Fellowship • Scholarship • Education And the Best View in Town

VOLUME 61 • NUMBER 14 APRIL SEE PAGE 3 SEE PAGE 5 Foundation dinner to honor scholars Mark your calendar: By Henry J. Cordes OPC’s Hall of Fame OPC Foundation to induct 6 on June 2

here are obviously a lot of great events ince 2007 the Omaha Press Club at the Omaha Press Club each year, has been honoring the most notable Tbut to me, it’s hard to top the an- Sarea journalists from both the past nual Scholarship Dinner. On that night, and present. Each year our Journalists of the Omaha Press Club Foundation awards Joanne Stewart Carol Zuegner Excellence Hall of Fame dinner proves to nearly $50,000 in scholarships to future be an amazing evening. This year our inductees will undoubt- journalists and communications profession- I can’t talk about the scholarship pro- edly create an evening of both honor and als at , the University gram without also recognizing the donors reverence, but most assuredly generate of Nebraska at Omaha and the University who have made it possible. In particular, much laughter and love for their industry of Nebraska-Lincoln. As the new chair of the families of former First National Bank friends and family. Those to be honored the foundation’s scholarship committee, I executive John Davis and of former World- on June 2: wanted to tell you about this year’s dinner, Herald reporters Jim Denney and Howard • Harold Dow, KETV, CBS (posthu- set for Friday night April 27. Silber make significant annual contributions mous) The 20 future communicators that to continue the scholarships in their names. • James D. Fogarty, Legacy Preservation will be honored that night represent the Your attendance at the dinner also assures Publishers, Omaha World-Herald, KETV most gifted and promising at the schools. future scholarships, as part of the proceeds • Cate Folsom, Omaha World-Herald And while the money is nice, many of the of the night go into the scholarship program. • Ron Hull, NET, University of Nebras- honorees would tell you what’s even more In addition to the students, I’m also ka-Lincoln • Jeff Jordan, KMTV, Omaha World- significant is the validation that comes with pleased to announce the distinguished me- Herald (posthumous) the award -- the recognition that they have dia professionals who will be honored that • Bob Runnels, KMTV the skills to succeed. Such encouragement night: Joanne Stewart, who recently retired Please call or email the Omaha Press is all the more important in these times, as after more than four decades as an editor at Club to reserve your seat at this year’s din- the media business takes some lumps during the Omaha World-Herald, and Dr. Carol ner. We will be honoring our outstanding conversion to the digital age. It’s important Zuegner, the chair of Creighton’s Depart- journalists, starting with a cocktail hour that we all show that good journalism -- and ment of Journalism, Media and Computing. at 5:30 p.m. and followed by dinner and the impact it has in our community -- is So call the club now and make your reserva- our induction ceremony. This is always a something we value and want to see con- tions for April 27. Help us honor the best of fun, fast-paced evening with some stories tinue in the future. These kids represent that journalism – past, present and future. you’ll hear nowhere else and some you future. may have enjoyed a hundred times! Whether you’ve been in journalism for 50 years or only five months, the Hall of Ashford, Eastman set for April 19 debate Fame event is not to be missed. We en- courage you to invite your family, friends, he two Democrats vying to unseat and current or past colleagues. The price Republican Congressman Don Bacon is $55 ($45 per person for OPC members). Tin this November’s general election, Call 402- 345-8008 for reservations or Brad Ashford and Kara Eastman, will debate email [email protected] or the issues April 19 at the Press Club. The go to omahapressclub.com and click the 2nd District Democratic nominee will be RSVP button. decided in the May 15 primary election. Please share this contact information Ashford is seeking a second term in the with others who may wish to attend. This U.S. House of Representatives after being evening is open to non-members and defeated by Bacon two years ago. A busi- Kara Eastman Brad Ashford members alike. We look forward to seeing nessman and a lawyer, Ashford served four Continue on Page 3 you in June. ASHFORD, EASTMAN, continued from Page 1 NON-PRESS CLUB MEM- Omaha’s opioid terms in the Nebraska Legislature before BERS ARE WELCOME. CALL being elected to Congress in 2016. crisis knows no Kara Eastman came to Omaha in 2006 402-345-8008 FOR RESERVA- and started the Omaha Healthy Kids Alli- TIONS, EMAIL JEANIE@OPC. boundaries ance, a nonprofit organization that aims to protect children from lead poisoning and OMHCOXMAIL.COM OR RSVP By Kay Kriss Weinstein other environmental hazards. She is also a ON LINE AT OMAHAPRESS- member of the board of Metropolitan Com- he Omaha Press Club’s Education munity College. CLUB.COM. RESERVATIONS Forum on March 15 looked at both The luncheon debate is sponsored by the the police and treatment aspects of MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY T Press Club and League of Women Voters. the much-publicized opioid epidemic. WOWT is partnering in the debate and AN OPC MEMBER NUMBER Paul Yakel, a psychologist and coor- will record it for rebroadcast on Channel 6. dinator for the Douglas County Adult WOWT’s Brian Mastre will serve as mod- OR CREDIT CARD. THE 48- Drug Court, and Omaha Police Sgt. erator. HOUR CANCELLATION Dave Bianchi, narcotics unit supervisor, Lunch, at $17 per person, will be served the featured panelists. From a law beginning at 11:30 a.m. The debate will be- POLICY APPLIES. enforcement perspective, Bianchi said gin promptly at noon and conclude at 1 p.m. Omaha could see the opioid problem coming from the East and West coasts The Omaha Press Club remembers before it arrived, and the Police Depart- ment was prepared. In his 26 years with OPD, Bianchi has seen the local drug crisis change from crack to meth to opioids and noted that much local crime is fueled by the eco- nomic need for those addicted to pur- chase their drugs illegally. Yakel said, “The opioid epidemic is just the current flavor of the day.” Both panelists agreed that opioid Joe McCartney Robert McCartney abuse started with patients seeking pain management and that in turn led to their addiction. Joe McCartney, 79 Robert McCartney, 85 Yakel was critical of the massive ongtime OPC member Joe McCartney ob McCartney, an OPC member who advertising campaigns by drug compa- died March 3. A member of the Press joined his son, Rob, on stage at several nies marketing prescription drugs to the LClub’s Journalists of Excellence Hall BPress Club gridiron shows, died Feb. public. of Fame, McCartney was an OPC board 14. The two agreed that the epidemic in member from 1982-86 and president of the McCartney (no relation to Joe McCart- Omaha knows no boundaries economi- ney) was a career Air Force officer and pilot club in 1987. cally or geographically, and both said that McCartney began his journalism career who retired as a colonel in 1983 after duty that included wartime missions in Vietnam the opioid epidemic is just the visual part at WOW radio and TV while a student at of bigger and more numerous societal Omaha University. He started as an assistant and Southeast Asia and later assignments at to sports broadcaster Jack Payne and later Offutt AFB. problems that need to be fixed. became a reporter and documentary pro- Civilian life eventually brought him back ducer for Channel 6. to Nebraska and years of volunteer service in the Omaha area with church, scouts and the After earning a master’s degree from the Civil Air Patrol. University of Minnesota, McCartney taught In addition to son Rob, an anchor with journalism for 15 years at UNO and then KETV News, McCartney is survived by his became head of public relations at Union wife, Nancy, and daughters Heather and Pacific Railroad. He founded the McCart- Heidi. ney Group in 1990 and retired in 1999. The Press Club’s Steve and Christine Vil- He is survived by his wife, Jo; son Tom; lamonte said they remembered Bob McCa- daughter Kathy Schneider; sister Mary rtney as a long time member and supporter McCully; six grandchildren, and two great- of the club with a great sense of humor who Paul Yakel, left, and Sgt. Dave Bianchi discuss the opioid grandchildren. was always willing to share a compliment. epidemic. Photo by Gary Willis.

Page 2 APRIL 2018 Cathy Hughes, Radio One founder, will be honored on May 18 Legendary media mogul with Omaha roots to be next “Face on Barroom Floor”

By Tom O’Connor While at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred In 1980, Hughes purchased her first radio Face on the Floor Committee Heart at the age of 17, Hughes became preg- station, WOL-AM, in Washington D.C., and nant and had a son, Alfred Liggins III. After pioneered yet another innovative format -- athy Hughes, who has become a legend- two years of marriage to Alfred Liggins Jr., 24-hour talk from a black perspective. With ary figure in the media world after leav- Hughes divorced and moved to Washington, the theme “Information is Power,” she served Cing her humble beginnings in Omaha, D.C., with her young son. She soon landed a as the station’s morning show host for 11 will be honored May 18 as the Omaha Press job at as a lecturer at and years. Club’s next “Face on the Barroom Floor.” went on to become the general sales manager In 1999, Hughes became the first African- In 1980, Hughes founded Radio One, of WHUR, the radio station of Howard Uni- American woman to chair a publicly held Inc., which has grown into the largest versity. Her son was always by her side and corporation – Radio One, Inc. – following African-American owned and operated broad- eventually became her business partner. the sale of more than 7 million shares of com- cast company in the nation and the ninth As general sales manager at WHUR, mon stock to the public. highest earning African-American business in Hughes said her humble beginnings in the U.S. The company, now known as Urban Omaha were not a deterrent to her success One, has holdings in radio, cable television but rather part of the catalyst that fueled her and digital media. ambition to empower African-Americans The scope of is immense. The with information and to tell stories from their company: perspective. • Owns and operates 55 radio stations Hughes, who will turn 71 on April 22, is in 16 U.S. markets offering hip-hop, rap, the daughter of William and Helen Woods rhythm & blues, talk radio and news; and grew up near 32nd Street and Paxton • Has a television network (TV One) that Boulevard. reaches more than 57.4 million people; and On May 17, the day before she is honored • Has a digital company (Interactive One) by the Omaha Press Club, a street-naming that reaches more than 18 million unique ceremony will be held in her honor at 11 monthly users through more than 80 national a.m. at the Fontenelle Park Pavilion at 4405 and local brands. Fontenelle Blvd. A community reception “Cathy Hughes is one of the most remark- for Hughes will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at able women to come from Omaha, who also Love’s Jazz & Arts Center, 2510 N. 24th St. happens to be an African-American entrepre- Cathy Hughes On May 18, Hughes will be one of the neur,” said Johnny Rodgers, a Heisman Tro- keynote speakers for the 11th annual Em- phy winner at Nebraska who was the 102nd Hughes increased station revenue from powerment Network Conference at Hilton Face on the Barroom Floor. “She’s a perfect $250,000 to $3 million in her first year. She Omaha, 1001 Cass St. example of what someone can become. She’s also became the first woman vice president A list of roasters and more details on the as good as it gets. I’m so proud of her.” and general manager of a station in the na- May 18 “Face event” will be included in Hughes, began her radio career in Omaha tion’s capital and created the format known the Press Club’s May newsletter. For more at KOWH-AM, a station owned by a group as the “,” which revolutionized information or to make a reservation, call of African-American professionals. She also urban radio and was aired on more than 480 402-345-8008. worked at the newspaper. stations nationwide. Lunch seats filling quickly for Moos

eservations are going quickly for the ap- Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. pearance of Nebraska Athletic Director The program runs from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch RBill Moos at the Shatel Series Luncheon includes hamburger steak, mashed potatoes and on Tuesday, April 24 at the Press Club. He gravy, and a dessert. If you have special dietary and luncheon host Tom Shatel will make brief needs, please notify the OPC when you make remarks and then take questions from the audi- your reservation. ence. Validated member parking is available on The cost is $17 per person, which includes the top floor of the Central City Garage, just lunch. To find out if seats are still available. call west of the First National Bank Building (bring 402-345-8008, email Jeanie at jeaniec@opc. your ticket with you to the club for validation). omhcoxmail.com with your member number For non-members, parking is available in the and the number of people attending or RSVP DoubleTree Hotel Garage for $3/car. online on omahapressclub.com (click RSVP in Bill Moos was hired in October 2017 as the the upper right hand corner and choose “Shatel 15th athletic director for the Cornhuskers. Pre- Series” from the dropdown menu). The 48-hour viously, he was athletic director at Washington cancellation policy applies. State, Oregon and Montana. Bill Moos

APRIL 2018 Page 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

coming up. One is our regular quarterly The first guest chef night will be wine dinner on May 15. planned for the end of May and an- And the other? We are starting a new nounced in the May newsletter. dinner series called “Great Chefs of Oma- Our Shatel Lunch Series is usually open ha.” to the public, but the member interest is The Press Club boasts an unmatched so strong for the April 24 lunch featuring ambiance that attracts a wide variety of Husker Athletic Director Bill Moos that people. Many Omaha chefs offer unique we are taking member reservations first be- styles of culinary delights. The Press Club fore booking any non-member. The event is bringing those two attractions together is almost full, so if you have not made an for our members and selecting top chefs to RSVP, call ASAP. Steve Villamonte showcase their talents once a month in our With a busy schedule at the club in the unique venue. The chefs also will have the coming weeks, check out omahapressclub. pring is in the air on the 22nd floor, opportunity to invite their families, friends com frequently to keep posted on events with multiple Press Club events for and followers. you don’t want to miss. Syour pleasure. You will be reading The chefs will write a five- to-six-course And do you know a soon-to-be bride this newsletter soon after the club served menu, and OPC’s chefs will provide or groom? If so, send them to omahapress- Easter Brunch, one of our signature preparation and plating support. The cost club.com and our new “Wedding Recep- events. If you missed Easter here, don’t for the dinner will be $45 for members tions” link at the top of the page. miss our next signature brunch on Moth- and $55 for non-members. For those who er’s Day May 13. would like wines paired with the meal, If you’re more into fine wines and the club will offer a $65 member and $75 -Steve Villamonte, CEC, BS multicourse dinners, we have two events non-member price. OPC Executive Director PHONE 402-345-8008 FOR RESERVATIONS

Scholarship Awards Dinner Winemaker’s Dinner Mother’s Day Brunch Friday, April 27 Friday, May 11 Sunday, May 13 Two seatings: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. $50 Adults $22 • Children under 10 $12 $35 Inclusive 6 p.m. Carving Station Steamship Round of Beef with Horseradish Quaff Chantilly & Red Wine Au Jus Salad Villamonte’s Ceviche Shooters Old School Pineapple-Glazed Ham Peruvian Smoked Salmon Roll An OPC Signature Entrées “Thunderbird Salad” Chicken Crepes Supreme Appetizer Baked Tilapia Buerre Blanc Brie and Portabella Mushroom Bisque Eggs Benedict Risotto • Lyonnais Potatoes Entrée Salad Seasonal Vegetables Crimini Mushroom, Villamonte’s Thunderbird in Parmesan Crust A La Carte Gruyere Cheese Build-Your-Own Omelet Multi-Topping Pancake Bar Fresh Basil Breast of Chicken Sorbet en Croute with a roasted Garlic Pomegranate Salad Display Thunderbird Salad, Imported Cream and Enoki Garni Entrée Cheese & Antipasto, Risotto Pilaf and Glazed Zucchini Folie Deux Son Merlot Braised Lamb Shank Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Deviled Eggs, Rosemary Whipped Potatoes Smoked Salmon Chaud-Froid, Rotella’s French Roll and Butter Roasted Parsnips and Spring Carrots Fresh Fruit Display Fresh Baked Pastries • Breakfast Breads Pecan Rolls Desserts Dessert Chocolate Raspberry Delice Desserts Double Chocolate Terrine New York-style Cheesecake with Strawberries with a Raspberry Coulis Chef de Cuisine: Steve Villamonte BA, CEC Chocolate Driscoll Strawberries (Certified Executive Chef) Warm Peach Cobbler with French Vanilla Ice Cream

Page 4 APRIL 2018 Roasters salute a man of many words

By Don Summerside Martin’s fondness for single malt whis- concluding with: “I’m humbled that you Communications Committee ky and other things Scotch also was not- came. Thanks to all of you . . . Enjoy ed by the roasters. Maxwell said “Steve taking a walk on my face.” ans of the late comedian Joan Rivers comes to us tonight already familiar with will remember her catchphrase: a barroom floor, having hosted several F“Can we talk?” ‘Burns Nights’ at the Dundee Dell, which If the roasters of Steve Martin, the may have ended badly. At least tonight newest “Face on the Barroom Floor,” he’s face up.” were looking for a catchphrase, it could Martin’s “Face on the Barroom Floor,” have been: “Can he ever talk!” created by artist Jim Horan, depicts Steve Martin, the newly retired CEO of holding the Blue Cross emblem in his Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, right hand and the Blue Shield emblem heard a lot about his chatty personality in his left hand. To represent the thou- while being installed March 22 as the sands of Blue Cross customers. Horan OPC’s 156th “Face.” inserted nearly 200 people into the back- As roaster Susan Courtney, Blue Cross ground of the caricature. At the front of executive vice president, put it: “Steve the drawing is a cross section of health really likes to talk, REALLY likes to talk.” providers and the people they serve. Also And from David Scott, co-founder of pictured are the Blue Cross headquarters Tetrad Property Group: “You say, ‘Hello, and the Les Bruning sculpture in front of Steve,’ and that is the last word you’re Steve Martin puts his foot down on the newest “Face on the the building. Barroom Floor.” going to get in before you walk away.” After all the jokes Terry Kroeger, publisher of the Oma- about Martin’s speak- ha World-Herald, said that when Martin ing style, the audience played football at Washburn University, might have anticipated he was known as “the guy who couldn’t a lengthy rebuttal to stop talking in the huddle. He set a sin- the roasters, particularly gle-season conference record for causing when Steve began his delay-of-game penalties.” remarks with “Get com- Emcee Mary Maxwell pointed to Mar- fortable.” tin’s willingness to expound about any However, he then subject: “The first time I met him at a promised to “surprise Blue Cross Blue Shield function, I asked you with my brevi- With the 156th “Face” are Susan Courtney, honoree Steve Martin, Karen Aman, David him what time the meeting would begin. ty,” and he delivered, Scott, Mary Maxwell and Terry Kroeger. Photos by Gary Willis. He said: ‘Did you know that Aristotle defined time as the measure of motion?’ He then went on to improvise a 10-min- ute tutorial on how grandfather clocks Parking Reminder worked. I wasn’t just impressed. I was struck dumb. I hid in the ladies’ restroom PC members receive up to two In the Central City Garage, mem- hours of free parking in the Cen- bers may park free in any space on the until I was sure he had moved on.” tral City Garage, directly west of rooftop level at lunchtime, and in any Karen Aman, vice chair of the Blue O the club at 122 N. 17th St., during the space from #142 on up after 5 p.m. To Cross and Blue Shield board of directors, workday and free parking in the evenings reach the OPC, take the garage elevator recalled that she was part of the CEO from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. with validation. to the basement level (marked B on the search committee back in 2002. “During Members can still receive up to two elevator). Follow the signs east and pro- the interview, we asked Steve: ‘What hours of validated parking in the Double- ceed through the tunnel into the First do you anticipate as hiring pay?’ His Tree Hotel garage from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. National Bank and just a few steps more response: ‘Pay me what you think I’m No validated parking is available in the to the elevators. worth.’ Well, we learned our lesson on DoubleTree garage after 5 p.m. However, that one.” you may still park in that garage in the Important: Bring your parking ticket evenings if you wish to self-pay. to the club for validation.

APRIL 2018 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 Excellence in Journalism Awards Chris Allen Excellence in Journalism Awards Chris Allen Allen Beermann (2013-2015) Nebraska Press Association Allen Beermann (2013-2015) Nebraska Press Association Executive Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy, Executive Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy, Deb Daley (2013-2015) Mercy High School Deb Daley (2013-2015) Mercy High School J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks Harland Fogle (2014-2016) U.S. Air Force (retired) Harland Fogle (2014-2016) U.S. Air Force (retired) “F ace on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor “F ace on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor Willie Garrett (2014-2016) Journal Broadcast Group Willie Garrett (2014-2016) Journal Broadcast Group 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 Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications 2017- 2018 Officers Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications 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 Committee Professional Development ChairsChris Allen Board ofProfessional DevelopmentDirectors Chris Allen Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President 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: Omaha World-Herald Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio Omaha World-Herald Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Communications Committee Communications Committee Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Universal Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 Universal(2018-2020) Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen President Elaine Allen Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Communications Steve Jordon Julie Prescott Burgess Jennifer Bull, Jocelyn Houston Julie Prescott Burgess J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer 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 Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Galen Lillethorup Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Galen Lillethorup Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Secretary Howard K. Marcus Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Secretary Howard K. Marcus Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Allen BeermannDaisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Nebraska Press Association E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Larry Weber Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber Joe Weber Joe Weber Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President EducationGary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Gary Kerr Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Image Building Communications Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President D.C. “Woody” Bradford ImageJocelyn Building Communications NicoleHouston Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President Bailey Lauerman President Roger Humphries Roger Humphries Photography Executive Committee D.C. “Woody” Bradford, Houghton Bradford Whitted Tom Shatel Omaha World-Herald Jeremy Maskel,Bridget (Weide) Brooks & Marcia Cady Gary Willis NP Dodge Real Estate “Face on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor Hall of Fame Todd Murphy Jeremy Maskel (2017-2019) President-Elect Kathleen Al-Marhoon Bailey Lauerman Marketing / Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks, Ralston Public Schools Tom Becka Fox 42 Kathleen Al-Marhoon Liz Hruska Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office

Board of Directors Committee Chairs J.J. Bartlett Todd Murphy Universal Information Services 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, 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 Cindy Workman Creighton University Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications 2013-14 O cers Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Treasurer 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 Omaha World-Herald OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Communications Committee Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Universal Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Julie Prescott Burgess TRUSTEES First National Bank Steve Jordon J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Vice President Chris Christen First National Bank Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Galen Lillethorup Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Howard K. Marcus Board of Directors Committee Chairs Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Daisy HutzHowardell-Rodman K. 402-444-1328 MarcusSecretary E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Larry Weber Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Chris Allen (2013-2015) University of Nebraska at Omaha Communications Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Joe Weber Tom Becka (2014-2016) NRG Media Education Gary Kerr Mary Macchietto Bernier Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Allen Beermann (2013-2015) Nebraska Press Association Excellence in Journalism Awards Chris Allen Image Building Communications Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President Deb Daley (2013-2015) Mercy High School Executive Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy, President 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 Josh Bucy 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: Bridget (Weide) Brooks Omaha World-Herald Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Elaine Allen Communications Committee Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Universal Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Chris Christen Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Julie Prescott Burgess J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Steve Jordon Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Chris Christen Vice President Vice President Secretary First National Bank Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Susan EusticeEileen Wirth, Ph.D. Galen Lillethoru •p Henry Cordes Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Howard K. Marcus Sean McGuire ...... SecretaryOMAHADaisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Secretar y PRESS CLUB OFFICE STAFF Dave Ogden, Ph.D. E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber Joe Weber Henry Cordes Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Image Building Communication Image Building Communications Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President Wendy Townley Executive Cindy Workman Director •...... Howard K. Marcus Steve Villamonte2nd Vice President Scott Darling Email ...... [email protected] Steve Jordon Marcia Cady Don Summerside • Gary Willis • Chris Allen Larry Weber Planning & Event Coordinator ...... Christine VillamonteTreasurer Brian Norton Past President JocelynEmail Houston...... • Jennifer Bull • Karen [email protected] m Hugh Reilly Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Bridget (Weide) Brooks EmilyAdministrative Kerr • Tom M O’Connoranager ...... • Sandra Tursi Jeanie CampbellSecretary Peggy Rupprecht Email ...... [email protected] Hours ofJoe Operation Weber 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 Friday, May 11 Website ...... www.omahapressclubHours.org Dinneof rOperation Winemaker's Dinner Thursday – Saturday...... 5:30 p.m. to Close NEWSLETTER LUNCH 6 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner Monday - Friday Tamsen Butler ...... Editor Don Summerside ...... 11:30Copy a.m. Editor to 2 p.m. .EVENTS. Omaha Press Club ...... Sunday, May 13 402-345-8587 Fax ...... 402-345-0114BAR Mother's Day Brunch Tuesday - Saturday SeatingsSubmissions at for 10 the a.m. February and 12:30 issue are p.m. due on or before4:30 Jan.p.m. 20to .close Thursday, April 19 DINNER Thursday - Saturday Democratic Congressional Friday, May 18 5:30 p.m. to close Primary Debate Cathy Hughes -- Brad Ashford, Kara Eastman “Face on the Barroom Floor” 11 a.m. open, noon debate 5:30 p.m. reception; 6:30 p.m. dinner; OMAHA PRESS CLUB STAFF 7:45 p.m. roast Executive Director Tuesday, April 24 Steve Villamonte...... [email protected] Shatel Sports Luncheon Monday, May 28 Restaurant and Events Manager NU Athletic Director Bill Moos Christine Villamonte...... [email protected] Closed for Memorial Day Lunch at 11:30 a.m., program at noon Administrative Manager Jeanie Campbell.... [email protected] Saturday, June 2 Office...... 402-345-8587 Restaurant...... 402-345-8008 Friday, April 27 Hall of Fame Awards Dinner Website...... omahapressclub.com OPC Foundation Scholarship Dinner ReceptionReminder! begins at 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner $55 eper currentperson minimum ($45 for quarter OPC members) ends March 31, 2013.NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Sandra Tursi ...... Graphics Editor Are you looking for a perfect party setting? A lunch surrounded by brilliance? Tom O’Connor...... Proofreader A dinner your guests will always remember? Keep the OPC in mind. Don Summerside...... Copy Editor Submissions for the May issue are due on CANCELLATION POLICY: All reservations must be cancelled 48 HOURS in advance. or before April 20.

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