23 Preservation Foundation
Contact Ralph J. Knobel at 402-446-7394
Meetings are the 4th Thursday at 7:30 pm. 23’ building 7th & J St. The organization was formed in February, 1996 to prevent demolition of the former High School Building
constructed in 1923 and used until 1989, the organization has completed the renovation of the building to a housing facility and has developed an alumni room with High School Memorabilia.
AARP
1-888-687-2277
American Legion
Contact Bob Stahl at 402-729-3518 or Bruce Junker 402-230-9008
American Legion Auxiliary #24
Contact Peggy Junker 402-230-9008
Meetings are on the first Monday of the month at the American Legion Hall at 300 5th St. No meeting in July/August. The organization is the women of all Veterans from all branches of service, mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, etc. All are welcome. It is an organization designed to help Veterans and their families in need.
Area Community Theater
Contact Mary Kay Bedlan at 402-729-3674
Meetings are at the Union Bank Community Room, 3rd Monday of every other month. The organization is to promote Theatrical Arts
Beta Sigma Phi Masters Chapter
Contact Helen Schoenrock at 402-729-5526
Beta Sigma Phi XiXi Chapter
Contact Sally Beckworth at 402-729-3720
Boy Scouts
Contact Jason Nimmich 402-793-5745 or 402-300-0248.
Meetings are Thursday at 7:30. Meeting calendars are available at the Methodist Church basement. The Boy Scouts of America are members of the Cornhusker Council of Lincoln. The ages of the boys in the troop range from 11-18 years of age. They will help with projects in Fairbury.
Community Concerts
Contact Mary Stepp at 402-729-3062
Country Club
Contact 402- 729-5314
Daughters of the American Revolution
Contact Joy Lammers at 402-729-2624
Education Association
Contact Ted Luebbe at 402-729-6116
Elk’s Lodge #1203
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Meet the first Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. at the lodge, 6th & G St. Contact Mel Nespor 402-729-3350.
Fairbury Chamber of Commerce
Contact Sharon Priefert at 402-729-3000.
Fairbury Swim Team
Contact Janet Beranek 402-729-3500
www.fairburyswimteam.blogspot.com/
Girl Scouts
Contact Heidi Layton at 402-587-0947
JEDA (Jeffs Enterprise Development Assn.)
Contact Dennis Wurm at 402-729-2708. JEDA is a local small business networking group. Members have access to R.E.A.P. to help with business plans and technical assistance.
Jefferson Co. Ag Boosters
Contact Gary Shinn at 402-729-2735
Jefferson County Art Guild
Contact Lavita Fry 402-729-3913
Jefferson County Homemakers Club
Contact Barb Schmidt or Joann Kerwood at 402-729-3487. Individual Clubs meet once a month. There are 12 Clubs in the county. There are additional independent social clubs in the county. The lessons for the meetings are decided on by each individual club from lessons by the Extension Office and from ones they come up with on their own. New members are welcome.
Jefferson County Visitors Committee
Contact
President, Barb Schmidt at 402-729-3487.
Kiwanis
Contact Jim Bell 402-729-3344 or Danni Starck 402-793-5125
The meetings are every Tuesday at noon at Pla-Mor Lanes Cafe, 517 D Street.
Knights of Columbus
Contact St. Michael’s at 402-729-2058
The meetings are the 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church (Grotto Room) 8th. and F Streets.
Lambda Masters Nebraska Laureate Pi
Contact Gertrude Dux at 402-768-2462.
Masonic Lodge
Contact Wayne Buehler at 402-729-5315.
N.A.R.F.E. – National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Contact Donald Svehla 402-464-1659. The organization protects and promotes benefits from the federal government.
Optimist Club
Contact Bob Kluge 402-729-6370
P.C.C.W. (Parish Community Catholic Women )
Contact Rosalie Tynan 402-729-3405.
Meetings are the 1st Monday of the Month at 6:30 p.m. at the Parish Center, 8th & F St. P.C.C.W. is all women of St. Michael’s who share faith and services to our church and community.
Pioneer Shrine Club
Contact Wayne Buehler 402-729-3221
No set meetings. Annual 4th of July Flea Market. Fairbury
R.E.A.P. (Rural Enterprise Assistance Project )
Contact Janelle Moran 402-335-3675 janellem@cfra.org
Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month. REAP helps with business plans and technical assistance.
Rotary Club
Contact Shirley Howell at 402-729-2152
Meetings are Wednesday at noon at Pla-Mor Lanes, 517 D Street. The Rotary Club of Fairbury presently has 25 members. The strength of Rotary comes from the basic fundamentals of Rotary Fellowship and Service. Emphasis is Communicate, Participate and Achieve.
Rock Creek Chapter-Pheasants Forever
Contact Dr. Craig Shumard 402-729-3361
Rock Creek Quilters
Contact Phyllis McCown, Rock Creek Fabrics at 402-729-3212
Meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Union Bank Community room 1313 K St (no meeting in June or December). Twice a year, there is a day long workshop. A quilt show and miniature quilt auction on opposite years as fundraisers. Also, have beginning quilting classes when interest is expressed.
SENDD-Southeast Nebraska Development District
Contact Craig E . Eberle, 402-475-2560, email
ceberle@sendd.org
The purpose of SENDD IRP-RLF is to increase economic activity, community
development and employment opportunities in rural communities by providing loan
financing to new and existing small business.
VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Contact Stan Schiermeyer, Commander 402-729-2917 or Auxiliary President at the VFW Club at 402-729-2434
Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30
p.m. at 2337 North K St. Organization of service Veterans who have served overseas in war times.
VFW Auxiliary
Contact Janice Slater 402-729-5955 or 402-729-2434.
Volunteer Fire Dept.
Contact Jeff Bargar at 402-729-5646
Xi Alpha Theta
Contact Janet Winters at 402-729-5707
Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The Xi Alpha Theta is a non-profit service organization which establishes strong friendships and support among the members, learning new cultural meanings, sharing ideas and doing fund
raisers both locally and nationally.