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πŸŽ„β„οΈ Thank you so much, Visit Kirksville, for putting on such a spectacular Hometown Holiday event this past Saturday! The festive atmosphere was truly magical and brought so much joy to our community. Rotarians had a wonderful time spreading holiday cheer while handing out hot cocoa to help keep visitors warm, generously sponsored by MA Bank. β˜•βœ¨ Here's to celebrating the season with friends, family, and a little extra holiday spirit! πŸŒŸπŸŽ… #HometownHolidays #RotaryInAction #KirksvilleJoy 
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
The Rotary Club of Kirksville was honored at the Rotary Foundation Dinner with several prestigious awards, highlighting our dedication to service and global impact! πŸŽ‰
πŸ† 100% Foundation Giving Award
🌎 Every Rotarian Every Year Award
✨ Rotary Level 1 Award
⭐ Star Club Level 1
πŸ’‰ Polio Plus Level 1
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πŸ“œ Rotary Citation
These awards are a testament to the commitment and generosity of our members. Together, we’re making a difference locally and globally, championing causes like eradicating polio and supporting the Rotary Foundation. πŸ’™πŸ’›
Thank you to every Rotarian and supporter for being a part of this incredible journey. Let’s continue to create positive change! πŸ’ͺ #ServiceAboveSelf #RotaryProud #EndPolioNow #RotaryFoundation
ATSU Rotaract recently sponsored a Polio Plus fundraiser at the Dukum Inn which yielded $400. Pictured from left are Rotary Club of Kirksville member Chade Shorten of Dukum Inn, ATSU Rotaract Officers Jennifer Pham and Justine Farrell with Club President Ruth Bowers.
 
 
The Rotary Foundation silent auction has around 50 unique and diverse offerings, and is now live and open for bids at https://casbid.com/magic. Anyone may bid on the items using the link (online bidding only, works well on a phone), whether in attendance at Saturday’s dinner or not. Please considering sharing the link with other members of your clubs who won’t be attending the dinner. The silent auction will close at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.
 
 
The Rotary Club of Kirksville enjoyed carrying flags with the Thousand Hills Rotary Club at today’s TSU Homecoming Parade. The after-parade tailgate party featured donuts and coffee courtesy of RCoK PE Elizabeth Gregory. Thanks, Elizabeth!
 
Yesterday, we had the delightful opportunity to listen to Keith Jackson and Kate Fine from Field of Dreams. Additionally, we had the pleasure of welcoming Tyler Miller, who joined us with an Equity Bank corporate membership. Tyler was joined by Craig Dunn, the regional CEO for community banking at Equity Bank.
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Kent Shelman for a discussion regarding the upcoming World Polio Day. Additionally, we were thrilled to announce a new corporate member, Geneva Financial! Representing Geneva will be Angie Findling and Stephanie Formhals.
Exciting news for our Rotary Club! Brett Lemmon and his family have welcomed a beautiful baby girl. Let's extend our heartfelt congratulations to member Brett and wish them all the joy and happiness this new chapter brings! 

πŸŽ‰ Exciting News! πŸŽ‰

The Rotary Club of Kirksville is proud to donate $1,000 to the Nemo United Way, supporting their incredible work in our community! πŸ’™ This contribution will help fund vital programs that make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community. 🌟

Interested in making a difference too? Join us at the Rotary Club of Kirksville! We're always looking for passionate individuals ready to give back and create positive change.

Complete our Rotary Interest Form  to learn how you can get involved!

#RotaryClub #CommunityStrong #NemoUnitedWay #ServiceAboveSelf #KirksvilleCares #TogetherWeThrive #JoinUs

Today at Rotary, we had the privilege of hearing from Dan Slawski, the founder and president of Guardian Hills Veterans Retreat Center. This facility offers a secure environment for former military personnel suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder to recover and move forward in their journey towards personal development.

The Club Excellence award, formerly the Rotary Citation award recognizes the hard work clubs do throughout the year. As a welcoming and engaging club, we not only foster a positive experience for our members, but also reflect the values of Rotary. By achieving this award we were able to contribute to the overall health and culture of Rotary for generations to come.

We are honored to receive this award under last year's leadership from Melissa Stuart. Goals that we had to meet include but are not limited to increasing club membership, engaging members in sustainable service projects, giving to The Rotary Foundation, building awareness of Rotary in your community, and having an up-to-date strategic plan.

 
At the July 17 meeting of the Rotary Club of Kirksville at Rotary Park, Marie Murphree (center) received a Paul Harris Fellowship pin from outgoing Foundation Chair Jeff Romine (right) for her significant financial contributions to the Rotary International Foundation. Murphree is a two-time recipient. Rotary uses the money to improve living conditions and health around the world and for various grants, exchanges and scholarships designed to promote peace and better world understanding between cultures. Also pictured is Club President Ruth Bowers (left). 
At the July 24 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting, Jacqueline Collett was inducted by Club President Ruth Bowers. She is a retired Professor of Music-Voice at Truman State University. Pictured from left are Bowers, Collett and Randy Smith, Collett’s Rotary sponsor.
At the June 26 evening event at Rotary Park, incoming District 6040 Governor Erik McGuire (right) installed 2024/25 presidents of three Rotary clubs as well as other officers/directors. Pictured from left are President Courtney Bonnell, Rotary Club of Kirksville-Thousand Hills; Unionville Rotary Club President Tom Keedy; and Rotary Club of Kirksville President Ruth Bowers.
At the June 19 meeting of the Rotary Club of Kirksville, Valena Fiscus (center) and Elizabeth Gregory (right) received Paul Harris Fellowship pins and certificates from Foundation Chair Jeff Romine (left) for their significant financial contributions to the Rotary International Foundation. Rotary uses the money to improve living conditions and health around the world and for various grants, exchanges and scholarships designed to promote peace  and better world understanding between cultures.
At the May 29 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting, Club President Melissa Stuart presented a $300 check to Andrea Thurman of Community Action Partnership of Northeast Missouri (CAPNEMO). The donation is in support of CAPNEMO’s First Day/Fresh Start program to provide an outfit for needy students from kindergarten to high school on their first day of a new school year. 
Thanks to a $300 donation from the Rotary Club of Kirkville, Rotary Park has a new dog waste station to keep our parks and waterways clean! 
The speaker at the May 1 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting was Executive Director Debbie Blessing of Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging. This private non-profit agency provides services and information to persons age 60 and older in 16 counties in Northeast Missouri. Blessing described the extensive services it provides. In addition to operating nutrition centers, it also provides other supportive services including home, legal, ombudsman, and transportation. 
Our Rotary club looks forward to partnering with the NMAAA to support our community better!
Rotarians and ATSU Rotaracters braved the wet weather to deliver donations to the Shoes for Orphan Souls Caravan this morning at the Ray Klinginsmith Amphitheater in Rotary Park. The Rotary Club of Kirksville donated $1320. ATSU Rotaract added another $100 to the total.
 
Just in time for Earth Day! Rotarians Janet Gremaud, Valena Fiscus, Mason Garbs, Melissa Stuart, and Marty Jayne cleaned up trash along Big Creek at the Rotary Playscape/FLATS trailhead on April 20.
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