Established December 13, 1976

"We Are ONE" - Celebrating 25 Years!

This year’s Honorary Chairs are Otha and Brenda Council

2025


July 28 – AUGUST 4

25th Biennial Homecoming Celebration

25th Biennial Homecoming Celebration

Upcoming Events

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Day Party
Saturday, May 24th |
3 PM – 7 PM

Elks Lounge
πŸ“ 2420 Lake St, Omaha, NE 68111
Host: DJ Mista Soull
“A tribute to Stage II”

For information contact Nocinc1976@gmail.com

GOSPEL FEST
Wednesday, July 30
6 PM – 9 PM

Salem Baptist Church
πŸ“ 3131 Lake St
Host: Ms. Dani Cleveland
Honoring: Founders Vera Johnson & Bettie McDonald

SOCIAL MIXER
Thursday, July 31
6 PM – 9 PM

Elks Lounge
πŸ“ 2420 Lake St, Omaha, NE 68111
Special Guest: DJ ReRe – Miami, FL
A night to reconnect, laugh, and kick off the celebration in style.

HOMECOMING DANCE
(It’s Back!)
Saturday, August 2
8pm - 1am

Level Event CenterΒ πŸ“Β Β 5421 N 103rd St Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68134

Live Performance: Mr. Dominique Hammons – Contemporary Jazz Violinist
Backed by Big Wade & The Black Swan House Band
Featuring DJ ReRe – Miami, FL
An unforgettable night of music, dancing, and celebration.

History

ABOUT US

The mission

To make a positive impact and difference in the Omaha community, focused on North Omaha, in the areas of social justice, educational empowerment, and cultural events.

History

On October 24, 1976, a group called the Omaha Homecoming Planning Committee had their first meeting and a vision of having a reunion of native Omahans that left the city for various reasons. The individuals responsible for setting up the committee and subsequent meetings were founders, Vera Johnson and Bettie McDonald. On December 13, 1976, the committee elected to call themselves the Native Omahans Club. A celebratory itinerary included a social mixer, gospel night, riverboat ride, homecoming parade, homecoming dance, picnic and a “Blue Monday.” The Native Omahan’s Club held their first homecoming on August 26, 1977. The week-long homecoming celebration reunites former residents to a city that they once called home. It is a bi-ennial event in North Omaha, Nebraska celebrating the community’s historical and cultural legacies.Β  The Native Omahans Club, Inc. is the official legacy and only organization to uphold the long-standing tradition of Native Omahan Days, and Founders, Vera Johnson and Bettie McDonald.

FOUNDERS

Vera Johnson

Bettie McDonald

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Membership Informational Meeting

October 2025.
More information to come.Β 

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Nocinc1976@gmail.com

MAILING ADDRESS

Native Omahans Club, Inc. Β P.O. Box 11561Β Omaha NE 68111

Donations will be accepted via the mailing address and/or please email for additional information on how to donate to the Native Omahans Club, Inc.Β 

MEMBERS

OUR MIGHTY

Our 2025 Members

Membership Informational will be held in October 2025. More information will be coming at a later date.

Executive Leadership

  • Kimberly C. Sherrod Barnes : President
  • Sheila Jackson: Vice President (Membership)
  • Bonita Sims: Treasurer
  • Angela Moore : Financial Secretary
  • David Kimble: Secretary

 

Members

  • Marlon Brewer

  • Brenda Lucas Cooley

  • Karen Curry

  • Starr Fleming

  • Fabian Hayden

  • Jovan Johnson

  • Leo Louis II

  • Precious McKesson

  • Marilyn Sims

  • Thelma Sims

  • Arthur Smith

  • Maria β€œRhea” Summers

  • Jean Watkins

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