2015 December Newsletter

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2015 December Newsletter
Fellowship • Scholarship • Education And the Best View in Town
VOLUME 44 • NUMBER 11 D E C E M B E R 2015
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Legendary Husker linebacker, Jerry Murtaugh, to speak at Dec. 15 Shatel lunch
J
erry Murtaugh, a legendary linebacker on the 1970 national championship team for the Nebraska
Cornhuskers, will be the guest
speaker for the Shatel Lunch Series on
Dec. 15.
By Tom O’Connor
OPC Committee Co-Chair
An Omaha native, Murtaugh played for
the Huskers from 1968-1970 and was a
co-captain on the 1970 team. He went
Jerry Murtaugh
on to play one year in the NFL with the
In 2012, Murtaugh created a nonNew England Patriots. profit organization, the Husker Greats
In recent years, Murtaugh has served
Foundation, to help former Husker
as co-host of “The Legends” radio
athletes with their medical needs. He
show on KXSP-AM (590), the ESPN
was inspired to start the foundation by
radio channel in Omaha. The program
a couple Husker football greats with
runs from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays and
serious health issues – quarterback
features interviews with past and present
David Humm (multiple sclerosis) and
Husker sports legends.
fullback Andra Franklin (died of heart
failure). Murtaugh has recently co-authored
a book, “If These Walls Could Talk,”
which will be available for sale at the
lunch. The book provides an insider’s
look at Nebraska football with insights
from players, coaches and administrators.
The Shatel Sports Series lunch costs
$12 and is open to the public. It is held on
the third Tuesday of every month. To RSVP,
call (402) 345-8008 or email opcjeanie@
gmail.com.The menu for the Dec. 15 lunch will
include prime rib sandwiches and steak fries.
The Omaha Press Club Education Series takes you inside
KETV’S Burlington Station studio
T
KETV Burlington Station
- Photos by Phil Johnson
he Burlington train station in downtown Omaha opened in 1898 in time
for the Trans-Mississippi International Exposition and attracted visitors from
around the world. It became a landmark
on the National Register of Historic Places.
But when passenger service ended, so did
the Burlington Station in 1974. It seemed
destined for the wrecking ball. But KETV
and its owner, Hearst Television, have completely rehabilitated the building into a television studio. Now is your chance to see it
on our tour of KETV’s Burlington Station
studio.
THURSDAY, DEC. 10
$15 per person includes a box lunch,
beginning at 11:30
Number of attendees is limited.
Be among the first to call 402-345-8008
for reservations or e-mail Jeanie at
jeaniec@opc.omhcoxmail.com.
Non-press club members welcome
Park along 10th Street in front of the
building at 1001 S. 10th Street. Use
entrance along 10th street on the west
side of the building
OPC corporate membership as an employee benefit
T
he Omaha Press Club Marketing/Membership Committee is
launching a corporatemembership
campaign to target Omaha employers,
especially companies with a downtown
presence. A membership brochure will
be rolled out as part of the project.
Corporate members receive full access
to OPC member benefits, which include
personal dining privileges, reduced
member rates for OPC events, free
rental for events, reciprocal dining status
at clubs around the nation and internationally, and more.
If you work for a company that may
be interested in offering OPC membership as an employee benefit (the mem-
bership can be structured so employees
pay their own membership dues, or the
company can pay the dues for its employees), please contact Bridget Brooks
at 402-393-4600 or by email at bw@
buildimage.com.
Chamber’s Brown says:
Omaha offering jobs to ConAgra employees
By Claudia Bohn
Communications Committee
O
maha’s “We Don’t Coast” slogan
has certainly proven to be true in
recent years. Under the guidance
of David Brown, president and CEO of
the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Omaha has seen 535 projects,
27,571 jobs and $5.2 billion in capital
investments in the past 10 years.
Brown told attendees at the Nov. 19
Omaha Press Club Education Forum to
not expect anything less in the coming
years.
With that success can also come some
heartache. ConAgra’s recent announcement regarding the relocation of its
corporate headquarters to Chicago was
certainly a blow to the Omaha economy
and job front. Unfortunately, Brown and
his team had very little opportunity to
change that decision.
“We reached out as often as anyone
could do,” Brown said. “I could call,
be on their doorstep, etc., but they were
not interested in talking to us about their
project and how to keep it here. We could
have offered every incentive possible –
but they did not want to have any discussions with us, the State of Nebraska or
the City of Omaha. They had made their
decision.”
Once made aware of the pending relocation and layoffs, Brown and the chamber team got to work and developed a
strategy to reach out to laid-off ConAgra
employees with the intent of keeping
them in Omaha.
“We got word on a Thursday and we
had a strategy in place first thing Friday
morning,” Brown said. “With Omaha’s
low unemployment and a potential of
1,200 people entering our workforce – we
had a marvelous opportunity before us.
Our strategy was to keep those people
here.”
Within hours, eight of Omaha’s biggest
employers came to the table with nearly
800 jobs. A newly designed chamber website now serves as a networking tool for
employers and job seekers. Networking
events, career fairs and cocktail gatherings
have and will continue to occur as part of
a 10-month strategy.
“There was a huge vacuum that could
have been filled with angst or optimism . We decided on the latter,” Brown said.
“Since that announcement, we have been
working day in and day out to make sure
these people have access to resources. We
will do everything we can to keep our talent
where it belongs – in our community. We
want them to remember why they chose
Omaha in the first place – quality of life,
schools, affordable housing and cultural
events, etc.”
‘Face on the Barroom Floor’
Peterson roasters hit it out of the park
By Don Summerside
OPC News Copy Editor
list Peterson in their Halls of Fame - for
the runs he yielded to their baseball
teams.
t was batter up and swing for the fences on Nov. 20 when Kyle Peterson’s
friends took their shots at the Omaha
Press Club’s newest “Face on the Barroom Floor.”
Batting cleanup was Trent Demulling,
chief financial officer for Kiewit and
Peterson’s neighbor. Demulling noted
Peterson’s reluctance to spend money on
household fixtures he thinks he doesn’t
need. For example: shunning a snow
blower and using a shovel instead. That
led to Kyle carving out just minimumwidth paths on his sidewalks and driveway, Demulling said. Laziness? No, said
Peterson, his motto is: “It’s not lazy; it’s
efficient.”
I
From boyhood pals to a next-door
neighbor, Peterson chose roasters who
knew their target well. The result was a
lively and irreverent salute to the former
baseball star and current ESPN analyst
for college baseball. (l to r) Trent Demulling, Tom Kelley, Kyle Peterson (honoree),
Brian Fahey, Ben Fogarty, Jim Fogarty (emcee).
- Photo by Kurt A. Keeler
terson teammate at Creighton Prep. Ben
recalled Kyle’s short-lived and less-thanenthusiastic attempts at teen-age jobs
such as detasseling corn and a lawn
service. “I always wondered who would
For example, Tom Kelley, president pay him a good salary to work about six
of Five Points Bank Omaha and leadoff hours a week,” Ben said. “I never thought Emcee for the Face frolics was Jim
Fogarty, co-owner of Legacy
roaster, alleged that Peterson decided to it would be ESPN.”
Preservation book publishers and a forresort to performance enhancing drugs
mer OPC president. Kyle spent many
Brian
Fahey,
president
of
Missouri
Rivto salvage his major league pitching cateen-age hours in the Fogarty household
er
Title
Co.,
was
No.
3
in
the
roaster
reer. But he took the wrong drug: Viagra.
with his buddy, Ben. And even then, Jim
lineup.
Peterson
is
widely
known
to
be
a
The bad news: no baseball comeback.
said,
member
of
the
Creighton
Prep
and
The good news: three beautiful children.
Stanford University athletic Halls of young Kyle was already practicing broad Batting second was Ben Fogarty, own- Fame. What isn’t generally known, Fahey casting styles, imitating the public ader of Dundee Financial Services and a Pe- said, is that Westside High and LSU also
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Pivovar tells Shatel diners: Better things in store for
By Tom O’Connor
Creighton basketball
OPC Committee Co-Chair
T
hings are looking up for Creighton
men’s basketball. That’s the outlook of Steve Pivovar, the longtime
Omaha World-Herald sports writer
who covers Bluejays athletics. He was the
guest speaker at the OPC Shatel Lunch
Series on Nov. 17.
At the lunch, Pivovar highlighted
several new recruits – freshmen Khyri
Thomas, Martin Krampelj and Justin Patton, and juniors Maurice Watson Jr. and
Cole Huff – as players Creighton will be
counting on to elevate the program.
In its second year in the Big East Conference, Creighton went 14-19 last season,
tying Marquette for ninth place in the
conference with a 4-14 record.
Pivovar was especially excited about
what the future might hold for Patton,
Former Creighton president.
T
a 6’11” freshman who played last year at
Omaha North High School. Patton has
agreed to redshirt this season. “He needs
to get in the weight room and put some
bulk on (his 215-lb. frame),” Pivovar said.
watching Justin play. I think you could
say he has a chance to play in the NBA.”
During his time at the podium, Tom
Shatel, Omaha World-Herald sports columnist and host of the series, covered an
He said that Patton’s career path array of topics including:
changed dramatically in the summer between his junior and senior years. “Some- •Husker football (“This is a team that thing clicked,” Pivovar said, as Patton seems to sink or rise to the level of the went to a Creighton summer camp, played opposition.”)
AAU ball and elevated his status from • The bedlam surrounding the Univeran unknown Division I prospect to one sity of Missouri and its football coach,
of the top 50 high school recruits in the Gary Pinkel, who sided with his disgruncountry.
tled team at the expense of the university
Pivovar told those attending the lunch president (“It was a ballsy move . . . . but
about a 5-minute stretch at a recent the head coach has to support his playCreighton practice in which Patton put ers.”). Pinkel has since announced that
on a performance that would have had he is resigning after this season for health
NBA scouts drooling. “I’m excited about reasons.
OPC remembers Father Schlegel
he Omaha Press Club joins in mourning the passing of the Rev. John Schlegel, former president of
Creighton University. Schlegel, who led Creighton from 2000 to 2011, died Nov. 15 of pancreatic
cancer at age 72. Schlegel was installed as the OPC’s 114th “Face on the Barroom Floor” in October
of 2007. He also headlined the 2011 Omaha Press Club Show, which was titled “SchlegelKegger.”
One in a series of stories saluting members who have contributed significantly to the Omaha Press Club.
OPC Hero: Susan Eustice
S
Susan Eustice
usan Eustice is the first member
in almost 60 years to serve more
than 12 months as OPC president.
The only other Omaha Press Club cofounder John Savage, was president in
both 1956 and 1957. The story began when Susan was
president-elect in 2011. “I looked forward
to a year before taking on the presidency.”
But Chris Allen, who was OPC President
at the time, was offered a prestigious Fulbright scholarship. That meant a tempo-
By Judy Horan
OPC Committee Co-Chair
rary move to the country of Oman for the Society of America (PRSA) and International Association of Business CommuniUNO professor. “So I ended up serving
cators (IABC Omaha). out his term and then mine.”
She felt that she had gained a lot from
Her PRSA service and contacts brought
her Omaha Press Club membership. It
about a valuable collaboration with the
was time to pay it back by serving as presi- Omaha Press Club in the membership and
dent. professional development areas.
But Susan had a few qualms. “I would The Press Club supporter remembers
be president of a restaurant. I know noth- the first time she walked into the club
ing about restaurants. But then it hit me
with her parents, Dr. Carlyle and Virginia
that it was Steve Villamonte’s role to run
Wilson: “My parents joined because they
the restaurant. I was responsible for the
thought the view was the coolest ever.
‘Press’ side of the Omaha Press Club.”
They would bring out-of-town guests here
for dinner.”
OPC’s Professional Development
program was an area where she had a
Her job as divisional director, public
positive impact during her presidency. “I relations and communications for The Salworked to reinvigorate this valuable provation Army Western Division, gave Susan
gram for members.”
another reason to become a member. “I
It wasn’t the first time. Susan also had realized by joining, I could interact with
worked to grow professional development people I work with every day,” she said. “I
wanted to get to know them as volunteers
programs for other organizations where
she served as presidentthe Public Relations for the OPC.”
DECEMBER 2015 Page 3
(Continued from Page 2)
dress voice of Jack Payne from Rosenblatt
Stadium and the College World
Series.
Years later, after starring at Stanford –
including two visits to the College World
Series – and a stint with the Milwaukee
Brewers, Peterson took those broadcasting talents to ESPN.
In addition to his TV duties, Peterson
has a major “day job” in commercial real
Journalists of Excellence Hall of Fame
CALL FOR
NOMINATIONS
Your name:
estate as president/CEO of Colliers International/Nebraska.
As the 147th “Face on the Barroom
Floor,” Peterson is front and center in the
caricature created by Jim Horan. Wearing
red for Stanford and blue for the Brewers, he is delivering a fast pitch using his
ESPN microphone like a baseball.
Surrounding Kyle is his own Little League
team – children Teddy, Jamie and Lacie - with wife Julie winding up to hit a home run.
Nominations are now open for the selection of
inductees for the 2016 Hall of Fame. Nominees
may be living or deceased and must have made
notable contributions to broadcast, print or new
media journalism. They must have shown excep-
At age 39, Peterson is one of the youngest “Faces on the Barroom Floor” and
only the second baseball player, joining
Hall of Famer Bob Gibson.
Peterson said he had never been to a
“Face” event. Not knowing what was in
store, he joked: “I thought it best for my
children’s future that they
weren’t here tonight.”
More seriously, Kyle concluded: “This
honor really means a lot to me and
my family. Thank you.”
tional 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.
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. Use a separate sheet.
Please submit by March 6, 2016, to the Omaha Press Club Hall of Fame Committee, 1620 Dodge St., 22nd Floor
Omaha, NE 68102. Or email to opchof@gmail.com.
Board of Directors
Santa
Brunch
Sunday, Dec. 13
Two Seatings: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Price: Adults $20 Children $10
A new, unwrapped toy to donate to
the Salvation Army would be welcome.
For reservations, call 402-345-8008
BUFFET
Steamship Round of Beef
Baked Ham with Maple Whiskey Sauce
Chicken Crepes Supreme
Baked Tilapia Citron
Garlic Whipped Potatoes & Gravy
Seasonal Vegetables
Build-Your-Own Omelet a la Carte
Multi-Topping Belgian Waffle Bar
Salad Display, including Thunderbird Salad
Salmon Chaud Froid & Fresh Fruit
Fresh-Baked Pastries, Tortes & Cheesecakes
Chocolate Driscoll Strawberries
Deep Dish Apple Strudel with
Brandied French Vanilla Ice Cream
Spiked French Vanilla Eggnog
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DECEMBER 2015
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)
2013-14 Officers
OPC NEW
YEAR’S EVE
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman.........President
Omaha World-Herald
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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
We’ll caucus at OPC
before the Caucuses
Thursday, Dec. 31Communications Committee
Todd Murphy.............President Elect
Information
Services
6 p.m. •Universal
$40
per
person
Tamsen Butler
J.J. Bartlett ..................... Treasurer
First National Bank
Henry Cordes
Eustice, Co-Chair
Hors d’oeuvres Susan
Willie Garrett
Judy Horan, Co-Chair
Sean McGuire .................. Secretary
Daisy
Hutzell-Rodman
Continental
Cheese
&Consultants
Fruit Howard
Display
E.D.
Bellis Healthcare
K. Marcus
BUFFET
Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President
Image Building Communications
Don Summerside
Gary Willis
Nicole Lindquist
OPC Famous Thunderbird Salad
with Sauté Toppings
Peruvian Clam Chowder
Prime Rib of Beef
(Au Jus & Chantilly)
Chicken Marsala
(Sautéed in a Sweet Marsala Wine with
Mushrooms and Bordelaise)
Blackened Tilapia
(Topped with a Black Bean & Corn Salsa
and Lemon Buerre Blanc)
Dauphine Potatoes & Brandied Carrots
Desserts
Cherries Jubilee, Brownie a la Mode,
Blackstone Cheesecake
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
Trustees
Cordes
A402-871-9872
ProfessionalHenry
Development
session,
titled
Elaine Allen
President
“Social Media & Advertising
in the Iowa Caucuses,”
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
Steve Jordon
Vice President
Eileen Wirth, Ph.D.
Secretary
Larry Weber
Treasurer
Scott Darling
Past President
Julie Prescott Burgess
Chris Christen
Galen Lillethorup
Howard K. Marcus
Dave Ogden, Ph.D.
Joe Weber
will be held at the OPC on
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016.
Come & learn how to make sense of
political reporting in the digital age.
The timing is great as the Iowa Caucuses
are the following Tuesday, Feb. 1.
Cost is $15 and the
event will start at 5 p.m.
with a half-hour for hors d’oeuvres & a cash bar.
At 5:30 p.m. we will host a roundtable of
speakers with a Q&A session following. Speakers
will be announced in the December issue.
Please mark your calendars for Jan. 28.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Todd Murphy
For example, since my company is downtown I can get our entire staff over to the
Press Club where Christine Villamonte
can lay out a planned holiday lunch. Their
ability to customize a menu for your group
is almost limitless.
HAPPY
HOLIDAYS!
Another solution for those planning
holiday cheer can be a holiday dinner or
reception. Some evenings are still open
for you to entertain your friends, family
or colleagues in one of the club’s private
areas. Whether in the newly remodeled
Agnew Room or the Lauritzen Rooms
overlooking north downtown, entertaining at the Press Club provides ambiance
Speaking from experience, I have found you can get nowhere else.
that my membership in the Omaha Press
Finally, maybe the nicest part of the
Club can make my holiday planning easier. holidays is on those evenings when you
B
y now we are well into the swing of
holiday season 2016. For me this is
a time for family, food and fun. For
those who have dined with me, you
know that in my house we emphasize the
fun, or at least I think I’m funny. Hopefully
many of you share similar feelings during
the holidays.
really need to treat that special someone
to dinner, but can’t stand the thought
of cooking at home. For these nights,
the Omaha Press Club has you covered.
Nothing says “I love you” like a dinner
at the Press Club overlooking the twinkling lights of downtown Omaha. Enjoy
covered parking, the cozy Press Club fire,
and toast the holidays from the comfort of
your chair. But hurry if you want to make
a reservation. December is the busiest
month of the year at your Omaha Press
Club.
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Todd Murphy
OPC President
EXECUTIVE DIREC TOR’S NOTE
C
lub Happenings: It’s that time of
the year again and we are in our
busy season. It’s a great time to entertain clients, family and friends. Be sure
to call the club with your reservation before coming to lunch or dinner. We still
have room for events, so call Christine
and book your gathering.
the kids, and live music for all to enjoy.
This is a time to truly enjoy the club at its
finest.
New Year’s Eve Prime Rib Buffet:
Come bring in the New Year at the Press
Club with our famous Prime Rib Buffet,
Thursday, Dec. 31. Watch the fireworks
show and enjoy live music by the band
The Press Club’s Santa Brunch this “Soldiers of Soul.” Party favors, drink
year is set for Dec. 13 with two seatings: specials and great food will be the theme
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. A favorite for of the night.
longtime members of OPC, the buffet
Steve Villamonte CEC, BS
features an all-from-scratch brunch-style
Executive Director
buffet with a steamship round of beef
Omaha Press Club
and ice carving, Santa & Mrs. Claus for
Keep OPC Foundation in your holiday thoughts
B
Henry Cordes
y now, as a Press Club member you
have likely received a letter from
the OPC Foundation as part of our
annual fund drive. Last year’s campaign
helped the foundation increase scholarship levels for the first time in years, long
overdue in the face of ever-rising tuition
costs. We hope to continue those efforts
this year. I hope you will again consider
journalism students and the future of the
profession as you make your charitable
donations before the end of the year.
And don’t forget to save the date for
Friday, April 1. Once again, the Omaha
Press Club Show will be appropriately
staged on April Fools’ Day. If you missed
last year’s show, talk to anyone who was
there. It was the most lively and entertaining in years, something we’re hoping to
build on in 2016. Hope to see you there.
Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 2016! Henry Cordes
Past President, OPC Foundation
DECEMBER 2015 Page 5
Board of Directors
2015- 2016 Officers
Board of Directors
2013-14 Officers
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman.........President
Omaha World-Herald
(2014-2016)
Tom Becka Harland Fogle Liz Hruska Todd Murphy
Todd Murphy.............President Elect
Universal Information Services
J.J. Bartlett ..................... Treasurer
First National Bank
Sean McGuire .................. Secretary
E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants
President
Universal Information Services
Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President
Image Building Communications
President-Elect
E.D. Bellis Healthcare Consultants
J.J. Bartlett
Treasurer
First National Bank
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
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)
Willie Garrett’s phone number within the committee listings:
402-953-7427
Podcaster@TomBecka.com U.S. Air Force (retired)
Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Nebraska Press Association
Image Building Communications
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
KFAB Radio
Omaha World-Herald
Cox Communications
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
2013-14 Officers
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)
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
Eric Stoakes • Henry Cordes
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 Co-Chairs
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
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
Committee Chairs
Board of Directors
Sara Ammon (402) 957-0795
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
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
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
Executive Committee
Chris Allen
Todd Murphy, J.J. Bartlett, Sean McGuire,
Judy Horan, Daisy Hutzell-Rodman
“Face on the Barroom Floor”
Tom O’Connor
Hall of Fame
Judy Horan, Todd Murphy
Marketing / Membership
Bridget (Weide) Brooks
Professional Development
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman
OPC Foundation
Board of Directors
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)
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
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
Claudia
Bohn • Bridget
(Weide)OFFICE
Brooks
OMAHA
PRESS
CLUB
STAFF
2013-14 Officers
Immediate Past President
Omaha Publications
OPC Foundation
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
Board of Directors
Todd Murphy.............President Elect
Universal Information Services
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman
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
Daisy Hutzell-Rodman.........President
Omaha World-Herald
Secretary
Horan Communications
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
(2015-2017)
Chris Allen Allen Beermann Bridget (Weide) Brooks Marcia Cady Gary Sadlemyer Tom Shatel Beth Weiss
Sean McGuire
Judy Horan
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)
Steve Jordon
President
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
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.
Bridget (Weide) Brooks ... Past President
Image Building Communications
Executive Director ........................................ Steve Villamonte
Vice President
Email Susan
........................................
Eustice, Co-Chair • Judy Horan, opcdirector@gmail.com
Co-Chair
Howard K. Marcus
Secretary
PlanningDaisy
& Event
Coordinator .............. Christine Villamonte
Hutzell-Rodman • Howard K. Marcus
Larry Weber
Email ........................................ opcchristine@gmail.com
Treasurer
Summerside
• Gary Willis
AdministrativeDon
Manager
...............................
Jeanie Campbell
Henry
Cordes
Email ........................................
opcjeanie@gmail.com
Chris Allen
Past President
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
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.
Weber
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Lunch
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December 25 & 26
Santa Brunch
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Christmas Holiday
10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. seatings Submissions for the
p.m.
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Jan.
20.to close
Tues., Dec. 15
Shatel Sports Series Lunch
Guest: Jerry Murtaugh
January 1
New Year’s Day
Thurs., Jan. 14
5 p.m. OPC Annual Meeting
January 18
Martin Luther King Day
Thurs., Jan. 21
Noon Education Forum
Don Wilhite, Climate Change
February 15
Presidents Day
Thurs., Jan. 28
Professional Development Seminar
5 p.m.
“Social Media and the Iowa Caucuses”
May 30
Memorial Day
Thurs., Feb. 25
Noon Education Forum
The Rev. Daniel Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D.
President, Creighton University
Fri., April 1
OPC Show. Watch for details.
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DINNER
Thursday - Saturday
5:30 p.m. to close
OMAHA PRESS CLUB STAFF
Executive Director
Steve Villamonte............opcdirector@gmail.com
Planning & Event Coordinator
Christine Villamonte...... opcchristine@gmail.com
Administrative Manager
Jeanie Campbell... jeaniec@opc.omhcoxmail.com
OFFICE.................................... 402-345-8587
Restaurant.................................. 402-345-8008
Website.......................www.omahapressclub.com
NEWSLETTER
Eric Stoakes.............................. Graphics Editor
Don Summerside.......................... Copy Editor
Judy Horan...................... Coordinating Editor
The current minimum quarter ends March 31, 2013.
Reminder!
CANCELLATION POLICY:
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Submissions for January issue are due
on or before December 20.