Rotary District 6080 is pleased to offer a one-month cultural exchange opportunity for young professionals. 

Since 1965, over 30,000 young professionals between the ages of 25-40 have taken the opportunity to learn about other cultures and develop their leadership skills so that they may address the needs of their communities and an increasing global workplace.  Currently, over 50 teams embark on a GSE adventure each year.

In April, 2010, a team of young professionals from south central Missouri, Rotary District 6080, will travel to South Korea for a month long cultural exchange.  Currently, a team of young professionals from South Korea is visiting central Missouri for a month.  Rotary Group Study Exchanges fulfill their mission of international understanding and, as a bonus, create lifelong memories and friendships.

Currently, Rotary District 6080 is searching for a team of young professionals from the ages of 25-40 to join their team leader Rotarian and Past District Governor, Joe Beltz from Mountain Grove, for a cultural exchange to Australia in the spring of 2011.  Visit www.rotary6080.org to learn more about this opportunity and download an aplication.  You can mail completed applications to: Jacqueline Howard, D-6080 GSE Chairperson, P.O. Box 4385, Waynesville, MO 65583.

PROGRAM – Ryan Lidolph & Jed Friedrichsen, Classification Talks

GREETERS – Bette Wordelman & John John

INVOCATION/PLEDGE/ FUNDRAISER- Cindy Whaley

PROGRAM – Lisa McClary, Katy Trail Merchants Association

GREETERS – Tina Ehrhardt & Mike Grellner

INVOCATION/PLEDGE/ FUNDRAISER – Kristi Ray

Metro Rotary has annually recognized a member of the community for his/her contributions to better the Columbia area.  Metro Rotarians are encouraged to nominate someone who encourages vocational excellence and practices high ethical standards.

Some of the past recipients include:

Robert Ross, Jr.-City of Columbia, Officer Shelley Jones-Columbia Police Department, Mike Hood-Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, Steve Sapp-Columbia Fire Department, Sheriff Ted Boehm-Boone County Sheriff, Judge Christine Carpenter-Drug Court & Mental Health Court, Mayor Darwin Hindman-City of Columbia, Captain Brad Nelson-Columbia Police Department and Don Laird-Columbia Chamber of Commerce

From the nominations submitted, the Vocational Service Committee will select one to be awarded the 2010 Vocational Service Award from Metro Rotary. This award will be made at a regular club meeting in early May.  Deadline for nominations is April 16, 2010.

To access a nomination form, please click here.  Please forward your completed application to Sandra Logan at slogan@columbia.k12.mo.us or Joy Block at joy.block@mailandmoreweb.com.

The Metro Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, April 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the Columbia Country Club.

PROGRAM – Damon Motley – WELLAWARE, Boone Hospital Center’s Health & Wellness Services

PROGRAM – Jan Nietzert, Executive Director, Missouri Parks & Recreation Association