Fellowship • Scholarship • Education And the Best View in Town

VOLUME 62 • NUMBER 15 MAY 2018 WWW.OMAHAPRESSCLUB.COM SEE PAGE 2 SEE PAGE 3 Noon Forum to feature speaker Hall of Fame to of Legislature Riding herd induct six at on all of it was June 2 dinner aced with a budget shortfall and Speaker of the Leg- filled with filibusters, this year's islature Jim Scheer, une 2 promises to be a festive FNebraska legislative session had its who worked with and memorable evening at the share of challenges. fellow lawmakers JOmaha Press Club when six Proposals to ease the property tax to overcome differ- outstanding media professionals are Jim Scheer burden in the state failed to win ap- ences and promote inducted into the OPC Journalists of proval. A budget bill that got caught compromise. Excellence Hall of Fame. up in a controversy over Planned Get Scheer's take on the 2018 ses- John Prescott, a past Hall of Fame Parenthood and abortion nearly didn't sion and what the future holds at the honoree, will emcee the 10th annual make it. Even so, there many Noon Education Forum May 17. Sen. ceremonies. The club is again grateful successes, including legislation to limit Scheer, a businessman from Norfolk, opioid prescriptions and to increase to Firespring, the event’s presenting some highway speed limits. Continue On Page 2 sponsor. The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails, followed by din- Rodgers will emcee Hughes 'Face' event ner and the induction ceremonies.

You will be asked for a membership number or credit card number when you make your reservation. The list of roasters is headed by Johnny Rodgers, the former Nebraska Cornhusker wingback who won the

1972 Heisman Trophy. Rodgers, who is Jim Fogarty -- Legacy Preservation founder/CEO of Johnny Rodgers Youth Harold Dow -- KETV, CBS Books, KETV, Omaha World-Herald Foundation, was the 102nd “Face” when he was recognized in July 2005. He will serve as emcee. Other roasters will include: ∙ Theresa Glass Union, AT&T, Nebras- ka Department of Health & Human Cathy Hughes Services (retired); Ron Hull -- NET, University ∙ Elmer J. Crumbley, educational con- Cate Folsom -- World-Herald of Nebraska -Lincoln eservations can still be made for sultant, Minnesota Humanities Center; the “Face on the Barroom Floor” principal, Skinner Magnet School event on May 18 honoring Cathy R (retired); Hughes, an Omaha native who has ∙ Dr. Blandina Rose Willis, educator/ become a legendary figure in the media counseling psychologist, president, Hu- world. manistic Solutions, LLC; and Call 402-345-8008 to make a reser- ∙ Al Goodwin, economic development vation. The event is open to the public. Jeff Jordan -- KMTV, Cost, which includes dinner, is $50 for Union Pacific, World-Herald Bob Runnels -- KMTV members and $60 for non-members. Continue on Page 3 Continue on Page 5 Forum recorder Bob Coate Signs Congressional candidates face off off at KIOS -FM Bob then recorded the forums for replay on KIOS radio. he Omaha Press Club hosted the By Gary Willis After 44 1/2 years at KIOS-FM, Bob first debate of the primary cam- Communications Committee Coate decided that the time was right Tpaign between congressional can- for him to retire. He told his listeners, didates Brad Ashford and Kara Eastman. ob Coate, KIOS-FM program "It is with mixed feelings that I am an- The two are vying for the Democratic director, could be spotted on the nouncing my retirement, effective Friday, nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd District, Bthird Thursday of each month March 30". which includes Douglas County and at the Omaha Press Club – wearing Bob added: “It is unusual to have a western Sarpy County. The winner in headphones while doing sound checks career that you absolutely love, but that the May 15 primary will face Republi- can Rep. Don Bacon in the November prior to the Noon Education Forum. is certainly the case with me. Radio is general election. something I wanted to do ever since I The debate was co-sponsored by the was a small child -- even playing 'DJ' in OPC and the League of Women Voters. my bedroom with a portable phonograph WOWT’s Brian Mastre moderated the and a bunch of 45s.” April 19 debate, which was recorded for Someone asked him to mention a rebroadcast on Channel 6. high point in his long radio career. He Another primary debate at the OPC said that “Having the privilege and hon- was scheduled for May 2 between the or of recording and hosting the Omaha Democratic candidates competing to Symphony Orchestra for 29 years would challenge Republican Sen. Deb Fischer. be right up there on top. Like the fantas- tic people I have worked with, there are just too many high points to list them all.” A retirement party was held for Bob and his wife, Linda, at the Career Center Teachers Administration Center, where he was presented with a golden KIOS microphone. Photo by Gary Willis We all wish Bob a very happy retire- Bob Coate, with wife, Linda, at his retirement party. ment. Photo by Gary Willis.

NOON FORUM, continued from Page 1 was elected to the Legislature in 2012 Parking Reminder and re-elected in 2016. He is a former mayor of Norfolk. Lunch service for the PC members receive up to two In the Central City Garage, mem- forum will begin at 11:30 a.m., with the hours of free parking in the bers may park free in any space on the program running from noon until 1 p.m. OCentral City Garage, directly rooftop level at lunchtime, and in any The event price of $17 per person includes west of the club at 122 N. 17th St., space from #142 on up after 5 p.m. To lunch. Non-OPC members are welcome. during the workday and free parking in reach the OPC, take the garage eleva- the evenings from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. with tor to the basement level (marked B CALL 402-345-8008 FOR RESERVATIONS validation. on the elevator). Follow the signs east OR EMAIL [email protected]. Members can still receive up to two and proceed through the tunnel into COM. RESERVATIONS MUST BE ACCOM- hours of validated parking in the Dou- the First National Bank and just a few PANIED BY AN OPC MEMBER NUMBER bleTree Hotel garage from 8 a.m. to 5 steps more to the elevators. OR CREDIT CARD. FREE PARKING FOR p.m. No validated parking is available MEMBERS IS AVAILABLE ON THE ROOF- in the DoubleTree garage after 5 p.m. Important: Bring your parking tick- TOP OF THE CENTRAL CITY GARAGE. However, you may still park in that et to the club for validation. BRING YOUR PARKING TICKET TO THE garage in the evenings if you wish to CLUB FOR VALIDATION. self-pay.

Page 2 MAY 2018 Husker AD Moos entertains huge crowd at Shatel Lunch

By Tom O'Connor of his list of openings. DeFilippo quickly set learned that Matt Davison, former Husker Communications Committee up an interview with Moos and NU Presi- wide receiver turned announcer, was Frost’s dent Hank Bounds and Nebraska Chancel- best friend and that the two talked almost t was a lunch to remember at the Omaha lor Ronnie Green. every day. Press Club. Moos was impressed with both men and Moos turned to his administrative assis- I Bill Moos, the new athletic director at their strong agricultural backgrounds. Being tant and said, “I want Matt Davison in my the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was in around them, Moos said made him “feel like office in 15 minutes.” the house, and he didn’t disappoint. I’m back in the bunkhouse.” Moos laughingly added, “You know Matt Speaking before more than 220 people He got the job offer from Nebraska while hired Scott. Just listen to him.” at the Shatel Lunch Series, Moos shared his eating breakfast in Oakland, Calif., prior With Frost now onboard, hopes are journey to Nebraska and how he was able to to the Washington State-California game. sky high at Nebraska. One question Moos land Scott Frost as the new Husker football received at the Press Club was who would be coach. on Moos’ list to take Frost’s place should the In introducing Moos, Tom Shatel, Huskers lose a game. Omaha World-Herald sports columnist and Commenting on the sellout crowd at the host of the lunch series, said, “He really fits spring game on April 21, Moss said, “I was in. He’s kind of like your next-door neigh- awestruck.” bor – if your neighbor offered Scott Frost Watching Frost lead his University of $5 million a year. He’s one of us – a fellow Central Florida team to victory over Auburn Nebraskan.” in the Peach Bowl while accepting the job Laughs were plentiful, as Moos told of offer from Nebraska is indicative of Frost’s stepping down in 2007 after 12 years as leadership and organizational skills, Moos athletic director at the University of Oregon said. to become a cattle rancher. “He can recruit to Nebraska,” he said. “I’d rather step in it than put up with it,” “Our brand is not tarnished. It’s a little he said. dusty. People know who we are.” After three years of ranching, Moos was Bill Moos. Photo by Gary Willis. With the new coaching staff in place, wooed back to his alma mater, Washington Laughs were plentiful as Moos addressed the Shatel Lunch crowd. Moos said one thing he looks to happen is State University, to become athletic director for “the Blackshirts to be Blackshirts again.” for the university where he was an offensive The Cougars came into the game with a 6-0 In the Q-and-A portion, Moos gave lineman from 1969 to 1972. record but got throttled by a 37-3 margin. Nebraska’s baseball coach, Darin Erstad, a “That pilot light never goes out,” Moos Since he was now the new athletic direc- strong vote of confidence saying, “He’s solid, said. “I missed that (being AD). I missed the tor at Nebraska, Moos joked that the loss and he’s staying right where he is.” kids – that’s why I got back into it.” “didn’t happen on my watch” and that the He also touched on the restructured Ne- Moos’s wife, Kendra, traveled to Lincoln Cougars had an “undefeated season” while braska athletic department and how the key when their youngest of five children, Ben, he was AD in 2017. sports – football, men’s and women’s basket- was attending a football camp. Moos said Once the Husker football season ended ball and volleyball – will report directly to she absolutely loved Lincoln. with a 4-8 record, Moos terminated Mike Moos. Not too long after that, an athletic talent Riley as football coach and began the search Moos was accompanied to the lunch by recruiter, Gene DeFilippo, ran into Moos for a new coach. Bob Burton, deputy AD/chief of staff, and and made him aware of some athletic direc- He sought counsel from Tom Osborne, Chris Anderson, associate athletic director, tor openings. the legendary Husker football coach and community relations. Moos said Nebraska would be at the top AD. Moos asked Osborne about Frost and

RODGERS, continued from Page 1 Her career as a dynamic media Americans with information and to pioneer demonstrates the power of tell stories from their perspective. director, Omaha Economic Develop- one – one woman, one vision, one One of Hughes’ greatest honors ment Corporation (retired). company – Radio One. She spawned a came in 2016 when the Howard Uni- In 1980, Hughes founded Radio multimedia conglomerate that gener- versity School of Communications cel- One, Inc., the largest African-Amer- ated original content across radio, ebrated its 45th anniversary by naming ican owned and operated broadcast television and digital media. the school the “Cathy Hughes School company in the nation and the ninth Her humble beginnings in Omaha of Communications.” The school is highest earning African-American were not a deterrent to her success but the third largest of the university’s 13 business in the U.S. The company is rather part of the catalyst that fueled academic schools and colleges. now known as . her ambition to empower African-

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worth bragging about. Escape the dinner prepara- Want to try something new? Attend the Beard tions and cleanup while enjoying a $25-per-per- and Mustache Competition sponsored by the son feast with more than 30 items to choose Omaha Facial Hair Society on May 19. Proceeds from. This two-hour brunch offers two seatings: from the event will go to Moving Vets Forward. 10 a.m.-noon or 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., with live For more information, go to www.omahafacial- jazz for your listening enjoyment. All moms will hairsociety.com/events/beardcomp. receive a flower. The brunch time is perfect: long June will take us into the college baseball enough to enjoy the family and short enough to championship, with the OPC offering the best accommodate other plans for the day (or just go dining view of the series. We again will have the home and take a nap). fried chicken, barbecue ribs, kosher hot dogs and Graduation reservations are filling up, but we fireworks. Christine Villamonte still have room, so call to reserve space. May and Also in June is our annual Hall of Fame June are the party months for graduations from dinner and induction, one of the top events of the s we enter into the heart of spring (if high school and college. We’ll help you make year. Six Journalists of Excellence will be saluted spring ever really gets here), we have many memories with minimal headache and sleepless on the evening of June 2. Aexciting events to mention. As always, our nights. Let us do the hard work while you relax. And let me close with this teaser: The club is menus in this newsletter give you the details. Our noon events in April were big successes. introducing a delivery service with an exclusive For starters, there is the Winemaker’s Dinner Both the Brad Ashford-Kara Eastman congres- menu for both our building, the First National on Friday, May 11. Nothing ends a work week sional debate and the Shatel Lunch starring Ne- Bank, and the First National Tower. Follow the like an Omaha Press Club signature event for the braska Athletic Director Bill Moos were sold-out website and OPC News for details. right price, including a five-course menu paired events. Just think --when the work load seems like it with five wines. This event allows our chef to Keep your eyes open for more events to come, will never get under control, food service will be be creative with each course. And you have the including the Noon Education Forum on May just a click away. We will keep you posted! option of switching to your favorite red or white 17 featuring Jim Scheer, speaker of the Nebraska wine if you choose not to go with the designated Legislature. Then on May 18, Urban One media variety. founder Cathy Hughes will become the next -Christine Jones Villamonte, B.S. Nutrition Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13, with a buffet “Face on the Barroom Floor.”. Restaurant Manager/Events Coordinator PHONE 402-345-8008 FOR RESERVATIONS

Winemaker’s Dinner Mother’s Day Brunch Cathy Hughes Friday, May 11 Sunday, May 13 157th Face on the Barroom Floor $50 Two seatings: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Adults $25 • Children under 10 $14 6 p.m. Members $50, Non-Members $60 Carving Station Friday, May 18 Steamship Round of Beef with Horseradish 5:30 p.m. No-Host Cocktails Quaff Chantilly & Red Wine Au Jus 6:30 p.m. Dinner Villamonte’s Ceviche Shooters Old School Pineapple-Glazed Ham Peruvian Smoked Salmon Roll Entrées Passed Hors d’oeuvres Appetizer Chicken Crepes Supreme Baked Tilapia Buerre Blanc Brie and Portabella Mushroom Bisque Potato-Leek Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict with Goat Cheese & Bacon Risotto • Lyonnais Potatoes Salad Seasonal Vegetables Parmesan Onion Canapé Villamonte’s Thunderbird in Parmesan Crust A La Carte Build-Your-Own Omelet Salad Multi-Topping Pancake Bar Omaha Press Club Thunderbird Salad Sorbet Pomegranate Salad Display Thunderbird Salad, Imported Entreé Entrée Cheese & Antipasto, OPC Tenderloin Filet Maytag Folie Deux Son Merlot Braised Lamb Shank Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Deviled Eggs, Blue and Béarnaise Smoked Salmon Chaud-Froid, Rosemary Whipped Potatoes Gouda & Roasted Twice-Baked Potato Roasted Parsnips and Spring Carrots Fresh Fruit Display Fresh Baked Pastries • Breakfast Breads Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Pecan Rolls Dessert Chocolate Raspberry Delice Desserts OPC Signature Dessert New York-style Cheesecake with Strawberries Bavarian Chocolate Mousse Gateau Riche Chef de Cuisine: Steve Villamonte BA, CEC Chocolate Driscoll Strawberries (Certified Executive Chef) Warm Peach Cobbler with French Vanilla Ice Cream

Page 4 MAY 2018 HALL OF FAME, continued from Page 1 ment editor, she has led a number of Union Pacific, retiring in 1998. of award-winning reporting efforts, Jordan was diagnosed with brain The event is open to the public, including coverage of the safe-haven cancer in 1997 and died in 1999. and reservations are required. Tables law, issues stemming from the Von fill early, so call 402-345-8088 or Maur mass shooting, and state prison Robert Alexander “Bob” Runnels email [email protected]. sentencing miscalculations. She and Sr. – Runnels was a 20-year Navy The 2018 inductees: her reporters received the Univer- journalist before arriving at KMTV Harold Dow (posthumous) -- Dow sity of Nebraska at Omaha's Andy in Omaha. At Channel 3, he was a became the first African-American Award for “At War/At Home,” a reporter-photographer from 1971 television reporter in Omaha, serving series on Nebraska and Iowa soldiers to 1983. He also hosted a weekly as co-anchor and talk-show host for in Afghanistan. Folsom is an Omaha community affairs show entitled KETV. From there he moved on to native and a UNO graduate. “Expressions.” While in Omaha, he a distinguished career at CBS News was a board member of the Greater that lasted from 1972 to 2010, when Ron Hull – Since 1954, Hull has Omaha Girl Scout Council. Runnels he died of an apparent asthma attack. led a storied career with Nebraska moved to Washington State in 1984 Over the course of his career, Dow Educational Television and with and taught journalism for 10 years received five Emmy Awards plus a the national Corporation for Public at Big Bend Community College Peabody Award for his "48 Hours" Broadcasting. In 1955 he became in Moses Lake. He returned to his report on runaways and a Robert F. program manager at NETV and Illinois roots in 2002 and currently Kennedy Award for a report on pub- played a central role in making it one is a three-term alderman in North lic housing. Before joining CBS, he of the nation's most successful ETV . worked in Los Angeles, Santa Mon- enterprises. Hull helped lead NETV ica and Paterson, N.J. A native of through 2003, and thereafter has Hackensack, N.J., Dow attended the served as a senior adviser to the or- Hall of Fame Dinner University of Nebraska at Omaha. ganization. Hull has also served with Saturday, June 2 the U.S Foreign Service in Vietnam, James D. “Jim” Fogarty – The and in his work with the Corpora- Members $45, Non-Members $55 lifelong Nebraskan is co-owner of tion for Public Broadcasting, helped Legacy Preservation Books, a nation- to create the programs "Anyone for Hors d’oeuvres al publisher of family, business and Tennyson," "The American Experi- Smoked Salmon Croustades institutional histories. Fogarty previ- ence," and "Reading Rainbow." Assorted Bacon Wraps ously spent 11 years as a staff writer Crab-Stuffed Profiteroles for the Omaha World-Herald and 20 R.W. “Jeff” Jordan (posthumous) years in corporate communications, – The Baltimore native was a familiar Salad before co-founding Legacy. For seven face on Omaha TV, newspaper pages Omaha Press Club Thunderbird years he was a panelist on KETV’s and Omaha Press Club shows during Salad Sunday news analysis program, the 1970s and ’80s. After radio and “Kaleidoscope.” He’s a past president TV jobs in several cities, Jordan Entreé of the Omaha Press Club and past landed in Omaha, where he an- Chicken Piccata trustee of the Omaha Public Library. chored KMTV newscasts from 1970 to 1978. From 1979 to 1983, Jordan Risotto Pilaf Cate Folsom – Editorial page editor was a feature columnist for the Oma- Sautéed Artichoke & Asparagus is the latest position in Folsom’s 39- ha World-Herald. He also served as Tips year career at the Omaha World-Her- emcee of the annual OPC gridiron ald. Her reporting beats included show for 14 years. A lifelong railroad Dessert a stint in the Washington Bureau, buff, Jordan joined Union Pacific Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Cup but she has served as an editor for in 1985. He finished his career at Blackberry Coulis the bulk of her career. As an assign- Overnite Trucking, then a subsidiary

MAY 2018 Page 5 Board of Directors Committee Chairs Board of Directors Committee Chairs Chris Allen (2013-2015) University of Nebraska at Omaha Communications Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Chris Allen (2013-2015) University of Nebraska at Omaha Communications Co-Chairs Susan Eustice, Judy Horan Tom Becka (2014-2016) NRG Media Education Gary Kerr Tom Becka (2014-2016) NRG Media Education Gary Kerr Excellence in Journalism Awards Chris Allen Excellence in Journalism Awards Chris Allen Allen Beermann (2013-2015) Nebraska Press Association Allen Beermann (2013-2015) Nebraska Press Association Executive Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy, Executive Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy, Deb Daley (2013-2015) Mercy High School Deb Daley (2013-2015) Mercy High School J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks Harland Fogle (2014-2016) U.S. Air Force (retired) Harland Fogle (2014-2016) U.S. Air Force (retired) “F ace on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor “F ace on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor Willie Garrett (2014-2016) Journal Broadcast Group Willie Garrett (2014-2016) Journal Broadcast Group Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications 2017- 2018 Officers Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications 2013-14 O cers Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks 2013-14 O cers Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Liz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce Liz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce Committee Professional Development ChairsChris Allen Board ofProfessional DevelopmentDirectors Chris Allen Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Omaha World-Herald Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio Omaha World-Herald Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Communications Committee Communications Committee Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Universal Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 Universal(2018-2020) Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen President Elaine Allen Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Communications Steve Jordon Julie Prescott Burgess Jennifer Bull, Jocelyn Houston Julie Prescott Burgess J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Steve Jordon Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Chris Christen Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Chris Christen First National Bank Vice President First National Bank Vice President Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Galen Lillethorup Eileen Wirth, Ph.D. Galen Lillethorup Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Secretary Howard K. Marcus Sean McGuire ...... Secretary Secretary Howard K. Marcus Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Allen BeermannDaisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Nebraska Press Association E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Larry Weber Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Dave Ogden, Ph.D. Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber Joe Weber Joe Weber Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President EducationGary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Gary Kerr Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Image Building Communications Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President D.C. “Woody” Bradford ImageJocelyn Building Communications NicoleHouston Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President YMCA of Greater Omaha President Roger Humphries Roger Humphries Photography Executive Committee D.C. “Woody” Bradford, Houghton Bradford Whitted Tom Shatel Omaha World-Herald Jeremy Maskel, Bridget (Weide) Brooks & Marcia Cady Gary Willis NP Dodge Real Estate “Face on the Barroom Floor” Tom O’Connor Hall of Fame Todd Murphy Jeremy Maskel (2017-2019) President-Elect Kathleen Al-Marhoon Bailey Lauerman Marketing / Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks, Ralston Public Schools Tom Becka Fox 42 Kathleen Al-Marhoon Liz Hruska Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office

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

Judy Horan (2014-2016) Horan Communications Hall of Fame Judy Horan and Todd Murphy Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795 2013-14 O cers Marketing/Membership Bridget (Weide) Brooks Josh Bucy Liz Hruska (2014-2016) Nebraska Legislative Fiscal O•ce Communications Professional Development Chris Allen Committee Daisy Hutzell-Rodman...... President Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016) UNMC Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings: Bridget (Weide) Brooks Omaha World-Herald Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015) KFAB Radio OPC Foundation 402-953-7427 Elaine Allen Communications Committee Todd Murphy...... President Elect Henry Cordes Trustees Universal Information Services Tamsen Butler 402-871-9872 President Elaine Allen Chris Christen Henry Cordes 402-444-1130 Julie Prescott Burgess J.J. Bartlett ...... Treasurer Steve Jordon Susan Eustice, Co-Chair 402-898-5908 Chris Christen Vice President Vice President Secretary First National Bank Willie Garrett 402-953-7427 Susan EusticeEileen Wirth, Ph.D. Galen Lillethoru •p Henry Cordes Judy Horan, Co-Chair 402-397-6155 Howard K. Marcus Sean McGuire ...... SecretaryOMAHADaisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328 Secretar y PRESS CLUB OFFICE STAFF Dave Ogden, Ph.D. E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants Howard K. Ma rcus 402-444-1397 Larry Weber Joe Weber Henry Cordes Don Summerside 402-556-5547 Treasurer Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President Gary Willis 402-493-1373 Scott Darling Image Building Communication Image Building Communications Nicole Lindquist 402-559-9149 Past President Wendy Townley Executive Cindy Workman Director •...... Howard K. Marcus Steve Villamonte2nd Vice President Scott Darling Email ...... [email protected] Steve Jordon Marcia Cady Don Summerside • Gary Willis • Chris Allen Larry Weber Planning & Event Coordinator ...... Christine VillamonteTreasurer Brian Norton Past President JocelynEmail Houston...... • Jennifer Bull • Karen [email protected] m Hugh Reilly Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Bridget (Weide) Brooks AdministrativeTom O’Connor Manager • Sandra ...... Tursi Jeanie CampbellSecretary Peggy Rupprecht Email ...... [email protected] Hours ofJoe Operation Weber Lunch WE’RE ONLINE! READ YOUR OPC ...... NEWSLETTER AT OMAHAPRESSCLUB.COM 402-345-8587 Monday – Friday ...... 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fax ...... 402-345-0114 Bar Restaurant ...... 402-345-8008 Tuesday – Saturday...... 4:30 p.m. to Close Website ...... www.omahapressclub.org Dinner Friday, May 18 Hours Thofursday Operation – Saturday...... 5:30 p.m. to Close NEWSLET“Face onTER the Barroom Floor” LUNCH Monday - Friday UrbanTamsen One Butler media...... founder Cathy Hughes .Editor .EVENTS. Omaha Press Club Don5:30 Summerside p.m. social,...... 6:30 p.m. dinner, 11:30Copy a.m. Editor to 2 p.m...... 7:45 p.m. roast 402-345-8587 Fax ...... 402-345-0114BAR Tuesday - Saturday Tuesday, May 2 SubmissionsSaturday, for the February May 19 issue are due on or before4:30 Jan.p.m. 20to .close Democratic Primary Omaha Facial Hair Society U.S. Senate Debate Beard and Mustache Competition DINNER Thursday - Saturday Noon-1 p.m. 6 p.m.-11 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to close $17 per person Includes lunch Monday, May 28 Friday, May 11 Closed for Memorial Day Winemaker's Dinner OMAHA PRESS CLUB STAFF 6 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner Saturday, June 2 Executive Director Hall of Fame Awards Dinner Steve Villamonte...... [email protected] Sunday, May 13 Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. Restaurant and Events Manager Mother's Day Brunch $55 per person ($45 for OPC members) Christine Villamonte...... [email protected] Seatings at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Administrative Manager Friday, Nov. 9 Jeanie Campbell.... [email protected] Thursday, May 17 “Face on the Barroom Floor” Office...... 402-345-8587 Noon Education Forum Jeff Zeleny, CNN's senior Restaurant...... 402-345-8008 Speaker of the Legislature Jim Scheer White House correspondent, Website...... omahapressclub.com Noon to 1 p.m. a nativeReminder! of Exeter, Neb., and graduate Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. of e the currentUniversity minimum of Nebraska-Lincoln quarter ends March 31, 2013.NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Sandra Tursi ...... Graphics Editor Are you looking for a perfect party setting? A lunch surrounded by brilliance? Tom O’Connor...... Proofreader A dinner your guests will always remember? Keep the OPC in mind. Don Summerside...... Copy Editor Submissions for the June issue are due on CANCELLATION POLICY: All reservations must be cancelled 48 HOURS in advance. or before May 20.

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