Year In ReviewDecember, 2015

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FBI Omaha / Des Moines Citizens Academy Alumni Association

• Our Mission The Omaha and Des Moines Chapter of the FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBICAAA) is a private, non-profit organization with a goal to engage the communities we serve to develop relationships and partnerships that can help prevent crime. We use a variety of programs and tools to interact with the community and work together to address these challenges.

• We are a Nebraska Not for Profit Corporation with recognition from the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, separate and apart from the FBI. 

Visit our website for more information:

www.omahafbicaaa.org

FBI Omaha / Des MoinesCitizens Academy Alumni Association

Annual Lifetime Total020406080

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Our Partnership with Omaha FBI Field Office

• Board and Front Office of FBI Omaha met and developed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in January, 2015

• Strategize plans and activities for the year between the two groups

Our Partnership with Omaha FBI Field Office

Since January 2015, we executed:• Home Town Heroes Event• Golf Outing Fundraiser• Assistance to the FBI in Training Exercises• Four Outreach Programs• Two Special Case Presentations• Enhancing Relationships Forum to help strengthen

relationships between law enforcement and the African American community.

• Substitute Santa (CSI) Initiative• Christmas in the Village in Omaha

Our Partnership with Omaha FBI Field Office

Iowa activities:• Participated in Celebr”Asian” the Asian Heritage

Festival• Participated in Genesis Midwestern Soccer Tournament

focusing on enabling youths in the immigrant community through sports and recreational activities

Our Partnership with Omaha FBI Field Office

Additional Special Events:• Co-Sponsored Building Bridges Conference• Alumni Shoot at Camp Dodge• Alumni luncheon at Wells Fargo Bank – FBI

updates provided by SAC Metz & ASAC Kitsmiller

Continuing to Grow Membership – FBI Citizens Academy Class

• This fall the FBI Omaha Citizens Academy class had 27 participants

• Graduation was November 3, 2015• Board Members from the Omaha chapter attended three

separate Citizen Academy classes and explained the work and involvement the Alumni play in the community

YOUR Alumni Association

Community ServiceAmes Avenue Block PartyWestroads Safety Fair

Field Trip to FBI Headquarters and QuanticoWashington DC Trip

Speaker EngagementsSA John Hallock – Bank Bombing CaseSAC Ed Reinhold on Chattanooga recruiting center shooting

Mix and Mingle for A Cause (Fallen Officers Fund)Golf Tournament

Other Alumni-Only EventsRecognized retiring SAC Tom MetzExecutive Shoot for Community LeadersHoliday Party

OmahaFBICAAA - Enrichment Programs

• Special Agent John Hallock – Omaha Field Office• His presentation was on sovereign

citizens and the Woodburn Bank bombing

• Nearly 100 Citizens Academy Members and guests attended at Shadow Ridge Golf Club.

• SAC Ed Reinhold – Knoxville Tennessee office• His presentation was on the

Chattanooga recruiting station killings

2015 National Conference – San Francisco

• The National Conference was held September 3-6, 2015 in San Francisco, CA

• Individuals from Citizens Academy programs throughout the nation were also at conference

• Highlights included an appearance by FBI Director James Comey

• The Omaha Chapter was one of eight given the Chapter of Excellence based on our programs and participation of membership in support of the mission to the FBI

The expectation is your willingness to continue to stay involved with the alumni

• Dues:• Annual Membership - $50• Lifetime Membership - $250

• Memberships Available • Complete and submit form – available

online at omahafbicaaa.org• Payments may be made by check or

credit card• Checks made payable to Omaha

FBICAAA, PO Box 585, Boys Town, NE 68010

• Credit Card option through omahafbicaaa.org

• Charitable contributions may be tax deductible confer with your tax professional

OmahaFBICAA - Staying Connected

Executive Committee:

PresidentHerb Hames

Vice PresidentTony Moody

SecretaryKristi Anderson

TreasurerJim Clark

FBI Liaison & Public Relations Specialist

Sandy Breault

OmahaFBICAAA - Board of DirectorsBoard Members:

Bob LembkeSharon Rasmussen

Roddie MillerSteve Patterson

Kim WolfeBob Kully

Jim HansonKevin NokelsEarl RedrickKelly Walters

Todd Studnicka

• Improve community outreach and strengthen the mutual interest of the FBI, FBICAAA Members and Communities

• Enhance public awareness of the FBI, its mission, activities and people• Fulfilling the Memorandum of

Understanding and our commitment to the FBI

• Provide avenue for FBI to hear and respond to community issues and concerns

Omaha FBICAAA - 2016 Goals

• Strengthen relationship with local organizations, groups (minority, civic religious and others)

• Actively participate in community outreach events, build key relationships, and foster a better understanding throughout community

• Communicate often via email and website

Omaha FBICAAA – 2016 Objectives

• It’s been a busy year, but we would not have been able to do it without your support

• Your contributions to our program through voluntary donations, benevolent gifts and purchase of items at silent auctions allow us to continue our outstanding program.

• We are always open to new and innovative ideas• This program is a success because of YOU and YOUR

participation• Interested in volunteering? Contact one of the board

members and let us know

Thank You!

THANK YOU!