Notre Dame Club of Omaha

• Date:        Wednesday, Sept. 15th
• Place:      Tiburon
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• Details Will Follow As Plans Move Ahead
  

It’s time to kick off our 5th Annual Christmas Giving efforts. The Notre Dame Club of Omaha would like to help others in our community enjoy a truly blessed Christmas season. With the difficult economic conditions this year, I know our efforts will be greatly appreciated.

Last year, Club members donated gifts for families, affecting a total of 78 family members; it was our largest effort yet. Our goal is to ‘adopt’ as many families as possible, giving them gifts such as food certificates, clothing, or children’s toys. The families often have wish lists to help guide the gift givers. If you are not comfortable adopting an entire family, we can split families amongst our group.  In addition, last year we donated countless warm weather items for the Salvation Army’s Winter Night Watch program.  Cash donations are welcome as well (we will do the shopping for you). All donations will be anonymous. Gifts do not have to be large in scale to make a difference.

Before I commit to the number of families we will adopt, I need feedback from you! We must relay our interest to the involved organizations as soon as possible. Gift donations will be due in ahead of the Christmas holiday in order to allow time to deliver the packages to the families. If your family would prefer to deliver your gifts directly, that can be arranged in most cases.
Please contact me (email below) if you are interested in adopting a family, part of a family, or would like to give a cash donation. Email Amy.Patterson@conagrafoods.com with any questions as well

This Saturday, October 3, we will be holding a game watch to the see the Irish take on Washington. The event will be held at Security National Bank (1120 S 101st) with kickoff at 2:30. Kids are welcome and food and drinks will be provided.

The Field Club golf outing is fast approaching and sign ups will be finalized soon. Added to the prize booty this year is an opportunity to win a new car. An ND golf bag and other prizes will also be up for grabs during the day. Please sign up using the link in the sidebar or email Ed Murphy at efm1 [at] cox.net.

On Monday, September 14 the club will hold it’s second annual golf tournament to raise money for the Walsh Scholarship. This year’s tournament will take place at Field Club (3615 Woolworth Ave • 68105) with a shotgun start at 1:00. The cost is $80 per person and includes dinner. You can register yourself or a foursome by clicking on the link in the sidebar going here. If you would like to attend just the dinner (or just golf) you can indicate this at signup.

11:45 A.M.

At the home of
Bob and Sue Cimino
9722 Fieldcrest Dr.

Kids and babies welcome

Questions – call Tom Jenkins 669-1180 or John Coffey 305-5100

Please help us get a count – indicate your likely attendance by sending an e-mail to jenksfam@tconl.com

Jesse Harper

Thank you to everyone who attended UND Night last Wednesday, July 1st.  We had over 120 Alums and friends of Notre Dame.  ND Athletic Director, Jack Swarbrick gave an inspirational talk about the history of Notre Dame football, how ND football coach Jessie Harper really changed the course of ND athletics forever and included how 2009 marks the 100th year of Michigan whining.  At the end of his address he spent time answering questions about the University, the athletic program and ND current events.

We were very fortunate to have Mr. Swarbrick address the ND Club of Omaha.  Special thanks to Outgoing Chairman of the Club Board Dick Berry and Outgoing Club President Scott Cavey for their service to the Club and assistance with Mr. Swarbrick.  Also special thanks to Bob Mullin and Rich Gilloon for planning and coordinating UND Night.  Thanks again to all those who attended and look for more information at www.ndclubomaha.com regarding the upcoming Freshman sendoff event on Sunday, August 9th and the Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 14th.  GO IRISH!

The club will have 2 tickets to the Michigan State vs. Notre Dame game available at UND night.  Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on the tickets at the event.  The game will be contested on September 19, in South Bend.

Don’t miss out on an outstanding opportunity to get insight into the the world of Notre Dame athletics.  Spots are still available for UND night featuring ND athletic director Jack Swarbrick.  This great event is coming up fast (Wednesday, July 1) and there are still seats available.  Come to this event to mix with other alums and friends of the club, have a great meal, and hear what’s in store for Irish athletics in the upcoming year.  Reserve a spot by clicking the “Register Now” button in the right sidebar.

The 2009 Universal Notre Dame celebration will be held July 1 at the Embassy Suites, Omaha-LaVista Conference Center. University of Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick will be the speaker for the event, which includes a cocktail hour and cash bar beginning at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner at 7:00.

You can reserve a spot today by registering online.   Click on the “Register Now” button in the right sidebar and complete the UND Night form.  After completing the registration you’ll be taken to a link to make your payment via PayPal.  The price is $50 per person for dues paying members and friends/spouses and $60 for non-members.