January 19, 2022
Stephen Gaither spoke to members about the Mid-Missouri Fisher House
Download NewsletterThe Columbia Metro Rotary Club publishes a weekly newsletter for members which includes announcements of upcoming events, assignments for upcoming Raffles and Invocations, a summary of the presentation at the most recent meeting, and a calendar of upcoming speakers and presentations. Copies of this year’s newsletters may be downloaded below.
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January 5, 2022
Bill Turpin spoke to members about the Missouri Innovation Center
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December 29, 2021
Metro Rotary did not meet this week. Our next regular meeting will be held January 5, 2022 at the Columbia Country Club.
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December 22, 2021
Bill Stouffer and Katie Shannon spoke to members about a proposed National Steamboat Museum to be constructed at the Marshall Junction.
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December 15, 2021
Amelia Cottle spoke to members about dementia diseases.
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December 8, 2021
Kristofferson Culmer spoke to members about Spot the robotic dog
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December 1, 2021
Joe Bradley and Tricia Koedel spoke to members about The Day Dreams Foundation.
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November 24, 2021
No regular weekly meeting today! Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 17, 2021
Jim Stock, Sandra Logan, Audrey Spieler and Marnie Clark spoke to members about The Rotary Foundation
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November 10, 2021
Renae Goodman and Josh Stanfast presented their respective classification talks.
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November 3
District 6080 Governor Joan Kramer presented the weekly program
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October 27, 2021
President Margaret Conroy led members through a club bylaws and strategic plan discussion.
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October 20, 2021
Chris McDonnell spoke to members about the challenges of operating his successful restaurant during a pandemic.
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October 13, 2021
Mike Griggs and Heather Hargrove spoke to members about the Columbia Parks and Recreation Sales Tax Issue which will appear on the November 2 election ballot.
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October 6, 2021
Jessie Yankee spoke to members about the Missouri Women’s Business Center
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September 29, 2021
Dr. Janice Dawson-Threat spoke to members about Grade A Plus, Inc.
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September 22, 2021
Dr. Brian Yearwood, Superintendent of the Columbia Public Schools, presented the weekly program.
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September 15, 2021
Sarah Howard spoke to members about the Daniel Boone Regional Library.
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September 8, 2021
Dr. Larry Brown shared his award-winning storytelling with members.
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September 1, 2021
Dr. Dan Everett, President and Principal of Father Tolton Catholic High School, updated members about the school’s activities.
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August 25, 2021
Nicole Langston and CPS Preschool Program teachers presented the weekly program.
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August 18, 2021
Maggie Meade and Liam Schrader spoke to members about their experiences at the 2021 RYLA sessions.
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Lisa Royse and Nick Williams presented their respective classification talks.
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August 4, 2021
Doug Geshell spoke to members about Aurora Organic Dairy.
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July 28, 2021
Dr. Joe Haslag spoke to members about inflation in the United States and important economic indicators.
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July 21, 2021
Gary Moreau spoke to members about Mobility Worldwide.
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July 14, 2021
Emily Broughton spoke to members about healthy eating habits.
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July 7, 2021
Metro’s officers and board members for the 2021-2022 year were installed, and President Margaret Conroy gave her State of Metro Rotary address.
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June 30, 2021
Adam Saunders and Tamara Maddox spoke to members about the Columbia Ag Park.
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June 23, 2021
David Lineberry and Chris Kelly spoke to members about CoMo200 and plans and projects designed to help celebrate Columbia’s 200th birthday.
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June 16, 2021
Martha Leahy spoke to members about “Women in Construction.”
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June 9, 2021
New Paul Harris Fellowship giving levels were recognized and planning for the 2021-2022 Rotary year committees occurred
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June 2, 2021
District 6080 Governor Jacqueline Howard spoke to members.
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May 26, 2021
Catherine Miller spoke to members about the Boone County Early Childhood Coalition Positive Parenting Program.
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May 19, 2021
Asher Ferguson and Liam Schrader spoke to members about the Wake Up! Interact Club at Battle High School.
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May 12, 2021
Kit Freudenberg spoke to members about the Rotary Youth Exchange.
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May 5, 2021
Engoma Fataki updated members about his impressive life journey.
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April 28, 2021
John Hornick updated members about the future of Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
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April 21, 2021
Tom O’Connor spoke to members about The Grid.
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April 14, 2021
Rob Christensen spoke to members about eliminating invasive plants.
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April 7, 2021
Dr. Nasser Yazdani spoke to members about climate change and its impact on environmental health.
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March 31, 2021
Sarah Read led members through the screening of the documentary Purple.
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March 24, 2021
Steve Hunt updated members about the City of Columbia’s curbside collection program.
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March 17, 2021
Mike Griggs spoke to members about the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department.
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March 10, 2021
Rhonda Proctor spoke to members about the Boone Electric Community Trust.
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March 3, 2021
Tom O’Connor spoke to members about the value of sanitized water.
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February 24, 2021
Dr. Jeff Lashley spoke to members about the exciting programs currently offered by Moberly Area Community College.
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February 17, 2021
Chris Campbell spoke to members about the Boone County Historical Society.
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February 10, 2021
Lindsay Young Lopez spoke to members about The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri.
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February 3, 2021
Sarah Read, Cathy Scroggs, Garrett Pearson, Chris Horn and Rachel Owen spoke to members about Metro’s PeaceBuilder Committee.
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January 27, 2021
Rachel Owen presented her classification talk.
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January 20, 2021
Dr. Brandon Russell spoke to members about the Columbia Area Career Center.
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