Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Holiday Party last month! The club was able to recognize our Honorary Members for their outstanding service to the Blue Springs Rotary Club.
Honorary Members are listed as follow: Jim Bauch, Emagrace Colley, Bill Cosgrove, Debbie Cosgrove, Kent Edmondson, Jay Greco, Jim Knoche, Ted Meyer, Marty Meyers, Debbi Riess-Roam, and David Smith.
The Color of Kindness Drawing Contest
The annual Color of Kindness Drawing Contest is live and accepting submissions! Students in the Blue Springs and Grain Valley School Districts grades K-5 can color what kindness means to them and submit online for a chance to win money for their school's art department!
Submissions may be uploaded now until January 31st. Voting will begin on February 1st. Votes can be cast $1 per vote.
Thank you to everyone who has recently volunteered for service projects!
Bingo Calling - January 16th from 8:30-10:30 at Vesper Hall.
Shoes for Orphan Souls - We are still collecting shoes for the truck! Bring shoes to meetings, or shop the Walmart wishlist.
Reach out to Ali Collins if you have any questions about the above opportunities.
Board Spotlight
Bri Otto
Bri Otto is an advocate, storyteller, social media guru, and a change-maker in her community. Originally from Eldon, Missouri, Bri is shaped by her small-town roots and the value of showing up for others. She moved to the Kansas City Metro shortly after graduating from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing & Advertising. Bri is the Marketing & Communications Manager at Hope House, a local domestic violence agency, and has been working in nonprofit development and marketing for majority of her career. Bri has been part of the Blue Springs Rotary Club since 2022, and has served as the Programs Director, Secretary, and Social Media Chair.
Bri is married to her husband, TJ, and they have a 10 month old son, Leo. She enjoys spending time with her family, indulging in various crafts, and baking sweet treats.
