Omaha Town Hall Lecture Series

04/19/2023

WELCOME CAPTAIN SCOTT KELLY!

Former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain Scott Kelly shares the remarkable story of his “Year in Space” mission. He holds the record for the single longest mission of an American astronaut in space; previously he held the record for the total accumulated number of days spent in space. When he and his twin brother Mark were selected to become astronaut candidates in April 1996, they were the first relatives ever selected. After completing his training, Scott became the first American in his class of 44 prospective astronauts assigned to a space flight as the pilot of STS-103, an emergency repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. On his second mission, Kelly was assigned to command space shuttle mission STS-118, a rare feat given that most shuttle commanders are assigned after two flights as a pilot. He describes the effects of isolation, the physical impact on the body, and the psychological pressures of living in a confined space, as well as the many dangers. Chief among the lessons Scott shares: the importance of preparation, attention to detail and teamwork—any of which can mean the difference between life and death, or success and failure.

ATTEND IN PERSON
Consider how you feel that morning. Please stay home if you do not feel well.
For those of you who are comfortable joining in person, we welcome you. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, please feel free to do so.
The membership card is the one you received by mail in early September. It is FUSCHIA PINK and will be the card accepted for entry. If you have not received your membership card, please contact Bev Austin at [email protected].
Omaha Town Hall's legal contract prohibit recording of this year’s lectures.

WATCH VIRTUALLY ONLINE
For those who would like to watch virtually, please email Jennifer Peterson at [email protected] by Friday, April 21st to reserve your space.
If you do not receive a confirmation email within 48 hours, please email your request again.
Last minute virtual viewing requests are very difficult to accommodate.
Please check your email Tuesday evening after 8:00 p.m for the distinctive link to the lecture. Be sure to check your junk folder. If you have not received an email from Omaha Town Hall, please email Jennifer Peterson.
Please do not share the link, Omaha Town Hall is charged for use of this service.
Omaha Town Hall's legal contract with our speakers prohibit recording of lectures, which must viewed live and in real time.

04/08/2023

03/27/2023

Last week we were treated to a delightful lecture given by Sarah Thomas, the first female NFL official. She shared her story and encouraged us all to believe in self, work hard and have a mindset of being the best you can be.

03/15/2023

Reminders for Omaha Town Hall March 22nd Lecture

2023-24 SEASON MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DEADLINE MAY 1, 2023 (no exceptions) You may pay in person at this month's lecture *checks only* at the Membership table or drop with Member Renewal Form

WELCOME SARAH THOMAS!
Sarah Thomas changed the game in the world’s most quintessential male-dominated sport - football - when she became the first female NFL official, officiating her first game on September 13, 2015 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans - and on February 7, 2021 when she became the first female to officiate a Super Bowl. Named one of Sports Illustrated 100 most influential figures of all time, Sarah is no stranger to being the first or breaking gender barriers. Since joining the NFL's roster of officials, she has become a trail-blazing inspiration to women everywhere, embodying the notion that with a belief in self, inner drive, hard work, preparation, and a mindset of being the best you can be, no barrier or ceiling is impenetrable.

ATTEND IN PERSON
Consider how you feel that morning. Please stay home if you do not feel well. For those of you who are comfortable joining in person, we welcome you. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, please feel free to do so. The membership card is the one you received by mail in early September. It is FUSCHIA PINK and will be the card accepted for entry.

WATCH VIRTUALLY ONLINE
For those who would like to watch virtually, please email Jennifer Peterson at [email protected] by Friday, March 17th to reserve your space. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 48 hours, please email your request again. Last minute virtual viewing requests are very difficult to accommodate. Please check your email Tuesday evening after 8:00 p.m for the distinctive link to the lecture. Be sure to check your junk folder. If you have not received an email from Omaha Town Hall, please email Jennifer Peterson.
Please do not share the link, Omaha Town Hall is charged for use of this service. Omaha Town Hall's legal contract with our speakers prohibit recording of lectures, which must viewed live and in real time.

PARKING REMINDER
For safety purposes, St. Andrews has reserved a block of parking spaces for its' preschool. In the picture to the right, the red highlighted area is for preschool parking only. Town Hall will not be able to park or drive through that section. The yellow highlighted areas are the parking lot entrances/exits for Town Hall members. Please park in designated parking spots and refrain from parking along the curbs inside the parking lot as it is dangerous for cars to maneuver.

Thank you for your continued support of Omaha Town Hall, we look forward to seeing you on the 22nd!

03/13/2023

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22ND IS OUR NEXT SPEAKER!

11/12/2022

Megan Twohey spoke on September 28th at Omaha Town Hall.

November 18th the story about the two New York Times journalists who story launched the movement will be in theaters. She Said is a powerful story about their work exposing the horrors that women faced in dealings with Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

10/28/2022

This week we heard from our speaker, Derreck Kayongo. Not only is he a a successful entrepreneur & human rights innovator, but he is absolutely charming. To end the event, he engaged the audience in this special moment.

10/20/2022

Just a parking reminder for our next lecture on Wednesday October 26th with Derreck Kayongo!

10/20/2022

OCTOBER 26TH IS OUR NEXT LECTURE!!!!!

WELCOME DERRECK KAYONGO!
Derreck Kayongo is the founder of the Global Soap Project, a humanitarian aid organization that collects discarded and unused soap from thousands of hotels worldwide, reprocesses it, then distributes it to in-need populations around the world. The project was born from his observation about how much soap is available in hotels, and how much is thrown away. This simple observation became an innovative idea now battling global health issues in 90 countries. Hygiene-related diseases, and the resulting deaths, have dissipated in many at-risk communities, thanks in part to Kayongo's creative problem solving. From Ugandan refugee to successful entrepreneur, CEO, and renowned human rights activist, Kayongo's journey inspires audiences to dream big.

OCTOBER SOAP DRIVE
, Derreck Kayongo, and his role as founder of the Global Soap Project, we would love you to join the Omaha Town Hall Board of Directors in helping those in need within our own community. Please bring NEW bars of soap (hotel or regular size) to Mr. Kayongo’s lecture on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Donation boxes will be located throughout St. Andrew’s lobby. The soap collected will be donated to Nebraska's largest provider of services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Located in downtown Omaha, the shelter uses 1,400 bars of soap each month. Thank you for your generosity and support!