February 1, 2023

Sarah Read and Chris Horn spoke to members about Metro’s PeaceBuilder Committee.

January 25, 2023

Due to inclement weather, there was no meeting today. Planning continues for Metro’s annual fundraiser which will occur in 9 days.

January 18, 2023

Dr. Bill Buttlar spoke to members about the Mizzou Asphalt Pavement & Innovation Lab (MAPIL).

January 11, 2023

Mel “Bird Man” Toellner spoke to members about all things bird related.

January 4, 2023

Mary Paulsell spoke to members about the Central Missouri Honor Flights.

December 28, 2022

Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2023!

December 21, 2022

Shanelle Moore spoke to members about Kingdom Konnections.

December 14, 2022

Dayton Shepherd informed members about the Cosmopolitan International Clubs.

December 7, 2022

Under the direction of Hannah Aubry, the West Middle School Choir entertained our members with beautiful harmonies!

November 30, 2022

Joe Allison and Warren Prost presented their respective classification talks

November 23, 2022

Members participated in the All-Columbia Rotary Clubs Annual Luncheon.

November 16, 2022

Metro’s Foundation Committee spoke to members about the important work of The Rotary Foundation

November 9, 2022

MU Wrestling Head Coach Brian Smith spoke to members about Tiger Style

November 2, 2022

Dr. Chris Riley-Tillman updated members about the MU College of Education & Human Development

October 26, 2022

Jay Sparks spoke to members about the REDI services available for local entrepreneurs

October 19, 2022

Brian Toohey updated members about the Columbia housing market

October 12, 2022

Dr. David Russell, President of Columbia College presented the weekly program

October 5, 2022

Members watched RI President Jennifer Jones deliver her 2022-23 Presidential theme speech.

September 28, 2022

Rikki Ascani spoke to members about Livable Streets in Columbia

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 20, 2022

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

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.

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.