Ray, a wonderful and inspiring man has passed, and many of us feel the tremendous loss. Why is the loss so great? Because with Ray as friend, colleague, acquaintance, neighbor, and/or fellow-Rotarian, we had so very much. Ray did not wish to have a somber funeral or memorial service and instead wished to be remembered
As demonstrated at PETS in March of this year by Rotary International Trustee, Larry Lunsford, from the Kansas City Plaza Rotary Club, Rotary District 6080 is doing a NEW shoe collection effort, partnering with Districts 6040 & 6060. District 6080’s “Shoes Cheerleader” is Brad Martens from Columbia South. Each club should have their own “Cheerleader”,
The Rotary Clubs of Springfield are asking all District 6080 Rotarians who own classic model cars to display them in the Rotary Rendezvous area of this years Birthplace of Route 66 Festival to be held in downtown Springfield Aug. 10-12.
Rotary focuses on fellowship during June. I m sure all Rotarians enjoy fellowship year round, but let’s take June to enjoy our Rotary friendships, not just with our fellow club members, but with Rotarians around District 6080, as well as Rotarians we meet during our Rotary work.
Wow, I can’t believe May is almost here and we have the District Conference next weekend, May 5-6. I am super excited for the Conference and getting to see everyone from around the District. Rotary focuses on Youth Service and Education during May. Please remember to thank a teacher this month. I know some clubs are working on Global Grants to increase educational opportunities for children around the world. Thank you Rotarians.
Organized by the Rotary Club of Fulton, the event will raise money for Rotary’s charitable causes, including Therapy Paws and K-9s on the Front Line. Therapy Paws works with children and K-9s on the Front Line works with veterans in crisis. Therapy Paws’ mission is to provide and coordinate with canine handlers to utilize trained
We have three months left in this Rotary year. It is crunch time to get new members into your club before the end of the year. Please invite your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and your children to join you at a Rotary meeting, fundraiser, or service project. There is no greater gift than the gift of a Rotary introduction and membership!
The Celebration of Life event for Past District Governor Jacque Howard will be held Sunday March 26th from 2:00 to 4:00pm at the Hampton Inn, 103 St Roberts Plaza, St. Robert, Missouri. There will be finger food and refreshments.
I’m super excited that the District 6080 Conference is quickly approaching and registration is up and running! The conference will be held in Springfield May 5-6 at the White River Conference Center. We will have a Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast style Shrimp Feed it is not something you will want to miss. Saturday we will have a great line up of speakers on topics such as fundraising, membership, and projects both local and international. Both days you will have an opportunity to catch up with old friends and make many new ones. You can sign up on DACdb.com.
