Fellowship • Scholarship • Education And the Best View in Town

VOLUME 45 • NUMBER 4 APRIL 2016 WWW.OMAHAPRESSCLUB.COM SEE PAGE 3 SEE PAGE 5 By Judy Horan Hall of Fame to induct six on June 4 OPC Committee Co-chair e congratulate the following six journalists who will be honored and inducted into the 2016 Omaha Press Club Journalists of Excellence Hall of Fame. Each has made notable contributions to journalism in the Omaha area: WJim Flowers, Frank Partsch, John Prescott, Jim Roberts, Dr. Marguerita Washington and Dr. Eileen Wirth.

JIM FLOWERS FRANK PARTSCH DR. MARGUERITA DR. EILEEN WIRTH WASHINGTON OPC JOURNALISTS OF EXCELLENCE HALL OF FAME Saturday, June 4, 2016 5:30 p.m. No-host reception • 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:15 p.m. Presentation of Hall of Fame inductees Members $45 - Nonmembers $55 JOHN PRESCOTT MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY. Call 402-345-8008 More information about the honorees on page 2. TREV ALBERTS to OMAHA PRESS CLUB/LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS speak at April 19 Shatel lunch CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE wo candidates are running in the May 10 primary for the Republican nomination for the 2nd Congressional District seat now held by Democrat . T Chip Maxwell of Omaha is an attorney. He received his law degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and formerly served on the Douglas County Board and as a member of the . of Papillion has had a 30-year career in the Air Force, retiring as a brigadier general and serving at one point at Offutt Air Force Base. He is a graduate of Northern Illinois University WHO: Trev Alberts, and is currently an assistant professor at Bellevue University. Nebraska football legend who has transformed the athletics Voters are invited to hear Maxwell and Bacon discuss the issues in a debate co-sponsored by the program at the University of Omaha Press Club and the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha. Nebraska at Omaha over the past seven years

WHAT: THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 Shatel Series Sports Lunch Debate from noon to 1 p.m. WHEN: Tuesday, April 19 $15 per person includes lunch Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Lunch service starts at 11:30 a.m. Program at Noon CALL 402-345-8008 COST: $15 FOR RESERVATIONS

RSVP: Call 402-345-8008 or email NON-PRESS CLUB MEMBERS WELCOME TO ATTEND [email protected] CHIP MAXWELL DON BACON (Continued from Page 1) OPC Hall of Fame will induct six on June 4 Jim Flowers, KETV, WOWT, KMTV Jim Flowers has reported live while chasing both the second largest tornado on record (in Hallam, Neb.) and the second largest hailstone in the world (Aurora, Neb). He’s been reporting weather for 36 years, starting in 1979 as chief meteorologist at WOLO-TV in Columbia, S.C. One of his early reporting challenges in South Carolina was Hurricane David. In 1982, he joined KETV in Omaha, where he created the country’s first “Storm Team” concept and co-produced a half-hour special on severe weather, “When the Siren Sounds.” KETV was one of the country’s first stations to install Doppler radar during his tenure. Ten years later, he became chief meteorologist for WOWT. He installed the first radar tracking graph- ics system in Omaha as well as the first automated severe weather crawl system. The award-winning meteorologist created a winter forecast methodology and co-authored numer- ous severe weather brochures, including “Surviving the Storm” and “Weathering Winter.” Since 2013, Flowers has been KMTV chief meteorologist.

Frank Partsch, Omaha World-Herald Francis L. “Frank” Partsch is the retired editorial page editor of The Omaha World-Herald (1982-2003). He joined the newspaper in 1976 as chief of its state capital bureau in Lincoln. Partsch had spent the previous four years as editor of the Sidney (Neb.) Telegraph. Before then, he was in as a staff reporter in The Wall Street Journal‘s Midwest Bureau. He served on the board of directors and edited the quarterly journal for the National Conference of Editorial Writers (now the Association of Opinion Journalists). In 2007, he was inducted into the Nebraska Journalism Hall of Fame and in 2008 received a dean’s award from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications (formerly the N.U. School of Journalism). From 2005 until early 2008, he was part-time assistant to The World-Herald publisher, participating in the development of a professional enrichment program for undergraduates in partnership with the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Marguerita LeEtta Washington (posthumous), Omaha Star Dr. Marguerita Washington’s interest in education took her to the Omaha Public School System as a resource teacher in special education. In 1989, she inherited the Omaha Star from her aunt, Mildred Brown, founder of the black-owned newspaper in 1938. She took over as owner-publisher and became respected as an effective leader during her more than 25 years at the newspaper. Before her Feb. 13 death, Dec. 2 was declared Dr. Marguerita Washington Day by Mayor Jean Stothert. Those attending to honor her said she had a major impact through positive stories about the African-American community. In 2005, the YWCA recognized Washington as one of the 10 Women of Vision in Omaha. In 2006 she gained Historical Landmark status for the Omaha Star building. In 2007, she founded the Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center to ensure that scholarships are provided to journalism students; they also receive hands-on experience at a community newspaper. Active in the Omaha community, she served on 20 boards.

Eileen Wirth, Omaha World-Herald, Creighton University A respected mentor for the next generation of journalists, Dr. Eileen Wirth will retire this spring as chair of Creighton University’s Department of Journalism, Media and Computing. She joined Creighton in 1991 as a professor after an 11-year career as a reporter at The Omaha World-Herald, eight years as a public relations writer and event planner at Union Pacific Railroad and two years at the McCartney Group. Wirth has served on the OPC Education Committee and the OPC board of directors. She has twice been president of the OPC Foundation board, including in 2016. Her interest in education led her to become president of the Omaha Library board and the Library Foundation board. Her eight books include “From Society Page to Front Page: Nebraska Women in Journalism.” She holds B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an M.A. from the University of Minnesota.

John Prescott, KMTV, KHAS-TV, WOWT John Prescott’s career began as a KMTV reporter-photographer in 1968, leaving as assistant news director. He served as KHAS-TV (Hastings) news director before returning to Omaha as WOWT executive news producer and later assistant news director. He was a writer-editor at Union Pacific Railroad, where he drew an overseas assignment covering UP’s as- sistance to Poland’s railway adapting to a market economy. He next served as the first civilian speechwriter in the commander’s staff group at the U.S. Strategic Command, retiring in 2010 as senior media advisor, USSTRATCOM Global Innovation and Strategy Center. Prescott received an OPC scholarship in 1968, a 1984 UNO Alumni Achievement Award and two Silver Quill Awards from IABC. He was a writer and performer in 43 Omaha Press Club shows and served on the Omaha Press Club board of directors and as president of the Omaha Press Club Foundation. He is currently writing family histories for Legacy Preservation in Omaha.

Jim Roberts (posthumous), KMTV Broadcast news pioneer Jim Roberts is the partial namesake of the OPC Foundation’s Panko-Roberts Scholarship. He was a reporter for the Ohio State Journal (1945-1950) before serving in the Air Force. He worked at KMTV from 1954-1963 and was OPC president in 1960. Roberts was assigned by KMTV to report from Berlin on the building of the infamous Berlin Wall and “Checkpoint Charlie,” a Berlin passage between Communist East and free West Germany. He covered the Starkweather-Fugate murder rampage and flew to Wyoming, where he filmed a bloodied Starkweather in a jail cell. In 1958, Roberts was named only the second news director in KMTV history, following Floyd Kalber, who left for NBC in Chi- cago and later “The Today Show.” In 1963, Roberts left for Washington, D.C. to become an aide to Congressman Glenn Cunningham. Roberts was killed in an automobile accident in 1967 at age 39. The respected newsman worked with other broadcast news pioneers such as and Mark Gautier.

Ann Marie Kudlacz, executive director of the Refugee Empowerment Center, spoke at the March 17 OPC Noon Education Forum. The mission of the center is to resettle and empower refugees to become self-sufficient through direct services and educational programs. She was introduced by Dr. James E. Van Arsdall, MCC and UNMC educator and OPC Education Committee member. For information on the center, go online to sscaomaha.info/ - photo by Gary Willis

Page 2 APRIL 2016 Scholarship Dinner on April 29 This year we will present our Career The evening will begin April 29 with a By Eileen Wirth Achievement Award to James D. Fog- 5 p.m. seminar for the students featur- OPC Foundation President arty, founder of both Fogarty Creative ing Fogarty and Lipschultz. A cocktail he OPC Foundation invites all Group and Legacy Preservation LLC reception will follow at 5:30 p.m. with members to attend our favorite that publishes family and business histo- dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. The pro- evening of the year – the annual ries. gram will follow. Tickets to the dinner T are $35; reservations are required. Call OPC Scholarship Dinner that will be held at the club on Friday, April 29. Our Journalism Educator Award re- 402-345-8008 for reservations. cipient is Dr. Jeremy Harris Lipschultz, Isaacson Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Social Media Lab and College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media. In addition to having distinguished professional careers, both honorees have long been active in the Press Club. Foga- rty is a past president. The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of five scholarships to outstanding students from Creighton University, UNO and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In addition we will present two Howard Silber Scholarships, the Jim Denney Good News Scholar- ship and the Gautier Award.

James D. Fogarty Jeremy Harris Lipschultz

TREV ALBERTS WILL BE NEXT “FACE ON THE BARROOM FLOOR” ON MAY 20 WHO: Trev Alberts, vice chancellor of athletics, University of Nebraska at Omaha. A linebacker with the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1991 to 1994, Alberts was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015. He will be the OPC’s 149th Face on the Barroom Floor since 1971. WHEN: Friday, May 20 (Reception – 5:30 p.m., Dinner – 6:30 p.m., Roast following) RSVP: Call 402-345-8008 or email [email protected] NOTE: Look for more information on Alberts and the event’s roasters in the May OPC News.

Obituaries:

1966A former editorOPC of World-Herald President editorial pages James and former Clemon OPC president has dies died. James at A. Clemonage was81 a longtime Press Club supporter and writer for the annual OPC Show, which raises funds for scholarships. He served as club president in 1966.

“Jim Clemon made me a star,” said John Prescott, an OPC scholarship recipient who worked at KMTV and WOWT. “In ’74 Clemon wrote a song to be sung by protesting NFO farmers. Bill Hord and I sang a duet and I carried a live chicken on stage. He wrote the ‘Sage of the Sandhills’ into the show and I was typecast for the rest of my OPC Show career. Jim Clemon was the heart and soul of the Press Club Show.” The Omaha Press Club Foundation invites friends of Clemon, who died March 7 at age 81, to pay tribute to him by contrib- uting to the Foundation, said Foundation President Eileen Wirth. “This is a great chance for Jim’s friends to support his work for journalism scholarships,” she said.

Send donations to the OPC Foundation, P.O. Box 4842, Omaha, NE 68104-0842. Note that they are in memory of James Clemon. Donors will be recognized at this year’s OPC Scholarship Dinner.

APRIL 2016 Page 3 New Creighton president sees bright future By Jennifer Bull pioneer different programs and develop OPC Committee Member opportunities.” ather Daniel Hendrickson shared the journey that has led him to his Intuitively, Hendrickson was quick to current position as the new presi- acknowledge and express his gratitude Fdent of Creighton University at the for the resources Creighton currently has, Omaha Press Club’s monthly Education saying it always strives to be a good stew- Forum on Feb. 25. He also mentioned ard of the generous resources it has re- how he is gathering information and ceived. But with larger classes of students building his vision for Creighton’s future. come larger responsibilities to provide those students with the quality education Born and raised in Fremont, Neb., that is expected from Creighton. Hendrickson graduated from Mount Creighton University is growing, with Michael Benedictine High School in Father Daniel Hendrickson shares his vision for Creighton with the Elkhorn, earned a bachelor’s degree in Education Forum audience. At right is Education Committee member 8,435 students currently and a freshman psychology and theology at Marquette Hugh Cowdin - photo by Gary Willis class of 1,070 students. And for the 13th University and then entered the Society Hendrickson’s first initiative as president year in a row it has earned the Midwest of Jesus. Hendrickson began his Jesuit of Creighton was to listen. He listened No. 1 ranking in the “America’s Best Col- formation studying at Creighton in 1996 to the students, staff and professors and leges” edition of the U.S. News & World and was hired to teach philosophy. He gathered and mentally filed this informa- Report. was ordained into the priesthood at St. tion away for future use and planning. The students are what Hendrickson John’s Church on the Creighton campus “The biggest challenge the university likes most about his work. Watching the in 2006 and went on to earn master’s faces is having enough resources,” Hen- transformation they make, seeing them degrees from Fordham University, Santa drickson said. “We’re a strong institu- grow is exciting, and he is looking for- Clara University and Columbia University, tion with great community friends and ward to challenging and inspiring future as well as a Ph.D. from Columbia. partners, but we still need to grow and generations of Creighton students.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH May 8, 2016 FATHER’S DAY Two Seatings: 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. STEAK GRILL Adults: $22 • Children under 10: $12 Saturday, June 18, 2016 CARVING STATION Scholarship Steamship Round of Beef with 5:30 to 9 p.m. Horseradish Chantilly Dinner & Red Wine Au Jus Adults: $25 • Children under 10: $12 April 29, 2016 • 5:30 p.m. Old School Pineapple-Glazed Ham ENTRÉES Choice of Entrée $35 Chicken Supreme Prime Rib of Beef • Ribeye Baked Tilapia Beurre Blanc New York Strip • Club Steak Hors d’Oeuvres Eggs Benedict • Risotto Olive Tapenade Bruschetta Lyonnaise Potatoes • Seasonal Vegetables Buffet Side Dishes Seafood Portabella Mushrooms À LA CARTE Build-Your-Own Omelet Lyonnaise Potatoes • Baked Beans Salad Multi-Topping Waffle Bar Corn-on-the-Cob • Vienna Hot Dogs OPC Thunderbird SALAD DISPLAY Thunderbird Salad • Imported Cheese & Antipasto Salads Entrée Coleslaw • German Potato Salad Potato Salad • Pasta Salad • Coleslaw Deviled Eggs • Smoked Salmon Chaud-Froid OPC Chicken Piccata Fresh Fruit Display • Fresh Baked Pastries House Salad • Deviled Eggs Risotto Pilaf & Brandied Carrot Breakfast Breads • Pecan Rolls Desserts DESSERTS Dessert New York-Style Cheesecake with Strawberries Assorted Brownies Gâteau Riche Framboise Chocolate Driscoll Strawberries Strawberry Shortcake Warm Peach Cobbler with French Vanilla Ice Cream

Page 4 APRIL 2016 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Earlier this year the board outlined Director Trev Alberts on May 20 and three priorities: 1) growing the OPC Omaha philanthropists Bill and Ruth Scott membership by 20 percent, 2) adding 12 on Sept. 22. Several tables have already new events for the year, and 3) increasing been sold, so get your reservations in now membership utilization. because these will be hot-ticket events. I am happy to report that there is already Another event I will mention is the progress being made on the first two, so OPC Hall of Fame Dinner on June 4 that if we can get you up to the 22nd floor a includes a tremendous list of honorees. little bit more, we will be in great shape for As always, we look forward to another achieving our 2016 goals. wonderful affair and hope to see you there. Sean McGuire There will be several opportunities to get We appreciate your comments and pring has sprung and things are heat- involved in the upcoming months if you feedback on how we can work to provide ing up at the Omaha Press Club. We are looking for more than a pleasant din- the best experience for your membership. know some do not like to leave the ing experience in the coolest club in town. Please email me at [email protected] Shouse during a frigid Omaha winter, with any questions or concerns you may but that excuse will no longer be an The next two “Face on the Barroom have. I look forward to seeing you soon. option. I cannot be more excited about Floor” events are going to be top-notch. the events on tap for the rest of 2016. The honorees will be UNO Athletic - Sean McGuire, OPC President MEET CHRISTINE VILLAMONTE... By Jennifer Bull OPC’s restaurant and events manager OPC Committee Member ing; she had also found her soon-to-be that come to the OPC for engagement husband and now executive director of and wedding dinners. She revels in the the OPC, Steve Villamonte. Christine and details and coordinates with the couple to Steve were catering at the Omaha World- develop and capture the essence of the Herald when they were approached to run experience the couple is striving to create. the Press Club. It seemed like a perfect fit. The OPC was the right venue, at the right The OPC staff ’s attention to details time and gave them a chance to highlight helps build lasting memories, providing their multiple event-planning and culinary amazing, made-from-scratch food and talents. watching the start of a new family. Chris- tine enjoys seeing patrons’ faces as they Ambiance is the key to the Omaha walk through the OPC doors and experi- Press Club’s attraction, especially for ence their moment in time. Generations engagement and wedding dinners. Couples of families have come through the doors are surrounded by beautiful views of of the OPC, and it’s been the Press Club’s the city, and the evening hours provide a privilege to be part of their continuing quieter, more intimate setting. It’s easy to story. get swept up in the moment when you’re surrounded by a beautiful view, eating Interested in finding out more about study- hristine Villamonte was delicious food and being waited on by a booking the best view in town for your ing to become a dietician when talented, caring and professional staff. she found her passion for event engagement and/or wedding dinners? C Call Christine at 402-345-8008 or email planning. Her professors were impressed Christine’s specialty is listening to what by how well she handled the details of a clients want and what works within their [email protected]. Reminder: For members, there is no rental fee for the event hospitality event for her nutrition group. budget, creatively balancing the two in or- Christine knew she had found her call- der to create a special moment for couples space. OPC JOURNALISTS OF EXCELLENCE HALL OF FAME Saturday, June 4, 2016 5:30 p.m. No-host reception • 6:30 p.m. Dinner • 7:15 p.m. Presentation of Hall of Fame inductees Members $45 - Nonmembers $55 • MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY. Call 402-345-8008 or email [email protected]

APRIL 2016 Page 5 Board of Directors Committee Chairs Board of Directors Committee Chairs Chris Allen (2013-2015) University of Nebraska at Omaha Communications Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Chris Allen (2013-2015) University of Nebraska at Omaha Communications Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Tom Becka (2014-2016) NRG Media Education Gary Kerr Tom Becka (2014-2016) NRG Media Education Gary Kerr Allen Beermann (2013-2015) Nebraska Press Association Excellence in Journalism Awards Chris Allen Allen Beermann (2013-2015) Nebraska Press Association Excellence in Journalism Awards Chris Allen Deb Daley (2013-2015) Mercy High School Executive Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy, 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 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 2016- 2017 Officers Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio Omaha World-Herald OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Omaha World-Herald OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Communications Committee Todd Murphy...... President Elect Communications Committee Todd MurphyCommunications...... President Elect Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Henry Cordes Trustees Henry Cordes Trustees Universal(2015-2017) Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Universal Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Julie Prescott Burgess Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Julie Prescott Burgess J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Steve Jordon J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Steve Jordon Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Chris Christen Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Chris Christen First National Bank Vice President First National Bank Vice President Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Galen Lillethorup Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Galen Lillethorup 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 Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Dave Ogden, Ph.D. E.D.Chris Bellis Healthcare Consultants Allen Larry Weber UniversityDave Ogden, Ph.D. of Nebraska at Omaha E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Larry Weber Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 EducationHoward K. Ma rc us 402-444-1397 Gary Kerr Joe Weber Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Joe Weber Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Sean McGuire Image Building Communications Image Building Communications Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President Allen Beermann Nebraska Press Association Excellence in Media Awards Chris Allen President Bridget (Weide) Brooks Image Building Communications Executive Committee Sean McGuire, Todd Murphy, E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Gary Sadlemyer KFAB Radio J.J. Bartlett, Tom Becka, Marcia Cady Tom Shatel Omaha World-Herald Tom Becka Beth Weiss Cox Communications “Face on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor Hall of Fame Judy Horan, Todd Murphy President-Elect (2016-2018) Fox 42 Kathleen Al-Marhoon Bailey Lauerman Marketing / Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Claudia Bohn Methodist Health System Professional Development Daisy Hutzell-Rodman J.J. Bartlett D.C. “Woody” Bradford Houghton Bradford Whitten Board of Directors Committee Chairs Liz Hruska Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office 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 Treasurer 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) Christopher Sehring KMTV 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: First National Bank Omaha World-Herald Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio 402-953-7427 OPC Foundation Communications Committee Board of Directors Committee Chairs Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Universal Information Services Chris Allen (2013-2015) University of Nebraska at Omaha Communications Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Education Gary Kerr Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Julie Prescott Burgess Tom Becka (2014-2016) NRG Media J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Steve Jordon Allen Beermann (2013-2015) Nebraska Press Association Excellence in Journalism Awards Chris Allen Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Vice President Chris Christen First National Bank Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Deb Daley (2013-2015) Mercy High School Executive Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy, Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Galen Lillethorup TRUSTEES Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Harland Fogle (2014-2016) U.S. Air Force (retired) J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Secretary Howard K. Marcus Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Willie Garrett (2014-2016) Journal Broadcast Group “Face on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 Joe Weber Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer 2013-14 O cers Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Liz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce Gary WillisPresident 402-493-1373 Scott Darling CommunicationsProfessional Development Chris Allen Committee Image Building Communications Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President Elaine Allen Marcia Cady Omaha World-Herald Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio 402-953-7427 OPC Foundation 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 Howard K. Marcus Vice President First NationalClaudia Bank Willie Garrett Bohn 402-953-7427 • Eric Stoakes • Henry Cordes Galen Lillethorup Julie Prescott Burgess Secretary Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. 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 Vice President Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska ImageSusan Building Communications Nicole LindquistEustice,402-559-9149 Co-ChairPast President • Judy Horan, Co-Chair Chris Christen Executive Director...... Steve VillamonteElaine Allen DaisyEmail Hutzell-Rodman...... • Howard K. [email protected] Scott Darling Todd Murphy Planning & Event Coordinator ...... Christine VillamonteLarry Weber Galen Lillethorup Immediate Past President Don Summerside • Gary Willis Email ...... [email protected] Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Universal Information Services Chris Allen • Jennifer Bull Administrative Manager ...... Jeanie CampbellSteve Jordon Kerry Olson • Tom O’Connor Past President Joe Weber Email ...... [email protected] Hours of Operation Lunch WE’RE ONLINE! READ YOUR OPC ...... NEWSLETTER AT OMAHAPRESSCLUB.COM 402-345-8587 Monday – Friday ...... 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fax ...... 402-345-0114 Bar Restaurant ...... 402-345-8008 Tuesday – Saturday...... 4:30 p.m. to Close Website ...... www.omahapressclub.org Dinner Hours Thofursday Operation – Saturday...... 5:30 p.m. to Close LUNCH OPCNEWSLET TER Monday - Friday Tamsen Butler ...... Editor EVENTSDon Summerside ...... 11:30Copy a.m. Editor to 2 p.m. Friday, April 8 ...... 402-345-8587 Tuesday, May 17 BAR Winemaker’s Dinner Fax ...... Shatel Sports Lunch 402-345-0114 6 p.m. social & hors d’oeuvres Tuesday - Saturday 6:30 dinner SubmissionsFriday, May for the February 20 issue are due on or before4:30 Jan.p.m. 20to .close Face on the Barroom Floor. Trev Alberts, DINNER Tuesday, April 19 Thursday - Saturday Shatel Sports Lunch UNO vice chancellor, athletics Speaker Trev Alberts 5:30 p.m. to close Monday, May 30 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon program Memorial Day. Club closed Thursday, April 21 Saturday, June 4 OMAHA PRESS CLUB STAFF 2nd Congressional District Hall of Fame Dinner Executive Director Republican Primary Debate 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Steve Villamonte...... [email protected] Don Bacon, Chip Maxwell 7:15 ceremony 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon program Restaurant and Events Manager Friday, June 17 Christine Villamonte...... [email protected] College baseball opening ceremonies Wednesday, April 27 6 p.m. buffet Administrative Manager Administrative Professionals’ Day Jeanie Campbell... [email protected] Special menu Saturday, June 18 Father’s Day Grill -- steak and buffet. OFFICE...... 402-345-8587 Friday, April 29 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Restaurant...... 402-345-8008 OPC Foundation Scholarship Awards Dinner Tuesday, June 21 Website...... www.omahapressclub.com 5:30 p.m. reception; 6:15 dinner Reminder!Shatel Sports Lunch e current minimum quarter ends March 31, NEWSLETTER2013. Sunday, May 8 Saturday, July 2 Eric Stoakes...... Graphics Editor Mother’s Day Brunch Celebrating July 4 early Don Summerside...... Copy Editor Seatings at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. with buffet, fireworks Judy Horan...... Coordinating Editor Submissions for May issue are due CANCELLATION POLICY: All reservations must be cancelled 48 HOURS in advance. on or before April 20.

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