Community Organizations
The people of Florence have always been active and involved with local affairs, and as a result, the organizations in our area are an example of a dedicated and caring community:
Some organizations meet weekly and therefore it shouldn't be difficult to remember when the next meeting is; however, for those organizations that meet less frequently, the next meeting date is shown in colored text. The information on this page is always the latest that an organization has provided to us, but not necessarily 100% correct. When organizations change officers they do not always provide updated information. Supply or update your organization's information.
- Florence Chapter of AARP (2269)
- All persons 50-plus are invited and welcomed! It's a friendly group. Low-income persons can negotiate price of meal ($7.00) with President Bob.
- Meetings:
- Where: Olive Crest United Methodist Church, SW Door, 7180 N 60th St. (almost one mile north of Sorensen Expressway) (())
except for our picnic at Cooper Farm.* - When: Third Monday of month (no meeting in January or February).
- Next Meeting: Monday, Mar. 18th, 2024 (no meeting in January or February)
- Time: 12:00 P.M. (noon)
- Lunch Reservations: 402-453-4825
- Where: Olive Crest United Methodist Church, SW Door, 7180 N 60th St. (almost one mile north of Sorensen Expressway) (())
- Elections:
- Selects: March - Take office: May
- Officers:
- President: Bob Williard (2009-2011) - 402-455-8401 willard398@aol.com
- Vice President: Ruth Kruse (2009-2010) 402-453-4825 RKruse54@aol.com
- Secretary: Ann Van Hoff (2011)
- Treasurer: Marjorie F Willard (2010-2011) - 402-455-8401
- Program Chair: Ruth Kruse (2009-2011) 402-453-4825 RKruse54@aol.com
- Meal Reservations: Ruth Kruse (2009-2011) 402-453-4825 RKruse54@aol.com
- Rides:
- Bob Williard - 402-455-8401 willard398@aol.com
- Ruth Kruse 402-453-4825 RKruse54@aol.com
- Website: None
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- Florence Citizens Patrol
- Coverage: From Florence Lawn Avenue/ Potter Street on the South to Cook Street on the North, 27th Street on the East, and Mormon Bridge Road on the West.
- Meetings:
- Where: Kelley's North Bowl, (8701 N 30th St ())
- When: Second Monday of every month.
- Next meeting: Monday, Dec. 9th, 2024
- Officers:
- President: Linda Workman (2017-2019), Omaha, NE
- Vice President: John Lemen (2017-2019), Omaha, NE
- Secretary: Jerry Zulfer (2019), Omaha, NE
- Treasurer: Terry Pinneo (2019), Omaha, NE
- Contact: FlorenceOCCP@gmail.com
- Website: None
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- Florence Concerned Citizens/Concerned Citizens of Florence
- Coverage: From Missouri River to 48th St, I-680 to Craig/Read St.
- Meetings:
- Officers:
- Deb Gochanour, President (2004-2005), 2853 Mary St., Omaha, NE 68112 (402-451-2260)
- Website: None
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- Florence Futures Foundation (Details)
- Mission: "To preserve, enhance, and promote the cultural, historical, educational, and community assets of the Florence area."
- Meetings:
- Officers:
- Chairman: Chairman: Connie Rose, 2010-2015*
carose@cox.net - Vice Chair: Unknown, Florence Futures Foundation 2018-2024
- Secretary: Joan L. Allen, 2010-2015*
joanlallen@hughes.net - Treasurer: Kay Haman, 2011-2015*
kayhaman@yahoo.com
- Chairman: Chairman: Connie Rose, 2010-2015*
- Contact
- Website: This is the web site!
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- Florence Historical Foundation (Details)
- A major organization in the restoration of Florence historic treasures and attractions.
- Caretakers of:
- Activities:
- Florence Days (see events page for more details).
- Melodramas: Florentine Players
- Sock Hop
- Garage Sales
- Meetings:
- Where: Florence City Hall
- When: Four times annually, usually last week of month, with the Annual meeting on the first Sunday of December. Also meets in January to invite new members.
- Possible Next Meeting:* Saturday, No valid month num passed to gcs_s_numToMonthname3. 25th, 2024
- Time: ?:??
- Officers:
- Last known list of officers (2017-2018):
- President: Dick Brown (2018)
- Vice President: Lynn Farris, Jr.
- Secretary: Carol Hodges
- Treasurer: Nancy Westphalen
- Honoree: Rosemary Allen (2004-2017*) 402-453-4462
- Board members:
- Molly Anderson
- Nick Batter
- Lynn Farris Sr.
- Shirley Farris (2004-2013*) 402-571-7843 shirl34@Q.com
- Keith Hauger
- Myrta Hauger
- Carol Hodges
- Sarah Kleckner
- Derek Kowal
- John Lemen
- Char Spid
- Carrie Templeton
- Rosella Westphalen
- Last known list of officers (2017-2018):
- Membership: 402-453-4280
- Website: None
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- Florentine Players (Details)
- A performance organization formed under the Florence Historical Foundation.
- Activities:
- Florence Days Melodramas (see events page for more details).
- Several other performances throughout the year
- Breakfast with Santa
- Christmas Caroling Party
- Meetings:
- Where: Florence City Hall
- When:
- Time: 7 P.M.
- Officers (elections in June):
- Last known list of officers (2017-2018):
- President: Derek Kowal (2016-8)
- Vice President: Tracie Mauk (2016-8)
- Secretary: Shelly Gushard (2018)
- Treasurer: Linda Leimbach (2017-8)
- Board members:
- Past Board members:
- Jim Adams
- Stuart Anderson
- Rosemary Allen
- Dick Brown
- Laurie Farris
- Lynn Farris Sr.
- Shirley Farris
- Eric Green
- Shelly Gushard (2017)
- Vern Hauger
- Keith Hauger
- Myrta Hauger
- Jim Herron
- Carol Hodges (2015-2017)
- Derek Kowal
- Sarah Kleckner
- Diane Lemen (2017)
- Linda Leimbach (2015)
- John Lemen
- Mele Mason
- Tracie Mauk (2015, 2017)
- Pete Petersen
- Linda Quistad
- Katherine Rush
- Nancy Westphalen
- Last known list of officers (2017-2018):
- Membership: 531-600-8634
- Website: Florentine Players web site
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- Kiwanis Club of Florence
- Mission: Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
- Meetings:
- Officers:
- Contact: florencekiwanis@cox.net
- Chapter Website: None
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- Kiwanis Club of North Omaha
- Meetings:
- Elections: October
- Officers:
- President: John Nabity 402-451-5137 (2010/2011)
- Vice President: ???
- Vice President: ???
- Secretary: ???
- Treasurer: ???
- Contact: John Nabity 402-451-5137
Top - Miller Park-Minne Lusa Neighborhood
- Coverage: Craig Avenue on the North, Ames Avenue on the South, 30th Street on the West, Florence Boulevard on the East. (See mapped area)
- Meetings:
- Where: Miller Park Pavilion, 2707 Redick Ave. ()
- When: First Thursday of month (no meeting in January).
- Next meeting: Thursday, Feb. 1st, 2024 (no meeting in January)
- Time: 7:00 P.M.
- Miller Park Minne Lusa Citizen Patrol meeting starts at 6:30 P.M. right before the Neighborhood Association meeting
- Officers
- Contact: Rosalind Moore - 402-453-4914
- Citizens Patrol: Kathy Holtz at 402-212-7035 or email: kaholtz@msn.com
- Website: https://millerparkminnelusa.com/
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- North Omaha Commercial Club
- Coverage: No Boundaries: Any Business or Citizen who is concerned and wants to be involved in the Economic and Social interests of North, Northeast and the Florence area, and surrounding communities in Omaha.
- Mission: "To further the interest in North and Northwest Omaha"*
- Membership Dues are $50. Associate dues are $35.
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12011 Omaha, NE 68112
- Officers:
- Board Members:
- President (2014*): Mele Mason.
- Vice President: (2009-2010*): Sue Gillum (Old Work Number: 402-896-4168, Hy-Vee 180th Q), 7062director@hy-vee.com
- Meetings:
- Last Tuesday, except June, last Monday; no meeting in July or August
- Regular Meetings:
- Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.
- Board Meetings
- When: Second Thursday of each month at noon; Next: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Where: at ???.
- Website: None
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- North Omaha Summer Arts
- Coverage: from MCC to Trinity Lutheran Church at 6340 North 30th St along 30th St.
- Meetings:
- Officers:
- Pamela Jo Berry (402-502-4669)
- Website: None
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- Northern Lights Garden Club
- Coverage: Florence.
- Goal: Beautify the 30th Street cooridor from Miller Park to McKinley.
- Established: 1993.
- Affiliated: Omaha Council of Garden Clubs.
- Meetings:
- Where: Mormon Trail Center, 3215 State St. ()
- When: Third Thursday of the Month at 7 P.M.
- Next Meeting: Thursday, No valid month num passed to gcs_s_numToMonthname3. 20th, 2024
- Busineses, organization, or individuals can adopt a bed on N. 30th by contacting
- Phone: Joan Allen: 402-350-3330
Top - Notre Dame Sisters
- Coverage: Omaha - Florence.
- Meetings:
- Phone: 402-455-2994!*
- Website: Notre Dame Sisters
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