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A.A.U.W.
(American Assoc. for
University Women)
Organization for women with
college degrees.
Contact:
Jean Karlen 375-2657 or 375-7042
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American Legion
An organization of men and
women that serve implementation capacities in local communities.
Contact:
Denny Spangler
375-3469
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Boy Scouts
An organization for boys at
anytime at age 11 or entering 6th grade. Wayne's Troop #174 is known for it's many community service
projects. Troop enjoys campouts,
fishing, games, and other activities through the year.
Contact:
Mark Klassen 375-5241
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Cub Scouts
An organization open to all
boys beginning as early as 1st grade. Wayne's Troop #174 is known for it's many community service
projects. Troop enjoys campouts,
fishing, games, and other activities through the year.
Contact:
Peg Webster 375-1438
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Eagles Aeries &
Eagles Auxiliary
Goal of organization is
"People Helping People"
Contact
The Club after 4:30 375-9956
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Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Largest fraternal
organization in the world to which men and women may belong. Teachings are based on the Bible, though
the Order espouses no religion and is neither secret nor political.
Eastern Star Contact:
Doris Stipp 375-1286
Masonic Lodge Contact:
Frank Teach 375-1521
Bob Carhart 375-3976
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Food Pantry
Available to county
residents in need of emergency food.
Inquires about donations and/or request for food may
Contact:
First Presbyterian Church
Office 375-2669
or Dan Sukup 375-3812
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Genealogy Society
of Wayne County
Organized for purpose of
sharing info about family histories and about genealogical research info.
Contact:
Judy Kruger 375-3639
Donna Shufelt 375-1670
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Girl Scouts
An organization open to
girls in kindergarten through 12th grade. Girl Scouts are involved in community
activities as well as fun activities throughout the year.
Contact:
Sue Schroeder 375-1194
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Haven House
Organization that provides
shelter and support services for victims of sexual assault. Volunteers are always needed.
Contact:
Nancy Cederlind 375-4633
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Izaak Walton League
Goal is purity of water,
clarity of air, & wise stewardship of the land and its resources. Members support state and national
environmental legislation.
Contact:
Alan Baier 375-3439
Scott Brummond 375-4161
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Jaycees
Membership open to men and
women who are between 21 and 40 years of age. Jaycees support various national charities, local youth support
community projects, and the development of leadership skills for members.
Contact:
Chadd Frideres 375-2836
Dawn Navrkal 833-5090
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Kiwanis
Primary goal is the support
of local youth.
Contact:
Jill Sweetland 375-1502
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Knights of Columbus
A Fraternal organization
comprised of Catholic men.
Contact:
St. Mary's Church 375-2000
Dale Hochstein 375-4740
Mitch Osten 585-4323
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Library/Robert B.
and Mary Y. Benthack Library/Senior Center
Library Contact:
Lauran Lofgren 375-3135
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Lions Club
Primary function is to
promote programs for sight and hearing conservation; local club also involved
in broad spectrum of youth & community activities.
Contact:
Charles Maier 375-3549
Pam Shanks 375-4969
RV Park Contact:
Hilbert Johs 375-3369
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Northeast Nebraska Humane Society
Organization dedicated to
the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals
& the extension of humane education.
Contact:
Nancy Wherley 375-4420
Peg Schaffer 375-3784
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PAL's
Organization that provides
structured social evenings once a month for persons with disabilities.
Contact:
Margaret Ritze 375-3056
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Pheasants Forever
An organization that
provides funding to establish, improve, and preserve wildlife habitat.
Contact:
Duane Schroeder 375-2080
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PMC or Providence Medical Center
Foundation
Contact:
Sandy Bartling 375-5529
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Providence Hospice
A department of Providence
Medical Center with the mission to provide comfort and support to the
terminally ill and their families.
Opportunities to volunteer.
Contact:
Betty Greiner 375-4288
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Questors/John G.
Neihardt Chapter of Questors
International organization
whose members have interest in antiques and historical preservation
throughout the state.
Contact:
Lorita Tompkins 375-1513
Linda Anderson 375-4022
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Rainbow Riders
Mission to provide
therapeutic horseback riding to physically, emotionally, and mentally
disabled children and adults in Northeast Nebraska.
Contact:
Betsy Maryott 375-2702
Brian Nelson 375-2701
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Red Hat Society
Main responsibility of
"disorganization" is to have fun.
Women over 50 wear red hats for attitude & clashing purple
clothing for eccentricity at meetings to celebrate middle age with verve,
humor, and élan.
Contact:
Red Hat Belles:
Karen Marra 375-1229
Red Hat Dolls of Wayne:
Jo Krenk 375-2008 or
Peggy Wright 375-5434
www.pdf.com
(wonderful, witty, wise, pretty damn foxy)
Deb Daehnke 375-1694
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National Guard
Bureau
Contact:
Sgt. Layne Beza 375-7060
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Optimist Group
Organization that focuses
on "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" and do their part through community
service programs.
Contact:
Bob Wriedt 375-5345
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Right to Life
Organization dedicated to
protecting the unborn, the elderly, & the handicapped.
Tri-County Right to Life:
Contact: Deb Dickey 375-2469
St. Mary's Right to Life:
Contact: Bonnie Hoffman 287-2161
Wayne State College Lifesavers:
Contact: Jeanne Ann Kardell 375-7279
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Rotary
Organization of business
and professional individuals united worldwide who provide humanitarian
service, encourage high standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill
& peace in world.
Contact:
Corby Schweers 375-2043
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Roving Gardeners
Organization committed to
beautifying Wayne through the use of flowering plants.
Contact:
Freida Jorgensen 375-1594
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Salvation Army
Cooperates with churches of
all denominations to meet the needs of the community.
Contact:
Rev. Mary T. Brown 375-2231
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Senior
Center/Robert B. and Mary Y. Benthack Library/Senior Center
Provides wide range of
activities on a regular basis. Noon
meals are available at the center but must call in the day before. Also a Meals-On-Wheels program is offered.
Contact Senior Center:
Connie Christensen 375-1460
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TeamMates of
Nebraska
The school-based mentoring
program pairs adult volunteers one-to-one with middle school students. Adult TeamMates serve as positive role
models for students needing extra adult attention and development.
Contact:
Fauneil Bennett 375-3542
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Toastmasters
An organization devoted to
communication excellence.
Contact:
Jennifer Phelps 375-1848 or
Darrell Miller 375-9419
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United Way
An organization that is
independent separately incorporated and governed by local volunteers. As community leaders, United Ways address
the most critical local issues and mobilize resources beyond the dollars that
are pledged through their fund-raising efforts.
Contact:
Corby Schweers 375-2043
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VFW-Veterans of
Foreign Wars
Supporting community
service programs such as bicycle and safety programs for youth.
Contact:
Eddie Baier 375-1662
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Wayne American Red Cross
Humanitarian organization
providing relief to victims of disasters (such as food, clothing, shelter,
mental health, counseling, and medical assistance when needed)
Contact:
Lori Carollo 375-5209
106 W. 3rd St., PO Box 94
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Wayne Area Assoc.
of Retired School Personnel
Organization open to anyone
who has been employed by a school system.
Contact:
Mary Lou George 286-4892
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Wayne Area Habitat
for Humanity
Non-profit,
non-denominational, Christian organization whose primary goal is to provide
safe, decent, affordable housing for families in need.
Contact:
Becky Keidel 375-1142
Ann Witkowski 275-4509
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Wayne Association
of Congregations & Ministers
Opportunity for individuals
and leaders of local churches to get together for fellowship and to plan
ecumenical activities.
Contact:
Steve Snead 375-3430
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Wayne Booster Club
Provide finances to help
support school activities.
Contact:
Doug Carroll 375-2019
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Wayne Cemetery
Association
An organization having
legal responsibility and authority to attend to all duties pertaining to the
renovation and upkeep of the Greenwood cemetery.
Contact:
Lee Swinney 375-1910 or
Donna Shufelt 375-1670 or
Mylet Bargholz 375-3246
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Wayne Child Care
Board
Governors Rainbow World
Childcare. Volunteers for Board
Members are welcomed.
Contact:
Shelly Fehringer 375-3200
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Wayne
Community Housing Development
A proactive non-profit
organization working to improve the community of Wayne, Nebraska, and its
surrounding area, through affordable housing development.
Contact:
Della Pries 375-5266
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Wayne
Community Theatre
An organization as well as
activity. It is open to amateurs as
well as experienced persons who love theatre.
Contact:
Julie Nelsen 375-4893
Judy Nemec 375-1926
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Wayne County Ag
Society/Wayne County Fair Board
Contact:
Louis Lutt 375-3462
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Wayne County
Democrats
Work for the election of
local, state, and national Democrats running for office.
Contact:
Charles Shapiro 375-3592
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Wayne
County Extension
Contact:
Amy Topp 375-3310
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Wayne County Farm
Bureau Federation
Organization that supports
for agriculture and the competitive enterprise system, that promotes economic
and social well-being of agriculture and all Nebraskans.
Contact:
Dwaine Junck 585-4605
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Wayne County
Republicans
Dedicated to promote
Republican Candidates and party ideas.
Contact:
Peg Webster 375-1438
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Wayne Education
Association
Member directed union of
professional educators dedicated to providing quality education for students
in Wayne Public Schools. Affiliated
with Nebraska State Education Association.
Contact:
Betsy Maryott 375-3150
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Wayne Fire Department
Contact:
Tom Mitzel 375-1764
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Wayne Historical
Society
Seeks to preserve important
historical memorabilia from Wayne County.
Contact:
Lois Shelton 375-1278
Leon Meyer 375-3505
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Wayne
Library Foundation
Contact:
Pat Gross 375-1130
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Wayne Recreation
Department
Contact:
Jeff Zeiss 375-4803
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Wayne State Foundation
Contact:
Phyllis Connor 375-7543
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Wayne
Welcome Service
Program that welcomes
newcomers to the Wayne area. New
residents are visited and given "gift baskets" full of valuable information
and coupons to participating businesses.
Contact:
Deb Dickey 375-2469
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Wayne Women's Club
Promote social, economic,
and political students.
Contact:
Dorothy Stevenson 375-2029
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Women of Today
An organization in which
members share a desire to serve their community as caring volunteers and they
work toward the betterment of their lives and those of the people around
them.
Contact:
Peg Webster 375-1438
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