Ozarks Recognized for Fundraising and Philanthropy
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Ozark Regional Chapter presented its annual National Philanthropy Day Awards on November 19, recognizing eight individuals and organizations for their roles in advancing philanthropy around the Ozarks. . The winners are:
Fundraising Campaign or Event of the Year: Ball of the Wild, Friends of the Zoo Fundraising Professional of the Year: Amy Jardel, Ozark Literacy Council Rising Fundraiser of the Year: Carl Peterson , Harmony House Charity or Organization of the Year: Bolt Credit Union Outstanding Charitable Foundation: Cox Health Foundation Philanthropist of the Year: John Ryssdal Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year: Abby Glenn
Additionally, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded Sheila E. Michaels the “Humanitarian of the Year Award” and the Ozark Health Advocacy Foundation awarded the “Children’s Advocate of the Year Award” to Lana Post, MBA, CCLS, CPST. was awarded. The Association of Fundraising Professionals Ozark Area Chapter meets on the second Friday of every Monday from January through October. For more information, visit afpozarks.org.
Reese was promoted to major with the Springfield Police Department.
The Springfield Police Department announced that Captain Eric Reese has been promoted to major. With 26 years of dedicated service to the Springfield community, Reese has been a pillar of leadership within the department.
As a major, Reese will oversee the Uniformed Operations Bureau, which includes SPD’s patrol operations, special response teams, and community services division.
Reese began his career in 1998 at the 44th National Police Academy. In addition to serving on patrol, he also took on specialized assignments in the Community Services Division, Special Investigations Division, and Criminal Investigation Division. Reese is a graduate of the Missouri Police Chiefs Command College, the Police Executive Research Forum’s Institute for Police Advanced Management, and the FBI National Academy. Reese has played a key role in the creation of SPD’s unmanned aircraft program and the department’s health initiatives.
Drury opens new campus clinic
Drury University celebrated the opening of the Mercy at Drury Panther Clinic with a formal blessing on November 18th.
The Campus Clinic, located on the west side of Weiser Gym, will provide a variety of medical services including medical consultations, immunizations, laboratory services, and health exams. This clinic is open to full-time day students, international students, Drury GO students, graduate students, full-time faculty and staff, and dependents covered by Drury University Health Insurance. Childcare is also available for children 18 months and older accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Hodges joins Carnahan Evans
Carnahan Evans announced that it has hired Brett A. Hodges as an associate in its transactional practice group.
Prior to joining Carnahan Evans, Mr. Hodges attended the University of Alabama, where he concurrently earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce and Business Administration and a Master of Science degree in Finance. Upon graduating from Alabama in 2021, Mr. Brett attended the University of Missouri School of Law, completing the tax concentration with honors and graduating in 2024. Mr. Hodges is admitted to practice law in Missouri and is a member of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. and the Missouri State Bar Association.
Branson Chamber of Commerce/CVB receives “Best in the State Award”
The Branson/Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce and Branson’s CVB have received two “Best in the State” Excellence Awards from Missouri Chamber of Commerce Executives. Through training, education, and a strong network of colleagues, CCEM provides chamber executives and organizations with the resources they need to successfully operate their chambers and promote the vitality of their communities. Masu.
The Branson/Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce and CVB were recognized for their TCED Tax Renewal Marketing Strategy and 2023 By the Numbers video. The award was presented at CCEM’s annual conference in Blue Springs. Award categories included electronic communications, advertising materials, special publications, member and community communications, programs and campaigns, and chambers across Missouri competed for the coveted title.
CPO renames tool library after beloved volunteer
Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO) honors the late Laverne Shell, a beloved and dedicated volunteer who was dedicated to CPO and its mission of creating resilient children, healthy families, and strong people. Renamed the Springfield Tools Library to the Laverne Shell Tools Library. neighborhood or community.
CPO will host an official name change ceremony with Shell’s family on Tuesday, November 26th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at the O’Reilly Center for Hope. The Tool Library is located at the facility at 1518 E. Dale St. and functions like a traditional library, but instead of books, it lends out tools.
Shell learned about CPO through Springfield’s Give 5 program, a free “citizen matching” program that connects retirees with meaningful volunteer opportunities. Shell’s work with CPO included building a much-needed original tool library shed, used to store the program’s tools and equipment. To learn more about Tool Libraries and how they work, visit the Tool Libraries section of the website CPOzarks.org.
Ozarks Food Harvest receives 4-star rating for 13th consecutive time
Ozarks Food Harvest has earned its 13th consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest and most used independent charity rating agency, based on performance across multiple metrics. The rating designates Ozarks Food Harvest as an official “Give with Confidence” charity and demonstrates that the food bank is using donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s standards. It shows.
The four key metrics that determine a nonprofit’s score are Accountability and Finances, Culture and Community, Impact and Results, and Leadership and Adaptability.
Ozarks Food Harvest, Feeding America’s food bank in southwest Missouri, serves more than 70,000 people each month across its 28-county service area and provides more than 21 million meals annually. I am. Last year, Ozarks Food Harvest purchased more than $2 million worth of food to meet increased food demand across one-third of Missouri and a network of more than 270 faith-based and local charities. awarded a $400,000 grant. .
