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Volume 51 • Number 5 MAY 2017 www.omahapressclub.com see page 2 see page 5 Ashford will be ‘Face on Floor’ on May 17 By Tom O’Connor Brad’s wife, and John Ashford, Brad’s son. Communications Committee The event will begin with a reception at rad Ashford – a political icon and 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. community leader in for and the roast around 7:45 p.m. Reserva- Bthe past three decades – will be the tions can be made by calling 402-345- next “Face on the Barroom Floor” on May 8008. Cost is $50 for members and $60 17. for nonmembers. A daily runner, Ashford’s slate of roasters A four-term state senator in the Nebraska includes two of his running partners as Legislature (1987-1995 and 2007-2015), well as several media members, attorneys Ashford served in the U.S. House of and even a couple of family members. Representatives from 2015-2017. He won The two running partners are Jim Quin- his House seat by defeating Rep. , ley, a pharmacist at Kubat Pharmacy who an eight-term veteran in Nebraska’s 2nd will serve as emcee, and Chris Burbach, Congressional District. Ashford was one of a City Hall reporter for the Omaha only two Democrats in the World-Herald. to defeat an incumbent House Republican Other roasters will include: Erin Grace, in the 2014 election. He lost his 2016 bid Omaha World-Herald columnist; Chris corporate relations, HDR, Inc.; Woody for re-election to Republican . Abboud, partner, Abboud Law Firm and Bradford, partner, Houghton Bradford Ashford’s term in Congress was high- former Nebraska state senator; Jim Rose, Whitted Law Firm and the 151st “Face on lighted by his ability to find solutions KFAB radio host; Rex Fisher, director of the Barroom Floor;” and Ann Ashford, See ASHFORD, Page 3 Bacon to discuss OPC Hall of Fame induction set for June 3 his first 100 days By Claudia Bohn on May 15 Communications Committee reshman Rep. Don Bacon, representing ne of the Omaha Press Club’s most Omaha’s 2nd Congressional District, is glorious celebrations, a night to Fa member of the Republican majority honor journalists past and present, is tackling challenges like health care, the O coming Saturday, June 3. The ninth annual economy, taxes, immigration and terrorism. Judy Horan - WOWT, freelance C. David Kotak - Omaha What are Bacon’s priorities as President OPC Journalists of Excellence Hall of Fame writer World-Herald Trump presents his legislative agenda to the will induct six industry professionals new Congress? What does Bacon realistical- recognized for their extraordinary contribu- ly think the GOP majority can get accom- tions to the media industry. plished? Past Hall of Fame recipient and KETV News Director Rose Ann Shannon will emcee the evening, which begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and dinner to follow. The event, sponsored by Firespring, is open Patricia Matson - - ABC, White Sibyl Myers - Omaha to OPC members and nonmembers, but House speechwriter & press aide World-Herald reservations are required.

The 2017 inductees include: • Judy Horan - WOWT, freelance writer • C. David Kotok - Omaha World-Herald • Patricia Matson - ABC, White House speechwriter and press aide Don Bacon • Sibyl Myers - Omaha World-Herald Alfred “Bud” Pagel - UNL College of Journalism and Mass Dave Webber - KFAB, KMTV, See BACON, Page 5 See HALL, Page 2 Communications WOWT HALL, continued from page 1 tographer Jeff Bundy. The experience won achievement was preserving the rich legacy plaudits and awards, but nothing topped of African-Americans in Omaha. Myers the recognition Dave received from the 1st developed the Dreamland Historical Project • Alfred “Bud” Pagel - UNL College of Jour Squadron-167th Cavalry for deploying with and became the editor of the Dreamland nalism and Mass Communications them into a combat zone where few other Journal. Myers died Jan. 8, 2007. • Dave Webber - KFAB, KMTV, WOWT journalists ventured. Alfred “Bud” Pagel: An emeritus associ- Patricia Matson: Now a consultant to the ate professor of journalism at the University Let’s meet this year’s honorees: Walt Disney Co., Matson spent almost 25 of Nebraska-Lincoln, Pagel taught news years at ABC television. Prior to her career courses at UNL from 1982-1997. He grew Judy Horan (posthumous): A regular there, she was a speechwriter and press aide up in a newspaper family and published his contributor to Omaha Magazine since 1992, in the Ford and Nixon White Houses and family’s paper in Neligh from 1957-1963. Horan was a true friend of the Omaha Press for Omaha Congressman John Y. McCo- He was city editor at the Norfolk Daily Club. She was a member of the Communi- llister. In 1977, ABC television recruited News and a reporter for the Miami Herald cations Committee for 20 years, serving as Matson as director of news information in and Omaha World-Herald before joining committee co-chair the past 15 years. The Washington, D.C. She became vice pres- UNL as the Gannett Professional Lectur- Hall of Fame event was her vision, and she ident, senior vice president and, in 1985, er. Bud and his mother, Ruth Best Pagel, chaired the event since it began in 2008. department chief. Born in Illinois to a are the only mother-son members of the Horan was the first woman manager at an Foreign Service officer, Patti lived in Wash- Nebraska Press Association Hall of Fame. Omaha television station, when she served ington, D.C., Mexico and South America His other honors include the OPC Career as director of promotions and marketing at before moving to Omaha as a sixth-grader. Achievement in Education, the College Leg- WOWT. She served on the OPC board and She maintains ties to Omaha through her islative Teaching Award, and being named a as president for three professional orga- board membership on the Susan T. Buffett Distinguished Professor in 1996. nizations. Through the years, Judy wrote Foundation. Dave Webber: Dave is one of the most books, articles, histories, audio-video scripts, Sibyl Myers (posthumous): An “am- familiar faces and voices in the Omaha com- speeches and a humor column. Horan died bassador” for Omaha and an advocate in munity. In demand as a speaker, emcee and March 1, 2017. particular for North Omaha, Myers touched genial host, he’s been a popular television C. David Kotok: In 2008, Kotok was the lives of many. She began her reporting figure in the area since 1978. He began his named managing editor of the Omaha career at the Omaha World-Herald in 1974. career in radio with stints at KLNG and World-Herald after a distinguished career In 1985, Sibyl became office manager at KFAB. His first broadcast job was at KMEG as an award-winning reporter. He built a Myers Funeral Home, a position she held in Sioux City. He returned to Omaha and reputation through the 1980s and 1990s until 1994. She remained a correspondent at KMTV in 1977. In 1978, be became sports as one of the nation’s top regional political the newspaper, writing feature articles that director for WOWT, a position he held until reporters. He has interviewed every presi- included her widely read column, “Neigh- 2010. Though semi-retired, Dave still can be dent since Gerald Ford and reported from borhood Notes.” Myers received many seen during WOWT’s “Friday Night Lights” 10 national political conventions. In 2005, honors including the YWCA’s Leadership and Husker football coverage. he volunteered to report from Iraq with pho- Award in Communications. Her crowning a message from the manager art of my daily routine at the club is complimentary perk for all members except (Sunday), Independence Day, Labor Day, welcoming and answering questions students. Just call or email me the date(s), Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pfrom members and guests. So I time frame and how many guests for the 7. Parking challenges: Twice a year the thought a top 10 list of frequent topics space needed. We have three private rooms: DoubleTree garage has a parking influx: the might be appropriate: the Agnew Room, Lauritzen West and Berkshire Hathaway meeting (May 6 this 1. Restaurant Attire: The OPC respectfully Lauritzen East. We also rent out larger year) and the College World Series (June recommends business casual -- no shorts, space, including the entire club with or 16-27/28). Our backup garage is called hats, flip flops or tank tops. Exceptions without the Agnew Room. Central City and is at 17th and Capitol. are made during sports-affiliated functions 5. Elevators: The express elevators to the 8. Newsletter: OPC News is your monthly such as the fireworks buffet for the college 22nd floor work only at night from 6 p.m. guide to everything your club has to offer. baseball championships -- a perfect time to on Monday through Friday and from 4:30 For a handy at-a-glance guide to coming wear your favorite team T-shirts. p.m. on Saturday. If we have a Sunday attractions, check the Events listing on the 2. Garage Parking: Members enjoy event, we have the option to run express back page. validated parking at the DoubleTree elevators. Here is the tricky part: There are 9. Faces on the Barroom Floor: In my next garage at 16th and Dodge. The gates are six elevators, but four go no higher than the column, I will tell the unabridged version! automated. The club provides “chaser 21st floor. If you get out on the 21st floor, 10. Stairwells: The stairwell doors to each tickets” which have a black square known there is a spiral staircase to the 22nd.floor. floor are locked, and there is no exit from as a QR code. You first put your parking Why no exclusive elevator for the club? the stairwell until you reach the ground. ticket into the machine, then insert the The fire code dictates that all the building Many members and guests have tried to go chaser to have the black square scanned. occupants have access to all the elevators. down (or up), only to get stuck! 3. Club Location: The business office sends 6. Holidays: We are open on Valentine’s, out a welcome letter to new members with Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day (Eve) -Christine Jones Villamonte, B.S. all the details. and New Year’s Eve. We are closed on New Nutrition, Restaurant Manager/Events 4. Facility Rental: Yes, rental is a Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day Coordinator

Page 2 MAY 2017 ASHFORD, continued from Page 1 shelves at his parents’ small business, the own a business. He modernized business Nebraska Clothing Company. A graduate incentives making Nebraska one of the through public-private partnerships and of Westside High School, Ashford earned best places to start a small business. He consensus-building instead of partisan his undergraduate degree at Colgate Uni- also worked to improve education, raise politics. versity and his law degree from Creighton standards for special education, promote In 2016, Ashford sponsored HR 5099, University. career academies, and ensure fair pay for a bill that created a new way to construct It was at Colgate that Ashford learned Nebraska’s teachers. VA facilities. It marked a rare instance that the value of bipartisanship while working Ashford has always had a strong interest a freshman representative in the minority for Nebraska U.S. Sen. . in revitalization of downtown/midtown party was able to pass a major bill as the Following law school, Ashford worked as Omaha. In the 1990s, he helped find fund- primary sponsor. For the first time in his- an attorney for the General Counsel’s Of- ing to preserve the Joslyn Castle and to tory, the bill made it possible that a federal fice of the Federal Highway Commission renovate the Civic Auditorium. He helped facility could be built locally with private in Washington D.C. He then returned to develop finance options for the Qwest financial support and then be gifted back Omaha to join the law firm of Bradford Center, now the CenturyLink Center, to the VA. What it means to Nebraska is and Coenen. and served as a founding member of the that after decades of waiting, the Omaha He became active in the community by Metropolitan Entertainment Convention VA will have a new medical facility in the accepting appointments to a variety of Authority (MECA) board. The MECA not-too-distant future. positions, including as a judge in the Ne- board secured funding for the construction Some of Ashford’s other successes in braska Court of Industrial Relations and of TD Ameritrade Park, which allowed Congress included a new runway at Offutt as a hearing examiner for the Nebraska Omaha to continue to host the College Air Force Base and Ebola-related funding Department of Education. After his first World Series. for the University of Nebraska Medical stint in the Legislature, Ashford served as In addition to his wife, Ann, Ashford’s Center. executive director of the Omaha Housing family includes two sons, John and Tom, A native Omahan from a fifth-gener- Authority. and daughter Ellie. ation Nebraska family, Ashford learned Throughout his legislative career, Ashford the value of hard work as a boy stocking strived to make Nebraska a great place to a message from the foundation

elected seven new trustees (many with OPC Scholarship Banquet. significant fundraising experience), add- ed a second vice president position to • Finance -- Essential to smooth our executive committee and increased foundation operation will be the new the maximum board size from 12 to 15. Finance Committee, which is in charge Trustees also revised the foundation’s of approving all event budgets, tracking committee structure. The new lineup: all expenditures and keeping trustees updated on the performance of founda- • Development, which will brainstorm tion investments. ideas for events and other revenue- Back in 1982, I was privileged to re- generating activities, including our ceive an OPC scholarship, which helped annual direct-mail appeal. me continue my education and achieve the goal of becoming a professional • Events -- Working closely with Devel- journalist. Ever since, I’ve worked to Howard K. Marcus opment, the Events Committee will re- show my appreciation by becoming fine ideas for fundraisers and formulate active in foundation activities that help By Howard K. Marcus event budgets, then plan, publicize and today’s students. OPC Foundation President staff the events with help from other Please help me help them with a trustees and community volunteers. generous donation to the OPC Founda- he OPC Foundation has made tion during this month’s Omaha Gives! changes designed to strengthen its • Scholarship -- Firmly at the heart of event or by becoming involved in our Tefforts to raise money for scholar- our mission is the Scholarship Com- fundraisers with your donation of time, ships it awards to journalism students mittee, whose membership includes talent or treasure. To donate to Omaha at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, trustees who also are faculty members Gives! go to bit.ly/2pW4TLQ. University of Nebraska at Omaha and at UNO, UNL and Creighton. The Creighton University. committee will continue to maintain Contact me at Those changes were formalized at our open lines of communication with the [email protected] or March 29 annual meeting, when we universities and will plan the 2018 402-333-8588.

MAY 2017 Page 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE president

supporting the journalism profession. the freedom of speech, or of the press; As we all know, the journalism or the right of the people peaceably to profession is changing rapidly. We’re in assemble, and to petition the government the era of the citizen journalist. Take a for a redress of grievances.” A place for the picture on your smartphone and upload it First Amendment to live. or share a post on social media. You can come to the Press Club and Nowadays, there’s no need for listen to the candidates wanting to be your confirmation from three separate sources next mayor. You can be in the same room to publish a story. It was on Twitter, so it as your representative to the U.S. House of has to be true. The pursuit of the truth is Representatives and ask him questions in getting lost in an avalanche of information. person. Marcia Cady Citizen journalists rarely have the time, It’s encouraging that despite Twitter determination or interest in finding the trolling and Facebook Live events, had a conversation about the Press Club truth. journalism is still out there being practiced recently with a person who knew very Google is quietly herding us every day every day. Just read about the group of Ilittle about it; in fact, he’s from England. to the sources we agree with. Just like young reporters and editors from Pittsburg He asked me what the club stands for, Netflix and Amazon “suggested viewing” High School in southeastern Kansas or the what’s our purpose? I had to stop and in your queue – you watched this material, writing of Pulitzer Prize winner Art Cullen think for a moment. you read this book -- here’s something from the Storm Lake, Iowa Times. Are we just a place to have a good time, similar. How are we ever going to find out Our purpose is to create an atmosphere share stories and consume delicious food? what other people think? What other ideas where the pursuit of the truth can be Or are we more than that? are out there? celebrated. If I had been around the keg in that old That’s where the Press Club has an I think I’ll tell the Englishman that. streetcar when the idea of a press club in opportunity, a purpose, to provide a forum Omaha was hatched, I think I would have for diverging opinions, a place for the “free heard something about promoting and exercise thereof;” with no law “abridging -Marcia Cady, OPC President

Mother’s Day Brunch Hall of Fame Dinner Sunday, May 14 Brad Ashford Two Seatings: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 153rd “Face on the Saturday, June 3 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner Carving Station Barroom Floor” Steamship Round of Beef with Wednesday, May 17 Horseradish Chantilly Hors d’oeuvres & Red Wine au Jus Old School Pineapple-Glazed Ham 5:30 p.m. no-host cocktails, Smoked Salmon Croustades Rumaki Entrées 6:30 p.m. dinner, followed by roast Chicken Supreme Portabella Stuffed Profiteroles Baked Tilapia Buerre Blanc Hors d’oeeuvres Eggs Benedict, Risotto, Lyonnais Salad Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables Bruschetta Build-Your-Own Omelets Kalamata Tapenade Croustade OPC Thunderbird Salad Multi-topping Pancake Bar Salad Salad Display OPC Thunderbird Salad Entrée Thunderbird Salad, Imported Cheese & Chicken Diane Entrée Antipasto, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Deviled Parmesan Arancini Eggs, Smoked Salmon Chaud-Froid, Fresh Filet of Beef Diane Fruit Display, Fresh Baked Pastries, Breakfast Risotto Pilaf, Garlic Asparagus Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundle Breads, Pecan Rolls Citron Desserts New York-style Cheesecake with Strawberries OPC Signature Dessert Desserts Chocolate Driscoll Strawberries Amaretto Cheesecake with Chocolate Mousse Ganache Torte Warm Peach Cobbler with French Raspberry Coulis Raspberry Coulis Vanilla Ice Cream **Please notify the club with your special dietary needs. **Please notify the club with your special dietary needs. **Please notify the club with your special dietary needs. Price: Adults $22 Price: Members $50 Price (inclusive): Members $45 Children Under 10 $12 Non-Members $60 *Plus tax & gratuity Non-Members $55

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Page 4 MAY 2017 Shatel serves up smorgasbord BACON, continued from Page 1 Get your questions answered and hear Congressman Bacon’s views on his first 100 of sports talk to lunch fans days in office at the OPC’s Noon Educa- tion Forum on May 15. By Tom O’Connor • On Justin Patton’s move to the NBA: “He The forum runs from noon to 1 p.m. and Communications Committee had to ride the hot hand while he can, plus includes lunch, at $17 per person, begin- he saw what happened to Mo Watson.” ning at 11:30 a.m. he Tom Shatel Lunch Series returned in style on April 18, as the Omaha World- • Creighton fans should get used to players Herald sports columnist delivered a going to the NBA early. “They’ll be turning Call 402-345-8008 for T their roster over every couple years. It means smorgasbord of sports topics ranging from Creighton is growing up.” reservations or email Jeanie Husker spring football to Creighton and at [email protected]. Nebraska basketball to UNO hockey. Nebraska basketball: It was an invigorating discussion, as Shatel Non-Press Club members are returned to the Press Club lunch series after • The struggle of Coach Tim Miles being welcome. Reservations must about a one-year hiatus. The Shatel Lunch unable to keep players is a mystery. “Every be accompanied by an OPC Series was launched in 2012. writer and fan loves him, but he can’t reach member number or credit card. Most of the conversation centered around the athletes. He’s just plugging holes in the Husker spring football. Some of Shatel’s key dike. There’s something inherently wrong in observations included: the program.” Forum explores • The expectation level is way up. There is • Next season will determine Miles’ fate. an urgency for the team to win, and Coach Trump and media Mike Riley has made significant changes • If Nebraska does decide to get a new coach, to make this happen (e.g. “He fired his it would be better served not going for a helby Coffey III provided interesting best friend, Defensive Coordinator Mark successful mid-major coach, but rather a top insight into the relationship Banker.”) assistant coach at a winning school. Sbetween President Donald Trump • The Huskers will be fine at quarterback • “We need someone like Johnny Orr (former and the media outlets covering his with Tanner Lee the likely starter. “He has an Iowa State coach). He taught them how to presidency. NFL arm.” win. Nebraska is a tough job, but so is Iowa Coffey, vice chairman of the Newseum State. Somehow, Iowa State has found a way in Washington, D.C., said President • The offensive line is the biggest concern. to win.” Trump is setting new standards with “Nebraska doesn’t run enough. A good his use of Twitter to communicate with running game is a habit.” UNO hockey: millions. Coffey told those at the April • Nebraska doesn’t block and tackle very well. • Was surprised that UNO is paying new Noon Forum that social media has “Nebraska needs to get back to the basics of coach Mike Gabinet nearly the same salary allowed everyone to believe they are a football.” ($250,000) as his legendary predecessor Dean publisher of news. Blais. Despite some claims of media sharing • The hires of Bob Diaco and Bob Elliott will “fake news,” Coffey said high-quality bring a lot of energy to the defense. •On team’s Frozen Four appearance in 2015 news will always be available, but people and the opening of Baxter Arena that same Creighton basketball: need to become better editors of their year – “They’ve had a good run at UNO. own news. He said media could help in Now it gets tough.” • Bluejays lost their leader when Maurice this process by properly labeling their Watson Jr. went down with an injury. Shatel concluded by saying that he would likely do another lunch in late August before stories as news, opinion or analysis -- • Khyri Thomas will likely be the team leader the beginning of the Husker football season. there is a difference. next year. Two other musts: Be transparent about sources and fact checking. OPC hosts lively mayoral debate ayor and challenger Heath Mello clashed throughout Mtheir debate at the Omaha Press Club on April 14 as he accused her of leav- ing the public out of important city mat- ters and she accused him of misstating the facts. WOWT’s Brian Mastre moderated the debate, which drew a full house. It was co-sponsored by the League of Women Photo by Gary Willis Voters. The city election will be May 9. Photo by Claudia Bohn

MAY 2017 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

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

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 Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 2017- 2018 Officers 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 Communications Committee Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Universal(2016-2017) Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 Universal Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen President Elaine Allen Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Steve Jordon Julie Prescott Burgess CommunicationsHenry Cordes 402-444-1130 Co-ChairsSteve Jordon Julie Prescott Burgess Susan Eustice, Claudia Bohn J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer 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 Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Howard K. Marcus Howard K. Marcus Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Secretary Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Secretary Jeremy DaisyMaskel Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Ralston Public Schools Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Dave Ogden, Ph.D. E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber 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 BridgetEducation (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Gary Kerr Marcia Cady ImageAllen Building Communications BeermannNicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President Nebraska Press Association Image Building Communications Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President President Bridget (Weide) Brooks Image Building Communications Executive Committee Marcia Cady, Claudia Bohn, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Gary Sadlemyer KFAB Radio ` Bridget (Weide) Brooks & Sean McGuire Tom Shatel Omaha World-Herald “Face on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor Beth Weiss Cox Communications Claudia Bohn Hall of Fame Todd Murphy Vice President/ President-Elect (2016-2018) Marketing / Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Methodist Health System Kathleen Al-Marhoon Bailey Lauerman Board of Directors Committee Chairs Tom Becka Fox 42 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 Harland Fogle (2014-2016) U.S. Air Force (retired) D.C. “Woody” Bradford Houghton Bradford Whitten 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 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 J.J. Bartlett Liz Hruska Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office 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 J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Steve Jordon Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Chris Christen First National Bank Vice President Claudia Bohn Methodist Health System Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Galen Lillethorup TRUSTEES Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Howard K. Marcus Treasurer Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Secretary 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 Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Marcia Cady Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Image Building Communications First National Bank NicoleHoward Lindquist K.402-559-9149 MarcusPast President Mary Macchietto Bernier Cindy Workman Creighton University President Josh Bucy

Board of Directors Committee Chairs Elaine Allen Chris Allen (2013-2015) University of Nebraska at Omaha Communications Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Chris Christen 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 Vice President Bridget (Weide) Brooks 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 Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 Henry Cordes Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications 2013-14 O cers Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks OMAHALiz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce PRESS CLUB OFFICE STAFF Communications Professional Development Chris Allen Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio Secretary Omaha World-Herald OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Communications Committee Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Scott Darling Universal Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Alle n Wendy Townley 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 Image Building Communication SusanExecutive Eustice, Director EileenCo-Chair Wirth, Ph.D. Galen Lillethoru...... p • Claudia Bohn, Co- Steve Villamonte Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Howard K. Marcus Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Secretary 2nd Vice President Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Steve Jordon 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 Image Building CommunicationsEmailNicole Lindquist ...... 402-559-9149 Past President [email protected] Chair • Henry Cordes • Cindy Workman Larry Weber Brian Norton Planning & Event Coordinator ...... Christine Villamonte Sean McGuire Treasurer Hugh Reilly EmailHoward...... K. Marcus • Don [email protected] m Past President Bridget (Weide) Brooks Peggy Rupprecht Administrative Manager ...... Jeanie Campbell E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Gary Willis • Chris Allen • Jennifer Bull Secretary Joe Weber Email ...... [email protected] Hours of Operation Kerry Olson • Tom O’Connor Lunch We’re online! Read your OPC ...... newsletter at oma 402-345-8587hapressclub.coMonday – Friday ...... 11:30 a.m.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 O –peration Saturday...... 5:30 p.m. to Close NEWSLETTER lunch Thursday, May 18 Monday - Friday Tamsen Butler ...... Editor .EVENTS. Judy Horan memorial Omaha Press Club Don Summerside ...... 11:30Copy a.m. Editor to 2 p.m. 5:30...... p.m. reception 402-345-8587 bar Facocktails,x ...... hors d’oeuvres 402-345-0114 Sunday, May 14 Tuesday - Saturday 4:30 p.m. to close Mother’s Day Buffet Submissions for the February issue are due on or before Jan. 20. Dinner 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 29 Thursday - Saturday Closed for Memorial Day 5:30 p.m. to close Monday, May 15 Noon Education Forum Saturday, June 3 Congressman Don Bacon’s omaha press club staff Hall of Fame Recognition Night “First 100 Days” Executive Director 5:30 p.m. receptiont Steve Villamonte...... [email protected] 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon program 6:30 p.m. dinner Restaurant and Events Manager Christine Villamonte...... [email protected] Wednesday, May 17 Friday, June 23 Administrative Manager “Face on the Barroom Floor” Winemaker’s Dinner Jeanie Campbell...... [email protected] salutes Brad Ashford (secret special guest and Office...... 402-345-8587 5:30 p.m. reception Restaurant...... 402-345-8008 sure to sell out) Website...... omahapressclub.com 6:30 p.m. dinner Reminder! NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE 7:45 p.m. roast e current minimum quarter ends March 31, 2013. Katiuska Tejada Nunez...... Graphics Editor Are you looking for a perfect party setting? A lunch surrounded by brilliance? Tom O’Connor...... Proofreader Don Summerside...... Copy Editor A dinner your guests will always remember? Keep the OPC in mind. Claudia Bohn...... Coordinating Editor Submissions for the June issue are due CANCELLATION POLICY: All reservations must be cancelled 48 HOURS in advance. on or before May 20.

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