You are Invited to Become a Charter Member of RepMo Rotary Club

 

Until March of 2025, Republic was the largest city in the southern half of Missouri without a Rotary Club. But that ended on March 10 when 22 people showed up for the first meeting of the RepMo Rotary Club from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in the  Community Room at Republic Library, 921 North Lindsey Ave. 

We need more people to join us as members to positively impact this community. Here are some ways you can join us.

APRIL SERVICE PROJECT: This month we will join together for a service project with a national impact at a Convoy of Hope packing event on April 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Click Here for Details and Rules About Our Service Project at Convoy. When you fill in the form select the group option and put in our club name. We have 15 spots. We may have some friends from the Springfield Downtown Club join us as well so sign up soon!


DISTRICT MEETING IF INTERESTED: This is optional. Cost is $30 at the door. All-City Rotary Clubs Meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30 at DoubleTree Hotel, 2431 N. Glenstone Ave in Springfield.


MAY IS A LONG MONTH SO WE HAVE BONUS OPPORTUNITIES

MAY SERVICE PROJECT: Saturday, May 10, People Helping People Food Drive with United States Postal Service, provide assistance with collection of food around town OR help with sort and shelving food at the pantry. Exact times and details coming soon.

MAY MEETING: Our regular meeting is May 12, 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

MAY SOCIAL PROJECT: Will take place on May 29 at Bair's at 6 p.m.


OPTIONAL ATTENDANCE AT OUR SPONSORING CLUB'S MEETINGS: You are always welcome to attend the weekly meetings of the Springfield Downtown Rotary Club. The group meets at 12 noon every Tuesday at the Kentwood Hall on 700 E. St. Louis Street. Lunch costs $12.


CLUB INFORMATION:

Mailing Address: RepMo Rotary Club, PO Box 87, Republic, Mo. 65738


APPLICATION

Rotary Club members must be adult persons of good character and good business, professional and/or community reputation who agree to uphold high ethical standards in their personal, business and community life as well as in their interaction with other people generally. You can download a membership form here.

An annual membership fee of $170 is charged to be a part of Rotary AFTER we get our charter. The cost of being a charter member is being covered by the Springfield Downtown Club so this is a great time to complete a membership form.

For more information email David Burton at burtond@missouri.edu

CHARTER MEMBERS

We had a full house at the Republic library on Monday, March 10 with 24 people attending the kickoff of the RepMo Rotary Club. We had 14 individuals sign on as charter members:

Hollie Ellis, David Burton, Kellie Pierce, James Barwick, Dave Gregg, Abbigail Lenhart, Susan Graves, Nicole Hopkins, Gretchen Gawron, Eric Gerke, Trenton Sims, Gary Thomas, Jeff Crockett, Justin Shaw and April Swanson.

OFFICERS

Club officers were selected: President David Burton; President Elect Kellie Pierce; Secretary Abbigail Lenhart and Treasurer Nicole Hopkins.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

Rotary International is the world’s largest service organization organized around the following mission statement: Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change -- across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.



Written by David L. Burton

MORE INFORMATION

Take the Engaged Neighbor pledge and become part of a movement! The pledge outlines five categories and 20 principles to guide you toward becoming an engaged neighbor. Sign the pledge at https://nomoregoodneighbors.com. Individuals who take the pledge do get special invitations to future events online and in person. Contact the blog author, David L. Burton via emal at dburton541@yahoo.com.

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