Category: Public Image

State MDA Ambassador speaks at Rotary Club of Pulaski County

Emily Crabtree, the Goodwill Ambassador for the State of Missouri for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), gave a presentation about the benefits of and fun at MDA summer camp to the RotaryClub of Pulaski County (Club #58661 of District 6080) last month. As the Missouri State Goodwill Ambassador, Crabtree makes public appearances throughout Missouri. She is the daughter of Steve and Tara Crabtree of Pulaski County.

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April 14, 2013
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Jefferson City Rotary Community Peace Concert

In celebration of Rotary’s annual theme “Peace through Service,” the Rotary Clubs and Rotaract Club of Jefferson City are producing a family-friendly, community “Peace Concert” on the Missouri Capitol lawn in Jefferson City. (April 21 from 2-4 pm.)

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April 7, 2013

Local collaboration with Missouri Guard brings clean water to Panama

You can be especially proud of your personal efforts to help poor and destitute populations in Panama over the past two years through the contribution of well-baby kits, water filtration systems, slightly used clothing and hand-driven mobility carts. During DG Rita Esterly’s administration, a committee was formed to launch a humanitarian project for that country. James Wieberg from the Jefferson City Breakfast club was named chair, and the project has continued with several waves of collection and commitment since.

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April 7, 2013
Announcements

Springfield Area Clubs Update

The Rotaract Club of Springfield is always on the lookout for ways to reach out to those in need.  Whether helping the Boys & Girls Town of Missouri get ready to go back to school, planning the kid’s annual Halloween party or fundraising through special events such as the annual Casino Night, members are constantly finding ways to live their mission of Rotary.  The Club supports local youth by donating time and money each year to Boys & Girls Town and other area charities.  They perform one community service project every month.

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February 27, 2013

Don’t Meth With Us Project Expands In Springfield

Springfield area Rotary clubs continue to reach out to young adults about the dangers of meth addiction. Springfield’s KYTV interviewed a number of students about their latest interaction with the Rotary sponsored “Don’t Meth With Us” program. 6080 Assistant Governor John Horton is also interviewed in the piece.

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February 17, 2013
Announcements

World’s Biggest Commercial

So far over 3,400 people from 110 countries have taken part in this creative effort to combat polio, and you and fellow club members can be next.

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January 19, 2013

Don’t Meth With Us Project Gets Local Coverage

The “Don’t Meth With Us” campaign conducted by Rotary clubs in Southwest Missouri are having a positive impact amongst the youth in the region. That was exemplified by the recent discovery of a meth jar, discovered and reported by a diligent 13-year old girl. Springfield’s television station KSPR filed this report.

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January 14, 2013
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Choices Program

On Dec. 18, the Rotary Club of Pulaski County (Club #58661 of District 6080) thanked the many volunteers who delivered the Choices program to the students.

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January 2, 2013