Metro Rotary Columbia MO

May 23 Meeting

jim — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:35:27 +0000

PROGRAM - Jim Robertson, Columbia Daily Tribune

GREETERS - Steve Houser & Jim Stock

INVOCATION/PLEDGE/ FUNDRAISER - Jim Cherrington

2012 Vocational Service Award

jim — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:35:02 +0000

On May 16, Metro Rotary awarded its 2012 Vocational Service Award to Phil Steinhaus. Phil is well-known in the Columbia community for his proven leadership in non-profit activities. The past six years, he has served as CEO of the Columbia Housing Authority where he has successfully managed over 700 units of public housing and over 1,200 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

A graduate of the University of Missouri, Phil served thirteen years as the Manager of the Office of Community Services for the City of Columbia. Prior to that, he served six years as the Executive Director of the University YMCA. He has also taught at the elementary, junior high, senior high and vocational/technical school levels.

The Metro Vocational Service Award is given annually to someone who adheres to the highest ethical standards in their work, including the fair treatment of employees, fellow employees, associates, vendors, competitors and the public. Phil is very deserving of this award, and Metro is pleased to honor him for his devotion of time and talents to Columbia.

Metro Rotary Service Day

jim — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:44:03 +0000

Metro Rotarians are invited to the Park Avenue Child and Family Development Center on Friday, May 18 for our annual service day. Members will meet at 10:00 a.m. and will spend the day planting, weeding and mulching the beautiful butterfly garden that Metro Rotary designed and installed last year. We will be working together with students from Douglass High School.

Please bring your gardening tools and gloves. If you need additional details about the day’s activities, please contact Sarah Read or Cindy Whaley.

The Park Avenue Child and Family Development Center is located at 403 Park Avenue, directly behind (east of) Douglass High School.

May 16 Meeting

jim — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:24:26 +0000

PROGRAM - Phil Steinhaus, Columbia Housing Authority

GREETERS - Valorie Livingston & Don Ludwig

INVOCATION/PLEDGE/ FUNDRAISER - Roma Wonneman

Metro Night at the Ballpark!

jim — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:21:15 +0000

Make plans now to join your fellow Rotarians, family members and friends for a fun night at the ballpark. On Friday, May 11, Metro Rotary is hosting a night at the ballpark to watch the Missouri Tigers play the Memphis Tigers. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

This will be the first game of the Tigers’ final homestand this season. Plan to attend and help the Tigers conclude their season on a positive note. Tickets are only $2.00 each.

Please contact Don Ludwig to reserve your tickets for the game!

Metro Board of Directors

jim — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:07:02 +0000

will meet Wednesday, May 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Columbia Country Club.

May 9 Meeting

jim — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:06:35 +0000

PROGRAM - Bill View, Habitat for Humanity Executive Director

GREETERS - Casey Buckman & Eric Peterson

INVOCATION/PLEDGE/ FUNDRAISER - Scott Christianson

May is Rotary History Month!

jim — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:07:55 +0000

Rotary International was founded in 1905. What began as four men meeting in local Chicago businesses has now grown to 1.2 million Rotarians belonging to over 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.

Metro Rotary will celebrate its 19th birthday next month. Since our club’s founding in 1993, we have seen many professionals come and go, but our core mission has remained true. As a result, we have been able to assist many people, both locally and on an international level. Five of our charter members remain active today! A special thank you to Win Burggraaff, John John, Ginny Northcutt, Audrey Spieler and Jim Stock. Your devotion of time and talents has played a key role in our club’s growth, and we appreciate each of you.

As a reminder, we only have two months left in this Rotary year. I encourage you to remain involved in our club’s activities, and plan ahead to be even more active in the year to come. Help make Metro Rotary History!

President Jim

Metro Rotarians Honored!

jim — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:27:04 +0000

Congratulations to Metro Rotarians Lynda Baumgartner and Shatenita Horton! These two women were honored on April 26 by Women’s Network. Lynda was awarded the Athena International Award, and Shatenita was awarded the Athena Young Professional Award. Women’s Network is the largest division of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, and it serves to enhance the personal and professional growth of business people and to encourage participation and recognition of women in the community.

Lynda is the Coordinator of the Study Abroad Program for Stephens College. A Columbia native, she has been very active in the local community. She has been a member of Metro since 2009, and she is a Paul Harris Fellow. Lynda is married to fellow Rotarian Steve Baumgartner.

Shatenita is a Vice President and Banking Center Manager for Providence Bank. She has been a member of Metro since 2010, and she is a Paul Harris Fellow. Shatenita is married to Erskine, and they have two children, Jaerien and Emree.

The Athena Awards focus on personal traits of strong, successful leaders. Recipients are chosen for displaying excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession, providing valuable service to improve the quality of life in their community and helping women reach their full leadership potential.

Metro is very proud to be the home Rotary club of these two exceptional women!

May 2 Meeting

jim — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:12:58 +0000

PROGRAM - Terri Foltz, Court Appointed Special Advocates

GREETERS - Casey Buckman & Chris Dohm

INVOCATION/PLEDGE/ FUNDRAISER - Les Borgmeyer