Kappa Alpha Theta Omaha Alumnae Chapter
The Kite Flyer
Fall, 2011
A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Hello Thetas!
Well, we're almost through the summer, and your Board is busy making plans for another great year of programs and meetings. And I am looking forward to representing our chapter at Grand Convention next summer.
With that said, I remind you to please send in your dues. Your dues envelop was sent in the spring newsletter, reflecting the change of our dues schedule from a fiscal year to the calendar year. With this being a grand convention year, we really want to bring home another Golden Kite award - representing and acknowledging our strong, supportive membership.
Thanks so much to our Patron Program members, for supporting our annual scholarship to an Omaha native collegiate Theta. This summer we were happy to present a check to Christina Roberts, our 2011 scholarship winner. She is busy preparing to take the MCATs in September and hopes to be able to make her career here in Omaha. We look forward to seeing her around this coming year.
On July 16th, CASA held its inaugural "5.8K Run to Benefit CASA" at Midtown Crossing. Omaha resident, John MacKenzie climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro last year to benefit CASA, and then organized the 5.8 K run to do the same. CASA was thrilled to have 300+ participants, making this first year a huge success! A special “thanks” goes out to our alumnae members and family who braved the heat to either run the race or volunteer as cheerleaders and support crew. I'm already looking forward to next year’s race. With your help, we are hoping to help CASA make it even more successful.
I truly wish you a great rest of summer and look forward to seeing you all in September!
Loyally -
Barbara English Wimmer, Rho "89
President
Barb & Georgia Wimmer, Marla Grose
and Peg Pearson at the CASA Race.
2011-2012 Meetings and Programs
All meetings begin with social time at 6:30. Dinner is served at 6:45, followed by a short program.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Welcome Back …A fun evening with no program....just dinner and catching up with old friends and making new ones!We will be asking you to either dress in clothing from your college era or to bring mementos to share.
Hostess: Susie Ferrarini (402-393-5693)
Address: 8506 Hickory Street
Directions: Head west on W Dodge Rd toward N 90th St. Take the 1st left onto N 90th St. Turn left onto Hickory St. Susie’s home is on the north side of the street at the intersection of 85th and Hickory.
Assistant Hostesses: Cindy Hartman & Mary Ann Larson
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Tri-Faith Initiative ... Canon Tim Anderson, of the EpiscopalDiocese of Nebraska, willspeak about this remarkable partnership ofJudaism, Christianity, and Islam and their plans to build a community that invites open discussion and an exchange of ideas.
Hostess: Nicole Panneton (402-758-9004)
Address: 2114 South 190th Circle
Directions: Head west on W Dodge Rd and take the 192nd St exit. Turn left onto N 192nd St. Take 192nd St. north to Shadow Ridge Drive (between Pacific and Center Streets). Turn left onto Shadow Ridge Drive. Take the 2nd right onto S 190th Circle. Nicole’s home is on the right.
Assistant Hostesses: Shelli Klemke & Kathy Martin
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Holiday Appetizers and Wine Pairings ... Our own cateress, Kathy Silvey of “A Catered Affair”, will teach ushow to make a few easy holiday appetizers and suggest some wines that will pair perfectly with them!
Hostess: Jane Pohlman (402-896-9597)
Address: 5814 South 118th Plaza
Directions: Head south on 120th St, past Q. Turn left onto Oakair Plaza. Continue south onto S 118th Plaza.
Jane’s home is on the right.
Assistant Hostesses: Marla Grose & Peg Dahlke
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Festive Fundraiser…The raffle is back, and this year’s will be better than ever! Heavy appetizers will be served for dinner so that you have more time to browse the awesome gift packages!
Hostess: Barb Wimmer (402-614-6985)
Address: 9923 Broadmoor Road
Directions: Take Pacific to S. 96th St. Head north on S. 96th St about ½ mile to Harney Parkway. Take the 1st left onto Harney Parkway, and then immediately turn left onto Harney Parkway South. Follow that about .3 miles to Broadmoor Rd. Turn left on Broadmoor Rd and Barb’s house is on the left.
Assistant Hostesses: Susie Costanzo & Nan Henry
2011-2012 Meetings and Programs
All meetings begin with social time at 6:30. Dinner is served at 6:45, followed by a short program.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Founders Day … Join us as we honor the women who founded our chapter, as well as our 25, 50 and 75-year Thetas. We will also reveal our Theta of the Year!
Happy Hollow Country Club
Address: 1701 South 105th Street
Directions: From Pacific – drive south on 105th St and the entrance will be on your left.
From Center – drive north on 105th St and the entrance will be on your right.
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Omaha Police Department … Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: Simple changes you can make to your home and yard to reduce your chances of being a victim of crime.
Hostess: Peg Pearson (402-330-5667 )
Address: 2141 South 182nd Circle 68130
Directions: Take W. Dodge Rd to the 180th St exit. Turn left onto N 180th St and drive south about 1.8 miles to Center Ridge Drive (1 blk north of Center). Turn right (west) onto Center Ridge Drive and follow it about .3 miles. Turn right onto S 183rd Circle and then take an immediate right onto S. 182nd Circle. Peg’s house is on the right.
Assistant Hostesses: Patty Hemphill & Deb Kirchner
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Tuesday, April 3, 2011
Service Project … We will be assembling care packages for the children served by the Douglas and Sarpy County CASAs.
Hostess: Anne Kelley (402-496-6205)
Address: 808 North 164th Street
Directions: Take W. Dodge Road to the 156th St exit. Turn right onto N 156th St. Turn left onto Webster St
Take the 2nd right onto N 158th St. Continue straight onto Burt St. Turn right onto N 164th St. Ann’s house is on the left.
Assistant Hostesses: Beth Broderick & Bekah Althoff
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Tuesday, May 1, 2011
Field Trip .....Think you know all about Boys Town? You are in for a surprise! Join us in the “Boys Town Café” to learn about how much Boys Town has grown and changed over the years.
Address: Boys Town Visitors Center on Flanagan Boulevard.
Directions: Take West Dodge Road to the Boys Town exit. (this exit is between the 132nd and 144th St. exits) Turn left onto N 137th St. Continue onto Sheehan Dr. Turn left onto Flanagan Blvd and follow it around the cul-de-sac to the Visitors Center. The Café is inside the Visitors Center.
Omaha Alumnae Annual Dues
Regardless of where life takes us, the bond we share with other Thetas, the link between each of us and the Fraternity, is strong. When we think of Theta, it is important that we think not only of the past, but also of the present and the future. One way to provide for a strong Fraternity, both today and tomorrow, is for each alumna to pay annual dues to Kappa Alpha Theta.
The annual dues for Omaha Alumnae are:
Regular Membership: $25
Regular Membership if you are in the “Life Loyal” program: $10
$15 of your annual dues goes to headquarters to keep you in good standing with the Fraternity.
Life Loyal members will have already paid this.
$10 of your annual dues supports the Omaha chapter directly. (helps pay for CASA donations, Founders Day expenses, Convention costs, postage, printing…etc)
Supporting Membership: $35
Supporting Membership if you are in the “Life Loyal” Program: $20
As a Supporting Member, your additional funds will provide greater support for the Omaha chapter’s activities.
The Patron Program
The Patron Program is unique to Omaha. Each year, contributions to the Patron Program are used directly to fund a scholarship for a Theta collegiate originally from Omaha. The Patron Program has four levels of giving, but donations of any amount are always appreciated.
Super Theta $15
High Flyer: $25
Twin Star: $50
Golden Pansy: $100
Dues may be paid by sending a check made out to Kappa Alpha Theta to:
Barb Domski
16274 California
Omaha, Nebraska 68118
Please make a note in the memo line as to your desired membership level and/or patron level.