August 20, 2012(Springfield, MO)…All the bills are paid and the audits are done for the 13th Annual Rock ‘n Ribs BBQ Festival and now it’s time to distribute $150,000, to seven children’s agencies in the Ozarks. This year’s proceeds bring the 13 year total to $1,155,000 distributed by Rotary’s Rock n Ribs, to children’s charities
Rotary District 6080 is a part of ZONE 31 that takes in all or parts of eight states – Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. There are many tremendous Rotary clubs in the “Heart of America” region, so it’s difficult for any one club to exhibit transcending accomplishment among the field; but
I’m in my second month of Governor of District 6080. On a relative time scale, I’m just barely past the infant stage. But what an infancy I’ve had. My official visits to the Springfield and Lake of the Ozarks/Jefferson City regions of the state have confirmed what I intrinsically knew – that we have an
Rotarian Sharon Jennings has been named Chair, The Paul Harris Society of District 6080. Sharon is a member of the Rotary Club of Warrensburg Early-Bird, has 16 years perfect attendance and has served twice as president of the Rotary club. She has served many Rotary District roles including as District Secretary, Assistant Governor, GSE Chair,
I am proud to announce that Past President Laura West of the Butler Rotary Club has agreed to accept the position of Assistant Governor for region 1 in District 6080 for the next two years. Laura will be keeping a close touch with and providing support for the clubs in Clinton, Harrisonville, Belton/Raymore and her
Andy to France from Rolla Bess to Turkey from Columbia Brock to Spain from Springfield Brooke to Peru from Jefferson City Connor to Italy from Kaiser Daija to Brazil from Columbia Emily to Brazil from Columbia Eric to Spain from Springfield Erin to Ecuador from Jefferson City Justin to Colombia from Jefferson City Kate to
Rotary District 6080 has ~ $20,000 District Designated Funds (DDF) available for beneficial use in the polioplus program during 2012-2013. Checks for individual and club polioplus contributions should be made payable to ‘The Rotary Foundation’. Do not write ‘polio’ in the memo line or anywhere else on the check. Contributions received will be deposited in
TO ROTARY PRESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE CHAIRS FOR 2012-2013 Service Above Self. Peace Through Service. These are powerful mottos that we live by as Rotarians. Additional emphasis is provided in a Rotary publication which states that “Every Rotarian is responsible for finding ways to improve the quality of life in his or her community and
Rotary District 6080 is currently seeking applications for team leader and team members for the 2013 Group Study Exchange with District 4240 in Central America. The District 6080 team will consist of one Rotarian team leader and four non-Rotarian young professionals between the ages of 25 and 40. The team will visit the four countries
Dear Governor, In a recent opinion piece, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned of the global polio threat: “Wild viruses and wildfires have two things in common. If neglected, they can spread out of control. If handled properly, they can be stamped out for good. Today, the flame of polio is near extinction — but sparks
