Lake Ozark Rotary - Noon Club

11/03/2026

Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary Laurie-Sunrise Beach Rotary Club Camdenton Rotary Club Rotary District 6080 Community Foundation of the Lake

A hot lunch, a chance to catch up with friends, and a place to stay active. That's what the Osage Beach Senior Center brings to our community, and it's a resource worth supporting!

At today's Lake Ozark Rotary – Noon Club meeting, we welcomed Pat Thompson, Secretary of the Senior Center's Board of Directors, who shared the important work they're doing for seniors around the Lake.

The center offers much more than lunch. From arts and crafts to social activities and programs that help seniors maintain their independence, it's a place where people can stay connected. The center also helps provide meals to homebound seniors who can't make it in.

Unfortunately, federal funding cuts have left the center facing serious financial challenges. To help, our Rotary Club was proud to present Pat with a $900 donation during today's meeting.

Want to help? The center serves lunch every weekday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is always looking for volunteers to help serve meals. Volunteers even get a free lunch!

Beginning in January 2027, lunches will be $7 for ages 60 and older and $9 for those 59 and younger.

You can learn more about the center, its programs, and ways to get involved at osbseniorcenter.org.

The Lake Ozark Rotary – Noon Club meets every Tuesday at noon at the Wobbly Boot in Osage Beach.

11/03/2026

The Lake Ozark Rotary - Noon Club is "Thankful" to all those who have chosen to serve our community as an elected official! Thank you for the sacrifice and commitment to serve our community! Michael Harmison Sr. Richard Ross Phyllis Marose Celeste Barela

11/03/2026

A hot lunch, a chance to catch up with friends, and a place to stay active. That's what the Osage Beach Senior Center brings to our community, and it's a resource worth supporting!

At today's Lake Ozark Rotary – Noon Club meeting, we welcomed Pat Thompson, Secretary of the Senior Center's Board of Directors, who shared the important work they're doing for seniors around the Lake.

The center offers much more than lunch. From arts and crafts to social activities and programs that help seniors maintain their independence, it's a place where people can stay connected. The center also helps provide meals to homebound seniors who can't make it in.

Unfortunately, federal funding cuts have left the center facing serious financial challenges. To help, our Rotary Club was proud to present Pat with a $900 donation during today's meeting.

Want to help? The center serves lunch every weekday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is always looking for volunteers to help serve meals. Volunteers even get a free lunch!

Beginning in January 2027, lunches will be $7 for ages 60 and older and $9 for those 59 and younger.

You can learn more about the center, its programs, and ways to get involved at osbseniorcenter.org.

The Lake Ozark Rotary – Noon Club meets every Tuesday at noon at the Wobbly Boot in Osage Beach.

11/02/2026

Thanks to Nevaeha Blanks and Jake Jansma, members of the School of the Osage Rotary Interact club, for dropping off a donation of clothing to the Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association! A few of our members made a cash donation and Cyrus Colter and Jessicka Blanks made the most of it, hitting local thrift shops, to maximize every dollar! Crystal Hunsperger Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary Laurie-Sunrise Beach Rotary Club Camdenton Rotary Club Rotary District 6080

11/01/2026

November is a great month to remember and recognize what we are "Thankful" for! Today our club is Thankful for Clint Ladouceur! Clint is moving on to another community, so we want to thank him for everything that he has done for Rotary and our community! Clint was instrumental in creating the Power of 4, Pumpkin Chunkin as well as being our District Governor from 2019-2023!
We are forever Thankful for your commitment to our club, our community and Rotary!
Laurie-Sunrise Beach Rotary Club Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary Lake Ozark Rotary - Noon Club Camdenton Rotary Club Brad Martens - Rotary DG 6080 Rotary District 6080

10/29/2026

Thanks to Deanna Martin of the Lamb House Food Pantry and Thrift Store in Camdenton for speaking to our club this week.
Deanna has worn a variety of hats over the past 5 years while helping at Lamb House:
•Pantry Manager
•Board Member
•Director's Assistant
•5 years at Lamb House
Deanna gave us a detailed overview of how The Lamb House serves our community:

About Lamb House
•Two primary missions:
•Food assistance
•Clothing assistance
•Guided by Matthew 25:
•"I was hungry and you gave me something to eat..."
•"I needed clothes and you clothed me..."
Additional Support Services
•Utility assistance
•Prescription assistance
•Gas for medical appointments
•Crisis Closet
•School shoe program for Camdenton students

Thrift Store
•Open 5 days per week
•Accepts donations:
•Clothing
•Household items
•Décor
•Tools
•Operates an active eBay store

Food Pantry Operations
•Open 3 days per week
•Provides:
•Fresh milk
•Produce
•Frozen meats
•Non-perishable foods
•Community donations funded a $100,000 walk-in cooler/freezer expansion [citation]
Food Insecurity
•Focus of your role at Lamb House
•USDA definition:
•Lack of reliable access to enough food
•National impact:
•More than 44 million Americans
•Including 13 million children
•Causes:
•High living costs
•Unemployment
•Low wages
•Medical challenges
•Effects:
•Physical health
•Mental health
•School and work performance
Food Bank Partnership
•Partner with Feeding America and the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri
•Clients ("neighbors") may visit twice monthly
•Financial qualification required
•Receive food shipments twice monthly
Community Impact
•Serve approximately 525-575 families each month.

Thanksgiving Program:
•Turkey breasts purchased through donations
•Purchased potato flakes
•Seeking donations of:
•Rolls
•Gravy packets
•Cranberry sauce
•Community support:
•Nearly 250 homemade apple pies from Community Christian Church
•Pecan pies from the Food Bank
•Cream of mushroom soup from Encounter Ministries
For more information go to:
www.lambhouse.org
Laurie-Sunrise Beach Rotary Club Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary Camdenton Rotary Club Rotary District 6080 Community Foundation of the Lake Brad Martens - Rotary DG 6080 Lamb House Thrift Store

10/28/2026

Several of our members attended Cadv Voc Annual Brunch looking spiffy! Always an amazing event and even greater cause! For more information on ways that you can volunteer and to see their NEEDS list, check out their page or their website at https://cadv-voc.org/

10/27/2026

Thanks to Rhonda Moon and Grey Eagle Distributing for your donation to WingFest Lake of the Ozarks ! Your donation helps our club and the Community Foundation of the Lake support numerous local charitable organizations around the lake area! Laurie-Sunrise Beach Rotary Club Camdenton Rotary Club Rotary District 6080 Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks

10/24/2026

This is so much fun, get you tickets while they last!

It's almost time for one of the Lake area's favorite holiday traditions!

The Gala of Trees returns to Wobbly Boots in Osage Beach, November 10–20!

Stop by and check out the beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths, then place a bid on your favorites. All proceeds benefit children's charities right here at the Lake of the Ozarks, including our Rotary Club's Candyland program, which helps make Christmas special for local children in need.

The festivities kick off Tuesday, November 10, with an Opening Day Happy Hour from 5–7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. There's also a Ladies Night on Thursday, November 12, starting at 5:30 p.m.

For tickets or more information, contact Christy Janssen at 217-779-2768.

We hope you'll stop by Wobbly Boots, enjoy the holiday decorations, and help support a great cause. Every bid helps make a difference for children in our community!

10/24/2026

It's almost time for one of the Lake area's favorite holiday traditions!

The Gala of Trees returns to Wobbly Boots in Osage Beach, November 10–20!

Stop by and check out the beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths, then place a bid on your favorites. All proceeds benefit children's charities right here at the Lake of the Ozarks, including our Rotary Club's Candyland program, which helps make Christmas special for local children in need.

The festivities kick off Tuesday, November 10, with an Opening Day Happy Hour from 5–7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. There's also a Ladies Night on Thursday, November 12, starting at 5:30 p.m.

For tickets or more information, contact Christy Janssen at 217-779-2768.

We hope you'll stop by Wobbly Boots, enjoy the holiday decorations, and help support a great cause. Every bid helps make a difference for children in our community!