Joan Squires - The Omaha Press Club

The Omaha Press ClubFellowship • Scholarship • EducationAnd the Best View in TownDinner to honorRoberts & FranckeThe Omaha Press ClubFoundation will honor a pioneerin Omaha public relations and anemeritus professor of journalismduring the annual OPC ScholarshipAwards Ceremony onFriday, April 19.The foundation will bestow itsannual Career AchievementOPC FoundationScholarship DinnerFRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m.,and the program to begin around 6:30 p.m.Sixteen scholarships, plus the Mark Gautier Internship Award, will be presented to UNO, UNL and Creighton students. RosaleeRoberts will be given the Career Achievement Award & Dr. Warren Francke will be presented the Journalism Educator Award.CALL 402-345-8008 FOR RESERVATIONSAward on longtime Omahapublic relations executive RosaleeRoberts. The foundation also willpresent the Journalism EducatorAward to Dr. Warren Francke,emeritus professor of journalismat the University of Nebraska atOmaha.Besides honoring Roberts andFrancke, the foundation will give16 scholarships to collegiatejournalists and the Mark GautierAward to a college student whohas completed a news internshipat a local TV station.The ceremony at the Press Clubwill begin at 5:30 p.m. with acocktail reception. Dinner will beserved at 6:30 p.m., and theprogram will begin at 7:30 p.m.Roberts is founder and presidentof Rosalee Roberts PublicRelations in Omaha. She servedas the national president of thePublic Relations Society ofAmerica and the president of theNebraska chapter. In her 35-yearcareer, she has worked for avariety of organizations, includingOmaha Performing Arts,Children’s Hospital and Bozell.Francke began his journalismcareer as a copy boy at the OmahaWorld-Herald in 1954. Fouryears later, he became a staff writerfor his hometown newspaper, theCouncil Bluffs Nonpareil. In1964 he joined the staff of theOmaha Sun Newspapers, andtwo years later he began his morethan 30 years of teaching atUNO. He retired from UNOin 2000.Announcing Journalists of ExcellenceHall of Fame Honorees:David Haberman, Michael Kelly,Joe Patrick (posthumous), Ann Pedersenand Carol Schrader. Details Page 5.Face on the Barroom FloorSAVE THE DATE:Monday, June 3Joan Squires, president of OmahaPerforming Arts, will be the next“Face on the Barroom Floor.”The event that includes dinnerand a roast has saluted newsmakerssince 1971 with caricaturesthat hang on the club’s walls.Get ready for fun as a woman ofgreat local influence and a nationalreputation finds herself thetarget during the roast and toast.Brava! Brava! Joan Squires!Call 402-345-8008 to RSVP.Volume 42 • Number 4April 2013SHATEL SPORTS SERIESBenningto speakApril 9Former Husker tailbackis now Omaha sportstalk radio show hostBy Tom O’ConnorOPC Committee ChairDamon Benning, a formerHusker tailback who now hosts apopular sports talk radio show inOmaha, will be the guest speakerfor the April 9 Shatel Sports Serieslunch at the Omaha Press Club.Since October, Benning can beheard weekdays from 7 a.m. to 10a.m. on KOZN-AM (1620 TheZone) hosting a sports talk showwith Gary Sharp. In addition,Benning has served as an analystfor the Big 10 Network, NebraskaEducational Television and CoxCommunications.An Omaha Northwest HighSchool graduate, Benning playedContinued on Page 4Omaha Press Club presentsJoan SquiresThe newest Face on the Barroom FloorMONDAY, JUNE 3, 20135:30 p.m. -- no-host reception; 6:30 p.m. -- roast andtoast and unveiling of “Face.” Dinner to follow:Members $40 • Nonmembers $50CALL 402-345-8008 FOR RESERVATIONS

Omaha Press Club Educational Series:What’s new at the zoo?By Willie GarrettOPC Communications CommitteeIt’s no secret that Omaha’sHenry Doorly Zoo and Aquariumis one of the top zoos in theDawn Ream, Communications and Marketing Director - HenryDoorly Zoo and Aquarium.country. In 2012, TripAdvisorgave the Omaha attraction theNo. 1 ranking in the UnitedStates. Now in 2013, the zoo isunveiling numerous improvementsthat it had been keepingquieter than a bear in hibernation.As part of the Omaha PressClub’s Educational Series, clubmembers and guests had theopportunity to hearfirsthand what’s instore this year. At aFeb. 21 luncheon,Dennis E. Pate, thezoo’s executive directorand CEO, sharedsome eye-opening news.“The demolition ofRosenblatt Stadiumhas opened up newopportunities for the HenryDoorly Zoo in regard to parking,”Pate said. “We really wanted to fixhow people entered the zoo.Save the DateNOON FORUM: Scheduled tentatively, April 26. An e-mailwith a confirmed date will be sent to members.Mayoral DebateTwo finalists from the April 2nd mayoral primaries are invited to debate.Sponsored by the Omaha League of Women Voters and the Omaha Press Club.Reservations will be on a first come, first served basisLunch served at 11:30. Call 402-345-8008 to reserve your spot.There were just too many lines.From being backed up on theInterstate to finding a parkingplace and waiting at the entrance,we needed to do something.”Zoo Director Dennis Pate speaks about changes at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo.To improve the situation, morethan 3,000 new parking spaceswill be made available in comingyears. Zoo guests will also see twolines at the entrance, one forticketing and another formembers who have season passes.The zoo also will soon feature agift shop expanded to 5,500square feet. “Why the priority onthe gift shop?” Pate asked.“Because we want to keep ouradmission rates as low as we can,so we invite the widest range ofpeople to come to the zoo. Thegift shop will boost revenueswithout having to go to the gate.”Another focus of the zoo’smaster plan is a new elephant area.The renovation will create anContinued on Page 6Photos by Willie Garrettelephant building 17 times largerthan the previous building. Thecomplex will house a social groupof elephants, instead of just one ortwo, and the outdoor exhibit willbe eight times larger.What promises to be one of themost popular attractions at the2013-14 OfficersBridget Brooks .................... PresidentImage Building CommunicationsDaisy Hutzell-Rodman President-ElectOmaha World-HeraldJ.J. Bartlett ..................... TreasurerFirst National BankChris Allen ........................ SecretaryUniversity of Nebraska at OmahaSusan Eustice ........... Past-PresidentThe Salvation ArmyPage 2Board of DirectorsAllen Beermann (2011-13)Deborah Daley (2011-13)Harland Fogle (2012-14)John Heaston (2011-13)Judy Horan (2012-14)Liz Hruska (2012-14)Sean McGuire (2013-15)Nicole Lindquist (2012-14)Todd Murphy (2011-13)Gary Sadlemyer (2011-13)Nebraska Press AssociationCreighton UniversityU.S. Air Force retiredThe ReaderHoran CommunicationsE.D. Bellis Healthcare ConsultantsUNMCUniversal Information ServicesKFABCommunications CommitteeHenry Cordes 402-444-1130Susan Eustice, co-chair 402-898-5908Willie Garrett 402-592-3333Judy Horan, co-chair 402-397-6155Daisy Hutzell-Rodman 402-444-1328Kay Kriss 402-689-7108Howard K. Marcus 402-444-1397John Prescott 402-344-3894Don Summerside 402-556-5547Gary Willis 402-493-1373Committee ChairsCommunications Co-ChairsSusan Eustice, Judy HoranEducationGary KerrExcellence in Journalism AwardsNicole LindquistExecutive Committee Bridget Brooks, Daisy Hutzell-RodmanJ.J. Bartlett, Chris Allen, Susan Eustice“Face on the Barroom Floor”Tom O’ConnorHall of FameJudy HoranMarketing/MembershipBridget BrooksProfessional DevelopmentChris AllenOPC FoundationRose Ann ShannonPresidentScott DarlingVice PresidentHenry CordesSecretaryLarry WeberTreasurerDave OgdenImmediate Past PresidentTrusteesChris ChristenDave HamerSteve JordonHoward K. MarcusJohn PrescottJoe WeberEileen Wirth, Ph.D.

A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORClub springing aheadBy Steve Villamonte, CEC, B.S.OPC Executive DirectorWe have had a slow start here atOPC in 2013, and maybe theweather has had something to dowith it. I think I was spoiled bylast year’s warm winter andspring.We do have a lot going on at theclub, and with all the events andactivities, you should be able tofind something that appeals toyour likes.Thank you to all who havesubmitted your email addresses;to those who have yet to submitthem, I encourage you to do so.With today’s schedules being sobusy, last-minute notices forevents are sometimes the best wayto receive information.I hope you all had the opportunityto enjoy our Easter brunchas it is one of our signature events.Looking ahead, bring your hardworkingAdministrative Professionalsto the Press Club on April24 for a special menu and more.We are going to do our first-everMystery Dinner Theatre onMay 17. I think this will be a funevent for the Press Club, and if wehave a good response we will bookit again. See the details on Page 4.Our next Face on the BarroomFloor has been announced forJune 3. The honoree will be JoanSquires, president of Omaha PerformingArts.Plan on attending our annualOpening Ceremonies FireworksBuffet on June 14 when the CollegeWorld Series begins itsannual run. This will be the onlyclub event open to the publicduring the CWS, a change fromthe past couple of years. This eventsells out, so make your reservationsnow to get a good table. Seethe menu on the bottom of thispage.And last but not least, don’tforget the Mother’s Day Brunchon May 12, another OPC signatureevent.The Events Listing can befound on the back page of OPCNews every month. In addition,keep an eye on our website for thelatest news on what’s happening.We also are coming into thewedding reception season, andbookings will be frequent at theclub. So I’m issuing a friendly reminderto call for a reservation beforedropping by the club to assurethat we have the space.To all of our membership,remember that we have the mostaffordable private club rates intown and a unique experience tooffer -- great food and ambienceand the best view in town. Youcan act as an ambassador and tellfriends and acquaintances aboutOPC. Refer interested parties toour website, where they can reviewmember benefits and perks.And away from the club,remember that the OPC hasreciprocal arrangements withmany local and national clubs.Also OPC is teaming up with1110 KFAB’s Scott VoorheesGourmet Club for a wine dinnerApril 23, with a cooking demonstration.See further details on ourwebsite.Meanwhile, here’s hoping forwarmer weather, and we’ll see youat the club this spring.Contact Steve Villamonte atvilla@opc.omhcoxmail.comDinners & SuchTasty Tidbits from the Omaha Press ClubScholarship DinnerWhen: Friday, April 19 • 5:30 p.m. | Price: $25 InclusiveHors d’oeuvresOlive Tapenade Bruschetta • Seafood Portabella Mushrooms • Continental Cheese DisplaySaladOPC Famous Thunderbird SaladEntréeOPC Chicken Wellington - Three Cheese (Brie, Feta and Provolone) Stuffed Chicken Breast,Fresh Herbs and Seasonings, Wrapped in Puff Pastry and Finished with a BéarnaiseDessertOPC’s Newest Signature DessertAssorted Truffles with a French Vanilla White Chocolate MousseFor Reservations, Call 402-345-8008Mother’s Day BuffetWhen: Sunday, May 12Two seatings 10 a.m. to Noon | 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Price: Adults $20 • Children $10Carving StationSteamship Round with Horseradish Chantily and Au JusOld School Pineapple-Glazed HamEntrées & Side DishesChicken Crêpes Supreme • Baked Tilapia Buerre BlancEggs Benedict • Risotto • Lyonnaise Potatoes • Seasonal VegetablesA La CarteBuild-Your-Own-Omelet • Multi-Topping Pancake BarSalad DisplayIncluding Salmon Chaud-Froid • Deviled EggsFresh-Baked Pastries • Breakfast Breads • Pecan RollsDessertNew York-Style Cheesecake with Strawberries • Chocolate Driscoll StrawberriesWarm Peach Cobbler with French Vanilla Ice CreamFor Reservations, Call 402-345-8008Save the DateWinemaker’s DinnerAPRIL 23, 2013 • 6PMMembers: $40 - Nonmembers: $60SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS AND MENUONGOING SPECIALS...OPC 2-for-1 Prime Rib Dinner every Thursday night2 people dine for $25 ( parties and events exempt)Page 3

Dinners & SuchTasty Tidbits from the Omaha Press ClubCWS Fireworks BuffetWhen: Friday, June 14 • 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Fireworks display after team introductions and awardsPrice: Adults $16 • Children $10Buffet MenuTossed Salad • Coleslaw • Buttered Corn • Whipped Potatoes & GravySlow-Cooked BBQ Beef Brisket • Southern Fried Chicken • Deviled Eggs • Baked BeansPotato Salad • BBQ Baby Back Ribs • Vienna Hot DogsDessertBrownie à la ModeFor Reservations, Call 402-345-8008Home Run Derby &Fireworks BuffetWhen: Wednesday, July 3 • 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.Featuring Fireworks from TD Ameritrade ParkPrice: Adults $18 • Children $10Buffet MenuTossed Salad • Coleslaw • Buttered Corn • Deviled Eggs • Baked Beans • Potato SaladWhipped Potatoes & Gravy • Steamship Round • Southern Fried ChickenBBQ Baby Back Ribs • Vienna Hot DogsDessertBrownie à la ModeFor Reservations, Call 402-345-8008Continued from Page 1SHATEL SPORTS SERIESDamon Benningtailback for the Huskers from1993 to 1996. During his career,he racked up 1,565 yards on 270carries (a 5.8 yard average percarry) and scored 20 touchdowns.Prior to joining 1620 The Zonelast year, Benning returned to hishigh school alma mater andserved as head football coach ofthe Northwest Huskies for threeseasons.The Shatel Sports Series lunch,which costs $12, begins at noonand is open to the public. Call 402-345-8008 or email jeaniec@opc.omhcoxmail.com for reservations.Reservations must be accompaniedby an OPC membernumber or a credit card numberfor nonmembers. A 24-hour cancellationpolicy applies.Parking is available at streetmeters or in the DoubleTreeHotel garage. Validated parking isavailable in the DoubleTreegarage for OPC members.Save the DateNOON FORUM: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013Speaker: John Christensen, Chancellor of UNOCost: $15 per person, includes lunchLunch served at 11:30. Call 402-345-8008 for more information & to reserve your spot.A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTWe connect;you benefitBy Bridget BrooksOPC PresidentIn the Februaryissue, I outlinedmy goalsfor this year.My theme forthis year is“Connection.”As the previousnewsletter editor, I knowhow important it is for us to letyou know about events andactivities happening at the PressClub. If you don’t know about anevent, you won’t attend. It’s thatsimple!With the newsletter reachingyou once a month, it’s importantfor us to have other channels tocommunicate with you. You mayhave noticed that we are making asignificant “push” to get you toshare your email address with us.That’s because email allows us toremind you about events as theyapproach. We know how busyyou are!I am thrilled to report that theefforts of the CommunicationsCommittee, the Marketing/MembershipCommittee and outreachby Jeanie Campbell (the PressClub’s administrative manager)have resulted in a significantincrease in the number ofmember emails we have.The more “connected” you areto the club, the more engagedyou can be with the benefits ofmembership, including attendingthe events that interest you. Iencourage you to connect withthe Press Club on social media.Our Twitter account is@OmahaPressClub, and you canfind us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/omahapressclub.In my next column, I’ll sharewith you the club’s efforts to“connect” with some of our keymembership groups. In the meantime,I invite you to contact uswith your ideas, suggestions andfeedback. We’d love to hear fromyou.THEATRE-TO-GO AT THE OMAHA PRESS CLUB PRESENTSTHE MYSTERY PLAYmurder at thecalumet social clubIt’s Chicago 1925 and prohibition is the law of the land... but you are having a night offun at a local “speakeasy.” Bad timing because someone gets killed and the copsexpect you to help solve the crime. Was it the mob boss, the too-friendly clubmanager, the sultry singer, the sexy dancer or the slimy politician?Hey, it’s Chicago... it could be anyone!FRIDAY, MAY 17, 20135:30 pm - Doors Open • 6:30 pm - Dinner • 7:30 pm Show$45 for dinner & showCALL 402-345-8008 FOR RESERVATIONSProduced by Theatre-To-Go a division of Actors Etc. Limited.Providing the best in professional entertainment since 1987.Page 4

Five to join OPC Hall of FameBy Judy HoranOPC Hall of Fame ChairHelp honor five journalists selected for their notable contributions to Omahajournalism as they are inducted into the OPC Journalists of Excellence Hall ofFame on June 8. Members and nonmembers are invited. Call 402-345-8008 fordinner reservations. The 2013 honorees are:David A. HabermanCreighton UniversityDavid Haberman, CreightonUniversity emeritus professor,retired in 1995 after teachingjournalism for 40 years in what isnow called the Department ofJournalism, Media and Computing.He chaired the departmentfrom 1958-1995. He was also anOmaha World-Herald reporterand consultant and a contributorto The Catholic Voice newspaper.Haberman is co-author of thetextbook “Public Relations: TheNecessary Art” and authored“Mass Communication Law inNebraska.” He served as anOmaha Press Club president andis a founding trustee of theOmaha Press Club Foundation.Michael KellyOmaha World-HeraldMichael Kelly arrived at theOmaha World-Herald in 1970after graduation from the Universityof Cincinnati. Early assignmentscovering police, courts andcity hall gave him the solidfoundation that led to an ongoing43-year career in journalism. In1981, he became World-Heraldsports editor/columnist. Ten yearslater, Kelly became the newspaper’smetro columnist. Amongother honors, he received a nationalaward from the American Society ofNewspaper Editors for columnsabout his daughter, Bridget, whospoke out on behalf of sexualviolencesurvivors after her ownabduction, rape and shooting.Joe PatrickKFAB, KETV, KMTV &WOW RadioJoe Patrick’s broadcasting careerextended over 50 years before hedied in 2009 at the age of 84. TheDrake University graduate workedfor radio in Iowa at FortDodge, Des Moines, Keokuk andWaterloo. In 1955 he joined LyellBremser at KFAB for sportscoverage, including play-by-playfor NU football. Later, he announcedNU football for WOWRadio. Patrick was a sports anchorfor KMTV and later KETV. Healso hosted shows for BobDevaney and Tom Osborne. Hispeers named him NebraskaSportscaster of the Year in 1959.Photo byDave HamerAnn PedersenWOWT, WCCO-TVIn earlier days when most TVnewscasters were men, AnnPedersen and Carol Schraderpaved the way for other womentelevision anchors. We salutewomen in broadcasting by inductingthe two pioneers.Ann Pedersen is an awardwinningjournalist with a 30-yearcareer in broadcast news. The firstfemale full-time reporter assignedto the WOWT newsroom, shealso was the first woman inOmaha to anchor a regularlyscheduled weekday newscast. Shelater became WOWT assignmenteditor and then assistant newsdirector. In 1988 she becamedirector of news operations forWCCO-TV in Minneapolis, aCBS-owned and operated televisionstation. Pedersen taughtbroadcast journalism at theUniversity of Minnesota and cur-rently is an adjunct professor inthe Department of Journalism,Media and Computing atCreighton University.Carol SchraderKETV, KFABA KETV reporter and newscasterfor 20 years, Carol Schraderwas one of the first women newsanchors on Omaha television.Her signature features included“Wednesday’s Child,” focusingon special-needs children seekingadoptive families. She also producednearly 800 editions of“Viewpoint,” a public issues program.She left KETV and becamethe first host of “Consider This,”which still airs statewide on NET.Schrader’s journalism talents alsotook her to KFAB Radio as newsdirector and morning co-host.From 2000 to 2005, she was afrequent contributor to NETradio news and also reported forNPR and the Voice of America.Photo byJournalistsDaveofHamerExcellence Hall ofFame/Excellence in JournalismAwards PresentationSATURDAY, JUNE 8, 20135:30 p.m. • Reception -- Presentation --- Dinner$40 each • Table of eight $320CALL 402-345-8008 FOR RESERVATIONSCANCELLATION POLICY:All reservations must be cancelled 24 HOURS in advance.Page 5

Continued from Page 2Zoo newszoo this year, especially with kids,will be an exhibit of extinctanimals. A new animatronicdinosaur display, just north of theSimmons Aviary, will feature 15life-sized dinosaurs, including aTyrannosaurus rex that stands18½ feet tall and is 46 feet long.These dinosaurs will have realisticmovements that include breathing,blinking and tail-moving.Spectators will be able to controltwo of the dinosaurs by buttons.Some other nuggets that Pateshared with the crowd:-- The zoo has more than 1,400species and 80,000 specimens.--The zoo broke an attendance recordwith 1,719,925 visitors in 2012.OngoingSpecials...Happy Hour Drink Specialsat the Press ClubReceive $1 off all drinks from 4:30 p.m.to 6 p.m. (parties and events exempt).March 22 Noon Forum:Omaha Mayoral ForumPhotos By Gary Willis(l-r) Moderator Gary Kerr asked Dave Nabity, Brad Ashford, Jean Stothert, Dan Welch and Mayor Jim Suttle for their views that will affect the city.Two winners from the April 2nd primary will face each other in a Mayoral Forum in April. (call the Club for the date)Events ListingApril 4@ 5:30 p.m.OPC ShowApril 9@ NoonShatel Series • Details Page 1April 19@ 5:30 p.m.Scholarship Dinner • Details Page 1 & 3April 23@ 6 p.m.Wine Dinner • Details Page 3April 26 Tentative@ NoonNoon Forum • Details Page 2May 12@ 10 a.m. • 12:30 p.m.Mother’s Day Buffet • Details Page 3May 16@NoonNoon Forum • Details Page 4May 17@5:30 p.m.Mystery Dinner Theatre • Details Page 4June 3@ 5:30 p.m.Face on the Barroom Floor • Details Page 1June 8@ 5:30 p.m.EIJ Awards & Hall of Famepresentations dinner • Details Page 5June 14@ 7 p.m.CWS Fireworks Buffet • Details Page 4July 3@ 7 p.m.Home Run Derby Buffet • Details Page 4OMAHA PRESS CLUB OFFICE STAFFExecutive Director........................................ Steve VillamontePlanning & Event Coordinator .............. Christine VillamonteAdministrative Manager ............................... Jeanie CampbellE-mail ........................................ jeaniec@opc.omhcoxmail.com............................................................... 402-345-8587Fax ................................................................... 402-345-0114Restaurant ........................................................ 402-345-8008Website ..............................................www.omahapressclub.orgNEWSLETTERDaisy Hutzell-Rodman ................................................ EditorJenn Carter ................................................................ DesignerDon Summerside ................................................. Copy Editor............................................................... 402-345-8587Fax ................................................................... 402-345-0114E-mail ..................................................... opceditor@gmail.comSubmissions for the April issue are due on or before Apr. 20.Reminder!The current minimum quarter ends June 30, 2013.Hours of OperationLunchMonday – Friday ............. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.BarTuesday – Saturday.............4:30 p.m. to CloseDinnerThursday – Saturday ...........5:30 p.m. to Close