The speaker at the April 24 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting was Hannibal Regional Foundation Director of Development Carolyn Chrisman. Through her husband, Jason, and his role with the Hannibal Regional Healthcare System, Chrisman heard the result of a community health needs survey for Kirksville, which showed a need for more cancer care in the area. Of 600 responses, 90.3 percent listed cancer care. In 2020, Kirksville lost access to radiation therapy. The Inspire Hope Campaign has a long term goal of having radiation oncology return to the local area. In the meantime, funds are being provided to offset travel costs. In addition, patients receive Inspire Hope bags containing useful items. Pictured from left are President Melissa Stuart, Carolyn Chrisman and Dale Schenewerk, who introduced the speaker.
At the Jan. 24 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting, Marie Murphree provided an update on the Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce, an organization in which she has served as executive director for the past nine months. She is pictured with Rotary club President Melissa Stuart (right).
At the Oct. 4 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting, fellow member Stephanie Mills spoke about this project she created to help girls in the foster care system who could not afford to attend proms. While operating a bridal shop for eight years, she encountered a girl brought to tears because her mother was in jail and her foster parents could not afford the dress she tried on. The project was then born! New dresses are donated from shops across the globe but donors are sought for other costs. In addition, volunteers and ambassadors are also needed. Mills is pictured with President Melissa Stuart (right).
At the Sept. 20 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting, fellow club member Ernie Hughes, vice president for University Advancement at Truman State University, spoke about his Fulbright Scholarship Specialist Program on business administration held in Uganda this summer. He is pictured with club President Melissa Stuart (left).