The Radisson Conference Center in Branson has notified us that they have run out of lodging rooms for the District Conference period, October 18-20. There are many fine hotels and motels in the vicinity from which to choose that will accommodate your conference needs just fine. We will try to see if a listing can
PDG and 6080’s Foundation Director Raymond Plue joined Governor Mark Pearce during his official visit to the Columbia Northwest Rotary Club. They were warmly greeted by President Robert Weagley and the the entire Northwest club. The club has recently begun community initiatives with Douglas High School and West Boulevard Elementary, the Douglas High School project
By the time you read this, I will have visited thirty-three clubs since my Governorship began on July 1, 2012. That’s a lot of talking. But I am buoyed through the process by all the enthusiasm the clubs have shown and the reception they have given me and the messages I impart. I am also
Do you know of a Rotarian who has committed themselves whole-heartedly to the effort to eradicate Polio? Doesn’t that person deserve special recognition for the extended and persistent effort they have made on this vitally important mission? As a Rotarian, this is your opportunity to seek such public recognition for that person. Rotary International is
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
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
Greetings, This being the first opportunity to address you as Governor of District 6080, I am tempted to say EVERYTHING that comes through my heart and to my mind. But time – especially your time – is precious, so I will keep it short. You and I are very fortunate to be leaders within our
Photos from 2012 Installation Banquet held in Warrensburg on June 26. [gall columns=”3″ per_page=”9″ id=””] Photos by Linda Nichols/District Photographer
Here is the speech that best sums up the need and urgency in the Polio eradication effort. It is an address from from Bruce Aylward from the World Health Organization.
