United Way of the Ozarks speaker series
Leveraging the power of Springfield Rotary
United Way of the Ozarks is excited to collaborate with Springfield Rotary Clubs and the Rotaract Club to leverage the power of our Rotarians’ reach and influence through this Speaker Series.
By engaging with speakers from our local nonprofit community, Rotarians will learn firsthand about the collective work of United Way and our system of partners.
Each speaker will bring into view why the nonprofit exists and the great work that is being done in our community. Many will provide a glimpse “behind the curtain,” revealing a part of our community that is foreign to most citizens.
We invite each Rotary Club and the Rotaract Club to connect with our partner organizations throughout the year for engaging presentations.
Connect with United Way of the Ozarks local, nonprofit partners
American Red Cross of Southern Missouri
Presentations:
- Your American Red Cross: There’s more to us than you know.
- Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces: Our Legacy Continues
- Be Red Cross Ready: Are you Prepared?
- Ready Rating: How Prepared is Your Organization?
Presentation slides: Yes, but not required.
Speaker: Stacy Burks, Executive Director
Contact: Stacy Burks, 417-866-9813
Betty and Bobby Allison Ozarks Counseling Center
Presentation: Ozarks Counseling Center
Presentation slides:
Yes, but not required.
Speaker: Andrea Bishop, Executive Director
Contact: Andrea Bishop, 417-869-9011
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Presentation: Defending Potential
Presentation slides: Yes, but not required.
Speakers:
- Susan Mellentine, Chief Executive Officer
- Bailey Simpson, Vice President of Community Outreach
Contact: Bailey Simpson, 417-234-8662
Boy Scouts of America
Presentation: Ozark Trails Council
Presentation slides: Yes, but not required.
Speakers:
- John Feick, Scout Executive/CEO
- Kurtis Grothoff, Development and Marketing Director
- Michael Widman, Assistant Scout Executive
- Carl Peterson, District Director Pathfinder
Contact: Kurtis Grothoff, 417-396-7569
Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield
Presentation: The Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield
Presentation slides: Yes, but not required.
Speakers:
- Brandy Harris, Chief Executive Officer
- Didem Koroglu, Director of Development
Contact: Didem Koroglu, office: 417-862-9249, cell: 605-695-3748
Community Partnership of the Ozarks
Presentations:
- CPO 101
- Affordable Housing and Homeless Prevention
- Community and Neighborhood Development
- Early Childhood and Family Development
- Prevention and Youth Support
Presentation slides: Yes
Speakers:
- Janet Dankert, President/CEO
- Justin Lockhart, Vice President of Communications
- Johnny McNeil, Vice President of Community Relations
- Michelle Garand, Vice President of Affordable Housing and Homeless Prevention
- Patricia Deck, Vice President of Community and Neighborhood Development
- Dana Carroll, Vice President of Early Childhood and Family Development
- Chris Davis, Vice President of Prevention and Youth Support
Contact: Justin Lockhart, 417-888-2020
Council of Churches
Presentation: RSVP Buddy Tutoring and Mentoring Programs
Presentation slides: Yes
Speaker: Tina Miller, Director of RSVP
Contact: Tina Miller, 417-831-9696 Ext. 2
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Southwest Missouri
Presentations:
- Change a Child’s Story: An Interactive Experience.
- Child Abuse & Neglect: How to Make a Difference.
- How to be Trauma-Informed.
- Self-Care Education.
Presentation slides: Yes
Speakers:
- Laura Farmer, Executive Director
- Rebecca Weber, Program Director
Contact: Rebecca Weber, 417-864-6202
Developmental Center of the Ozarks
Presentation: DCO – The H.E.A.R.T. of our Community
Presentation slides: Yes
Speaker: TBD
Contact: Marisa DeClue, 417-829-0896
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland
Presentation: The Mission of Girl Scouts and Volunteering Opportunities
Presentation slides: Yes
Speakers:
- Melisabeth Johnston, Resource Development Manager
- Wendy Whelan, Director of Brand Management and Sandler Coach
- Andrea Copeland, Brand Strategy Manager
- Lauren Slamb, Public Relations Specialist
Contact: Lauren Slamb, 417-521-7993
Great Circle
Presentation: Great Circle
Presentation slides: Yes, but not required.
Speaker: Holly Hunt, Emergency Services Manager
Contact: Holly Hunt, 314-591-1715
Habitat for Humanity
Presentation: Habitat for Humanity
Presentation slides: Yes, but not required.
Speakers:
- Chris Tuckness, Chief of Staff
- Nancy Williams, Program Director
- Kelsey Milholland, Neighborhood Engagement Manager
Contact: Chris Tuckness, 417-829-4001
The Kitchen, Inc.
Presentation: Need Doesn’t Stop, Neither Do We
Presentation
slides: Yes, but not required.
Speaker: Meleah Spencer, Chief Executive Officer
Contact: Meleah Spencer, 417-225-7401
Lutheran Family and Children’s Services
Presentation: Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri
Presentation slides: Yes, but not required.
Speakers:
- Krista Adams, Development Officer
- Melani Engel, Program Director
Contact: Krista Adams, 417-427-6473
Ozarks Literacy Council
Presentation: Ozarks Literacy Council – Capture That Red Flag
Presentation slides: Yes
Speaker: Amy Jardell, Executive Director
Contact: Amy Jardell, office 417-616-0551, cell 417-631-2454
Ozarks Regional YMCA
Presentation: The Y— Strengthening Communities
Presentation slides: Yes, but not required.
Speakers:
- Kathryn Custer, CEO
- Tony Ary, Director of Development
Contact: Tony Ary, 417-862-8962
Harmony House
Presentations:
- Domestic Violence 101
- Domestic Violence and the Workplace
Presentation slides: Yes
Speakers:
- Lisa Farmer, Executive Director
- Jared Alexander, Development Director
Contact: Jackie Langdon, 417-837-7700
The Salvation Army
Presentation: Hope Keeps Marching On
Presentation slides: Yes, but not required.
Speakers:
- Major Jon Augenstein
- Jeff Smith, Community Relations Director
- Darla Harmon, Development Director
Contact: Jeff Smith, 417-862-5509 ext 110
The Victim Center
Presentations:
- How violence and trauma impacts our community.
How to support employees or coworkers who have been impacted by violent/sexual crimes.- Overview of The Victim Center, our collaborative partnerships, and ways to support our mission.
How to support employees or coworkers who have been impacted by violent/sexual crimes.Presentation slides: Yes, but not required.
Speakers:
- Brandi Bartel, Executive Director
- Anne Crites, Assistant Director
- Alisa Garbisch, Education Director
Contact: Alisa Garbisch, 417-863-7273
United Way of the Ozarks
Presentation: When corporate citizenship, talent attraction and retention collide.
Presentation slides: Yes, but not required.
Speaker: Greg Burris, President/CEO
Contact: Kimberley Lippelman-Nash, 417-863-7700