territorial volunteer awards honor omaha Family
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territorial volunteer awards honor omaha Family
The Salvation Army Salute Volume 15, No. 1 Territorial Volunteer Awards Honor Omaha Family and UNO Students The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters, based in Des Plaines, Illinois, honors outstanding volunteers annually. Nominations come from an 11-state region of Salvation Army centers in the Midwest. This year, Omaha residents, the Tom and Jane Rogers family, received the Territorial Award for Volunteer Family of the Year. For seven years the Rogers have been outstanding Salvation Army volunteers, increasing attendance and fund-raising for the D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon. They have led the way for renovations of The Salvation Army’s North Omaha Corps and personally volunteered to help hands-on with other projects. The Rogers have three children all of whom have been active volunteers. The Territorial volunteer award for Volunteer of the Year in the Corporate and Group category was awarded to students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Fall 2008 In this issue: Western Division Disaster Services Report 1 Ottumwa Corps Opens Newly Remodeled Facility 7 Back to School 10th Anniversary 8 Officers on the Move 12 Jane and Tom Rogers with Lt. Colonel June McLaren and Omaha advisory board chairman, Mike Cassling, at a special reception in the home of Gene and Anne Spence. continued on page 2 Storms, Floods Cause Death and Destruction in Midlands By Arvid Huisman, Development Director, Des Moines Tornadoes take toll… As Memorial Day weekend was in full swing, a tornado hit Parkersburg in northeast Iowa’s Butler County on May 25, starting what many are calling one of the worst seasons for natural disasters. The Salvation Army Corps throughout the state jumped into action and responded to meet the needs of victims and disaster relief workers. The EF5 tornado that hit Parkersburg wiped out the southern third of the town of nearly 2,000. Homes and businesses were also damaged in New Hartford, Dunkerton and Hazelton. A total of eight lives were lost, and 50 were injured in this storm. Western Division disaster services director John Kuzma was in Parkersburg just hours later to spearhead The Salvation Army’s response where canteens continued on page 3 w w w. s a lvati onar myom aha . o rg Letter from the Commander Dear Friends, Thank you very much for your generous support during the recent floods, wind storms and tornadoes. With your support, our staff and volunteers were able to provide assistance to thousands of individuals whose lives were traumatically impacted by these disasters. Volunteer Awards (continued from cover) UNO fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha has organized a successful food drive known as Just Can It. The honorees presented the unique idea of Just Can It to The Salvation Army four years ago and have since brought national media attention to the city, raised awareness of homelessness, and collected more than 26,000 food items for the Army’s food pantry and feeding programs. Student leader of the 2008 event, Michael Crabb, received the award on behalf of the fraternity. Last month, United Way of the Midlands honored UNO’s Just Can It with its 2008 Making it Happen Award for a service that impacted the entire community through its organization and mobilization of volunteer resources (see article on page 9). Territorial director of volunteer services, Lt. Colonel June McLaren, traveled from Des Plaines, Illinois to present the awards. “The Salvation Army is grateful to the many volunteers that make it possible to help so many people in communities throughout the Central Territory,” said McLaren. However, there are many others suffering greatly throughout our region due to the ever-increasing cost of oil. Those with limited financial resources face tremendous challenges as prices continue to rise. They are forced to choose between buying gasoline to get to work, paying the electric bill to keep the lights on in their home, or putting food on their table. While the rising prices are upsetting to all of us, most of us do not have to choose between essentials as we respond to this crisis. During times like these, over and over again I have seen donors such as you who have responded to the needs of those in their community who are less fortunate and have provided the additional resources necessary to help us insure that no one goes without the basic necessities of life. The people of this region have proven time and time again that they are concerned for the welfare of those who face difficult circumstances; therefore, I am confident that I can trust in you once again to assist us through these times. Thank you for whatever you can do to help support our efforts to continue providing quality services to those in need. May God bless you. Sincerely, Merle Heatwole Major DIVISIONAL COMMANDER 2 University of Nebraska Just Can It leaders join Colonel McLaren and Salvation Army volunteer and special events coordinator, Michele Shearer, at the Spence reception. How to Help There are many ways to assist The Salvation Army by contributing monetary gifts or volunteering your time. Here is a new way to contribute your support. A portion of the proceeds from your purchase helps support the more than 20 human service programs of The Omaha Salvation Army. Please visit www.coffeexperts.com. Storm, Floods (continued from cover) from the Western Division’s Fort Dodge and Mason City Corps rushed to assist. Canteens from the Heartland Division’s Waterloo and Cedar Rapids Corps were dispatched to nearby Hartford and Hazelton. The Salvation Army maintained a presence in Parkersburg for nearly two weeks serving more than 15,000 people a total of 10,226 meals, 13,793 snacks and 20,598 beverages. In addition, 336 individuals received spiritual counseling. May 29 early evening tornadoes struck Kearney, Nebraska. The Salvation Army immediately opened its Corps Community Center where more than 200 residents arrived to receive both food and shelter. The Kearney Salvation Army also provided clean-up kits for residents of Lexington and Cozad to help them recover from flooding in the area. Barely two weeks later a tornado tore through and leveled a Boy Scout camp in western Iowa, killing four young scouts and injuring nearly 50. John Kuzma and the Omaha and Sioux City Salvation Army EDS teams were on scene with food, hydration and spiritual guidance throughout the night. While rural areas seemed to take most of the brunt of Mother Nature, early Sunday morning on June 8 southwest Omaha was hit by an EF-2 tornado. The Salvation Army provided more than 600 meals and provided clean-up kits to those who were affected. Though it seemed Mother Nature was taking a rest, June 27 brought straightline winds to the Omaha and Council Bluffs metro area with wind speeds up to 110 mph. Mass destruction from broken tree limbs and completely uprooted trees could be seen in every part of the city, destruction that caused power outages city wide. While residents cleaned up and OPPD crews worked around the clock to restore power, many were left without electricity for days, no electricity meant food in refrigerators and freezers spoiling. For many the added expense to restock just the essentials once electricity was restored was hard to handle. The Salvation Army, Nebraska Furniture Mart, KFAB, WOWT, Hy-Vee and No Frills Supermarkets decided to come together to help ease the burden and raise money to buy grocery gift cards for those in need. During the 4th of July weekend the NFM put out the red kettles to collect monetary donations, an effort that raised almost $7,000. Eight hundred grocery gift cards were handed out on a first-come first-serve basis to those affected by the extended power outages. Heavy Rains and Flooding Test Many… Heavy rains in northern Iowa pushed the Winnebago River out of its banks in Mason City inundating sections of the city. On June 9 the Des Moines mobile canteen was sent to Mason City to serve disaster workers and flood victims. Among the casualties in Mason City was the municipal water plant which was put out of service for days. A half hour east the Cedar River swamped portions of Charles City shutting down all bridges in the city. Two weeks after the northeast Iowa tornadoes, the Cedar River overflowed its banks in Waverly, then Cedar Falls and Waterloo closing businesses and forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes. The Salvation Army Waterloo and Cedar Rapids Corps helped meet their needs. The flood waters continued downstream to Cedar Rapids, the hardest hit from the floods. The historic flood filled commercial and residential streets in Cedar Rapids and forced the evacuation of more than 24,000 residents – nearly a fifth of the city’s population. The Cedar Rapids Corps Community Center was forced to move to other quarters by the raging flood waters which destroyed a railroad bridge over the Cedar River. Downstream the Cedar River overflowed I-80 in eastern Iowa closing that major east-west route for several days. The raging Iowa River flooded areas of central Iowa, and when it reached the twin cities of Coralville and Iowa City, hundreds had to be evacuated from their homes and several buildings on the University of Iowa campus were flooded. The Salvation Army’s Heartland Division responded to the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City floods with disaster services units from Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, the Quad Cities and from the Illinois Corps in Peoria, Pekin, Springfield and Galesburg. Even before The Salvation Army ended service to Parkersburg and Mason City, forecasters were predicting flooding in Des Moines. Heavy rains in northern Iowa created flooding on the Des Moines River and its tributaries with the water heading downstream for the Saylorville Reservoir north of Des Moines. Army Corps of Engineers officials warned that the lake was nearing capacity and flood gates would have to be lowered, resulting in above flood stage river levels in Iowa’s capital city. With the Des Moines mobile canteen still in Mason City, the Council Bluffs Corps arrived and put its canteen into service immediately. Once the Des Moines canteen was able to return home on June 13, staff and volunteers were serving sandbaggers from it along with the Council Bluffs canteen. When sandbagging operations ended on June 15, The Salvation Army had served 3,858 emergency workers and volunteers at sandbagging sites around Polk County. A total of 7,234 sandwiches, 10,602 beverages and 3,724 snacks were served. Feeding continued at a central recovery site in Des Moines for several days. While a broken levee forced evacuation of nearly 200 homes in Des Moines, the city escaped the extensive damage caused by the 1993 flood. Flooding continues downstream… Nearly 80 miles downstream in Ottumwa, levees within the city held up against the raging river, but in nearby rural areas, several hundred families were displaced. With the assistance of the mobile canteen and crew from the Fort Dodge Corps, the Ottumwa Corps fed hundreds of disaster workers and victims each day working 24/7 for four consecutive days. The Corps provided meals at eight feeding sites along a 45-mile stretch of the flooded Des Moines River. The Iowa National Guard presented the Commander’s Award for Excellence to the Ottumwa Corps for its work in feeding National Guard troops working in the area. Member-chefs from the American Culinary Foundation prepared meals for The Salvation Army in a commercial kitchen in the city. Salvation Army meets the challenge… Salvation Army equipment and crews have stretched to meet the challenges, but Corps personnel have met the human and spiritual needs of their neighbors. Throughout the Hawkeye State and in Nebraska this summer The Salvation Army – serving with heart to God and hand to man – has been doing the most good. continued on page 4 3 Omaha Salvation Army Says “Thank You” “Thank you.” One breath and less than one second is all it takes to let someone know that their efforts and contributions are appreciated. This phrase can single-handedly change a person’s day and attitude. Everyone enjoys knowing they have helped another person. By thanking someone for helping, you can actually convince that person to help you again in the future. Such is the case with this year’s Thank-A-Thon. On the evening of May 7, Cox Communication volunteers called more than 1,800 Omaha donors to thank them for helping The Salvation Army during the past year. The 16 Cox volunteers not only thanked the donors but updated them with Omaha Army news. This volunteer effort to thank donors on behalf of the Omaha Salvation Army and provide information on programs raised new in-kind and monetary donations. While the Cox volunteers were thanking donors, a Girl Scout troop was volunteering. On May 10, Girl Scout Troop 669 from Kansas City volunteered to help with the Omaha Salvation Army’s preparations for Salvation Army Week. The Girl Scouts, with their leaders, packaged and labeled cookies to distribute to local businesses and organizations in Omaha in appreciation of their support throughout the year. The Scouts also received insight into how the Salvation Army helps those in need and learned not only the value of volunteering but the value of The Salvation Army. Girl Scouts from Troop 669 in Kansas City and Troop 918 from Omaha are fast at work preparing goodies for The Salvation Army Thank-a-Thon. Thank you is a powerful phrase. For the Omaha Salvation Army, the phrase has brought in new donations and new volunteers. One breath, less than one second – a future full of benefit. Thank you. Twice hit; still blessed continued from page 3 After a heartbreaking summer, Sue Hennings still feels blessed. “God is still on His throne,” Hennings says boldly with her faith intact. his summer throughout Nebraska and Iowa, we have experienced all types of adverse weather resulting in multiple disaster response efforts by our trained personnel and volunteers. Hennings is a 30-year employee of The Salvation Army and currently the development director for the Waterloo (Iowa) Corps. She and her husband, Roger, resided in Parkersburg, about 25 miles west of Waterloo. The Salvation Army's disaster teams worked many long hours doing the Lord's work in communities stretching from Waterloo, Iowa to Omaha, NE and west to Kearney, NE. Their presence and practical ministry at the time of need has been exceptional. On May 25 an EF5 tornado churned through Parkersburg, destroying more than a third of the town of nearly 2,000, including the Hennings’ home and virtually everything in it. The couple’s son, Jon, is a pastor in Waverly, about 20 miles north of Waterloo. Sue and Roger moved in with Jon and his family. A week later the Cedar River went out of its banks in Waverly and flooded their son’s home and his church. Homeless for the second time in a week, the Hennings moved into an apartment above a Waterloo Corps facility. Their son and his family temporarily lived with friends and have since moved into a house rented by their congregation. “This experience has given me a better understanding of what the people we serve have gone through,” Hennings reflected. She said that she now knows what it’s like to have absolutely nothing materially and understands how grateful one can be when handed a cup of water. “This experience will help me be a better development director,” she added. 4 Channel 94.1 personality, "Big Party", and promotions assistant Tenia Padilla helped The Salvation Army collect much needed cleaning supplies following historic floods and tornadoes across the Army's Western Division. Salem radio station KGBI also provided promotional support in a collection of cleaning supplies near Oakview Mall in Omaha. Donations from these efforts filled a large semi-trailer truck provided by Werner Enterprises. Super Bowl Winning Coach Draws Record Crowd in Omaha A sold-out crowd of 1,520 filled the Qwest Center in Omaha on May 5 for the D.J.’s Hero annual lunch, while several dozen more paid for standingroom-only tickets to hear Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy’s inspirational message and meet the “Heroes” being honored. The crowd was a record and so was the amount raised for area Salvation Army children’s programs --- $405,000. “We’re at a critical point in the country with young people and need to do a better job of mentoring them,” Dungy said, “and the Salvation Army does so much of that.” He noted that he would not be where he is today --- a Super Bowl winning coach --- without the many adults who reached out to him. His parents, who were teachers, got him off to a good start. “They taught us it was OK to dream, think big and not get discouraged. They taught us to treat people the right way --the Lord’s way.” Divisional leaders, Majors Dawn and Merle He also remembers his high school coach telling him, “Talent Heatwole, are pictured with D.J.’s Hero Adult is God-given. Be thankful. Praise is man-given. Be humble. Award recipient, Tom Osborne and featured Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” speaker, Tony Dungy, at the 2008 D.J.’s Hero Awards luncheon in May. Enjoying a casual conversation before the Dungy praised the Army, saying, “The Salvation Army is a luncheon, Tony Dungy meets with David and • Nikita Robinson of Grand Island removed leader in Omaha in creating programs for youth.” Peggy Sokol. The scholarship awards are herself from an unhealthy home environment to named after their son, D.J. Sokol. become a volunteer who performs Christian acts The young Nebraskans selected as D.J.’s Hero scholarship of kindness. award winners -- chosen for their courage, concern for the • Amanda Steele of Omaha left a dysfunctional family situation and community, compassion for others and enthusiasm for life -- included: became homeless while in high school and worked to support herself. Now she’s a top award-winning collegiate enrolled at the UNO Aviation • Matt J. Brandl of Seward who overcame the heartbreak caused by the Institute as a flight student. death of both of his parents to become a good student and community volunteer. The adult Heroes selected for making a difference in the lives of young • Mary Cecilia Daly of Omaha balances school and outstanding people were Tom and Nancy Osborne of Lincoln. The couple founded the community volunteer work with her role as a caregiver for her father TeamMates Mentoring Program that has grown to 73 chapters serving more and brother both with disabilities. than 3,000 students. Mrs. Osborne is a community volunteer and former • Brittany Haga of Kearney has overcome a life of abuse to become a teacher. Currently, Mr. Osborne fills the position of Athletic Director at community leader who has received many honors and awards. Her bravery was shown when she fought off a home intruder who attacked UNL. He has also served three terms as a U.S. Congressman and was head coach to UNL’s three-time national championship football team. her and her mother with a knife. • Stacey Mitchell also was devastated by the death of his parents but Dungy thanked Osborne for being “an exceptional role model for me all turned to God. He wants to become a pastor to guide others through these years as a young Christian.” life’s problems. Introducing Linda Hughes, Director of Grants and Family Foundations Linda Hughes grew up in Pierre, South Dakota. She has earned degrees in Theater from Michigan State University and Illinois State University, and an MBA from the University of South Dakota. Linda has lived in Michigan, Colorado, South Dakota, Alaska, California, Illinois and now Nebraska. She moved to Omaha in 1985 to take the position of Community Arts Coordinator for the Nebraska Arts Council. She left as Grants Manager of the NAC in 2004, taking early retirement. In 2005 Linda went to work at the Jun Kaneko Studio in Omaha where she worked until March 2008. She is also an independent grant writer, working with nonprofit organizations such as Nebraska Story Arts and the South Omaha Art Institute. Linda enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews and is very close to her sister’s family which includes two grand-nieces. Welcome to the Omaha Salvation Army, Linda. 5 There’s No Place Like Your Home In “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy Gale reminded us, “There’s no place like home.” Author L. Frank Baum gave life to these words because no matter what we call home we can all identify with a place of belonging and comfort. The ultimate lesson for Dorothy was that her home was more than foundation and walls, it was the cherished people who lived there. Even when Dorothy took her physical house with her to Oz, she still was not home. Perhaps, like Dorothy, we need to look at home in a new way. A home is a wonderful asset that can benefit you and further our mission at The Salvation Army. A gift of your home not only helps our mission, but it can also give you significant tax savings and financial benefits. Keep Your House by Giving it Away Did you know one of the best ways of keeping your house is to give it away? You can when you split it in two. Not the kind of split where a white line is drawn down the center of the living room, but more like a split in time. One part represents your lifetime use. The other part represents the remainder charity receives after you pass away. Both parts can work for you. The easiest way to move tomorrow’s benefits to today is with a life estate. That’s a fancy way of saying that you are giving part of your home (the part after your lifetime) to a non-profit organization like The Salvation Army. With a life estate you transfer your property to us, but retain the right to live in the house until you die. Then, many years from now, The Salvation Army can use or sell your house to support our mission. We can also discuss a combination life estate and gift annuity plan. A gift annuity is a contract between you and The Salvation Army where we agree to pay you a fixed payment based on your age. Usually gift annuities are funded with cash or stock but your house may also be a good choice. When you transfer your house to us, you may continue living there until you pass away, and we will pay you income for the rest of your life. We can help you with more details and answer any questions you may have. Before you sell your house, or even think about it, please call our Planned Giving Department at 1-800-274-0628 so we can discuss your options. You may find that giving your house away is a keeper of an idea. Teach an Old House New FLIPS You have worked a lifetime to purchase and maintain your house. Now put it to work for you. The way to do this is to teach your house to “flip” with a FLIP unitrust. While a FLIP unitrust sounds complicated, the concept is simple: When you decide you no longer want to own your house (or vacation home or other property), you transfer it to a unitrust that you create with your attorney. The trust then owns the house and is responsible for its upkeep, utilities and marketing the house to potential buyers. Once the house is sold, the trust proceeds are placed in the trust, and it pays a fixed percentage for life to you or anyone you choose. Since there is usually no income until the house sells, the trust makes no payment at first. The trust is valued each year and pays you a percentage (7% for example) of its total assets. Depending on the investments the trust makes, as it grows your payments grow because 7% will be taken from a larger base. The FLIP unitrust is an outstanding way to provide an income tax deduction, bypass capital gains and give you a lifelong income stream. It also has the incredible benefit of supporting our mission once that lifetime of payments is complete. Please call us for more details. Planned Giving Department 1-800-274-0628 Website: For current news and information or to donate online visit www.GiveSalvationArmy.org. 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The community center allows teens to use the facility to play basketball and pool, work on computers, watch television, and socialize with other area youths. There is also an educational component to the evening, where guest speakers come in to talk to the teens about topics like tobacco and alcohol prevention and making good choices. Going into its fourth year, averaging 47 teens a Friday evening, this program was started with the realization that teens needed and wanted a safe and fun place to hangout with their friends. Nikiya Giger, 13, attends almost every week. “It’s a place to hang out. I like Friday night is Teen Night at the messing around with my Shield at the Lincoln, NE Corps friends, playing basketball, Community Center. watching TV, eating pizza or Subway and playing dodge ball,” she said. Jade Nicklen said he likes to come with friends and that he sees lots of familiar faces on Teen Night from his school. C.J. Culver likes to come because he loves playing basketball and soccer and seeing friends. C.J. says he was allowed to attend Teen Night when he was a little younger because he was involved in basketball. “At Teen Night they’ll kick you out if you mess around, so people behave,” he said. Ottumwa Corps Renovations Complete It’s all about taking advantage of opportunities when they present themselves, or, striking while the iron is hot! The results are nothing short of astounding as The Salvation Army Corps Community Center in Ottumwa, Iowa prepares for a Fall 2008 move into their newly renovated facility. The new location was once a grocery store, but will now be home to the Corps’ feeding programs, administrative offices, a chapel that seats 125 people, and many more special activities and programs. Accordingly, the Ottumwa advisory board has undertaken the process of long range vision planning offered by Western Division headquarters and is looking forward to what the next ten years will offer in program innovation and the wellbeing of the Corps. Ottumwa Corps Officer, Captain James Pennington, is grateful for God’s abundant grace as the newly renovated center opens this fall. “We could not have done this without the support from the people of Ottumwa. Our advisory board, comprised of members from within our community, really embraced this opportunity and got on-board with the process. With God’s abundant grace, the outcome will have an impact on the less fortunate that will be felt for years to come,” said Captain James Pennington, Ottumwa Corps Officer. The new location will greatly enhance the capabilities of the Corps at a time when social services and emergency response resources are being stretched thin. Kent Henning, community center director, said, “The Teen Night is an instrumental part of our overall program. It gives us a chance to connect with teens on Friday nights when we know it is a crucial time for them to have positive activities.” There is a matching gift program in place to support Teen Night. The Dolezal Foundation matches gifts designated to the Teen Night at the Shield Endowment up to $50,000 each year. This provides a special opportunity for Salvation Army supporters to make their contributions worth twice as much while helping the young people in our community. For more information on how to designate a gift for Teen Night, please contact Karen Cullinan at 800-274-0628. Omaha Calendar of events: November 7......................................... Bell ringing begins November 14.................................Tree of Lights Kick-Off November 27.....................................................TurkeyFest December 3–5.......................Adopt-A-Family Radio-thon December 12-13.....................................Ringing in the O! 7 The Kroc Center, One Year to Go! After a year of construction, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is well on its way to fulfilling an underserved community within the Omaha metro area. Scheduled to open late in 2009, the community is excited to welcome the family life center that will help children, youth, families, and individuals discover and develop their potential talent. The Kroc Center is based on The Salvation Army mission and will be a positive change agent for South Omaha. The programs and services will center on four main pillars: Education, Sports & Recreation, The Arts (Performing Arts & Fine Arts), and Spiritual Development. Building Blocks for the Future… The new facility is being built at the former Wilson Meat Packing Plant location. The groundbreaking ceremony for the 120,000 square foot facility was held on July 11, 2007. Leaders from The Salvation Army, Kiewit Construction, HDR Inc. architects, Heritage Services, government officials, staff, and the local community attended the historic ceremony. The groundbreaking symbolized a rebirth of hope and revitalization in the community. Oversight Kroc Center development is being guided by the Permanent Advisory Committee (PAC). The PAC is chaired by Gary Gates, Heritage Services Board member. Susan Morris, President of Heritage Services; Salvation Army Advisory Board members The Omaha Kroc Center is located at 27th & Y Streets. James Landen and Charles Sederstrom; and Major Merle Heatwole, Divisional Commander are the other members of the committee. The committee provides comprehensive oversight. Heritage Services has contracted with The Salvation Army for its construction management, financial, fundraising, public relations, legal, and accounting expertise. Stay up to date with the Omaha Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center by logging onto www.OmahaKroc.org. Service Extension Camp This year the Gene Eppley camp was overflowing with fun, laughter, praise and a lot of water. Due to the substantial rains in the weeks before camp, the pond was twice its normal size, the mosquitoes were thick, and the pump created new ponds and streams. Despite the swamp-like conditions and giant mosquitoes, the camp session was an ultimate success. We were blessed with beautiful weather, exciting programs, and great camaraderie. The children attended daily Bible lessons, played Bible bingo, and created Native American arm bands, head bands and necklaces. They were intrigued by the Bellevue Fire Department’s demonstration -- their eyes lit up when the giant fire hose was turned on and the children were drenched from head to toe. Other activities included time on the new ropes course, a trip to the Amazing Pizza Machine, a performance by a Native American dance troupe, and a Native American speaker who spoke about the trial of Standing Bear. Many campers became “One with the Spirit” as they welcomed Christ into their lives at Wednesday’s Call to the Cross. 8 Back to School This year marked the 10th anniversary of The Salvation Army KETV Seven Can Help Kids Back to School Program. Since 1998, more than 75,000 children were given the help they needed to go back to school. Sending children back to school is a financial burden for low-income families. Thank you to all of you who generously supported this program. Students Bring Attention to Hunger and Homelessness More than 8,700 canned food items and $6,400 were donated to The Salvation Army during the 5th annual Just Can It food drive. Students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity led the way in this year’s drive, challenging students to donate canned food to the Army’s food pantry. The drive kicked off with an on-campus ceremony attended by UNO Chancellor John Christensen and The Salvation Army divisional commander, Major Merle Heatwole. “Big Party,” of Channel 94.1’s Big Party Show, encouraged the crowd to give generously. To create awareness about hunger and homelessness, members of the fraternity and Alpha Xi Delta sorority built several homes out of cardboard boxes. Despite a chilling rain, the students slept in their makeshift city each night of the five-day drive. The Salvation Army’s Michele Shearer, volunteer and special events coordinator, camped out in her own box house with the students. Divisional leaders, Majors Merle and Dawn Heatwole, admire the village of temporary homes on the UNO campus. “My favorite part of the event was engaging with the fraternities and sororities,” said Shearer. “They are really involved in their community, and it was great to be there and give them a better understanding of The Salvation Army.” Just Can It organizer, Michael Crabb, arranged a series of lively events throughout the week including an intramural baseball game and tailgate party. They also invited the Pancake Man to set up an all-you-can-eat pancake buffet with all proceeds going to The Salvation Army's food pantry. No Frills Supermarkets sponsored a Round It Up fundraising campaign in support of Just Can It. Participating stores encouraged customers to round up their grocery bill to the next dollar in order to raise money for the Army. Just Can It sponsors like Tenaska, Two Men and A Truck, and 23 neighboring businesses understand the need for homelessness awareness. Each year, approximately 2,200 people in Omaha suffer without shelter or food and close to 35% of local children live in poverty. The Just Can It food drive was a blessing to the community, and The Salvation Army would like to thank its sponsors and volunteers for their compassionate mission of raising food for those less fortunate. Proceeds from Just Can It will be matched by the Alan Feinstein Foundation. In the next issue: Council Bluffs Lakin Campus Grand Opening The first-ever Salvation Army cardboard home was built by volunteer and special events coordinator, Michele Shearer (center), who camped out with the students one night. Pictured from left are her co-workers, Marsha Moyer and Valerie Fischer. OurWishList Donating new items is a quick and easy way to help those in need. If you wish to contribute to our Wish List, please call Madeline Madden at 402.898.5907. Personal Care Items: • Shampoo • Soap • Diapers • Toilet Paper • Paper Towels • Toothpaste • Socks 36-Hour Bell Ringing Marathon, Ringing in the o! • Large Old Fashioned Popcorn Maker for our Senior Center • Postage Stamp Dispenser • Funding for Telephone Reassurance/Friendly Visitor Program Birthday Gifts and Cards (range of funding approximately $150-$250) 9 fall 2008 TRIBUTE GIFTS: (Tribute Gifts received December 2007 thru May 2008) The Salvation Army is privileged to continually receive gifts in honor or in memory of loved ones. These gifts not only provide a fitting tribute but also serve, in a practical way, to relieve human suffering. The Army notifies the honoree or the family of all tributes. IN HONOR OF: Fred & Fran Aman Phil Pagel & Lorainne Jensen Mr. & Mrs. William Anderson Phil Pagel & Lorainne Jensen Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Arenz Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. Smith Loraine Baker Dr. & Mrs. Gordon E. Fredrickson Mr. & Mrs. John C. Barnhart James A. Ritter Joanne K. Bemis Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Fitzgerald Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Billingsley Ruth P. Thomas Peggy Blake Covenant Presbyterian Church Mr. & Mrs. George Bott Mr. & Mrs. Herman Andreas Matt Brandl Cynthia Brandl Jean Lavicky Janet T. Caston Ruth P. Thomas Dee Chase Bonnie L. Woodfill Frank & Linda Conaboy Jim & Judy Hendrix Christopher Cotton Mr. & Mrs. Christopher T. Summers Ruby Davis Rowena Davis Liz Dostal Ed & Linda James Caleb Duncan Susan Braun Mr. & Mrs. Charles Elsass Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. Smith Donald A. Fees Joan M. Buresh Laura Feldman Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Janicki Mary S. Focht Mariann Pape Stanley Glandt Mr. & Mrs. Todd Bruner Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Grosdidier David W. Olson Brittany Haga Samantha Hernandez Barb King Mike & Ester Hartogh Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Manning David & Patty Hebner Maybelle Hebner June Hendrix Jim & Judy Hendrix Carol Hesla Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ranney Erin Hesla Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ranney David & Lynn Hunter Mr. & Mrs. Paul H. Hunter Mick & Gail Jensen Phil Pagel & Lorainne Jensen Lila Johnson Covenant Presbyterian Church Andi Kafka Renaissance Health Clinic Paul Klein Matt A. Klein Lee & Tara Korshoj Mr. & Mrs. Jerome M. Essington Mr. & Mrs. Clarence L. Landen, Sr. James & Shirley Huerter Gene & Celeste Larkin Lisa M. Tosoni-Manning Linda Lilly Mark & Karen Stacey Gale L. Longenecker Jeanne Lewis Marilyn Louis L. W. Poston Ray & Hazle Manning Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Manning Bruce McCoy Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Robert McCoy Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. Smith Mr. & Mrs. David Meyers Mr. & Mrs. Allan S. Johnson Landen Miller Lowell Miller Stacey Mitchell Steven Johnson Signe Morrow Karie Keown Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Newman Deborah M. Conley Bill Northwall & Ethel Merrigan Mr. & Mrs. Rex D. Earl 10 Dr. & Mrs. D. R. Owen Phil Pagel & Lorainne Jensen Phil Pagel & Lorainne Jensen Mr. & Mrs. William Anderson Russell Petersen Emory Petersen Darryl Piatt Kansas City Valve & Fitting Co. Dr. & Mrs. Brooks Ranney Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ranney David Ranney Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ranney Sammy L. Reagan Marie Reagan Margaret Reiner Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. Smith Haley Renken Mr. & Mrs. Doug Renken Jared Renken Mr. & Mrs. Doug Renken Suzy Renken Mr. & Mrs. Doug Renken Troy Renken Mr. & Mrs. Doug Renken Ruth A. Robson Michael A. Robson Gene & Jeanne Roelfsema Kathryn J. Roelfsema Marjean Sack Norman H. Sack John C. Sage Renaissance Health Clinic Mr. & Mrs. E. R. Schmidt Mr. & Mrs. Ted S. Herbst Joel Schmidt AMVC Management Services Tan’an David Shapland Doralee Streeter Steven Sholin Mr. & Mrs. Michael Goding Dave Slimm Judith Slimm Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Arenz Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Smith Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. Smith Lt. Nick Smith & Monica Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Allan S. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. David L. Sokol QA3, LLC Gene Spence Mr. & Mrs. L. B. Thomas Kenneth Starks & Scotti Thralls Ruth P. Thomas Amanda Steele Nancy Bertacini Brad & Judi Stone Jim & Judy Hendrix Robert Synhorst Wendy Becker Mr. & Mrs. James E. Thomas Ruth P. Thomas Scott Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Gary N. Thompson Susan Toberer First Data Susan Toberer Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd C. Vanderloo Mike & Diane Torry Jim & Judy Hendrix Mr. & Mrs. L. O. Townley Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Hess Mr. & Mrs. Dick Vaughn Brian M. Fox Robert & Cindy Vincent Wilma Strang Dennis Vonderfecht Dr. & Mrs. Harold E. Vonderfecht Anne Thorne Weaver Mr. & Mrs. Del Toebben Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Woolstrum Kathy Barrett Mr. & Mrs. Jerry D. Woolstrum Dorothy E. Wright Barbara J. Wright Jackie Zyderveld DMSI In Memory Of: Grace Abercrombie Peggy Grady Joanne Alberding Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Perkins Julius Andersen Jim & Mary Andersen Lars Andersen Jim & Mary Andersen Virginia Andersen Laverne J. Andersen Sven Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Dean E. Keller Michelle Anglim Donald H. Carter Susie Anglim Donald H. Carter Levi Arehart Mr. & Mrs. Jerry W. Steele Eddie Bailey Norvel J. Lucas Howard & Ann Bailey Margaret L. True Dr. Miles Bairey Gerald Randall Robert Balou Perry Murry Brad Barber Rodney Barber Darrell E. Barnes Carol M. Anderson Earl Baldwin Peter & Michele Belcastro Greg, Barbara, Chris & Steph Johnson Gary L. Chadwell Bob, Kim & Fergie Ferguson Ramon & Donna Fox Richard & Violet Hayes Wallace Hopkins Rose Marie Johnson The Kamp Family Mr. & Mrs. John J. Krajicek Mike Rogert Tom & Sharon Moseley Paul & Doloris Mauer Anna M. Protaskey Michael & Pamela Stratman Joseph & Gwen Toledo Mr. & Mrs. Edward Wootton, Sr. Connie Battaglia Beverly Darge Floyd H. Beasley Margaret Beasley Walter Berger Rosemary Thomas Stella V. Black Leo C. Black Jim & Margie Blithe Patricia S. Atchley Kevin Bohaty Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey B. Ewing Stephen C. Bosiljevac Genevieve Bosiljevac Mary Bozak Mr. & Mrs. John Bozak Charles S. Bratka Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Stone Arthur Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Ray Salinas Mr. & Mrs. George Brugger Virgil & Avis Brugger Jerry Brust Irma Rosberg Rowena Burleigh Virginia C. Burleigh Henrietta Buscher Jean S. Hanson Leonard J. Butler Ona Butler Earl M. Buzzell Sharon K. Buzzell Harris Carnaby Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Markel Patty Chapman Norma J. Harrow Anna Chase Mary E. Chase Neal Chase Mary E. Chase Charles Cizek Ellsworth Cizek Roger Clark Wendy V. Connelly Elizabeth A. Coble Mr. & Mrs. Bob McKee Gerald & Carmen Mancuso Mr. & Mrs. Jeff R. Schober Mr. & Mrs. James J. Schrieber Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Strawhecker John D. Coe Geraldine Coe Sam Conti Eunice Conti Arthur Cooper Leola V. Cooper Mildred Corda Leonard F. Corda James H. Cottrell Janet Cottrell Dolores Curry Mary D. Hanna Grete F. DeBolt Mr. & Mrs. Edward I. Hover Mr. & Mrs. Rodney McKee John & Marcia Winchester Galen E. Derr Alice Derr Marie Di Cicco Anthony Di Cicco Glenda Dickason Sally Bisson Mae Dillard Norvel J. Lucas Bill Dirks Sandra J. Bossman Janet Dixon Ardath Burrer Tom & Charlotte Dixon Mr. & Ms. Edward J. Smith Charles Durham John Schwertley Marie Ebbesen John Ebbesen Bill R. Edmonds Bertha Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Rich Pedersen Mae Egly Robert Egly Orlow Eidam Mrs. Jule Eidam Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Haag Walt Foer Randy Elwood Gloria J. Elwood-Wyborny Agnes Felton Albert Felton Chester Felton Albert Felton Earl Felton Albert Felton Raymond Felton Albert Felton Vivian Fitzharris Donald E. Fitzharris Rose M. Fry Wendell H. Fry Tyler B. Gaines Mr. & Mrs. Darlow Burdic Chapter ED, P.E.O. Mrs. Aurel R. Couch Sandra M. Kadavy Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Stitt Henry P. Galloway Margaret E. Bull Patti S. Bull Mr. & Mrs. Howard E. Christiansen Mr. & Mrs. John Horvatich Mr. & Mrs. Gene Kruger Rey & Sue Corrales Mr. & Mrs. Randall R. Shrader John A. Gange Jay W. Gange Dorothy Gates Howard Davie Berniece Gillilan Dalton Gillilan Marvin & LaVonne Goff Eldon & Linda Goff Dale Gooder Alice C. Gooder Dr. George Goodman Mr. & Mrs. Doug Verley Earl Grady Peggy Grady Dora W. Graves Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Jones Clinton & Lillie Gross Mr. & Mrs. Merlin Lawrence Lucille Grovijahn Dorothy O’Connell Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Hanley Edward Hanley Dick Hannah The family of Dick Hannah Joseph W. Healey Cheryl L. Davis Edward T. Harvey Mr. & Mrs. James T. Healey Keitha King Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Lang Mr. & Mrs. Jerry E. Mikkelsen Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur F. Ricks Carroll Heuertz Mr. & Mrs. Darrel L. Rettig Lee A. Hightower Lavonne Hightower Arthur G. Hillstrand Margaret M. Hillstrand Fred A. Hillstrand Margaret M. Hillstrand Jay Hinchman Sandra Hinchman Darlene Hintch Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Hintch Gregory Hoch William R. Hoch Tribute Gifts continued… LaVonne Hollander Jacqueline Easter Vera Horn Cindy Forehead Janelle Hornickel Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery D. Spilinek Ronald L. Howell Carole L. Mix Phil & Peggy Covalt Bernice M. Huddleston Delbert C. Huddleston Jim Inglis Wanda Reeves Ear Jabay Ross W. Jabaay Myrle Jefson Marjorie Jefson Neva M. Jenkins Linda M. Jenkins Gordon R. Johnson Cindy Forehead John Johnson Ray Johnson Vernice M. Johnson John A. Johnson Bradley J. Jones Amelia C. Pusl Mary Kadavy Steven Sainsbury Laura Kiger Mr. & Mrs. Willard P. Christensen Anthony Kingery Lloyd C. Kingery Natalie Klemann Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Mathews Carl Kleve Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bremer Edward E. & Emma F. Klima Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Klima Keith Knudson Mr. & Mrs. Joel Knudson Donald L. Koenen Virginia Koenen Milton Kopecky John Kopecky Abe Krasne Cindy Forehead Arthur L. Kroeger Phyllis E. Kroeger Nancy B. Lang Russell C. Lang H. W. & Freda Legge James J. Legge Waneta Lillibridge Helen Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Lind Virgil & Avis Brugger Howard Lind Virgil & Avis Brugger Henry & Margaret Linenbrink Katherine Linenbrink Anne Loquist Kristi Omar Herman Lund Ruth M. Lund Robert Lutz Dawn Lutz Lidia Mack Marylynn Holcomb Chuck Mahaffey Ruth Mahaffey Charles Maier Jeanine & Kathy Grear George & Lubi Paulson Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Ramold Duane & Margaret Tunnyhill Leila Rodamaker David Rodamaker Ethel Rumbolz Geraldine Coe Dick Rummel Pierre Bossant Lois V. Carroll Richard Dienstbier Kathleen A. Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Guinane Kathryn Wees Darlene M. Wright Glenna Rummel Pierre Bossant Kathleen A. Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Guinane Darlene M. Wright Joan Rundle Skip & Judy Gist Marilyn Schlueter Al Schlueter Lewis Schmitgen Dorothy E. Schmitgen Corey Schnabel Donald D. Johnson Betty Sharp Lloyd R. Sharp B. K. Sides Elizabeth Sides Andrew & Clara Sobczyk Grace Sobczyk D. J. Sokol Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Martin David Sanders Hans Sonnichsen Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Sonnichsen Sophia Spada Margie Sobotka Loren W. Spease The family of Loren W. Spease Don Spetman Mr. & Mrs. Walt Casson Mary L. Stamm Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Jones Theresa Sturek Casey Sturek Ron Swanson Mr. & Mrs. Jim M. Carrier Doris Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Carlson Sandy Creek Courtesy Fund Mr. & Mrs. Galen Ehrke Dr. James Foster, DDS Dorothy Harris Lee & Doris Holt Donna Jauken Mr. & Mrs. Steve Larson Phyllis McClymont Michael & Pamela O’Neill Warner & Joanne Carlson Ruby Spradlin Eldon Steinbrink Mr. & Mrs. Bill Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Thorell Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wall Arthur Thornton Norma J. Harrow Velma Tiedeman Donald Tiedeman Alia Elizabeth Toombs Ms. Gloria Bond-Toombs Thelma Townswick Cindy Heidt Rosie Moore Verna Lippolt Douglas Lippolt Jimmie Martin Clemm & Patricia Kessler Richard & Marilynn May Darla May Carrol McAree Doris Meriweather John M. McCullough Mr. & Mrs. Allan D. Nelson Milford & Betty Michaelson Merrill Michaelson Kirby Dian Miller Dean Miller Mary Eileen Miller Bob & Carlyn Wehrheim Robert Miller Alice M. Miller Gordon Mirts Jeanette Mirts Gene R. Mitchell Mary E. Mitchell Jim Morris Mrs. Pat Serres James P. Mulligan Anne Marie Aita Avais G. Munson Robert B. Albers Robert L. Nelsen Ramona Nelsen Jose Novoa Mr. & Mrs. Steve I. Rosen Bertha Ohsann Marvin G. Kropp Ron Olsen Cindy Forehead Mervin R. Otte Esther Otte Pamela Sue Ouderkirk Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Ouderkirk Marguerite Paulson Mr. & Mrs. James A. Anderson Edward J. Pesek Eleanor A. Bucknam Mr. & Mrs. Jerome T. Caffey Alpha Delta Kappa – Delta Chapter Mr. & Mrs. Dennis G. Cernik John Housley Rosemary Boland Mildred J. Mullen Valera R. Pesek Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Stone Mr. & Mrs. Frank Vencil Ms. Shirley Whiles Frank Petrashek IOOF Lodge #33 Pat Post Sandra Bothwell Fred & Vima Potts Mr. & Mrs. Allan S. Johnson Alma Prokop Bev Bonner Janice H. Purdy Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Klima Ella Rachwitz Jim & Terrie Saunders Berton & Helen Raish Mr. & Mrs. Keith W. Anderson Toby Raznick Mr. & Mrs. Steve I. Rosen A. J. Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Crane, Sr. Lillian Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Crane, Sr. Willard A. Richardson Lt. Col. John W. MacDonald Bunny Richert Louis Richert Please Accept My Gift $10 $25 $50 $75 Dennis Lippolt Mr. & Mrs. Mac Mills Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hanson & sons Joyce Baggs Allison Underberg Mr. & Mrs. Earl S. Odland Clarence P. Van Zee Gertrude V. Van Zee Earlonda Vickers Wilma Bandy Anita J. Walker John D. Walker Devona Wichman Joyce K. Ferney Philip H. Wickett Keith W. Wickett G. Wieser Mr. & Mrs. Samuel A. Ancona Elizabeth Ancona Naomi H. Willing Debra Baber Francoise M. Babin Mr. & Mrs. Frederick N. Backer Jeff & Marcy Bakewell Thomas & Donna Brown Mrs. Harris Carnaby John & Susan Eastlund Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Fee Dennis & Sharon Finnegan Kari L. Finocchiaro Thomas & Karen Guck Morgan & Judith Holmes Dr. & Mrs. Neil P. Kenney, M.D. Mary L. Kern W. P. & Norma E. Kirkland Katherine Klein Margaret M. Kubat Kathleen P. Lane Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Lykke Charles & Ruth Madison A. L. & Patricia Malcolm Barbara Marchese Stanley & Marleen Moffitt Milton & Beverly Konicek Robert & Maggie Mundy Timothy & Amy O’Connor David & Christine Olson Michael & Mary Parizek Byron & Julie Petry Robert & Mary Sadler Steven & Kathleen Schiller Betty Scholz Betty K. Start Charles & Louri Sullivan Kevin & Diane Warneke Richard & Julie Wollen Lloyd & Elizabeth Woodworth Ed Young Peggy Evertson Judy Young Peggy Evertson Stephen Young Peggy Evertson Phyllis Youngberg Community Housing Initiatives, Inc. Donald H. Younker Maxine Younker Helen Zentz Thelma G. Howard James A. C. Ziesemer Paul Becker $100 $250 Your Name Phone Number Mailing Address City Other State ZIP Code Email Address This gift is given: In Honor of In Memory of Your relationship to the above: Name of Person/People to be honored or remembered Mother/Father Grandmother/Grandfather Daughter/Son Friend Other Please notify the following person/people of this gift: Mailing Address City State ZIP Code 11 Omaha Salvation Army Volunteer Opportunities Holiday Bell Ringers Bell Ringing: Nov 7 – Dec 24 This year, bring your family & friends to help ring bells! Bell ringers from schools, business groups & service clubs are also encouraged. Without your leadership in volunteering your time our efforts would be severely curtailed! Ringing in the O!, a 36-hour Bell Ringing Marathon: 11:00 am Dec 12 – 11:00 pm Dec 13, 2008 Sign-up online at www.ringomaha.org or call 898-6000 Holiday Needs Christmas Sign-up: Nov 5-8, Nov 10-14 Turkey-fest: Nov 26–27 Help prepare & deliver turkey dinners Phone-A-Thon: Dec 3-4 Help thank donors for their support Toyland Set-up: Dec 17-18 Toyland: Dec 19-20, Dec 22-23 Escort eligible parents through Toyland to select toys for their children. Ongoing Needs Telephone Reassurance: friendly contact with lonely seniors through phone calls and visits Dora Bingle Senior Center: Van driver, two days (5 hours) per week Foster Grandparent: Care for young children in our Stepping Stones Child Development Center To volunteer visit www.GiveSalvationArmy.org and click on “How you can help” or call Michele Shearer, 402-898-6000 Beginning July 2008 the following Salvation Army officers have received new appointments in the Western Division, based in Omaha, Nebraska. Major Beth Trimmell, Additional appointment, Community Cares Ministries Secretary, DHQ Major Richard Trimmell, Additional appointment, Secretary for Personnel, DHQ Major Gregory Voeller, Financial Secretary, DHQ Major Carla Voeller, Music Secretary, DHQ Major Barbara Shiels, Older Adult Ministries Director, DHQ 12 Officers On the Move Lieutenants David and Shannon Martinez – Pastoral Corps Officer – Omaha, NE South Side/Kroc Majors Herb and Yaneth Fuqua, Administrative Corps Officers – Omaha, NE South Side/Kroc Majors Kevin and Christie Van Zee, Corps Officers, North Platte, NE Majors Michael and Tina Cripe, Corps Officers, Aberdeen, SD Lieutenants Xavier and Heather Montenegro – Corps Officers – Norfolk, NE Lieutenant Ruth V. Sellen – Brengle Holiness Institute, Associate Corps Officer – Lincoln, NE Major Deborah Agnew, Assistant Corps Officer, Fort Dodge, IA Major Linda Ibbs, Assistant Corps Officer, Sioux Falls, SD Major Audrey McClintock, Black Hills Area Special Services, Rapid City, SD Captains David and Marcella Mowers, Corps Officers, Grand Island, NE Captains Von and Linda Vandiver, Corps Officers, Sioux City, NE Major Robert McClintock, Black Hills Area Coordinator, Rapid City, SD Captains Timothy and Jennifer Gardner, Corps Officers, Fremont, NE Captains Robert and Bethany Gauthier, Corps Officers, Rapid City, SD Majors Carla and Greg Voeller