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History
New Neighbors League is the official social club of the New Neighbors League, Inc. which was founded in Dayton, Ohio in 1939 by Theodore R.
Briggs, a former newspaperman. Out of the business of greeting new residents grew a recognized need for a social organization that allowed
newcomers to meet others who were also new to the area.
Theodore's wife, Bunny, lived in many cities throughout the United States and knew the loneliness associated with moving into unfamiliar areas.
With the aid of the Ohio Federated Woman's Club, she drafted the Constitution and By-laws for NNL. The first chapter was chartered in Cincinnati,
Ohio, in 1943. As the greeting service operations were established across the country, new club chapters were founded.
Dayton was home for New Neighbors League until 1986 when corporate and club headquarters moved to Atlanta, Georgia and Cheryl
Fischer-Beaudreault (an Atlanta New Neighbor) assumed the position as National President. Presently, there are fourteen operations nationwide.
Each chapter operates independently with established guidelines and under the direction of a local board and Club Director.
Who is eligible for NNL?
Prospective members are newcomers to the Omaha area who have moved from out-of-town (50 miles or more) to Omaha within the last 12
months. A prospective member must have a visit by the club director so that she may offer detailed information about New Neighbors League and
its sponsors.
The cost to join NNL is $35. This includes a one-time membership fee of $25 and a year's subscription to the Omaha Chapter newsletter, This 'n
That. After the first year, the fee is $25 per year.
Club Thought:
We are different in origin, adjusting to new surroundings while seeking fun and friendship. We wish to be friendly and kind, and to give generously of
ourselves to each other and our club. We refrain from being hasty in judgment and are united in our efforts to always greet someone new with a
smile.
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Welcome to the New Neighbors League of Omaha
We help new residents make new friends and discover the best reasons to love Omaha!
