KIWANIS CLUB OF LINCOLN CAPITAL CITY
SEPTEMBER 2026
KIWANIS FUN NIGHT
Our East High Key Club members have been busy this August—even before the start of the school year. On August 4, eight members volunteered at the Eastridge Fun Night at Taylor Park. Playing games and face painting were just some of the activities that evening. On August 12, eight members showcased Key Club at Freshman Day at East High. Officers held their first planning meeting August 17 with the first meeting for all members and potential members being held on August 24th. Over 50 students were present as they learned what Key Club is all about, were introduced to the officer and class rep team, and heard about upcoming service projects. They also played a game of spoons (with pencils) and the winner was awarded a package of donuts. Then, on August 25 seven members joined our Capital City Kiwanis game night meeting. The posted comment on our Key Club group chat was “everyone had so much fun”. And, I was told that they want to be invited to any future game or trivia nights.
NOTES FROM NE-IA
DISTRICT CONVENTION
The NE-IA District Convention was held at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs on August 7 and August 8. Lori Teaford attended on Friday and Al and Mindy Vyhnalek were there on Saturday while Marilyn Scheinost attended both days. Friday, Lori Teaford attended the workshop for Lt. Governors, and Marilyn volunteered at one of the Build a Bed sessions for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, the convention service project. Friday evening was a fun evening with the Circle K members leading the group in a game of Kahoot focusing on attendees’ knowledge of Kiwanis and the Service Leadership Programs. Saturday was a full day of speakers, awards, House of Delegates meeting and breakout
sessions. Marilyn along with two other club secretaries, Becky Keep and Karen Buchholz presented one breakout session on Kiwanis Engage. DCON this year was a fun and fast paced meeting with something to offer for everyone.
FOSTER CARE CLOSET
On August 3 CCK volunteers Sandy Scheinost, Marilyn Scheinost, Sandi Lewis, Mindy Vyhnalek and Cheryl Ross continued to support the Foster Care Closet [FCC] by bagging toddler/youth/ men's/women's clothing to be taken to the Foster Care Closet's new location at The Center for People. FCC's August focus is completing the move and gearing up for Mobile Closet events held statewide starting in September.
SUMMER FOOD MARKET
Nine members of our Club helped the Food Bank of Lincoln distribute food at the Summer Food Markets which were held monthly at Belmont Elementary School. Volunteers organized the food on tables in the gym and helped families obtain food. Food options varied but often included cereals, breads, fresh fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, pastas, boxed dinners, canned goods, etc. Families selected 1-2 portions of the various foods depending on their family size. CCK volunteers included Lloyd Bell, Dave Boeckner, Linda Boeckner, Betty Castan, Cheryl Ross, Marilyn Scheinost, Lori Teaford, Al Vyhnalek, and Mindy Vyhnalek.
2026 BELMONT FOOD
MARKET SUMMARY
Betty Castan and Joe James volunteered at the monthly Food Markets held at Belmont Elementary School during the 2025-26 school year. They helped 1,942 individuals obtain food for 7,686 family members.
