The Metro Memo. Dr. Tom Rose to Lead Metro. Members with Guests. Thank you... Next week at Metro

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1 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 Guests Member Guest Rose Hayden... Leigh Anne Haun Jaime Freidrichs... Soo Koon Lee 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! Dr. Tom Rose to Lead Metro At today s meeting, Dr. Tom Rose became Metro s 25 th president. Several milestones will occur during Dr. Rose s presidency. In June, 2018, Metro will celebrate the 25 th anniversary of the club charter. In April, 2018, Metro will celebrate the 15 th 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 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 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

2 Rotary membership dues for the 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 4 th 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 10 th 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 and sign up for volunteering/mentoring opportunities. President Tom introduced the Rotary Global Rewards program to members. SERGEANT-AT AT-ARMS ARMS 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. Congratulations to Beth Lammers! She won $50 cash donated by Lori Neidel. We raised $54 for Metro charities. New Member Proposed Leigh 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 if you have any questions or concerns about this proposal. 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. 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

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4 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 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 Includes 4 tickets Merchandise Sponsor: $750 Includes 2 tickets If your organization would like to participate in this year s event as a sponsor, please contact Tom Rose at or tomrose@centurytel.net with the amount of your donation. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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