The Fellowship Committee has planned a Metro social event for Thursday, August 4 at Coley’s American Bistro (15 South 6th Street).

The event is planned for 5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m. All Metro members and friends are invited to attend!

PROGRAM - Partners in Education, Mary Rook

GREETERS - Roma Wonneman & Don Ludwig

INVOCATION/PLEDGE/ FUNDRAISER - Steve Baumgartner

PROGRAM - Marissa Todd, Alzheimer’s Walk

GREETERS - Valorie Livingston & Eric Peterson

INVOCATION/PLEDGE/ FUNDRAISER - Jed Friedrichsen

As we begin another year, I would encourage everyone to think about how he/she can best contribute to the success of our club. We all have strengths in different areas. If we channel all our expertise and efforts, I think we can be continue to serve our charities in a very valuable way.

RI President Banerjee is asking us all to “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity.” Our club has had an impressive record of helping others, and I know this year will be no different. We have consistently received the Presidential Citation, and I encourage everyone to help us reach that goal again this year. For more specific details about this year’s requirements, please click here.

Please make it a habit to attend our meetings and visit this website often. We will have details about upcoming events posted in a timely manner, and your participation is vital to our success.

Metro Rotary has annually recognized a member of the community for his/her contributions to better the Columbia area.  The recipient is 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, Don Laird-Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Karen Taylor-Boone County National Bank.

The Vocational Service Committee has thoroughly reviewed nominations submitted, and this year’s award will be made at the regular club meeting on August 17.  Your attendance is requested and appreciated.

PROGRAM - 2011-2012 Metro Committees

GREETERS - Marnie Clark & Pat Hostetler

INVOCATION/PLEDGE/ FUNDRAISER – Lori Pewitt

met July 13 at the Columbia Country Club.

PROGRAM - RYLA

GREETERS - Rob Christensen & Jeanne Dzurick

INVOCATION/PLEDGE/ FUNDRAISER - Scott Heck