Metro Memo 07.05.17...concerns about this proposal. Past President To me, Rotary is defined not by...

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE COLUMBIA METRO ROTARY CLUB VOLUME 25-01 JULY 5, 2017

Happy Birthday to the following Metro Rotarians this week: Rose Hayden .................... July 8 Beth Lammers .................. July 9 Bill Costello ..................... July 9 Katie Essing ................... July 11 On July 11, Bob Unrath will celebrate 16 years as a Metro Rotarian!

Thank you . . . to Lori Neidel for providing today’s

invocation, leading us in the Pledge of

Allegiance and for providing us with a

fundraising opportunity.

to Tom O’Connor for greeting

members and guests as they arrived at

today’s meeting.

Members with GuestsMembers with GuestsMembers with GuestsMembers with Guests Member Guest

Rose Hayden ............ Leigh Anne Haun

Jaime Freidrichs .............. Soo Koon Lee

Dr. Tom Rose to Lead Metro

At today’s meeting, Dr. Tom RoseDr. Tom RoseDr. Tom RoseDr. Tom Rose became

Metro’s 25th president. Several milestones

will occur during Dr. Rose’s presidency. In

June, 2018, Metro will celebrate the 25th

anniversary of the club charter. In April,

2018, Metro will celebrate the 15th

anniversary of its Partner in Education

relationship with the Columbia Public

Schools’ Title I program.

Tom began by outlining the year ahead. He

indicated it would be a year of fun, but we

would also be making a difference. He

presented the 2017-18 Presidential Citation

requirements and the club budget for the

year. He noted the club was already in the

process of pursuing a District Simplified

Grant to assist with the purchase of books for

the Columbia Public Schools Title I students.

President Tom gave a modified classification talk which gave members an

opportunity to learn more about him. He has three older brothers and one younger

sister, and he spoke of the importance his Catholic faith has had in his life and

education. He noted he has great respect for diversity, and he values the opinions of

all.

Tom received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of

Missouri in 1988. He is married to Lisa, and they have three daughters, Teresa,

Maria and Nicole. He is also the proud grandfather to a grandson.

Tom is the co-owner and managing partner of Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital.

They have two locations in Columbia, and he enjoys helping dogs and cats with their

medical needs.

In his spare time, Tom devotes his efforts to helping others. He is the

President/Treasurer of Cradle to Career, he is the Treasurer of the Columbia Public

Schools Foundation, and he is a board member of First Chance for Children. He is a

past member of the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education, and he is also three

hours away from completing his Masters Degree in Public Health.

Next week at Metro

PROGRAM GREETER INVOCATION/PLEDGE/FUNDRAISER

Shena Latcham Bill Costello Heather McArthur Missouri Highway Patrol




Rotary membership dues for the 2017-18 year are now payable. Please contact Laura Kogut timely. Metro’s partner on several of the ReachOut Metro programs has been the Family Impact Center (FIC). Members are invited to support the FIC Hot Salsa Night fundraiser on July 12 at the Country Club of Missouri. Details are on page 3 of this newsletter.

The 4th annual Kick-off Cook-off will be held August 26 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. More information is on page 4 of this newsletter.

Metro’s Vocational Service Committee is asking members to support Boone County’s 10th Annual Back to School Health Fair. Please contact Mandy Schick if you would like to assist. Page 5 of this newsletter lists supplies that are needed.

Members were reminded to log into www.ReachOutMetro.com and sign up for volunteering/mentoring opportunities. President Tom introduced the Rotary Global Rewards program to members.

Congratulations to Beth

Lammers! She won $50 cash donated by Lori Neidel. We raised $54 for Metro charities.

New Member ProposedNew Member ProposedNew Member ProposedNew Member Proposed

Leigh Anne HaunLeigh Anne HaunLeigh Anne HaunLeigh Anne Haun has been

proposed for membership in

Metro Rotary. Leigh Anne is the

Director of Development for

Woodhaven. Her proposed

classification is Non-Profit

Development. Leigh Anne’s

proposal was submitted by Rose

Hayden.

Please contact President Tom President Tom President Tom President Tom if

you have any questions or

concerns about this proposal.

To me, Rotary is defined not by who we are, but by what we do – by the

potential that Rotary gives us, and the ways we realize that potential in

meaningful and lasting service.

- Ian H.S. Riseley, Rotary International President 2017-18

SERGEANTSERGEANTSERGEANTSERGEANT----ATATATAT----ARMSARMSARMSARMS

President Tom announced that he is close to introducing the individual who will serve as our Sergeant-at-Arms for the year.

In the meantime, President Tom served this role today, and he encouraged all members not wearing their respective Rotary pin(s) to contribute to Metro’s charities.

Thank you, Sarah! Past President Sarah Read was recognized by President Tom and thanked for her year of leadership with an appreciatory plaque displaying her presidential gavel.




2017 Columbia Rotary Clubs Kick-Off Cook-Off

August 26 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center

Delicious, tailgate-style food will be provided by 30 of Columbia's tastiest restaurants. We are seeking 30 amazing local businesses to partner with the restaurants. We are asking each business partner to contribute $175 to participate. Each team will be provided a 10'X10' space which includes an 8' table. Each business may select its own restaurant to pair with or ask the Event Committee to do the pairing. We hope you will be part of this wonderful event and become a team member. Proceeds will be used by the Columbia Rotary Clubs for humanitarian service which includes financial support for the following: local civic and service organizations working with youth, education, veterans and families; and The Rotary Foundation which funds international projects involving safe drinking water, maternal and child health, promotion of global peace and the global effort to eradicate polio. Funds will be raised by participant entry fees and ticket sales. However, additional sponsorship opportunities exist for you to promote your business while supporting this event even more! Please note that over 600 vendors, volunteers and attendees are expected at this year’s event! Presenting Sponsor: $3000

• Inclusion in all print ads • Logo included in title of event and on all

tickets • Logo included on all materials printed for

event • Promotion by emcee day of event • Promotion via social media • Includes 6 tickets • Promotional table at main entry to event • Exclusive sponsorship

Supporting Sponsors: $1500

• Inclusion in all print ads • Logo included on all materials printed for

event • Promotion by emcee day of event • Promotion via social media • Includes 4 tickets

Merchandise Sponsor: $750

• Promotion by emcee day of event • Promotion via social media • Includes 2 tickets

If your organization would like to participate in this year’s event as a sponsor, please contact Tom Rose at 573.449.3791 or [email protected] with the amount of your donation. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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