Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Volunteer Reception May 21
Thursday, May 21 was the city's annual volunteer appreciation reception. More than 180 volunteers and staff gathered at the Elk's Lodge east of Columbia for a light meal, entertainment by Bill Thompson and Sherri Homan and a THANK YOU for all their hard work!
In the food line... always a popular place!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
First Family Fun Fest
Thanks to the many volunteers who helped with face painting and with the activities! You can see volunteering is fun, too!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Kids Bicycle Safety Challenge
Many thanks to all the volunteers who shared their time this morning to make the annual Kids Bicycle Safety Challenge a success! The event was held at Shelter Insurance with many groups making it happen: the Downtown Optimist Club, students from Jefferson Jr. High, the Columbia Parks & Recreation, Police & Fire Departments, the Columbia Bike Club, Walt's Bike Shop, community volunteers and Shelter employees. This is a popular annual event to keep our kids safe.
Boy Scouts work on the Blind Boone Home
Monday, May 11, 2009
Adopt A Spots in bloom!
I often say the Adopters have one of THE toughest volunteer jobs in our town. They have a hard job to weed and water their beds and there's no cheating allowed -- everyone can see what gets done (or doesn't get done!) and usually by tens of thousands of people every day.
Kudos to our Adopters for all their hard work! I hope to share other pictures with you throughout the growing season.
Leigh Britt
Mayor's Challenge - Bike, Walk & Wheel Week
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
More Cleanup Columbia Photos




Cleanup Columbia was held on April 25 with about 1,700 volunteers participating. I thought it would be great to share a few more photos since this is the city's largest single-day volunteer event! Many thanks to volunteer photographer Willie Jones for sharing his time and skills to catch the cleanup volunteers in action. You'll see Willie above in red taking photos! Isn't it cool how happy people are picking up trash? Gotta love it!!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Major League Baseball: Pitch, Hit & Run
Mayor's Challenge Sponsor/Volunteer Breakfast - May 1
A special treat was a visit by MU Basketball Coach Mike Anderson; he and his wife are honorary co-chairs for the event. Just goes to show you never know what great things you might be in for when you volunteer!!
Volunteers helped with Saturday's kickoff event at Flat Branch Park and will be helping at breakfast stations throughout Columbia on Friday.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Thanks, Police Volunteers!
Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Columbia Police Department's annual volunteer reception. Our police department has a wonderful volunteer program made up of high school students who serve as cadets, the Neighborhood Watch board, reserve officers who have full training and the same equipment and authority as paid officers and the large cadre of Columbia Police Volunteers - 54 volunteers who assist the department in many ways! The police department has a well organized program where volunteers receive significant training and help with important tasks.
Last night, six volunteers were recognized for their dedication with a President's Volunteer Service Award. Receiving the Bronze Award were Mike Martinez and Ernie Lee. Recognized with the Silver Award were Chuck Lundquist, Gary Poelling, Richard Poelling and Jack Wohlman.
Congratulations and thanks police volunteers!
Last night, six volunteers were recognized for their dedication with a President's Volunteer Service Award. Receiving the Bronze Award were Mike Martinez and Ernie Lee. Recognized with the Silver Award were Chuck Lundquist, Gary Poelling, Richard Poelling and Jack Wohlman.
Congratulations and thanks police volunteers!
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