Metro Rotary will host its monthly fellowship social from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 at D. Rowe’s Restaurant & Bar (1005 Club Village; corner of Forum & Nifong behind Walgreen’s).

Metro members are encouraged to invite other professionals who may be interested in learning more about Metro Rotary and how Rotary serves others. In addition, the opportunity will exist for everyone to visit with fellow Rotarians as well as get acquainted with new members. We hope to see you there!

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, Don Laird-Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Karen Taylor-Boone County National Bank and last year’s recipient Bill Watkins-Former Manager, City of Columbia (below).

From the nominations submitted, the Vocational Service Committee will select one to be awarded the 2012 Vocational Service Award from Metro Rotary. This award will
be made at a regular club meeting in April.

To access a nomination form, please click here. Please forward your completed form to Karen Taylor.  Nominations are due February 29, 2012.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Metro’s Annual Fundraising Event a success! It was a wonderful evening of fun and fellowship.  This year’s winning team was The Danish Moderns!

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Douglass High School Bike Club. If you still have money to turn in, or you would like to make a contribution, please see Les Borgmeyer.

Les, Scott Heck and their planning committee did another amazing job in planning this event.  Thanks to everyone who donated, attended, purchased items and solicited auction items.

Finally, a special thank you to our sponsors:

PRECISION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
(Event Sponsor)

Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital

Huebert Builders, Inc.

Williams-Keepers, LLC

Brake Printing – Direct Impaqt

Casey Buckman Photography

blendedschools.net

Law Office of Elizabeth Magee

Kaleidoscope Videoconferencing
at The Communications Center

Metro’s annual fundraising event will be held THIS FRIDAY, February 3 at the Knights of Columbus Hall (2525 North Stadium Blvd.).  Plan to join fellow Rotarians and friends for what has become a fun-filled evening of fellowship, good food and fun!  Doors open at 5:45 p.m.  A dinner buffet provided by Sam Bennett will begin at 6:00 p.m. with trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Auction items will be available for purchase. If you have items to donate, please contact Marcia Machens.

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Douglass High School Bike Club!  This is our main fundraiser for the year!  Each member is expected to sell, sponsor or donate $100 for the event.  If you have not picked up raffle tickets yet or indicated your commitment, please contact Les Borgmeyer as soon as possible!

A special thank you to the following sponsors who are helping make this event a success:

PRECISION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Event Sponsor)

Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital

Huebert Builders, Inc.

Williams-Keepers LLC

Brake Printing – Direct Impaqt

Casey Buckman Photography

blendedschools.net

Law Office of Elizabeth Magee

Kaleidoscope Videoconferencing at The Communications Center

Metro Rotary will host its monthly fellowship social from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5 at Shakespeare’s Pizza (225 South 9th Street).

All Metro members and friends are invited to attend! This is an excellent chance to visit with your fellow Rotarians as well as get acquainted with our new members. We hope to see you there!

Believe it or not, our Rotary year is nearly half over.  Our club continues to succeed with international and local projects, with fundraising activities and exchange student sponsorships.  We have been fortunate to again have strong leadership in our club officers and a board of directors that contribute to our success.

Please give thanks to those who donate extra of their time and talents to Metro Rotary:

President Jim Sharrock, Vice President Marcia Machens, Secretary Shawn Barnes, Treasurer Gena Patton, Sergeant-at-Arms Rose Hayden, Historian Win Burggraaff and Past President Cindy Whaley

Board of Director Members:  Ron Bodenstab, Les Gelband, Bob Unrath, Les Borgmeyer, Casey Buckman, Andrew Stone, Rob Bartel, Rose Hayden and Brad Nelson

Best wishes to everyone for a safe and healthy holiday season!

Note:  METRO ROTARY WILL NOT MEET ON DECEMBER 28. We look forward to seeing everyone on January 4, 2012!

Metro Rotary is proud to be Partners in Education with the Columbia Public Schools’ Title I Program.  For the 8th straight year, Metro presented Leadership Development Awards to selected schools.  This year’s recipients were Derby Ridge Elementary, West Blvd. Elementary, Rock Bridge Elementary and Rock Bridge High School.

Derby Ridge Elementary

West Blvd. Elementary

Rock Bridge Elementary

Rock Bridge High School

Metro Rotary will host its monthly fellowship social from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1 at 10 Below (Alley H entrance below Harpo’s).

All Metro members and friends are invited to attend! This is an excellent chance to visit with your fellow Rotarians as well as get acquainted with our new members. We hope to see you there!

The Annual Metro Rotary Night at the MU Concert Series is planned for Saturday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. Attendees will enjoy The Nebraska Theatre Caravan’s performance of “A Christmas Carol.”

The event will be held at Jesse Auditorium, and the VIP reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are only $30 each, and proceeds from the sales will benefit Polio Research.

Deadline for ticket purchases is November 25 at 12:00 noon!

Please contact Les Borgmeyer if you have any questions or wish to purchase tickets.

Mark your calendars for the Annual All Columbia Rotary Club Luncheon.  This year’s event will be Tuesday, November 22.  The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott (3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd.).  Tickets are $25 each.

Raffle prizes are being solicited from members of all clubs, and proceeds will benefit the new Ronald McDonald House and the Columbia Public Schools’ Dictionary Project. 

An interactive dictionary game is being planned for the club presidents, so plan to attend and cheer on President Jim as he represents our club.

Please contact Casey Buckman if you have any questions or would like to purchase tickets.