September 14, 2022

Dr. Daive Dunkley, author of Women and Resistance in the Early Rastafari Movement, presented the program

September 7, 2022

Craig Adams, Director of the Columbia STEM Alliance spoke to members about their programs

August 31, 2022

Elaine Martin and Sarah Johannaber presented their respective classification talks

August 24, 2022

Nicole Langston spoke to members about the CPS Preschool Program and Metro’s Partner in Education relationship

August 17, 2022

Laney McCaleb shared her experiences from attending the 2022 Missouri RYLA Academy

August 10, 2022

MSHSAA Executive Director Dr. Jen Rukstad spoke to members this week about the organization’s structure and purpose

August 3, 2022

Sarah Read led members through a discussion of Metro’s Strategic Plan

July 27, 2022

Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe updated members about her first 100 days in office

July 20, 2022

Randy Cole, CEO of the Columbia Housing Authority updated members about his agency’s efforts

July 13, 2022

Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey updated members about his department’s activities

July 6, 2022

June 29, 2022

President Margaret Conroy delivered her Rotary Year in Review address.

June 22, 2022

Deborah Kendrick, news anchor at ABC17 News, spoke to members about investigative reporting.

June 15, 2022

Metro artists Anna Drake and Andrea Quiroz-Jira shared their talents with the club

June 8, 2022

Heather Harlan spoke to members about Adverse Childhood Experiences and their affects later on in the lives of adults

June 1, 2022

Gabi Jacobs spoke to members about the Local Motion Giving Rides Program

May 25, 2022

Sulaiman Assadullah spoke about Afghan refugees at the University of Missouri and in the Columbia community.

May 18, 2022

Liam Schrader and Asher Ferguson spoke to members about the WakeUp! Interact Club hosting youth mental health dialogues

May 11, 2022

Carissa Kessler spoke to member about programs and services offered by Burrell Behavioral Health.

May 4, 2022

Members participated in roundtable discussions about youth.

April 13, 2022

Jean Leonatti spoke to members about the migratory pattern of monarchs.

April 6, 2022

Tom O’Connor spoke to members about Water and Sanitation and Rotary.

March 30, 2022

Janet Thompson and Betsy Peters spoke to members about the Prop 1 use tax issue upcoming on the April 5 ballot.

March 23, 2022

Heather Stewart spoke to members about the Voluntary Action Center.

March 16, 2022

Kelly Hill spoke to members about the Heart of Missouri Court Appointed Special Advocates.

April 27, 2022

Valerie Ninichuck and Adam Blumhagen presented their respective classification talks.

April 20, 2022

Jolene Schulz and Lynnanne Baumgartner spoke to members about the Assistance League of Mid-Missouri.

March 9, 2022

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood updated members about district accomplishments and spoke about future opportunities.

March 2, 2022

Jackie Reed spoke to members about Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia.

February 23, 2022

Dr. Daive Dunkley spoke to members about the MU Peace Studies Program.

February 16, 2022

Sarah Read provided members with a Peace Action and Education update.

February 9, 2022

Valerie Berta and Martha Means spoke to members about Refugee Services offered by Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri.

January 26, 2022

Mark Claypole spoke to members about Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and grants.

January 19, 2022

Stephen Gaither spoke to members about the Mid-Missouri Fisher House

January 5, 2022

Bill Turpin spoke to members about the Missouri Innovation Center

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.

December 22, 2021

Bill Stouffer and Katie Shannon spoke to members about a proposed National Steamboat Museum to be constructed at the Marshall Junction.

December 15, 2021

Amelia Cottle spoke to members about dementia diseases.

December 8, 2021

Kristofferson Culmer spoke to members about Spot the robotic dog

December 1, 2021

Joe Bradley and Tricia Koedel spoke to members about The Day Dreams Foundation.

November 24, 2021

No regular weekly meeting today! Happy Thanksgiving!

November 17, 2021

Jim Stock, Sandra Logan, Audrey Spieler and Marnie Clark spoke to members about The Rotary Foundation

November 10, 2021

Renae Goodman and Josh Stanfast presented their respective classification talks.

November 3

District 6080 Governor Joan Kramer presented the weekly program

October 27, 2021

President Margaret Conroy led members through a club bylaws and strategic plan discussion.

October 20, 2021

Chris McDonnell spoke to members about the challenges of operating his successful restaurant during a pandemic.

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.

October 6, 2021

Jessie Yankee spoke to members about the Missouri Women’s Business Center

September 29, 2021

Dr. Janice Dawson-Threat spoke to members about Grade A Plus, Inc.

September 22, 2021

Dr. Brian Yearwood, Superintendent of the Columbia Public Schools, presented the weekly program.

September 15, 2021

Sarah Howard spoke to members about the Daniel Boone Regional Library.

September 8, 2021

Dr. Larry Brown shared his award-winning storytelling with members.