September Newsletter

Fellowship • Scholarship • Education And the Best View in Town
VOLUME 46 • NUMBER 8 S E P T E M B E R 2016 WWW.OMAHAPRESSCLUB.COM
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Should ban on death penalty be repealed by voters?
By Gary Willis
Education Committee
Nebraskans for the Death Penalty
gathered 166,692 signatures to put the
death penalty issue on the ballot in
November. On the opposite side, the
group Retain a Just Nebraska believes
keeping the death penalty in our past is
part of making Nebraska a better place
for the future.
Robert Evnen
W
hether the death penalty
should be repealed by voters
in November is the topic for
the Sept. 15 Noon Education Forum to be held at the
Omaha Press Club. The Nebraska Legislature passed LB 268 in May of 2015,
banning the death penalty in Nebraska.
Gov. Pete Ricketts vetoed the bill. The
Legislature overrode his veto, and the
bill became law.
State Sen. Colby Coash, co-chair of
Retain a Just Nebraska, and Robert
Evnen, co-founder of Nebraskans for
the Death Penalty, will present their
groups’ views at the forum. Evnen is a
Lincoln attorney in an unpaid role with
Nebraskans for the Death Penalty.
He represents employers in labor
and employment matters in Omaha,
Lincoln and throughout the state. He
was appointed to fill a vacancy on the
State Board of Education by thenGov. Dave Heineman in 2005 and was
elected to a full term in 2008. Sen.
Coash of Lincoln has been a member of
the Legislature since 2009. Under his
leadership, LB 268 passed, replacing the
death penalty with life without parole
in Nebraska. He has spoken to groups
throughout Nebraska and around the
country.
Cost for the Noon Education Forum
luncheon is $17. Lunch begins at 11:30
a.m. The Education Forum starts at
noon. RSVP 402-345-8008.
Sen. Coalby Cash
Pulitzer Prize-winning trio will speak at Press Club
“
T
aking the Lede: Pulitzer
Prize-Winning Nebraska
Journalists” will be held at the
Omaha Press Club on Tuesday,
Sept. 13. Doors open at 5 p.m. with
a cash bar. The program will begin at
6 p.m. The special event presented by
Humanities Nebraska is free and open
to the public.
sity of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Frakes, a visiting professor in the journalism school at UNL, was a member
of the Miami Herald staff that won the
Pulitzer for coverage of Hurricane Andrew in 1993. He has worked in every
state and 138 countries.
Bill Frakes, Doug Smith and Matt
Waite are the three prize-winning panelists who will discuss the importance
of accurate, honest reporting.
Smith was part of the five-person team
at the Omaha Sun that won a Pulitzer
in 1972 for investigative journalism in
a series of articles on Boys Town. He is
also founder of Ervin & Smith, a local
marketing agency.
Joe Starita, author of “‘I am a Man’:
Chief Standing Bear’s Journey for Justice,” will moderate the panel. Starita
is a journalism professor at the Univer-
Waite was principal developer of
PolitiFact, a website that fact-checks
statements made by politicians. In
2009, PolitiFact became the first web-
site to win a Pulitzer. Today, Waite is
professor of practice in journalism &
mass communications at UNL.
OPC members, call 402-345-8008
for reservations for the Humanities
Nebraska-sponsored event.
“FACE ON THE
BARROOM FLOOR”
Ruth and Bill Scott
Thursday, Sept. 22
5:30 p.m. bar, 6:30 p.m. dinner
7:30 p.m. roast/toast and unveiling of “Face”
by artist Jim Horan
RSVP 402-345-8008
$50 for members, $60 for nonmembers
‘Face’ event for the Scotts is a hot ticket
P
former neighbor;
hones are ringing at
the OPC. Friends and
fans are rushing to call
for reservations for
the Ruth and Bill Scott
“Face on the Barroom
Floor” dinner/roast
The popular couple has
stirred up quite a demand
for the Thursday, Sept. 22
event. They will be the
150th “Face” since 1971 to
be honored.
Terry Pettit, retired volleyball coach for the Nebraska
Cornhuskers (1977-1999);
and Nick Stergiou, Ph.D.,
Distinguished Community
Research Chair in Biomechanics, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Based on the strong early
response, a large crowd is
expected for the event, so
Bill and Ruth Scott
don’t delay calling the OPC
at 402-345-8008 to make
your reservation. A recepathletic director (emcee);
tion hosted by the Scotts begins at 5:30
p.m., followed by dinner and unveiling
Dr. Mike Sorrell, UNMC Distinguished
of the “Face,” a caricature-illustration
Chair in Internal Medicine and a legby artist Jim Horan. The generosity
endary liver specialist at the University
of the Omaha philanthropists is seen
of Nebraska Medical Center (the Scotts
throughout the state. Their personal
named a UNMC building in his honor);
and foundation’s financial support has
touched more than 150 local and state- Dr. Randy Ferlic, retired cardio-thoracic
wide organizations.
surgeon and former member of the
NU Board of Regents and one of Bill
Scheduled to roast the couple are:
Scott’s golf partners;
Bruce Rasmussen, Creighton University
Judy Duffy, longtime family friend and
Shatel Lunch Series concludes,
but other options being explored
By Tom O’Connor
Communications Committee
A
fter a four-year run, Tom Shatel athletic director; Mike Kemp, UNO
has decided that the Shatel Lunch assistant athletic director;
Series has run its course.
Sports announcers – Greg Sharpe, Kent
“I thoroughly enjoyed the lunches, and Pavelka, Gary Sadlemyer, Matt Davison,
I can’t express my thanks enough to all Sean Callahan, Kyle Peterson and Dathe people who attended,” the longtime mon Benning;
Omaha World-Herald sports columnist
said. “But, I think we can do better. I’m Sports writers/book writers – Lee
exploring several options that I think will Barfknecht, Sam McKewon, Dirk Chatbe well received and bring more people elain, Henry Cordes and the late Steve
Pivovar;
to the Press Club.”
Husker football legend – Jerry Murtaugh.
The first Shatel Lunch was held in
September of 2012. Since that time, a
wide variety of guests have spoken at the A committee has been formed to investigate other options that will provide
lunches. The guests included:
sports fans and others with a reason to
Coaches/athletic directors – John Cook, come to the OPC.
UNL volleyball; Trev Alberts, UNO
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The four University of Nebraska campuses -- UNMC,
UNO, UNL and UNK – have
been major recipients of the
Scotts’ financial support.
Others benefiting have been
Creighton University, Metropolitan Community College,
Bellevue University, College
of Saint Mary, Omaha Public Schools
and Children’s Scholarship Fund.
The Scotts’ generosity also has extended to Educare, Nebraska Children and
Families Foundation, Visiting Nurse
Association, Health Center Association
of Nebraska, Project Harmony, The Salvation Army, Collective for Youth and all
the major after-school local providers.
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 found at the monthly lunches. Let
your friends and colleagues know that
they are invited.
“We hope to have some concrete ideas
to announce within the next couple
months,” Shatel said. “I’m excited. I think
this is an opportunity to do something
bigger and better than our lunches.”
Tom Shatel
Picture this: Savage legacy continues at club
Henry Cordes
OPC Foundation past president
T
a regional photo seminar that was second Savage Photography Education Award,
with those students able to use the funds
to none.
sometime during the 2016-17 school
year. The winners also will be recognized
But about five years ago, the press
photographers decided not to put on the in the spring during the foundation’s
annual scholarship awards dinner.
seminar, and the event never returned.
And as a result, the Savage funds have
Jack Savage is tickled that the funds will
been sitting dormant.
again help enhance both still and video
Savage, of course, is considered the
photography education in Nebraska.
founder of the Omaha Press Club, the Wanting to see those dollars put to use
At the same time, we at the foundation
to advance photography in Nebraska,
award-winning photographer having
spent nearly half a century at the Oma- the OPC Foundation a year ago initiated are pleased to once again honor John
Savage’s place in the history of both this
conversations with Jack Savage on how
ha World-Herald. But in addition to
club and in Nebraska photography. It’s
helping found the club, he also helped the funds could be repurposed. only fitting.
to start the Nebraska Press PhotograIt was decided the funds in the future
phers Association.
P.S. The foundation will soon be makwill pay for three annual $1,000 awards
ing its annual appeal for donations to
to promising college photographers to
Upon John’s death, his son, Jack,
help them seek advanced training at one help us continue all our scholarship
made a generous contribution to the
Press Club to fund continuing educa- of many available national photo confer- programs. Look for our annual letter
in November and consider making
ences held each year.
tion for photographers.
your own contribution to journalism
Early this school year, each of the three excellence in the coming year. Thanks
For years, the Savage funds, awarded
institutions that OPC supports will
in advance for your support!
through the OPC Foundation, helped
the Nebraska Press Photographers put on choose their first winners of the John
his fall, one student photographer each from UNL, UNO
and Creighton University will
be awarded stipends to attend a
national photography seminar, a new
program that is part of the ongoing legacy of John Savage.
Coming in October:
Ashford, Bacon to
debate at Press Club
Gary Kerr
Education Committee
A
2nd District congressional debate
will be held Oct. 14 over the noon
hour at the Omaha Press Club.
The debate between the challenger, Republican Don Bacon, and the
incumbent, Democratic Congressman
Brad Ashford, will be sponsored by the
Press Club and the League of Women
Voters of Greater Omaha.
Photo by Gary Willis
A
t the July 21 Noon Education Forum, Leo Adam Biga talked about
boxing champion Terrence “Bud” Crawford’s humanitarian trips to
Africa. Biga accompanied Crawford and Jamie Nollette, Crawford’s
fourth-grade teacher, on the second 12-day journey in June 2015. The world
boxing champion was honored as an OPC “Face on the Barroom Floor” in May.
OCTOBER 14 DEBATE
Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.
The debate moderated by retired
newscaster Gary Kerr begins at noon.
Call 402-345-8008 for reservations
or email jeaniec@opc.omhcoxmail.com
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OPC’s Villamonte to be inducted
into Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame
By Tom O’Connor
Communications Committee
B
Steve execute the food for an event
dinner is a bit like observing a maestro,
racing pit boss and gracious host all at
once.”
eing named to a Hall of Fame
is indicative of true excellence
in a profession. On Oct. 16,
the Omaha Press Club’s very
own executive director, Steve Villamonte, will receive this ultimate
recognition when he is inducted into
the Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame
along with six others.
Others who will be inducted on
Oct. 16 include:
Linda Anania-Keating, Nebraska
Distributing Company and Joslyn
Art Museum;
The cost to attend the event at the
Institute for the Culinary Arts at
Metropolitan Community College’s
Fort Omaha Campus, 32nd Street
and Sorenson Parkway, is $70 per
person.
Anthony Fucinaro Sr. (deceased) and
Anthony Fucinaro Jr., Anthony’s
Steakhouse;
Eddie Galas, Eddie’s Catering;
David Hayes, V. Mertz, four Egg and
I’s;
Executive director at the OPC since
2000, Villamonte is a certified executive chef from the American Culinary
Association. He first worked at the
age of 5 when his father brought him
to Happy Hollow Club and assigned
him to a kitchen employee.
Villamonte also is an adjunct faculty
member of the Institute for the Culinary
Arts. His company, Villamonte’s Cuisine,
manufactures Thunderbird salad dressing
and Blackstone Reuben dressing for commercial and retail sales, and it also caters
weddings.
“The Omaha Press Club is truly blessed
to have Steve Villamonte,” said Sean
McGuire, OPC president. “Not only is he
an amazing chef, but he’s also a great guy.
Ron Popp, WheatFields Eatery &
Bakery;
Chef Leo Fascianella, Pasta Amore.
The Hall of Fame is a collaborative endeavor of the Omaha Restaurant Association, the Institute for the Culinary Arts
at Metropolitan Community College, the
“Steve has the ability to combine a deep National Association of Catering Executives (Omaha Chapter) and the American
knowledge of exciting recipes, with the
logistics of mass preparation, while never Culinary Federation (Heartlands Chapter).
losing sight that every meal or event has
a budget,” said Todd Murphy, past OPC Proceeds from the event provide scholarships
for culinary arts students and fund scholarly
president.
academic work. Contact Jim Trebbien, 402457-2510, for more information.
“For such a down-to-earth guy, watching
His industry expertise is a huge benefit
and makes him effective. Come up and
find out for yourself.”
THE OMAHA PRESS CLUB
CELEBRATES ITS 150TH
FACE ON THE BARROOM FLOOR
RUTH AND BILL SCOTT
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
6:30 p.m.
Dinner
HORS D’OEUVRES
Seafood Florentine Stuffed Portabella
Bake Brie Encroute
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SEPTEMBER 2016
SALAD
OPC’s Signature Thunderbird
ENTRÉE
Filet of Beef au Poivre
Glazed Zucchini & Squash Fan
Anna Potatoes
DESSERT
Chocolate Mousse Terrine
7:30 p.m.
The Roast
To RSVP for dinner, call the Omaha Press Club at 402-345-8008
or email jeaniec@opc.omhcoxmail.com.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
advertising and promotions. Applications
page -- courtesy of KMTV creative -- that
like Facebook and Instagram are probably al- will help us in our marketing efforts. I
ready on your phone and provide the oppor- think it is great.
tunity to do two things for the Press Club:
Please take a moment to “Like” our page if
First, they provide a free look to those in the you have not already done so and share the
community who may not be aware of the
video with your network. This is one of the
club. One of the biggest challenges we face most effective ways to continue to build on
is a lack of awareness. Many young profes- the great things happening this year.
sionals, for example, are looking for a place
like this and do not even know it exists. This Fall is approaching quickly, so be sure to
Sean McGuire
is a free way to reach them.
make reservations for some of the events
listed in the newsletter.
n my business, I try to get out to several
Second,
utilizing
social
media
while
you
are
networking events per week. Recently
in the club improves the overall image and
We have some really fun ones lined up, ofcolleagues have been asking me about
perception
of
the
club
because
our
view
is
fering an opportunity to socialize with some
the Omaha Press Club. I kept wonderone
of
our
most
attractive
features.
This
is
really neat people. I am looking forward to
ing why until all of a sudden a light
also
an
effective
way
to
reach
new
members.
seeing you there.
bulb went off.
I
For the last year or so, I have made a conscious effort whenever I am at the club to
post at least one photo or video from inside
the OPC on social media. Some of you
have done this as well. We live in an era of
technology affecting many things, including
If you have a moment, please try to do
the same the next time you are up on the
22nd floor.
- Sean McGuire, OPC President
One of the things you will notice or may
have already noticed is the OPC Facebook
MANAGER’S COLUMN
The club reopening brings new lunch and
dinner menus. On Sept. 1, we will introduce
our new beer menu. The staff and I would
love to hear feedback on any of the menu
additions. But rest assured that we have kept
the favorites such as the Thunderbird salad,
Reuben sandwich and French onion soup.
Photo by Gary Willis
W
e are back from our annual
summer closing and the club is
looking good. It is that time of
year, and the phone is ringing off the hook
with requests for dates and to plan holiday
parties. Call now to make sure you get the
date you want for your get-together.
A growing trend to relieve the stress of the
holidays is scheduling the gatherings before
or after December. This allows your guests
to have less pressure to fit everything into
one month, and less stress means a more
relaxing event either day or night.
Our daily view from the 22nd floor now
includes the demolition of the Omaha Civic
Auditorium. I personally reflect on the
many occasions I have attended events there
and the memories. We will publish continuing photos on our Facebook page.
Many thanks go out to KMTV Creative and
videographer Michael Wallace for creating
a short video promoting the Press Club.
Check out the video on the home page of
the OPC website (omahapressclub.com).
- Christine Jones Villamonte B.S. Nutrition
Restaurant Manager / Events Coordinator
Omaha Press Club
MEMBER BENEFITS
OPC members receive
preferential treatment when
holding a special event, with no
charge for room usage. Wedding.
Birthday. Retirement. Maybe
just celebrating your team’s win.
We offer great food, a beautiful
setting, an unequaled view, free
room rental and an experienced
event coordinator.
Call our favorite party person,
Christine Villamonte,
at 402-345-8008,
for information.
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Board of Directors
2016- 2017 Officers
Board of Directors
2013-14 Officers
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman.........President
Omaha World-Herald
Sean McGuire
J.J. Bartlett ..................... Treasurer
First National Bank
Sean McGuire .................. Secretary
E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants
Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President
Image Building Communications
Marcia Cady
President-Elect
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
J.J. Bartlett
Treasurer
First National Bank
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
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
(2016-2018)
Kathleen Al-Marhoon
Tom Becka
D.C. “Woody” Bradford Liz Hruska
Christopher Sehring
Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795
Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings:
402-953-7427
Board of Directors
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Nebraska Press Association
Image Building Communications
KFAB Radio
Omaha World-Herald
Cox Communications
Bailey Lauerman
Fox 42
Houghton Bradford Whitten
Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office
Media Consultant
Claudia Bohn
2013-14 Officers
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
Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795
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
Todd Murphy.............President Elect
Universal Information Services
J.J. Bartlett ..................... Treasurer
First National Bank
Sean McGuire .................. Secretary
E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants
Communications Co-Chairs
J.J. Bartlett ..................... Treasurer
First National Bank
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
Education
Sean McGuire .................. Secretary
E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants
Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President
Image Building Communications
Todd Murphy
OPC Foundation
Henry Cordes
President
Steve Jordon
Vice President
Eileen Wirth, Ph.D.
Secretary
Larry Weber
Treasurer
Scott Darling
Past President
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
Trustees
Elaine Allen
Julie Prescott Burgess
Chris Christen
Galen Lillethorup
Howard K. Marcus
Dave Ogden, Ph.D.
Joe Weber
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
Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795
Susan Eustice, Judy Horan
Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings:
402-953-7427
Gary Kerr
Excellence in Media Awards
Chris Allen
Executive Committee
Sean McGuire, Todd Murphy,
J.J. Bartlett, Tom Becka, Marcia Cady
“Face on the Barroom Floor”
Tom O’Connor
Hall of Fame
Judy Horan, Todd Murphy
Marketing / Membership
Bridget (Weide) Brooks
OPC Foundation
Board of Directors
2013-14 Officers
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
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
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
Eileen Wirth, Ph.D.
President
Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President
Image Building Communications
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
Trustees
Elaine Allen
Julie Prescott Burgess
Chris Christen
Galen Lillethorup
Howard K. Marcus
Dave Ogden, Ph.D.
Joe Weber
Susan Eustice, Co-Chair • Judy Horan, Co-Chair
Executive Director ........................................ Steve Villamonte
Elaine Allen
Secretary
Daisy
Hutzell-Rodman
• Howard K. Marcus
Email
........................................
opcdirector@gmail.com
Planning
& Event Coordinator
.............. Christine Villamonte
Larry Weber
Don Summerside
• Gary Willis
Treasurer
Email ........................................ opcchristine@gmail.com
Chris Allen • Jennifer Bull
Administrative Manager ............................... Jeanie Campbell
Steve Jordon
Past President
Olson • Tom O’Connor
EmailKerry
opcjeanie@gmail.com
........................................
Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President
Image Building Communications
Immediate Past President
Universal Information Services
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
Howard K. Marcus
Claudia Bohn
• HenryCLUB
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OMAHA
PRESS
Vice President
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman.........President
Omaha World-Herald
Secretary
Methodist Health System
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
2013-14 Officers
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman.........President
Omaha World-Herald
Todd Murphy.............President Elect
Universal Information Services
Trustees
Elaine Allen
Julie Prescott Burgess
Chris Christen
Galen Lillethorup
Howard K. Marcus
Dave Ogden, Ph.D.
Joe Weber
Communications Committee
Chris Allen (2013-2015)
Tom Becka (2014-2016)
Allen Beermann (2013-2015)
Deb Daley (2013-2015)
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