ABOUT THE CLUB
THE CLUB
The Omaha Agri-Business Club
offers opportunities for individuals interested in the region's agriculture to
meet, network and socialize together.
MEMBERSHIP
The Club is made
up of a diverse membership representing all facets of agriculture including producers, business,
government, and education. Members reside in all areas of Nebraska and Western
Iowa. Networking of members helps
strengthen the industry as a whole.
Member's support of one another ensures a viable agriculture for the
future.
Annual Club
Dues are $10.00.
If interested in membership, please
contact:
Ken Pohlman
Vice-president of
Membership
Office: (402) 334-7770
Fax: (402) 334-9121
pohlman@midwestlabs.com
MONTHLY
NEWSLETTER
The Club's newsletter is
published monthly except during summer recess in July and August. Members receive the newsletter as a benefit
of belonging to the Club. The
newsletter is an informative resource and beneficial business reference.
MONTHLY
MEETINGS
Regular monthly business
meetings are held at Anthony's Steak House located at 72nd and F
Streets in Omaha, Nebraska (South of the 72nd Street Exit and
I-80). These meetings include a
luncheon along with a program speaker.
Programs are informative and cover a wide range of agricultural
topics. The lunch and meeting charge is
$12.00. Reservations are not
required.
Visitors always welcome. Make
plans to join us at our next meeting. Hope
to see you there!
2009 MEETING
SCHEDULE
The 2009 meeting schedule is for
the following dates. If there is a
schedule change, members will be notified by a monthly newsletter. Meeting information is also posted on the
Meeting Information page.
February 23, March 23, April 27,
May 25, August 18, September 28, October 26, November 16, December 14
NATIONAL AG DAY CELEBRATION
The Nebraska
Agri-Business Club from Lincoln, Nebraska along with the Omaha Agri-Business Club
host an annual joint meeting each March to recognize and celebrate National Ag
Day. The event includes a social hour, a formal dinner, and special guest speaker,
along with a silent auction. The proceeds of the silent auction go to support
4-H, Ag In The Class Room, FFA, and the
Nebraska Agriculture Awareness Coalition.
Speakers have included: Past
Governors Mike Johanns, Ben Nelson, Irvin Omtvedt, Vice Chancellor Institute of
Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; and
Merlyn Carlson, Director of the Nebraska State Department of Agriculture.
AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SUPPORT
The Omaha Agri-Business Club actively supports four of the
state's premiere agricultural education programs. The 4-H, FFA, Ag-In the Classroom, and Ag-Awareness Coalition are
awarded annual scholarships during the November business meeting of the Omaha
Agri-Business Club. Many club members
work for or volunteer as leaders in providing services within one or more of
these fine
educational
programs. Educating the region's youth
concerning the importance of agriculture and economy remains a primary goal for
the Club.
ANNUAL
FAMILY AND FRIENDS OUTINGS
The Omaha Agri-Business Club
hosts a family and friends outing each summer.
The outings are fun events generally introducing participates to new
attractions in the region. These events
are quite popular and therefore are well attended. Past outings include: A tour
of Robinson Seed Company at Waterloo,
Nebraska, the IMAX Theater at
the Henry Doorley Zoo in Omaha, the Wild Life Safari Park near Mahoney State
Park, James Arthur Vineyards at Raymond, Nebraska, Caterpillar Claas America
LLC combine plant in Southwest Omaha, Gallup and the River City Round-up tour both in Omaha and Bellevue Berry
Farm, Bellevue, Nebraska. Make plans to
join us at our next meeting!
