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The Rolla Breakfast Rotary Club Business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage ethical standards, and help build goodwill and peace.

Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the community's business and professional men and women. The world's Rotary clubs meet weekly and are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. Rotary membership provides the opportunity to: Become connected to your community. Work with others in addressing community needs. Interact with other professionals in your community; assist with RI's international humanitarian service efforts. Establish contacts with an international network of professionals. Develop leadership skills. Involve family in promoting service efforts.

A Wonderful Resource for Our Seniors in Rolla! We had the pleasure of welcoming Jane Haskell this morning, who shared va...
10/20/2026

A Wonderful Resource for Our Seniors in Rolla!

We had the pleasure of welcoming Jane Haskell this morning, who shared valuable information about Phelps Connections for Seniors, a wonderful organization making a difference in our community!

From chair yoga, exercise classes, bingo, crafts, and support groups to delicious lunches, social gatherings, and volunteer opportunities, there is truly something for everyone!

What makes this place so special is that most activities are FREE, giving our seniors opportunities to stay active, build friendships, and remain connected.

Jane reminded us of something very important: Staying socially engaged, giving back, and being involved in our community helps us thrive at every age.

A special thank you to Jane Haskell for taking the time to share her knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for supporting our seniors.

We are so fortunate to have such a valuable resource right here in Rolla! 🌷

10/10/2026

Let’s support our local and amazing events!!

🇺🇸🎶 I HEAR AMERICA SINGING — CELEBRATING 250 YEARS! 🎶🇺🇸

Join the Rolla Choral Arts Society (RCAS) for an extraordinary musical celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary!

Under the leadership of Jeff Sandquist, Artistic and Executive Director of RCAS and fellow Rolla Breakfast Rotarian, this inspiring concert will bring together local choirs, the Celebrate 250 Orchestra, and special guests Dr. Brandon Boyd and Jermaine D. Manor.

Experience the power of music as we celebrate freedom, unity, democracy, and the spirit of America!

📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026

🕒 3:00 PM

📍 First Presbyterian Church, Rolla, MO

🎟️ Ticket information is available through the QR code on the flyer.

🎶✨ One Nation. Many Voices. One Unforgettable Celebration!

🇺🇸 Please share and help us spread the word!

🎶🇺🇸 Celebrating America Through the Power of Music! 🇺🇸🎶This past Monday, our Rolla Breakfast Rotary Club had the pleasur...
10/08/2026

🎶🇺🇸 Celebrating America Through the Power of Music! 🇺🇸🎶

This past Monday, our Rolla Breakfast Rotary Club had the pleasure of welcoming our very own member, Jeff Sandquist, as our guest speaker!

Jeff shared an exciting and inspiring presentation about “I Hear America Singing,” an extraordinary musical celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary! 🇺🇸

This ambitious production will bring together the Rolla Community Choir, Community Children’s Choir, Missouri S&T Choir, Missouri State University Choral Scholars, and the nearly 25-member Celebrate 250 Orchestra.

The concert will also feature special guests Dr. Brandon Boyd, composer and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Missouri, and Jermaine Manor, an outstanding featured soloist.

More than a concert, this powerful musical experience celebrates the values that unite us as Americans: freedom, democracy, respect, civic responsibility, and the importance of working together for the common good.

📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026

🕒 3:00 PM

📍 First Presbyterian Church, Rolla, Missouri

Jeff also shared the tremendous dedication, collaboration, and community support required to bring a production of this magnitude to Rolla. Special appreciation goes to the Missouri Arts Council and the generous local supporters who help make these incredible cultural opportunities possible.

A special thank-you to our fellow Rotarian Jeff Sandquist for sharing his passion for music, his dedication to the arts, and his commitment to enriching our community through such a meaningful project!

What a wonderful reminder that music has the power to bring people together, inspire meaningful conversations, and celebrate the values we share!

We encourage everyone to support our local arts community and experience this remarkable performance!

🎶🇺🇸 Let every voice be heard!

🌟 A VERY SPECIAL ROTARY RECOGNITION!!Today, we had the incredible honor of recognizing two outstanding members of our Ro...
09/29/2026

🌟 A VERY SPECIAL ROTARY RECOGNITION!!

Today, we had the incredible honor of recognizing two outstanding members of our Rolla Breakfast Rotary Club whose generosity and commitment to the mission of Rotary truly deserve to be celebrated.

Congratulations to Lina Madison on receiving her SECOND Paul Harris Fellow recognition, and to Steve Malott on receiving his remarkable FIFTH Paul Harris Fellow recognition! 🙌

For those who may not be familiar with the significance of this honor, the Paul Harris Fellow recognition is one of the most meaningful recognitions associated with The Rotary Foundation. It represents substantial financial support for the Foundation and, more importantly, a commitment to the humanitarian work Rotary carries out in communities around the world.

Each Paul Harris Fellow recognition represents $1,000 in contributions to The Rotary Foundation. Reaching this milestone once is meaningful. Reaching it multiple times demonstrates an extraordinary and continued commitment to Rotary’s mission of Service Above Self.

Lina, receiving your SECOND Paul Harris recognition is a wonderful accomplishment and a reflection of your generosity, leadership, and dedication to Rotary. We are incredibly grateful for everything you contribute; not only financially, but also through your time, your service, and the heart you bring to our club and our community.

And Steve, FIVE Paul Harris Fellow recognitions! What an exceptional milestone. Your continued generosity represents years of commitment to the work of Rotary and The Rotary Foundation. Reaching this level of giving is something truly worthy of recognition and celebration.

Contributions to The Rotary Foundation help make possible projects that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water and sanitation, support education, strengthen local economies, protect mothers and children, and continue Rotary’s historic effort to eradicate polio.

Lina and Steve, your generosity reaches far beyond our Rotary Club and far beyond our community. Through your support of The Rotary Foundation, you are helping Rotary create lasting change in communities around the world.

We could not be prouder to recognize you both. Thank you for believing in the power of Rotary, for leading through service, and for demonstrating in such a meaningful way what Service Above Self truly represents.

Please join us in giving a very special and well-deserved congratulations to:

👏 Lina Madison — SECOND Paul Harris Fellow recognition
👏 Steve Malott — FIFTH Paul Harris Fellow recognition

What an incredible achievement! Congratulations, Lina and Steve, and THANK YOU for your extraordinary commitment to Rotary and to making our world a better place. 💙💛

There’s a lot happening in Rolla Public Schools; and this morning, we got an inside look at just how much! Rolla Breakfa...
09/29/2026

There’s a lot happening in Rolla Public Schools; and this morning, we got an inside look at just how much!

Rolla Breakfast Rotary was pleased to welcome Dr. Kyle Dare, Superintendent of Rolla Public Schools, as our guest speaker. From exciting new opportunities for our youngest learners to tornado recovery, facility improvements, and planning for Rolla’s continued growth, Dr. Dare gave us a great look at where our schools are today, and where they’re headed.

There is so much happening in our schools! From the continued recovery and improvements at Mark Twain, including a new kitchen, cafeteria space, storm shelter, and classrooms, to the expansion of early childhood education, our district continues to invest in the future of Rolla’s children.

We were especially excited to hear about the new Early Childhood Center, which will greatly expand the number of children who can receive full-day preschool services. Giving children a strong start socially and academically can make such an incredible difference when they enter kindergarten. We’re looking forward to the ribbon cutting and tours on November 12!

We also heard about improvements throughout the district, including new LED lighting, athletic facility upgrades, and changes to the school food program that are already receiving some pretty great reviews from students, especially the fresh fruits and vegetables and their new “fancy water”! 😊

Our conversation also touched on enrollment, transportation, state funding, continued growth and development in Rolla, and the importance of preparing our schools for what the future may bring.

One thing was very clear this morning: there are a lot of dedicated people working behind the scenes every day to serve our students and families.

Thank you, Dr. Dare, for spending the morning with us, answering our questions, and giving us such an informative look at what is happening in Rolla Public Schools. We truly appreciate your leadership and your commitment to the students, families, teachers, and staff of our community.

We are proud to live in a community where education, service, and the future of our children matter. ❤️

🌎❤️ Celebrating the World, Right Here in Rolla! ❤️🌎Congratulations to Grand Marshalls Richie Myers and Stephane Menand!!...
09/26/2026

🌎❤️ Celebrating the World, Right Here in Rolla! ❤️🌎

Congratulations to Grand Marshalls Richie Myers and Stephane Menand!!

What a wonderful day at Celebration of Nations! This event is such a beautiful reminder of what makes our Rolla community so special.

People from different countries, cultures, languages, and backgrounds come together not only to celebrate their heritage, but to share it with all of us. We are incredibly fortunate to live in a community that welcomes diversity and recognizes that our differences make us stronger.

As Rotarians, we believe in building goodwill, friendship, understanding, and peace, and today, we saw those values come to life throughout our community.

We are proud to call Rolla home and proud to be part of a community where people from around the world can come together, feel welcomed, and belong.

Thank you to Missouri S&T, the organizers, volunteers, participants, and everyone who makes Celebration of Nations such a meaningful Rolla tradition. 🌍

Together, we truly show that the world is welcome in Rolla!

What an inspiring morning at Rolla Breakfast Rotary! We had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from Missouri S&T ...
08/17/2026

What an inspiring morning at Rolla Breakfast Rotary!

We had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from Missouri S&T Athletics, beginning with Susan Cochran, Assistant Athletic Director for Alumni & Community Relations, who gave us a wonderful overview of Missouri S&T Athletics and the important role it plays within the university and our community.

Susan shared how athletics goes far beyond intercollegiate competition. From recreation and intramurals to club sports and NCAA Division II athletics, these programs help attract and retain talented students, create a sense of belonging, build school spirit, strengthen community connections, and ultimately help students succeed and graduate.

We then heard from Head Track & Field Coach Nikki Segrest, who shared the incredible accomplishments of the men’s and women’s track & field programs. Her student-athletes continue to prove that excellence in academics and athletics can absolutely go hand in hand.

Missouri S&T’s nearly 500 student-athletes continue to excel academically, with a cumulative GPA of approximately 3.53, while representing the university in competition across the region and nation.

And what a privilege it was to hear from Owen Fraser, a mechanical engineering student-athlete and national champion who was also recognized as the Division II Men’s Scholar Athlete of the Year nationwide! Owen is an outstanding example of the dedication, discipline, time management, and hard work that define Missouri S&T student-athletes.

One of the messages that really stood out this morning was that at Missouri S&T, they are students first and athletes second. Their accomplishments in the classroom are every bit as impressive as what they achieve in competition.

We are incredibly fortunate to have these talented students, coaches, and programs right here in Rolla. Their success not only elevates Missouri S&T but also makes our entire community proud.

A huge thank you to Susan, Nikki, and Owen for spending your morning with Rolla Breakfast Rotary and sharing your passion, accomplishments, and experiences with us.

Congratulations on an outstanding year, and we look forward to cheering you on in the season ahead!

Go Miners! ⛏️

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Rolla, MO
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