Fellowship • Scholarship • Education And the Best View in Town

SEE PAGE 3 SEE PAGE 5 VOLUME 98 • NUMBER 51 JULY/AUGUST 2021 WWW.OMAHAPRESSCLUB.COM Omaha ‘power couple’ will be Retiring health recognized on Sept. 23 chief Pour to speak . . . Next ‘Face’ event to honor John and Viv at July Forum By Gary Kerr By Tom O'Connor a lot of fanfare. Education Committee Communications Committee We are absolutely thrilled that he direc- he Ewing name is perhaps best they are letting tor of the known for J.R. and Sue Ellen Ewing, us acknowledge Douglas the power couple on “Dallas,” the hit them. They are T T County Health TV show that ran from 1978 to 1991. But, superstars who Department who in Omaha, there is another power couple have truly made with the same last name – John and Viv a difference in Viv and John Ewing. Photo led the Ewing – and they have left a mark on the almost every facet courtesy of Life Touch local effort in community that would make J.R. and Sue of our city.” fighting COV- Ellen proud. The Omaha natives met at the Univer- ID-19 will be a Dr. Adi Pour In recognition of all they’ve done, the sity of Nebraska at Omaha and have been Press Club guest Ewings will be honored by the Omaha married for 37 years. Their family includes in July. Dr. Adi Press Club on Sept. 23, as they will become daughters Christina and Alexandria. Pour will speak and take questions from the 165th “Face on the Barroom Floor.” Since 2007, John Ewing has served as our audience at a Noon Forum on July 8. “The Ewings are awesome,” said Roger Douglas County treasurer. In this role, he Dr. Pour, who retired June 30, has Humphries, president of the Omaha Press is responsible for annually collecting more Club and chair of the Face on the Barroom than $1.7 billion in taxes for the govern- been the Health Department director Floor Committee. “They have done so mental entities in Douglas County. The since 2002. Before that, she was the state much for our community without seeking toxicologist with the Nebraska Depart- Continue on Page 2 ment of Health and Human Services for 13 years. She has been a well-known Shatel Lunch Series Mark your calendar: and respected leader in Nebraska public health circles for decades. returns on Aug. 18 OPC’s Hall of Fame Not so well known by the general public before the pandemic, it was her he popular Shatel Lunch Series will induct seven in face you saw almost nightly on TV, ad- will return on Wednesday, Aug.18, September vising us how to respond as the scourge Twith Shatel providing a sneak got a grip on the local area and around preview for the upcoming college football the country. season and how things are looking for the ince 2008, the Omaha Press Club has Join us on Thursday, July 8, from been honoring the most notable area noon to 1 p.m. at the Omaha Press Nebraska Cornhuskers. Sjournalists from both the past and The sudden departure of Athletic present. Each year our Journalists of Excel- Club to hear Dr. Pour talk about fight- Director Bill Moos from the Cornhuskers lence Hall of Fame dinner proves to be an ing the pandemic and other challenges and his replacement is certain to also be a amazing evening. she and her colleagues have faced during topic for discussion. This year our inductees will undoubted- her many years heading up the Douglas Lunch will be served beginning at ly create an evening of reverence, but most County Health Department. 11:30 a.m., with the program starting assuredly generate much laughter and love Noon Forum lunch service begins around noon. Cost is $17. The event is for their industry friends and family. Those at 11:30 a.m. for $17 per person. The to be honored on Saturday, Sept. 18: open to the public. Call 402-345-8008 or Malcolm Adams – KETV, Omaha Star, program starts at noon and concludes at go to omahapressclub.com and click the CBS & CNN Tokyo Bureau, Totown 1 p.m. RSVP button. Non-OPC members are welcome; call Continue on Page 2 402-345-8008. Face on the Floor; continued from Page 1 urban studies (1986) from UNO and her doctorate in educational communication FACE ON THE BARROOM FLOOR – money is invested back into the appropriate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in JOHN AND VIV EWING county programs and sanitary improvement 1990. districts. Dr. Ewing has a long career in the non- WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPT. 23 – RECEPTION, Prior to becoming treasurer, Ewing profit sector. Among the organizations she 5:30 P.M.; DINNER, 6:30 P.M.; ROAST, 8 P.M. served as deputy chief of police for the has been associated with are the Salvation COST: $60 FOR OPC MEMBERS; Omaha Police Department for 24 years. In Army, UNO Chancellor’s Diversity Coun- $70 FOR NON-MEMBERS this capacity, he oversaw the Police Services cil, Great Plains Black History Museum, RSVP: CALL THE OPC AT 402-345-8008. MEM- BERS CAN CHARGE TO THEIR OPC ACCOUNT. Bureau, which was responsible for the Salem Baptist Church, the Siena Francis NON-MEMBERS NEED TO PROVIDE THEIR management of the budget, the Deten- House and Opera Omaha. CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. tion Unit, Crime Lab, fleet and facilities, Dr. Ewing has worked in leadership research and planning, customer service roles for major organizations, including and other support services. PromiseShip, Alzheimer’s Association of Hall of Fame; continued from Page 1 He also served as commander of the Nebraska, Habitat for Humanity, Kroc Special Victims Unit, which investigated Center, ConAgra Foods, Omaha Housing Communications crimes committed against the most vulner- Authority, and OPPD. In addition, she has Chris Christen – Omaha World-Herald, able members of our community – women been named vice president for development UNMC and children. for Children’s Square. Henry Cordes – Omaha World-Herald John Ewing earned his BS degree in During her career, she has been CEO of Trina Creighton – KMTV, UNL College business administration/criminal justice Life Development International Consulting of Journalism and Mass Communication Susan Eustice (posthumous) – Salvation in 1984 and his master’s degree in urban and has mentored a variety of organization- Army Public Relations studies in 1985 – both from UNO. He was al leaders, providing business consulting on Doug Parrott – KETV named an adjunct professor in the UNO executive leadership, fundraising strategy, Lawrence Youngman (posthumous) – School of Public Administration in 2008. strategic planning, organizational design, Omaha World-Herald, World War II Both the Ewings serve as ministers at Salem marketing and communication, change correspondent Baptist Church in Omaha. management, and team building. Please call or email the Omaha Press John’s extensive community service She has been a member of more than Club to reserve your seat at this year’s includes serving as president of the Charles 30 boards and committees. These include dinner. We will start with a cocktail hour Drew Health Center (2013-present), 100 the University of Nebraska Medical Center at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and the Black Men (2016-2017), Girls Incorporat- Chancellor's Board of Councelors, UNO induction ceremony. This is always a fun, ed (2006-2012). the Siena Francis House Alumni Board, Siena Francis House, Opera fast-paced evening with some stories you’ll (2001-2007) and the Rotary Club (2016- Omaha and the American Red Cross. She hear nowhere else and some you may have 2017). He also has held key roles with the has been president of the Literacy Center enjoyed a hundred times! United Way of the Midlands, the Greater Board and the Hope Center for Kids Whether you’ve been in journalism for Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Big Broth- Guild. 50 years or only five months, the Hall of ers Big Sisters of the Midlands, and the Among the more than 30 community Fame event is not to be missed. We encour- Great Plains Black History Museum. awards and honors Dr. Ewing has received age you to invite your family, friends, and In 2012, Ewing ran for U.S. Congress are the Eleanor Roosevelt Lifetime Achieve- current or past colleagues. against incumbent Lee Terry. Since 2013, ment Award, Woman of the Year Award, The price is $50 for OPC members and he has served as a Douglas County Civil Women on a Mission Community Con- $60 for non-members. Call 402-345-8008 Service commissioner. tributor Award, UNO College of Public for reservations or email opcchristine@ He has received countless awards, Affairs and Excellence in Public Service gmail.com or go to omahapressclub.com including the Dean Hubert Locke Award Award, and the Community Service Family and click the RSVP button. from the UNO College of Public Affairs of the Year Award from Heartland Family and Community Service, the President Service. Harry Truman Lifetime Achievement Dr. Ewing was the 1981 UNO Home- Journalists of Excellence Award, the National Community Service coming Queen and was active in the Hall Of Fame Dinner Award, Fraser Network, and the NAACP minority student affairs department and Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 Living Legend Award. In 2010, Ewing was student government. She was a charter Member $50 – Non-member $60 inducted into the Omaha Northwest High member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for Hors d’oeuvres School Hall of Fame. African-American students. Both the Ew- Assorted Bacon Wraps In 2014, the Ewings received the UNO ings helped start a chapter at UNO for the Seafood-stuffed Profiterole Citation for Alumni Achievement Award National Association for the Advancement Salad for their community service. They are the of Colored People (NAACP). Thunderbird Salad only couple to receive the award jointly in Dr. Ewing’s motivational book – “Yes, the more than 70-year history of the honor. You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too” Entreé Viv Ewing earned her BS in public Chicken Piccata – is available through major book outlets Risotto Pilaf administration (1983) and her master’s in and retailers. Dessert Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Cup Page 2 JULY / AUGUST 2021 Blackberry Coulis KFAB’s Gourmet Club dinner draws large crowd

By Angella Arndt The six-course dinner featured hors Communications Committee d’oeuvres, coq au vin, filet mignon, petit fours and an excellent selection of wines. cott Voorhees hosted KFAB’s Steve, Christine and the team outdid Gourmet Club wine dinner at the themselves in providing an enjoyable and SOmaha Press Club on June 11. Ap- delectable evening. proximately 175 diners attended KFAB’s first Gourmet Club event held in about 18 months. Voorhees was accompanied by KFAB radio personalities Lucy Chapman and "Bird". Voorhees spoke briefly, thanking guests for their support and attendance. “I think this is the largest Gourmet Club dinner we’ve had,” Voorhees com- Hors d'oeuvres were served from the Agnew Room. mented. OPC’s Steve Villamonte and KFAB’s Scott Voorhees greet the diners. Photos by Roger Humphries. Chamber chief draws picture of Omaha’s future

By Angella Arndt private entities. Brown says the project is Brown stressed the importance of ensur- Communications Committee expected to add almost $2 billion to the lo- ing the quality of life, quality of living, cal economy by 2030 and create 8,700 jobs business growth, and prosperity in the statewide. city and state. For example, increasing the avid Brown shared that Omaha's Com- number of internships available at busi- Brown, mitment to Opportunity, Diversity, and nesses impacts students remaining to work Dpresi- Equity (CODE) coalition was created to for companies. dent and CEO increase diversity, inclusivity, equity and "Tax-haven cities are our competition," of the Greater opportunity in the community’s workforce. Brown acknowledged. A comprehensive tax Omaha “There are about 150 business leaders out reform strategy has been brought before the Chamber of in front of this issue,” Brown remarked. Nebraska Legislature. "We need to be more This program focuses on addressing racial Commerce David Brown. Photo by Gary Willis. competitive to retain people and business- (OCC), pro- inequities and social justice. es." vided an overview of projects and initiatives Brown stated that in 2017, the OCC, in Branding the city and state remain promoting economic development and collaboration with other agencies, launched essential objectives. "We need to change diversity at the July 17 Noon Education an initiative to identify critical regional the minds of people who don't know what Forum. The chamber partners with Cass, issues impacting the future outlook in the Omaha is," Brown concluded. Dodge, Douglas, Otoe, Sarpy, and Wash- coming years. ington Counties in Nebraska and Pottawat- “We chose a point in the future, Omaha tamie County in Iowa. 2040, discussed what we wanted that to Brown emphasized Omaha’s successful look like and what we needed to do to get Validated parking philanthropic public-private partnerships. there," Brown advised. "The focus is on Projects such as Millwork Commons, people, place and prosperity." Key issues Creighton University expansion, Midtown include public transportation for under- at Doubletree Crossing and Aksarben are a few examples served areas such as North Omaha and he Omaha Press Club is no longer of Omaha's continued growth and develop- demographics projecting that Omaha's offering validated parking in the ment. population will be 52% non-white in Central City Garage west of the First 2040. T The University of Nebraska Medi- National Bank building. cal Center’s (UNMC) Project NExT is "Talent is a big issue,” Brown said. “We Instead, validated parking again is avail- a $2.5 billion public-private partnership need to double our growth rate, keep peo- able at the DoubleTree Hotel Garage east of and Department of Defense project to ple here and attract people. And Omaha is the main hotel entrance. Bring your parking enhance preparedness for pandemics. not the only community trying to ad- ticket to the club for validation of up to Funding includes $1.4 billion from the dress these issues. It's the most important two hours. federal government and funding from the economic development a community can Self-pay parking remains available in the State of Nebraska, the City of Omaha and have." Central City Garage.

JULY / AUGUST 2021 PAGE 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

s most the Face on the Barroom Floor Committee (The Omaha Press Club officially came of you has come up with two events that you will into existence in 1955. But it had no Aknow, not want to miss: John and Viv Ewing on permanent home until First National Bank the club will Sept. 23 and Michael Yanney on Nov. 18. erected a 22-story building at 16th and have our an- These tickets will go fast, so make a reserva- Dodge Streets in 1971. With the finan- nual summer tion as soon as you can. cial help of the bank, the club opened its closing at the The club’s other committees have also restaurant on the 22nd floor. Gov. J.J. Exon end of this been busy with plans of their own. The and Mayor Eugene Leahy helped dedicate month and Hall of Fame will have its annual dinner for the new club on Nov. 17, 1971. Soon after, into August. Roger Humphries seven inductees on Sept. 18. We also have Leahy became the club’s first “Face on the The club will a new event which will likely be an annual Barroom Floor.”) close the last week of July and the first two event: the First Amendment Night, honor- As you can see, the club will be busy weeks of August. That will allow for the ing Sen. Chuck Hagel and Allen Beermann. throughout its anniversary year — and staff to take some off and come back You like wine? We have just the event you will be, too, when you update your energized for upcoming fall events. for you: the next Winemaker’s Dinner is calendar. Don’t forget to book your holiday Speaking of events, Tom Shatel will kick scheduled for Friday, Oct. 29. parties or special events, whether it be for off the reopening with one of his Shatel And just to top things off, we are cel- your family or for work. Dates fill fast, so Sports Series luncheons on Aug. 18. He ebrating the club’s 50th anniversary with start planning now. Call Christine at 402- will speak about the upcoming Nebraska dinner on Saturday, Nov. 13. Be sure to 345-8008 to lock in your date! football season and more. check out all the forthcoming details on our Looking forward to seeing you at the We are in for a double treat in the fall as website and the newsletter. club!

A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

s the The Thomas Wilkins “Face” event was • Sept. 18, the annual Journalists of Excel- pan- well attended and a fun evening for all, lence Hall of Fame dinner. Ademic with lots of compliments on the meal. • Sept. 23, the next “Face on the Barroom seems to be We had a sparse turnout for the Father’s Floor” featuring John and Viv Ewing. retreating, Day Grill, which is such a bargain for those • Oct. 23, the first ever First Amendment and busi- who take advantage, but it’s a reminder celebration with honorees Allen Beermann ness is slowly even as life returns to normal that members and Chuck Hagel. returning, the are still a bit reluctant to visit the club. • Nov.13, the Omaha Press Club 50th An- Omaha Press * * * niversary. Club manage- Steve Villamonte Club happenings you do not want to The club calendar is filling up, but we ment, board miss!!! We have so much going on at the still have plenty of dates for your lunch or and membership owe the biggest thank-you club, so be sure to take advantage. dinner. Contact Christine at 402-345-8008 to our landlord. Without the support of Our Two-for-One Prime Rib Thursday or [email protected]. the Lauritzens and FNBO the Press Club evenings are a real deal, and the club’s prime The Press Club is unique in comparison would not be here to celebrate its 50th an- rib is my favorite of all the beef. to other facilities. We require reservations niversary. Our next Noon Education Forum on and can accommodate social distancing June was a good month for the club. July 8 featuring Dr. Adi Pour, the recently with ease due to the layout of the restau- Our KFAB Gourmet Club dinner, hosted retired Douglas County health director, rant. This is a value for dining out with by Scott Voorhees, was one of the best should be an interesting event, with COV- regards to your health and safety. turnouts for the multicourse wine events as ID developments including the infections The Curbside Friday Family Meal is on far back as can be remembered. Scott was a that knocked North Carolina State out of pause for now but may start up again this great host, and lots of first-time OPC guests the College World Series. winter with the popular items like the fried got to experience why the Omaha Press TheSummer Closing this year will be chicken and prime rib that were served dur- Club is a town jewel. July 26 through Aug. 16. Tom Shatel will ing the pandemic. David Brown, president and CEO of the do his Shatel Lunch Series on Aug. 18, and See you at the club. Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, we will have his favorite hamburger steak was the guest speaker for June’s Noon Edu- for lunch. This event should be great with -Steve Villamonte, cation Forum, and I personally sat in. With all that is going on in the Nebraska sports Executive Director David at the helm of our chamber, Omaha world. is in good hands. Also on the calendar:

Page 4 JULY / AUGUST 2021 Thomas Wilkins is 164th ‘Face on the Barroom Floor’ Virtuoso roast is given to Omaha Symphony music director

By Tom O'Connor it forward better than anyone I know.”) chairs the Omaha Symphony’s board of directors. Communications Committee 3. His enthusiasm is contagious. (“Threads of ideas keep flowing out.”) In Johnny Carson fashion, he played an 4. He is a Renaissance man (“He is a clothes audience participation game in which he homas Wilkins is a master at connect- horse with an obsession for gadgets.”) would say, “Thomas Wilkins is so nice,” And ing with musicians and the commu- 5. He is direct. (He would always let you the audience would respond, “How nice is Tnity. But, when it comes to smacking a know if your guitar needed to be tuned.) he?” golf ball, he sometimes hits the wrong notes. Trenten P. Bausch, a partner in the Cline In addition to his niceness, Slosburg That was the ongoing theme of the June Williams law firm, was emcee. He told the touched on Wilkins’s popularity, his inven- 7 “Face on the Barroom Floor” roast for audience that Wilkins knew he wanted to be tiveness, his cool factor and his humility. As Wilkins, who ended his 16-year he went through each of Wilkins’s run as music director of the qualities, the audience became Omaha Symphony with his final increasingly engaged, helping concert on June 12. The maestro Slosburg feel the power of being a was honored as the Omaha Press conductor. Club’s 164th “Face” in a virtuoso He noted that Wilkins performance by five business ex- has an “approval rating of 98.5% ecutives who served as his roasters. among an audience age 6-10.” One of the roasters, Bruce Slosburg made light of Carpenter, senior vice president for Wilkins switching from waving HDR, Inc., thought the Omaha his baton with his right hand to Symphony’s search committee using his left hand, so as not “to might have made a mistake in overtax his right side.” He scoffed selecting Wilkins 16 years ago. The Wilkins family, from left: Nicole. Sheri-Lee, Thomas and Erica that Wilkins had reduced the “He was too nice. He had no Wilkins, and Jessie Stoffel. Jessie is a dear friend of the family whom weight of his baton by 1.5 grams, ego,” said Carpenter, who was Thomas and Sheri-Lee refer to as "their extra kid." or “the weight of a paper clip.” amazed at how conversational Wilkins didn’t back down Wilkins was with the musicians in his rebuttal to the roasters. He and how easily he interacted with gave each a thank-you gift for audiences. “Then we played golf – their efforts – Bausch (a compass that’s where I really saw the creativ- to help him find his golf ball); ity come out.” Carpenter (a golf rules book); Carpenter said Wilkins was Diamond (a basketball hoop for never in the fairway and spent his office since he’s not playing most of his time in the rough or golf anymore); Fritz (a MVP golf- along the fence. ing trophy); and Slosburg (some For Lance Fritz, chairman, cheap cans of wine because he is a president and CEO of Union Pa- wine connoisseur). cific, Wilkins “was always dressed In one of the best lines to the nines. We’d be at Omaha of the evening, Wilkins told the Country Club or Happy Hollow, The roasters, from left: Trenton P. Bausch, David Slosburg, Thomas audience of Fritz, “I’m surprised and Thomas would always be im- Wilkins, Lance Fritz, Bruce Carpenter and Dave Diamond. Photos by he has that much time to practice peccably dressed, with a barbecue Gary Willis. (golf), which tells me someone bacon burger in one hand and the else is running Union Pacific.” juice dripping on his Allen Edmonds shoes.” a conductor at the tender age of 8. This was Wilkins concluded by telling the audience Dave Diamond, retired chief financial mind-blowing to Bausch, who said when he he will be “forever blessed and forever grate- officer for Mutual of Omaha, said if not was 8, “I had watched Star Wars for the 12th ful” for his time in Omaha, and in return, he for Wilkins’s golf game it would be difficult time, and I wanted to be a Jedi Knight.” received a lengthy standing ovation. to roast him, as he doesn’t have any other In going through Wilkins’s bio, Bausch Artist Wayne Sealy’s “Face” drawing foibles. was stunned by Wilkins proclaiming that he put Wilkins in formal attire, but with a few Diamond gave his top five reasons for had won the Omaha Symphony’s Leadership changes. He is holding a golf club, while why Omaha loves Thomas: Award. He wondered if anyone else was even wearing a grilling apron with grilling utensils 1. He has grown with us, as he has led us. qualified to win the award than the music in his jacket pocket. The backdrop shows the (“His grace and strength of character – he director of the symphony and called it a Holland Center and the Hollywood Bowl – is an amazing person. We will miss him “resume builder.” two of Wilkins’s favorite venues – and he is greatly.”) The final roaster of the evening was David surrounded by many of the awards that he 2. He is passionate about people. (“He pays Slosburg of the Spruce Capital Group, who has received over the years.

JULY / AUGUST 2021 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

2021 - 2022 Officers Harland Fogle (2014-2016) U.S. Air Force (retired) J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks Willie Garrett (2014-2016) Journal Broadcast Group “Face on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 Willie Garrett (2014-2016) Journal Broadcast Group “F ace on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications 2013-14 O cers Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 Liz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce 2013-14 O cers Committee Professional Development ChairsChris Allen Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Liz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Board ofProfessional DevelopmentDirectors Chris Allen Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Omaha World-Herald OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Omaha World-Herald Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio 402-953-7427 Communications Committee OPC Foundation Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Communications Committee Universal Information Services Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Universal(2020-2022) Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Julie Prescott Burgess President Elaine Allen Communications Steve Jordon Gary Willis, Cindy Workman J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Julie Prescott Burgess Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Vice President Chris Christen J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Steve Jordon First National Bank Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Chris Christen Galen Lillethorup First National Bank Vice President Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Galen Lillethorup Howard K. Marcus Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Secretary Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Secretary Howard K. Marcus E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber Allen BeermannDaisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Retired Joe Weber Dave Ogden, Ph.D. E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Joe Weber EducationGary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Dr. Robert Meyers Image Building Communications Roger Humphries Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President ImageWoody Building Communications Nicole Bradford Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President Houghton Bradford Whitted President Bridget (Weide) Brooks Image Building Communications Executive Committee Roger Humphries, Tom Shatel, Roger Humphries Photography Gary Willis NP Dodge Real Estate Bridget (Weide) Brooks and Dale Ervin Jeremy Maskel Omaha Public Schools “Face on the Barroom Floor” Roger Humphries Hunter Samuels Hall of Fame Woody Bradford (2021-2023) President-elect Angella Arndt Freelance Writer Marketing / Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Ronald McDonald House Chris Allen UNO Todd Andrews Salvation Army Board of Directors Committee Chairs Chris Allen (2013-2015) University of Nebraska at Omaha Communications Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Liz Hruska Legislative Fiscal Office 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, Dale Ervin J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget 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

Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 Mike McKnight WOWT 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 Treasurer Omaha World-Herald OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Communications Committee Dr. Robert Meyers Retired Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Universal Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Steve Jordon Julie Prescott Burgess J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 TRUSTEES Chris Christen First National Bank Vice President Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Galen Lillethorup Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. First National Bank Secretary Howard K. Marcus Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Board of Directors Committee Chairs Dave Ogden, Ph.D. E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus Josh 402-444-1397Bucy Larry Weber Chris Allen (2013-2015) University of Nebraska at Omaha Communications Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Joe Weber Tom Becka (2014-2016) NRG Media Education Gary Kerr Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Elaine Allen 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 Liz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce Bridget (Weide) Brooks 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 Omaha World-Herald OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Henry Cordes Communications Committee Bridget (Weide) Brooks 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 SusanCindy Eustice, Co-Chair Workman 402-898-5908 Vice President Chris Christen• Don Summerside Vice President First National Bank Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Galen Lillethorup Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Howard K. Marcus Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Secretary OMAHA PRESSDave Ogden, Ph.D. CLUB OFFICE STAFF Secretary E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Joe Weber Hugh Reilly Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Image Building Communications Image Building CommunicationsGaryNicole Lindquist Willis402-559-9149 Pa•st PresidentJennifer Bull • Karen Way Brian Norton Executive Director...... Steve Villamonte2nd Vice President Peggy Rupprecht Tom O’Connor • Anne Walsh • Sandra Tursi Email ...... [email protected] Jordon Wendy Townley Tom Shatel BridgetPlanning (Weide) & Event Brooks Coor dinator• Hunter ...... SamuelsChristine VillamonteSecretary Joseph Weber Past President ToddEmail Andrews...... • Jon Brooks • Angella [email protected] Holmesm Omaha World-Herald Administrative Manager ...... Jeanie CampbellTreasurer Email ...... [email protected] Hours of Operation WE’RE ONLINE! READ YOUR OPC NEWSLETTER AT OMAHAPRESSCLUB.COMLunch ...... 402-345-8587 Monday – Friday ...... 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fax ...... 402-345-0114 Bar Restaurant ...... Tuesday, Aug. 17 402-345-8008 Tuesday – Saturday...... 4:30 p.m. to Close Website ...... Club reopens www.omahapressclub.org Dinner Hours Thofursday Operation – Saturday...... 5:30 p.m. to Close NEWSLETWednesday,TER Aug. 18 .EVENTS. Shatel Lunch Series Omaha Press Club Tamsen Butler ...... Editor Don Summerside 11:30 a.m...... lunch, $17 Copy Editor ...... Noon to 1 p.m. speaker 402-345-8587 Fax ...... 402-345-0114 Saturday, Sept. 18 LUNCH Hall of Fame inductions Monday - Friday Monday, July 5 Submissions for the February issue are due on or before Jan. 20. Club closed for observance 5:30 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. of Independence Day $50 OPC members, $60 non-members

Thursday, July 8 Thursday, Sept. 23 Noon Education Forum “Face on the Barroom Floor” Dr. Adi Pour John and Viv Ewing 11:30 a.m. lunch, $17 5:30 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner Noon to 1 p.m. forum $60 OPC members, $70 non-members OMAHA PRESS CLUB STAFF Thursday, July 8 Friday, Oct. 1 Prime Rib Night Spirit Hound Distillery tasting 5:30 p.m. to close 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Executive Director Steve Villamonte...... [email protected] Thursday, July 15 Saturday, Oct. 23 First Amendment Dinner Restaurant and Events Manager Prime Rib Night 5:30 p.m. to close 5:30 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner Christine Villamonte...... [email protected]

Thursday, July 22 Friday, Oct. 29 Winemaker’s Dinner Office...... 402-345-8587 Prime Rib Night Restaurant...... 402-345-8008 6 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, 6:30 p.m. dinner 5:30 p.m. to close omahapressclub.com $60 OPC members, $70 non-members Website...... Sunday, July 26 Reminder!Saturday, Nov. 13 to Monday, Aug. 16 e current minimum quarter ends March 31, 2013.NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Club’s annual closing OPC 50th Anniversary Sandra Tursi ...... Graphics Editor Tom O’Connor...... Proofreader Are you looking for a perfect party setting? A lunch surrounded by brilliance? Don Summerside...... Copy Editor A dinner your guests will always remember? Keep the OPC in mind. Submissions for the September CANCELLATION POLICY: All reservations must be cancelled 48 HOURS in advance. issue are due on or before Aug. 20.

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