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VOLUME 44 • NUMBER5 MAY 2015 WWW.OMAHAPRESSCLUB.COM SEE PAGE 2 SEE PAGE 3 Gallup executive to speak at Hall of Fame dinner By Judy Horan Clifton manages Gallup’s global gov- ernment work and the Gallup World Poll, OPC Committee Co-Chair an ongoing study conducted in more than 160 countries, representing 98 percent of the special night is planned for the seven world’s adult population. His topic will be: Journalists of Excellence who will be “How people are doing around the world, in inducted into the OPC Hall of Fame the United States and in .” Aon June 6. The ceremony begins with speaker The following will be honored for their- con Jon Clifton, managing director of the Gallup tributions to journalism: Rev. Don Doll S.J. , World Poll, who lives and works in Washing- Robert “Bob” Hoig, Steve Jordon, John ‘Jack” ton, D.C. McBride, Arnold Peterson, Chuck Roberts, Gary Sadlemyer. Jon Clifton Boxing champ Crawford will be next Face on the Barroom Floor May 7 erence “Bud” Crawford lives and trains in On July 28, 2014, Crawford retained his Crawford returned to his hometown for anoth- Omaha. But he boxes around the world. lightweight title in a fight so exciting that the er HBO televised fight in front of more than TCrawford won the world lightweight ti- World Boxing Organization presented him the 11,000 Omaha fans and again retained his title. Fight of the Year award for 2014. At the time, tle in Glasgow, Scotland, in March 2014. Af- ter he won the title, the the fight on HBO held in front of 10,000 Oma- On April 18th in Arlington, Texas, HBO proclaimed March 4, 2014, as Terence “Bud” ha fans at the CenturyLink Center had the third viewers saw Crawford win a second title as world Crawford Day. highest Nielson ranking of all 2014 fights, with junior welterweight champion. He joined a list about 1.3 million viewers. On Nov. 29, 2014, of all-time greats in sports in April when the On May 7, the Omaha Press Club will Boxing Writers Association of America named proclaim Crawford – now the holder of two Crawford Fighter of the Year in a ceremony in world titles -- the 145th Face on the Barroom New York. Floor. Roasters will include Alexan- der, an Ultimate Fighting Championship/mixed Crawford, with Brian McIntyre, founded martial arts participant; amateur boxer Treven a youth program called B&B Boxing Academy. Coleman, and Desmond Wilford, Crawford’s Young men and women interested in boxing strength and conditioning coach. In addition, also find academic and social development com- Mayor will present the key to the ponents. With Michael Carter, Crawford also city to Crawford. launched a citywide anti-bullying tour to tell students how they can “bully-proof” themselves. Terence “Bud” Crawford TERENCE “BUD” CRAWFORD FIREWORKS BUFFETS Face on the Barroom Floor Thursday, May 7, 2015 Friday, June 12: View of college baseball Opening Ceremonies 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2: Home Run Derby reception and cash bar 6:30 p.m. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Buffet dinner followed by roast and unveiling of the Face. $18 Adults $10 Children $30 nonmembers $25 members RSVP 402-345-8008 RSVP 402-345-8008 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? An OPC feature reporting on a past Face on the Barroom Floor John Ritums was Face No. 5 in 1972 Over the years a wide variety of notables have been honored by having their likenesses displayed on the floor of the Omaha Press Club. In this occasional series, we revisit some of those individuals. rom Latvia to Omaha and back – By Don Summerside Ritums and his wife live in the capital with several stops in between. A OPC News Copy Editor city of Riga, where he still has cousins Fman who endured both Nazi and and childhood friends. Riga is about the Communist rule, and then enjoyed the same size as Omaha, he said, but with ups and downs of a free society. “crazy politics.” Latvia regained its in- That’s the remarkable life’s journey dependence in 1991 after the breakup of of John Ritums, the Press Club’s fifth the Soviet Union. Face on the Barroom Floor when he was Ritums returned to Riga in April after honored in November of 1972. an extended stay in Omaha to visit his Only Ron Stander, boxing’s “Bluffs daughter, Selga Noel; son-in-law, Don Butcher” and Face No. 3 in June of Noel, and their sons, Derek and Justin. 1972, predates the 86-year-old Ritums Ritums also has daughters in California on the list of living “Faces.” (The late and Florida. Mayor Gene Leahy, Coach Bob Devaney The Florida daughter manages a Ri- and Vice President Spiro Agnew were tums real estate office in Tampa. “I may Faces 1, 2 and 4.) be the oldest active Realtor in America,” Ritums, a builder and still-active Real- said Ritums, who has maintained a real tor, was an Omaha City Council member After growing up in a Latvia ruled estate license since 1954. from 1969 to 1973 and active in river- by German and then Soviet invaders, Quoting Ernest Hemingway, Ritums front and Old Market development. “We Ritums embraced the democracy of the added: “Retirement is the ugliest word in United States when he immigrated to had a lot of fun in those days,” Ritums the language.” said during a visit to Omaha. “I made a South Dakota in 1950. And after arriving in Omaha a few months later, he thrived He stayed active in Omaha during his lot of noise!” under capitalism. winter and spring visit by swimming and With his long sideburns, rugged facial walking at a local health club. And while features and flamboyant personality, Ri- Ritums was Omaha’s biggest apart- here and in Latvia, Ritums continues to ment developer in the late 1960s, with the tums was, as artist Jim Horan recalled, “a pursue his longtime painting hobby. caricaturist’s dream.” Horan’s 1972 Face Latvian Village apartments being named for his native land. But he filed for “Oils and acrylics, flowers and land- on the Floor pictures Ritums at the wheel scapes,” Ritums said. “And bright colors!” of a convertible. (On his way to the Press bankruptcy after business reversals during Club one day, Ritums was clocked over the 1973 recession. He left Omaha for the speed limit. Police trailed him to the in 1980 and later lived in Cali- club to issue the ticket.) fornia and Florida. He moved back to his Latvian homeland in 2008.

THE OMAHA PRESS CLUB EDUCATIONAL FORUM SERIES presents FORMER STATE SENATOR MIKE FLOOD THURSDAY MAY 21, 2015 Noon to 1 p.m. CALL (402) 345-8008 for RESERVATIONS Former State Senator Mike Flood owns six radio stations in Norfolk, Nebraska City, and Omaha. The Omaha station, Radio Lobo (97.7 FM) has filled the void for the Hispanic Community in our area. Please join us as Mike discusses the huge potential market that the community should be tapping into with the increasing presence of Hispanics in Nebraska. Mike was elected in 2004 to represent the 19th Nebraska legislative district and served as Speaker of the Legislature from 2007 to 2013. In 2010, Time Magazine online named him as one of their “40 Under 40” rising stars in American politics. Flood left the Nebraska Legislature in 2013 due to term limits. (Must be accompanied by member number or credit card 24-hour cancellation policy, no refund) or email Jeanie at [email protected] Non-Press Club members are welcome Validated parking in the DoubleTree Hotel garage for members. Bring your ticket.The Omaha Press Club • 22nd Floor-First National Center • 1620 Dodge Street • Omaha, NE

Page 2 MAY 2015 Foolish fun raises funds for OPC scholarships Don Summerside the Internet, receiving tens of thousands of executive director, lamenting that “Poor OPC News Copy Editor “hits.” Bo Is Fired” (“Poor Jud Is Daid” from The other emcees did extra duty, too. Match- “Oklahoma!). “We at Boys Town really ools Rushed In” and the laughs poured ing bald head for bald head, Baker paired up liked Bo,” Boes said. “He kind of out at the Holland Center on April 1. with Pete Ricketts to play the governor’s “to- reminded us of one of our kids.” From the opening bars of “Hal’s in the F tally irresponsible” alter ego. McCartney con- Hokey Pokey” to the “We Don’t Coast” fina- verted “Chattanooga Choo” into “Channel • Connie Lee’s down-and-dirty “Smoke le, the crowd at the 58th Omaha Press Club 7 Newsroom” and sang about KETV’s new Gets Ostracized” (the Platters’ “Smoke Show was treated to a lively mixture of music home at the Burlington Station. Gets in Your Eyes”). and mirth. From then on, the cast of 30 directed by The benefit for Omaha Press Club Foun- Bridget Robbins treated the audience of 300 • Jeff Shields summing up the Blue Cross- dation journalism scholarships got an extra to a raucous review of the news and a roasting CHI Health dispute (“There are no good boost from former mayor Daub’s stint in of the newsmakers. guys; you both are bad guys”) with “You the OPC Pokey. Donations accompanying Guys Can’t Agree” (Dave Mason’s “We the votes to “Keep him in” or “Let him out” Just Disagree”) raised $3,007. • Glenn Prettyman as , the “One Democrat” (Eric Carmen’s “All by Myself ”) in Nebraska’s congressional delegation. • And a one-two punch at the area’s many “Arenas” (“There’s far too many seats for us to fill”) from Diane Battiato (“Venus” by Frankie Avalon) and Kathy McCain (“Venus” by Bananarama). Other guest stars included UNO Athletic Director Trev Alberts, who was tormented is in the OPC pokey for making an ‘improper move to the Left’ and must answer to (L to R) Police Chief Todd Schmaderer and Mayor Jean Stothert with witnesses Julie Burgess and KETV’s Chinh Doan. -Photo By Corrie Suhr at a mock press conference by the comedy troupe the Weisenheimers. Daub was escorted to his on-stage jail by Pro- and anti-Keystone Pipeline singers drew Mayor Jean Stothert, Police Chief Todd a big reaction with dueling verses to the tune Honorary chairpersons for the event were Schmaderer and the Hokey Pokey Singers. of “Meet the Flintstones.” Hal and Mary Daub. Executive director After a tally of the votes that were narrowly was Chris Christen. in his favor, he was sprung from the clink by Mayor Stothert received a double-barreled former mayors Jim Suttle, and salute. Jim McKain freshened up the Tom Mike Boyle. Jones hit “She’s a Lady” and belted out “She’s From then on, the show proceeded at a merry the Mayor.” Then Chris Christen donned a blonde Stothert wig to explain why the may- clip under the deft direction of emcees Scott Voorhees and Chris Baker, talk-show hosts or is “Popular” (from “Wicked”) with dueling on KFAB, and Rob McCartney, KETV news verses to the tune of “Meet the Flintstones.” anchor. Other soloists scoring with the crowd Voorhees displayed his vocal and keyboard included: talents in the opening song of the always-pop- • Lori Lynn Ahrends hitting the Husker ular Husker football medley. To the tune of high notes on “We Want a Champion “Let It Go” from the movie “Frozen,” Voor- ship” (Queen’s “We Are the Champions”). hees sang “I Miss Bo.” Not only was the song It’s a good year for Republican politicians so they’ll be “Do- ing it ‘R’ Way” (L to R) Chris Baker, Matt Wallace, Howard K. -- written by Voorhees -- one of the evening’s • The Rev. Steven Boes, Boys Town Marcus, Chris Christen as Sen. Joni Ernst, Joyce Torchia, Pegi Georgeson, Scott Voorhees, Jeff Shields. audience favorites, it has since gone viral on -Photo By Corrie Suhr

MEMBER NEWS: Omaha Press Club board member Liz Hruska will be honored at the Voices for Children Gala on Sept. 19 in recognition of her public policy work and volunteer work for the Nebraska Friends of Foster Children. The event is at 5:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Omaha-LaVista Hotel and Conference Center. Hruska is an analyst for the Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office. She provides information to lawmakers on which they base decisions.

MAY 2015 Page 3 May 10, 2015 WBO Lightweight & Junior Welterweight Champion of the World Mother’s Day Brunch Terence “Bud” Crawford Two seatings: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The Omaha Press Club’s 145th Face on the Barroom Floor $20 adults, $10 children May 7, 2015 RSVP 402-345-8008 No Host Cocktails 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Carving Station Dinner 6:30 p.m. • Roast 7:30 p.m. Steamship Round of Beef with Horseradish Chantilly and Red Wine au Jus Menu Old School Pineapple-Glazed Ham Hors d’oeuvres Entrées Fresh Fruit & Swedish Meatballs Chicken Crêpes Supreme Baked Tilapia Buerre Blanc Salad Eggs Benedict Thunderbird Salad Risotto • Lyonnais Potatoes • Seasonal Vegetables Buffet Entrée A La Carte Chicken Marsala Build-Your-Own Omelet • Multi-Topping Waffle Bar Risotto Salad Display Brandied Carrots Thunderbird Salad, Chef Salad, Pasta, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Deviled Eggs, including Smoked Salmon Chaud-Froid, Cheese Display, Fresh Fruit Display Dessert Assorted Cookies & Brownies Fresh Baked Pastries • Breakfast Breads • Pecan Rolls Desserts Members $25 Non Members $30 New York-style Cheesecake with Strawberries See page 1 Chocolate Driscoll Strawberries Warm Peach Cobbler with French Vanilla Ice Cream

Congressman Brad Ashford fielded questions from the audience at the April 8 Education Noon Forum. Topics ranged from criticism for not being aggressive in cam- paign fundraising to finding 25 friends from both parties who can work together on big issues. This will replay on radio station KIOS May 18 at noon. -Photo By Gary Willis

Page 4 MAY 2015 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT lthough it’s hard to believe, I This time ofyear Finally, on a technical note I want know it comes as no shock to also signals great to underscore the fact that the Omaha our members that spring has recognition events Press Club is optimized for business and A HOWARD MARCUS K. like the OPC definitely sprung in Omaha. With the social events. These specially planned warm weather comes the ability to more Foundation Schol- parties or meetings can now benefit arship Dinner last easily get out and about in Omaha. TODD MURPHY from enhanced Internet Wi-Fi service The longer hours of the day mean that month and our throughout the entire club. With the dinners at the Omaha Press Club will Journalists of Excellence Hall of Fame addition of some hardware, Wi-Fi recep- again offer outstanding sunset lighting Dinner on June 6. As you may know, our tion is now extremely strong in all areas and shadows as the evening gives way own Judy Horan has put together an and is available for free to users of the to a beautifully lit downtown skyline. I amazing event this year with a keynote club. Do keep this in mind when plan- encourage you to make plans for dinner speech from Jon Clifton, managing di- ning your next conference, meeting or and drinks so you and your party can rector of Gallup World Poll. In addition special event. to the great words from Mr. Clifton, this enjoy the indoor and outdoor atmos- I look forward to seeing you soon. phere only offered at your Omaha Press year’s honored inductees truly represent Todd Murphy Club. excellence in journalism. I encourage you to drop everything and immediately OPC President reserve your seat or table at this event as we fully anticipate a sold-out event. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTE best part at the Press Club is that I get annual treat for mom and the whole to see my beautiful Christine every day. family, and we always send her home with a treat. The Crawford event will On another personal note, many of be unique for its timing and format. you have been asking about my health Not only did he win his second world since my report in the January newslet- title just a few weeks ago, but we are ter. I am being treated for ALD, which sporting a different menu featuring has no cure and can be life threatening, hors d’oeuvres followed by a buffet at but can sometimes be controlled and the request of the boxer’s camp even go into remission. I am happy to Monthly Recipe - Villa’s Ceviche: say that I met with my UNMC special- I like halibut because it has a nice firm ist a few weeks ago and received some texture, almost chewy. ometimes it’s just good old-fash- pretty positive news. It’s the doctor’s • ½ lb. halibut diced fine about ½” ioned fun working at the Press opinion – based on blood tests -- that • Small julienne red onion SClub. That’s the way I have felt the disease is being controlled at this during the past several weeks because time and is not progressing. I am • 2 squeezed lemons, 1 lime, 1 orange; I have personally enjoyed the Shatel reducing one of my drugs (prednisone) leave the skins in the marinade Lunch Series, Tom Becka Live!, The down to 5 milligrams which is a small and squeeze through a screen or sifter social media Noon Forum, Congress- dose. If you are familiar with pred- • ½ cup distilled vinegar man Brad Ashford’s first 90 days --and nisone, you know it comes with many • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper now Bud Crawford is coming. Have horrible side effects. to taste you heard the saying “I love my job”? • Chopped fresh dill weed Donald Trump is coming in May and Club Happenings: It’s a busy time last month I personally got to share my of year at OPC. Boxing champ Bud Mix all together in a stainless or glass thoughts on the gas tax with the gov- Crawford leads off the month when bowl and let set under refrigeration overnight. ernor. In the restaurant business if you he is honored as the 145th Face on do not work with your family, you may the Barroom Floor on May 7. The Steve Villamonte CEC, BS not see much of your spouse. So the Mother’s Day brunch on May 10 is an Executive Director Omaha Press Club

MAY 2015 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, 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 Harland Fogle (2014-2016) U.S. Air Force (retired) J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks

2015- 2016 Officers Willie Garrett (2014-2016) Journal Broadcast Group “F ace on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor Willie Garrett (2014-2016) Journal Broadcast Group “Face on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 2013-14 O cers Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks 2013-14 O cers Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Liz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce Liz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce Board ofProfessional DevelopmentDirectors Chris Allen Committee Professional Development ChairsChris Allen Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio Omaha World-Herald OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Omaha World-Herald OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Communications Committee Todd Murphy...... President Elect Communications Committee Todd MurphyCommunications...... President Elect Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Henry Cordes Trustees Henry Cordes Trustees Universal(2014-2016) Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Universal Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Julie Prescott Burgess Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Julie Prescott Burgess J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Steve Jordon J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Steve Jordon Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Chris Christen Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Chris Christen First National Bank Vice President First National Bank Vice President Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Galen Lillethorup Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Galen Lillethorup Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Todd Murphy Secretary Howard K. Marcus Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Secretary Howard K. Marcus Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Dave Ogden, Ph.D. E.D.Tom Bellis Healthcare BeckaConsultants Howard K. Ma rc us 402-444-1397 Larry Weber [email protected] E.D.Education Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rc us 402-444-1397 Larry Weber Gary Kerr Joe Weber Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Joe Weber 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 Image Building Communications Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President President Harland Fogle U.S. Air Force (retired) Excellence in Media Awards Chris Allen Universal Information Services Liz Hruska Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office Executive Committee Todd Murphy, J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Judy Horan, Daisy Hutzell-Rodman (2015-2017) “Face on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor Sean McGuire Chris Allen University of Nebraska at Omaha President-Elect Allen Beermann Nebraska Press Association Hall of Fame Judy Horan, Todd Murphy E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Bridget (Weide) Brooks Image Building Communications Marketing / Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Marcia Cady Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Professional Development Chris Allen Gary Sadlemyer KFAB Radio J.J. Bartlett Tom Shatel Omaha World-Herald

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