Fellowship • Scholarship • Education And the Best View in Town
VOLUME 46 • NUMBER 11 D E C E M B E R 2016 WWW.OMAHAPRESSCLUB.COM
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Trump’s ground game called key to victory
Noon Forum hears analysis of election results
By Claudia Bohn
Communications Committee
T
he 2016 presidential election was
full of twists and turns throughout the Democratic and Republican race to the White House.
The end result surprised many,
but political experts Vince Powers and
J.L. Spray told the Omaha Press Club
Noon Forum crowd it’s what makes our
country great.
Powers, chairman of the Nebraska
Democratic Party, and Spray, a member
of the Republican National Committee,
addressed the election both nationally
and statewide at the Nov. 17 OPC event.
The key to Donald Trump winning
the presidential race came down to the
ground game.
“The Clinton campaign was very
smooth and very well run, and they had
30 years of campaign experience,” Spray
said. “Trump had the ground game on
the local level, and it was the best we
have ever had. The campaign plan that
was handed to Donald Trump is what
made his election possible.”
Powers said the Democratic Party has
much to learn from the recent election
and must reorganize its efforts.
Vince Powers & J.L. Spray at the November Noon Forum. Photo by Claudia Bohn
Vince Powers, Marcia Cady & J.L. Spray.
Photo by Claudia Bohn
Noon Education Forums are a
service provided by the Omaha
Press Club for the public. You do
not need to be a member to attend. Many interesting speakers
are featured at the lunches.
Let your friends and colleagues
know they are invited.
“When a party wins, they get to organize the government and the country,”
Powers said. “When you lose, you have
to reorganize your party and examine
what went wrong. Many in our party are
still surprised by the outcome. We will
wait and see. I want our country to do
well. Things are going to be different,
but it will all work out.”
The political experts also touched
on the legislative races in Nebraska,
the Electoral College and how President-elect Trump’s agenda could impact
Nebraska.
Marcia Cady moderating Vince Powers & J.L. Spray. Photo by Claudia Bohn
Omaha leaders roast and toast Woody and Dana Bradford
By Don Summerside
Communications Committee
Photos by Kurt Keeler
A
man of many hats and a man
of many words -- as Woody
and Dana Bradford were
dubbed by their roasters –
share the 151st “Face on the Barroom Floor.”
Before a crowd of more than 180
at the Nov. 16 OPC event, Woody
and son Dana received the irreverent
salutes of community leaders.
Roaster Bruce Lauritzen produced
the visual highlight of the evening. Lauritzen, chairman of First
National Bank of Omaha, called
attorney Woody “a man of many,
many talents who has worn many
hats.” Then, with the assistance of
son Clark and the creative talents of
Bruce’s wife, Gerry, he brought forth
hat after hat for Woody to model: a
husband hat (a “honey-do” bonnet);
a father hat (Woody, father of four
sons, is a western movie fan and
the father hat was actually a stack
of cowboy hats with the names of
Woody’s sons on them); a coach hat
recalling Woody’s days of guiding
youth teams; a gardener hat; a political hat; a barrister wig; an Episcopal
hat; and, finally, a Bradford beanie
complete with propeller.
Front, from left: Kate Dodge, Dana and Woody Bradford, Bruce Lauritzen.
In back: Mickey Anderson, Jay Noddle, Roger Dixon, Terry Kroeger.
Added Roger Dixon, president and
CEO of MECA: “Dana had a lot
of big ideas. When he was on the
MECA board, the staff would joke
about keeping a fire extinguisher
handy. Dana always arrived with his
hair on fire!”
Jay Noddle, president and CEO
of Noddle Companies, said: “You
know it’s going to be a long meeting
when Dana opens up with: ‘You’re all
handicapped with bad facts. Let me
tell you how it is.’”
Emcee for the evening was Terry
Kroeger, publisher of the Omaha
World-Herald and president and
CEO of BH Media Group. Kroeger
called Woody and Dana a legendary
duo – “like Fred Astaire and Ginger
Rogers, or Brad Ashford and Nancy
Pelosi.”
Kroeger introduced
roaster Anderson as
“maybe the best car
dealer in the United
States.” Anderson, in
turn, thanked Kroeger
for the compliment,
then added: “But
maybe endorsements
aren’t your strong suit!”
(The World-Herald
endorsed Hillary
Clinton, its first for a
Democrat presidential
Woody is a man of many hats, says roaster Bruce Lauritzen, with help from
nominee since 1932).
Clark Lauritzen.
Woody’s full name
And the man of many words? Roast- is D.C. Bradford III. How did he
er Mickey Anderson, president of
become Woody?
Baxter Auto Group, said business
Roaster Kate Dodge, president of
and civic leader Dana has a special
NEI Global Relocation, explained:
and lengthy vocabulary: “He never
As a child, there were parental
lets a few words say well what so
concerns: “He seemed a little slow.
many words can say poorly.”
Would he ever learn to walk? Would
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he learn to talk? Would he ever
grow?”
Would-He became Woody.
In artist Jim Horan’s “Face” caricature, Woody and Dana are wearing
classy outfits, a style that Horan calls
“law suit.” They are carrying briefcases with signs for favorite organizations such as the Omaha Press Club
and MECA. Woody is juggling the scales of
justice. The lady with the sword –
Lady Justice – is not happy about
it. Dana is holding a red-hot
branding iron, a tool for his business,
Waitt Brands. In the center between
Woody and Dana is the soaring
tower symbol of Stinson Park and
Aksarben Village.
In closing, emcee Kroeger called the
Bradfords “gifts to Omaha.”
Dana concluded with: “It’s a real
honor for me and for my family to
be recognized by the Omaha Press
Club. For all of you to take the time
to show up, it means an awful lot.”
And from Woody: “I want to say
how proud I am of my son and to
express the joy a father gets on an
occasion like this. I appreciate this
honor and want to thank you very
much.”
Goodbye to Bill Ramsey
T
he Omaha Press Club lost a
good friend and the community lost a public relations legend
with the death of Bill Ramsey.
President of the OPC in 1974,
Ramsey was a “Face on the Barroom
Floor” in 1995 and a recipient of the
club’s “Distinguished Member” award.
After serving as a Marine Corps
infantryman during the Korean War
and receiving the Purple Heart for a
shrapnel wound, the Council Bluffs
native returned home to become
one of Omaha’s top PR men and a
spokesman for veterans’ causes for
decades.
Son Mark told the Omaha
World-Herald’s Steve Jordon that his
father, 86, died at his Omaha home
Nov. 5 after a brief illness. He and
Patricia, his wife of 62 years, had five
children, 19 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
After his military service, the
Creighton University graduate
worked as a photographer and reporter at WOW Radio and TV and then
in public relations for Duchesne College and Academy, Creighton, Boys
Town and Bozell & Jacobs before
starting his own agency, Bill Ramsey
Associates, in 1982. He continued his
PR work until just last year, Jordon
reported, while finishing his sixth
book, “From Tears to Tributes,” on
death and dying. Betty Dineen Shrier
was co-author on most of the books.
Veterans’ causes were high on the list
of Ramsey’s many civic contributions.
He helped sponsor the Veterans Plaza
Memorial in Bayliss Park in the Bluffs,
as well as other Omaha-area monuments to members of the military. He
also emceed and spoke at numerous
veterans’ events over the years.
Bill Williams, who with his wife,
Evonne, organized “honor flights”
for veterans to see monuments in
Washington, D.C., said Ramsey
was a valuable adviser who took
veterans’ issues to heart. “He was a
Marine’s Marine,” Williams told the
World-Herald’s Jordon.
Ramsey also was a past president of
Serra International, an organization
that supports the Catholic priesthood.
OPC Executive Director Steve Villamonte called Ramsey’s death “a great
loss for the Omaha Press Club and
the community. We considered him
a kind friend with a wealth of knowledge of our community. He will be
missed.”
Bill Ramsey. Photo from Omaha.com
Also noted in passing:
Stanford Lipsey, 89 -- Lipsey, Warren Buffett and Paul N. Williams
were members of the inaugural OPC
Journalists of Excellence Hall of Fame
in 2008 for leading the Omaha Sun
Newspapers to a Pulitzer Prize. The
prize was awarded in 1973 for an
expose of Boys Town’s finances. It
was the first Pulitzer ever given to a
weekly newspaper. Lipsey, an Omaha
native, later became publisher of the
Buffalo News, another Buffett-owned
newspaper. He died Nov. 1.
Ruth Williams, 91 – Longtime fans
of the Omaha Press Club Show will
fondly recall “The Church Ladies.”
The duet of Williams and Dorothy
Andrews was an annual show favorite -- prim and proper stone-faced
singers bearing hymnals with saucy
lyrics. Williams worked at WOW-TV
in the 1970s and ‘80s as continuity
director and later as creative director.
She died Oct. 24.
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Events are what we do best, and as a
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Journalists of Excellence Hall of Fame
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
N
ominations are now open for the selection of inductees for the 2016 Hall of Fame. Nominees may be living or
deceased and must have been working journalists who made notable contributions to broadcast, print or new
media journalism. They must have shown exceptional leadership, courage or contributions to the news industry.
They will have worked in the Omaha area during their career; or they may have had a reasonable career in the
area before going elsewhere.
Your Name:
Phone Number:
I nominate (name):
Check here if the journalist is being nominated posthumously.
Tell us why the person should be inducted into the OPC Journalists of Excellence Hall of Fame
(attach separate sheet if necessary).
Please submit by March 30, 2016, to the Omaha Press Club Hall of Fame Committee,
1620 Dodge St., 22nd Floor, Omaha, NE 68102.
Or fax to 402-345-0114.
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Sunday, Dec. 11
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate
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Price: Adults $24 • Children $12
All children 10 and under receive a special
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Saturday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m.
Live Music by Soldiers of Soul
Hors d’oeuvres
Continental Cheese & Fruit Display
Buffet
OPC Famous Thunderbird Salad
with Sauté Toppings
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Prime Rib of Beef
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Sautéed in a sweet Marsala wine with
mushrooms and bordelaise
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Dessert
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Price: $50 per person
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preferential treatment when
holding a special event, with
no charge for room usage.
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Maybe just celebrating your
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and an experienced event
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Call our favorite party person,
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at 402-345-8008,
for information.
Reservations can be made by calling the Omaha Press Club at 402-345-8008
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DECEMBER 2016
A MESSAGE FROM THE
O P C F O U N D AT I O N
T
he OPC Foundation is extremely grateful to all who have
contributed to our year-end
appeal for donations for scholarships. Your support is more important
than ever this year with the end of the
Davis Scholarships. If you haven’t sent
your donation yet, there’s still time
to get a 2016 tax deduction. And of
course you will be helping some of our
finest area journalism students!
We know that all of you are bombarded with requests for donations at
this time of year, but we very much
hope you will consider ours. Most
of us got where we are professionally because someone believed in us.
Many of us had scholarships that had
a huge impact on our futures. I hope
all of you will think of those who were
generous to you when you were young
as you (hopefully) give our appeal just
another look and send us a check of
any size.
The Foundation Board is also grateful to former OPC President Wendy
Townley, director of the Omaha
Public Library Foundation, for the
outstanding workshop on fundraising
that she conducted for us. Everyone
on our board is an amateur in fundraising, and we are all volunteers. We
have a lot to learn, and the information Wendy provided will help us
tell our story far more effectively. We
all do this because we are passionate
about helping journalism students.
On behalf of our board, I wish
all of you and your families a happy
holiday season. Again, thanks!
- Eileen Wirth, OPC Foundation
A MESSAGE FROM THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
O
PC held its first annual
Thanksgiving Brunch the
Sunday before Thanksgiving,
to a sparse crowd. Those who attended
all vowed to come back next year. The
food was all scratch and very traditional. The chefs did a great job. I have
thought about adding this brunch for
years, and I believe it will become well
attended in years to come, just like for the OPC, and Dana Bradford,
the annual Santa Brunch.
a business executive who has been a
key leader of MECA. The event was
By the time you receive this news- well attended and a big night for the
letter, Christine and Michael will have club. This one was unique as the highthe club decorated for the holidays. profile roasters all definitely did their
Christine always does a great job dec- homework. Woody has been the club
orating the tree and the club. I almost attorney since taking over the role
wish we kept the string of lights up all from Ed Schafer more than 20 years
year-round.
ago.
Take the time to bring family and If you have not booked your holifriends to lunch or dinner and show day event for your family or office, we
off your club. And don’t forget about still have open dates on the calendar,
our Santa Brunch and the prime rib so call Christine.
New Year’s Eve celebrations. For those
new members, these are signature Thank you all and see you at the
club events that fill up, so make your club,
reservations early.
- Steve Villamonte CEC, BS,
We have a new father and son Executive Director
“Face on the Barroom Floor” –
Woody Bradford, longtime attorney
DECEMBER 2016
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2016- 2017 Officers
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
2013-14 Officers
Sean McGuire
President
E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants
Marcia Cady
President-Elect
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
J.J. Bartlett
Treasurer
First National Bank
Chris Allen (2013-2015)
Tom Becka (2014-2016)
Allen Beermann (2013-2015)
Deb Daley (2013-2015)
Harland Fogle (2014-2016)
Willie Garrett (2014-2016)
Judy Horan (2014-2016)
Liz Hruska (2014-2016)
Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016)
Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015)
Secretary
Methodist Health System
Todd Murphy
Immediate Past President
Universal Information Services
Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795
(2015-2017)
Chris Allen
Allen Beermann
Bridget (Weide) Brooks
Gary Sadlemyer
Tom Shatel
Beth Weiss
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Nebraska Press Association
Image Building Communications
KFAB Radio
Omaha World-Herald
Cox Communications
(2016-2018)
Kathleen Al-Marhoon
Tom Becka
D.C. “Woody” Bradford Liz Hruska
Christopher Sehring
Bailey Lauerman
Fox 42
Houghton Bradford Whitten
Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office
Media Consultant
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman.........President
Omaha World-Herald
Todd Murphy.............President Elect
Universal Information Services
J.J. Bartlett ..................... Treasurer
First National Bank
Sean McGuire .................. Secretary
E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants
Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President
Image Building Communications
Communications Committee
Tamsen Butler
Henry Cordes
Susan Eustice, Co-Chair
Willie Garrett
Judy Horan, Co-Chair
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman
Howard K. Marcus
Don Summerside
Gary Willis
Nicole Lindquist
402-871-9872
402-444-1130
402-898-5908
402-953-7427
402-397-6155
402-444-1328
402-444-1397
402-556-5547
402-493-1373
402-559-9149
OPC Foundation
Henry Cordes
President
Steve Jordon
Vice President
Eileen Wirth, Ph.D.
Secretary
Larry Weber
Treasurer
Scott Darling
Past President
Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings:
402-953-7427
Trustees
Elaine Allen
Julie Prescott Burgess
Chris Christen
Galen Lillethorup
Howard K. Marcus
Dave Ogden, Ph.D.
Joe Weber
2013-14 Officers
Chris Allen (2013-2015)
Tom Becka (2014-2016)
Allen Beermann (2013-2015)
Deb Daley (2013-2015)
Harland Fogle (2014-2016)
Willie Garrett (2014-2016)
Judy Horan (2014-2016)
Liz Hruska (2014-2016)
Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016)
Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015)
Committee Chairs
University of Nebraska at Omaha
NRG Media
Nebraska Press Association
Mercy High School
U.S. Air Force (retired)
Journal Broadcast Group
Horan Communications
Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office
UNMC
KFAB Radio
Communications Co-Chairs
Susan Eustice, Judy Horan
Education
Gary Kerr
Excellence in Journalism Awards
Chris Allen
Executive Committee
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy,
J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks
“Face on the Barroom Floor”
Tom O’Connor
Hall of Fame
Judy Horan and Todd Murphy
Marketing/Membership
Bridget (Weide) Brooks
Professional Development
Chris Allen
Communications Committee
2013-14 Officers
Chris Allen (2013-2015)
Tom Becka (2014-2016)
Allen Beermann (2013-2015)
Deb Daley (2013-2015)
Harland Fogle (2014-2016)
Willie Garrett (2014-2016)
Judy Horan (2014-2016)
Liz Hruska (2014-2016)
Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016)
Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015)
Committee Chairs
University of Nebraska at Omaha
NRG Media
Nebraska Press Association
Mercy High School
U.S. Air Force (retired)
Journal Broadcast Group
Horan Communications
Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office
UNMC
KFAB Radio
Communications Co-Chairs
Susan Eustice, Judy Horan
Education
Gary Kerr
Excellence in Journalism Awards
Chris Allen
Executive Committee
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy,
J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks
“Face on the Barroom Floor”
Tom O’Connor
Hall of Fame
Judy Horan and Todd Murphy
Marketing/Membership
Bridget (Weide) Brooks
Professional Development
Chris Allen
Todd Murphy.............President Elect
Universal Information Services
J.J. Bartlett ..................... Treasurer
First National Bank
Sean McGuire .................. Secretary
E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants
Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President
Image Building Communications
Communications Committee
Tamsen Butler
Henry Cordes
Susan Eustice, Co-Chair
Willie Garrett
Judy Horan, Co-Chair
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman
Howard K. Marcus
Don Summerside
Gary Willis
Nicole Lindquist
402-871-9872
402-444-1130
402-898-5908
402-953-7427
402-397-6155
402-444-1328
402-444-1397
402-556-5547
402-493-1373
402-559-9149
OPC Foundation
Henry Cordes
President
Steve Jordon
Vice President
Eileen Wirth, Ph.D.
Secretary
Larry Weber
Treasurer
Scott Darling
Past President
OPC Foundation
Board of Directors
2013-14 Officers
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman.........President
Omaha World-Herald
Todd Murphy.............President Elect
Universal Information Services
Chris Allen (2013-2015)
Tom Becka (2014-2016)
Allen Beermann (2013-2015)
Deb Daley (2013-2015)
Harland Fogle (2014-2016)
Willie Garrett (2014-2016)
Judy Horan (2014-2016)
Liz Hruska (2014-2016)
Nicole Lindquist (2014-2016)
Gary Sadlemyer (2013-2015)
Committee Chairs
University of Nebraska at Omaha
NRG Media
Nebraska Press Association
Mercy High School
U.S. Air Force (retired)
Journal Broadcast Group
Horan Communications
Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office
UNMC
KFAB Radio
Communications Committee
Tamsen Butler
Henry Cordes
Susan Eustice, Co-Chair
Willie Garrett
Judy Horan, Co-Chair
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman
Howard K. Marcus
Don Summerside
Gary Willis
Nicole Lindquist
J.J. Bartlett ..................... Treasurer
First National Bank
Sean McGuire .................. Secretary
E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants
Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President
Image Building Communications
Todd Murphy.............President Elect
Universal Information Services
J.J. Bartlett ..................... Treasurer
First National Bank
Sean McGuire .................. Secretary
E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants
Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President
Image Building Communications
Communications Committee
Tamsen Butler
Henry Cordes
Susan Eustice, Co-Chair
Willie Garrett
Judy Horan, Co-Chair
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman
Howard K. Marcus
Don Summerside
Gary Willis
Nicole Lindquist
402-871-9872
402-444-1130
402-898-5908
402-953-7427
402-397-6155
402-444-1328
402-444-1397
402-556-5547
402-493-1373
402-559-9149
OPC Foundation
Henry Cordes
President
Steve Jordon
Vice President
Eileen Wirth, Ph.D.
Secretary
Larry Weber
Treasurer
Scott Darling
Past President
Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings:
402-953-7427
Trustees
Elaine Allen
Julie Prescott Burgess
Chris Christen
Galen Lillethorup
Howard K. Marcus
Dave Ogden, Ph.D.
Joe Weber
402-871-9872
402-444-1130
402-898-5908
402-953-7427
402-397-6155
402-444-1328
402-444-1397
402-556-5547
402-493-1373
402-559-9149
Communications Co-Chairs
Susan Eustice, Judy Horan
Education
Gary Kerr
Excellence in Journalism Awards
Chris Allen
Executive Committee
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy,
J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks
“Face on the Barroom Floor”
Tom O’Connor
Hall of Fame
Judy Horan and Todd Murphy
Marketing/Membership
Bridget (Weide) Brooks
Professional Development
Chris Allen
OPC Foundation
Henry Cordes
President
Steve Jordon
Vice President
Eileen Wirth, Ph.D.
Secretary
Larry Weber
Treasurer
Scott Darling
Past President
Trustees
Elaine Allen
Julie Prescott Burgess
Chris Christen
Galen Lillethorup
Howard K. Marcus
Dave Ogden, Ph.D.
Joe Weber
Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795
OMAHA PRESS CLUB OFFICE STAFF
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman.........President
Omaha World-Herald
Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795
Communications Co-Chairs
Susan Eustice, Judy Horan
Education
Gary Kerr
Excellence in Media Awards
Chris Allen
Executive Committee
Sean McGuire, Todd Murphy,
J.J. Bartlett, Claudia Bohn, Marcia Cady
“Face on the Barroom Floor”
Tom O’Connor
Hall of Fame
Judy Horan, Todd Murphy
Marketing / Membership
Bridget (Weide) Brooks
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman.........President
Omaha World-Herald
Eileen Wirth, Ph.D.
President
Howard K. Marcus
Vice President
Susan Eustice, Co-Chair • Judy Horan, Co-Chair
Elaine Allen
Secretary
Claudia
Bohn........................................
• Henry Cordes
Executive
Director
Steve Villamonte
Email
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Larry
Weber
Howard K. Marcus • Don Summerside
Treasurer
Planning & Event Coordinator .............. Christine Villamonte
• Gary Willis
• Chris Allen • Jennifer [email protected]
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Email
Steve Jordon
Past
President
Administrative
Manager
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Jeanie
Campbell
Kerry Olson • Tom O’Connor
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Board of Directors
Claudia Bohn
Communications Co-Chairs
Susan Eustice, Judy Horan
Education
Gary Kerr
Excellence in Journalism Awards
Chris Allen
Executive Committee
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman, Todd Murphy,
J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire, Bridget Brooks
“Face on the Barroom Floor”
Tom O’Connor
Hall of Fame
Judy Horan and Todd Murphy
Marketing/Membership
Bridget (Weide) Brooks
Professional Development
Chris Allen
Committee Chairs
Board of Directors
Committee Chairs
University of Nebraska at Omaha
NRG Media
Nebraska Press Association
Mercy High School
U.S. Air Force (retired)
Journal Broadcast Group
Horan Communications
Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office
UNMC
KFAB Radio
Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings:
402-953-7427
Trustees
Elaine Allen
Julie Prescott Burgess
Chris Christen
Galen Lillethorup
Howard K. Marcus
Dave Ogden, Ph.D.
Joe Weber
Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795
Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings:
402-953-7427
TRUSTEES
Elaine Allen
Julie Prescott Burgess
Chris Christen
Scott Darling
Galen Lillethorup
Dave Ogden, Ph.D.
Joe Weber
Hours of Operation
Lunch
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402-345-8587 Monday – Friday ............. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Bar
Tuesday – Saturday .............4:30 p.m. to Close
Dinner
Thursday – Saturday ...........5:30 p.m. to Close
Hours of Operation
LUNCH
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Monday
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Editor
Tamsen Butler
Sunday,
Jan. 1
to 2 p.m.
Don Summerside ................................................................11:30
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Closed
for New Year’s Day
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Tuesday - Saturday
4:30 Jan.
p.m.20.
to close
Submissions for the February issue are due on or before
Thursday, Jan. 12
OPC Annual Board meeting
Sunday, Dec. 11
Santa Brunch
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Dinner,
6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 3
Winemaker’s Dinner
DINNER
Thursday - Saturday
5:30 p.m. to close
OMAHA PRESS CLUB STAFF
Executive Director
Steve [email protected]
Restaurant and Events Manager
Christine Villamonte...... [email protected]
Tuesday, Feb. 14th
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Reminder!
Administrative Manager
Jeanie Campbell... [email protected]
OFFICE.................................... 402-345-8587
Restaurant.................................. 402-345-8008
Website............................... omahapressclub.com
NEWSLETTER
The current minimum quarter ends March 31, Kerry
2013.Olson................ Production Coordinator
Katiuska Tejada Nunez............. Graphics Editor
No one dresses up for the holidays like the Omaha Press Club does.
Tom O’Connor............................... Proofreader
Are you looking for a perfect party setting? A lunch surrounded by brilliance?
Don Summerside.......................... Copy Editor
A holiday dinner your guests will always remember? Keep the OPC in mind.
Judy Horan...................... Coordinating Editor
CANCELLATION POLICY: All reservations must be cancelled 48 HOURS in advance.
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DECEMBER 2016
Submissions for January issue are due
on or before December 20.