From left: Representing Ozark Independent Living at the recent announcement of the establishment of the Missouri State University-West Plains “Cindy Moore Restricted Scholarship Fund” are Board President Marty Simpson; retiring Executive Director Cindy Moore and Board Member Dawn Hicks. Representing the university is Dr. Dennis Lancaster, MSU-West Plains Chancellor.
In honor of retiring Ozark Independent Living (OIL) Executive Director Cindy Moore a scholarship has been established at Missouri State University-West Plains. OIL Board President Marty Simpson said the scholarship is in recognition of Moore’s 25 years of service to the organization. Moore was the founding executive director in 1996 and has been the only person to serve in the role.