB Radio Executive Committee Sean McGuire, Todd Murphy, Tom Shatel Omaha World-Herald J.J. Bartlett, Tom Becka, Marcia Cady Marcia Cady Beth Weiss Cox Communications “Face on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor President-Elect Hall of Fame Judy Horan, Todd Murphy (2016-2018) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Kathleen Al-Marhoon Bailey Lauerman Marketing / Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Tom Becka Fox 42 Board of Directors Committee Chairs Chris Allen (2013-2015) University of Nebraska at Omaha Communications Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Tom Becka (2014-2016) NRG Media Education Gary Kerr D.C. “Woody” Bradford Houghton Bradford Whitten Allen Beermann (2013-2015) Nebraska Press Association Excellence in Journalism Awards Chris Allen Deb Daley (2013-2015) Mercy High School Executive Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy, J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks Harland Fogle (2014-2016) U.S. Air Force (retired) J.J. Bartlett Willie Garrett (2014-2016) Journal Broadcast Group “F ace on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor

Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 2013-14 O cers Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Liz Hruska Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office Liz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce OPC FoundationProfessional Development Chris Allen Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio Treasurer Omaha World-Herald OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Communications Committee Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Christopher Sehring Media Consultant Universal Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Julie Prescott Burgess J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Steve Jordon Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Chris Christen First National Bank Vice President Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Galen Lillethorup Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Secretary Howard K. Marcus TRUSTEES First National Bank EileenDaisy Hutzell-Rodman Wirth, 402-444-1328Ph.D. Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Board of Directors Committee Chairs E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Joe Weber Chris Allen (2013-2015) University of Nebraska at Omaha Communications Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Tom Becka (2014-2016) NRG Media Education Gary Kerr Image Building Communications Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President Excellence in Journalism Awards Chris Allen President Allen Beermann (2013-2015) Nebraska Press Association Elaine Allen Deb Daley (2013-2015) Mercy High School Executive Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy, Harland Fogle (2014-2016) U.S. Air Force (retired) J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks Willie Garrett (2014-2016) Journal Broadcast Group “F ace on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor

Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 2013-14 O cers Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Liz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce Communications Professional Development Chris Allen Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Howard K. Marcus Omaha World-Herald Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio Julie Prescott Burgess OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Communications Committee Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Claudia Bohn Universal Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Vice President Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Julie Prescott Burgess J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Steve Jordon Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Vice President Chris Christen First National Bank Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Susan Eustice, Co-ChairEileen Wirth, Ph.D. Galen Lillethorup • Judy Horan, Co-Chair Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Howard K. Marcus Chris Christen Sean McGuire ...... SecretaryOMAHADaisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Secretar y PRESS CLUB OFFICE STAFF Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Secretary E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Joe Weber Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Elaine Allen Image Building Communications Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President Scott Darling Methodist Health System ExecutiveClaudia Director Bohn...... • Henry Cordes Steve VillamonteSecretary Galen Lillethorup EmailHoward...... K. Marcus • Don Summerside [email protected] Weber Treasurer Planning & Event Coordinator ...... Christine Villamonte Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Todd Murphy • Gary Willis • Chris Allen • Jennifer Bull Email ...... [email protected] Jordonm Joe Weber Immediate Past President Past President Universal Information Services AdministrativeKerry Olson M anager• Tom O’Connor ...... Jeanie Campbell Email ...... [email protected] Hours of Operation Lunch WE’RE ONLINE! READ YOUR OPC ...... NEWSLETTER AT OMAHAPRESSCLUB.COM 402-345-8587 Monday – Friday ...... 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fax ...... 402-345-0114 Bar Restaurant ...... 402-345-8008 Tuesday – Saturday...... 4:30 p.m. to Close Website ...... www.omahapressclub.org Dinner Hours Thofursday Operation – Saturday...... 5:30 p.m. to Close NEWSLETTER LUNCH Monday - Friday TamsenWednesday, Butler ...... Nov.16 .Editor Don“Face Summerside on the ...... Barroom Floor” 11:30Copy a.m. Editor to 2 p.m. Woody...... and Dana Bradford 402-345-8587 Fax ...... 402-345-0114BAR 5:30 p.m. bar, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Tuesday - Saturday . . 7:30 p.m.Submissions roast for and the unveilingFebruary issue of “Face”are due on or before4:30 Jan.p.m. 20to .close EVENTSOmaha Press Club DINNER Thursday - Saturday Thursday, Nov. 24 & Friday, Nov. 25 5:30 p.m. to close Monday, Oct. 10 Closed for Thanksgiving Closed for Columbus Day OMAHA PRESS CLUB STAFF Sunday, Nov. 27 First annual Thanksgiving Brunch Executive Director Friday, Oct. 14 Steve Villamonte...... [email protected] 2nd District Congressional Debate: 10 a.m. and noon Restaurant and Events Manager Don Bacon, Brad Ashford Christine Villamonte...... [email protected] 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon program Sunday, Dec. 11 Administrative Manager Santa Brunch Jeanie Campbell...... [email protected] Friday, Nov. 4 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. OFFICE...... 402-345-8587 Winemakers Dinner Restaurant...... 402-345-8008 6 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner Website...... omahapressclub.com Reminder! NEWSLETTER e current minimum quarter ends March 31, Kerry2013. Olson...... Production Coordinator No one dresses up for the holidays like the Omaha Press Club does. Katiuska Tejada Nunez...... Graphics Editor Are you looking for a perfect party setting? A lunch surrounded by brilliance? Tom O’Connor...... Proofreader A holiday dinner your guests will always remember? Keep the OPC in mind. Don Summerside...... Copy Editor Judy Horan...... Coordinating Editor

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