050415 The Weekly Bulletin
Transcription
050415 The Weekly Bulletin
THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF COLUMBIA (Downtown Optimist) Mailing address: P. O. Box 1959 * Columbia, MO 65205-1959 Web: www.downtownoptimistclub.org The Weekly Bulletin Monday, May 4, 2015 Call to order: Invocation: Pledge: 12:05 Charles Neville Charles Neville Introduction of Guests: Bonnie Holsten Tail Twister: Steve Winters Announcements: Steve Winters a. Koeze Season – 5 Captains lined up (Past Presidents) b. Clubhouse Clean up for Social tomorrow. If available come help c. Cinco de Mayo Taco Fest 6pm d. Red Leighton – Check presented in Red’s honor from one of his church members. Cyrilla Galbreath a. CPS wants us to attend a partner’s in Education celebration. May 8th at 7:15am. Tickets are $20. It is at the Holiday Inn Executive Center Ballroom. Mary Lehman a. Plan fest at Log Boat Brewery - May 7th. $20, 3pm-10pm. Fundraiser for Urban Agriculture. CCUA Jake Jolly a. Show Me State Games Sunday July 19th and 26th 1-5pm. Today’s Speakers Columbia Cemetery presented by: Cindy Mustard and Jeannie Rogers A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE In 1820 six blocks were dedicated for common burial ground. Because of haphazard care of the cemetery several community members petitioned the state. On February 28, 1853 the Columbia Cemetery Board was formed in response. 1837 - cold storage vault house was constructed. It stored bodies until the funeral was held. 2000 - Funds received to restore vault house. 1911 - Farley Mausoleum constructed. Bringing Out The Best In Kids Since 1936 1873 - African-American section made. “Colored” section. The US colored infantry is buried here along with J.W. “Blind” Boone. John Lange is also buried here. He was a very successful Black man at this time. He established Cummings Academy. That school is now Douglas High School. James T. Scott Memorial. Last person lynched 1880 - six Jewish families bought an acre and formed the Beth Shalom Cemetery. Jewish law states that they should be buried “set apart” from others. There is a barrier. It is a winding road that separates the parts of the cemetery. 2007 - Cemetery was named to the National Historic of Places designation. There have been over 12,000 burials. There is still place for 10,000 more. The Columbarium is the designated space for cremations. There is also a scattering garden. Upcoming Speakers May 11 - Max Miller – Habitat for Humanity May 18 - Alex Dzuick – Energy Educator, City of Columbia. Topic: Energy Generation at the City Landfill May 25 – NO MEETING (MEMORIAL DAY) June 1 – Brook Turk- Central MO Humane Society June 8 - Dr. Kathleen Lampitt, Associate Clinical Professor, College of Education, Univ. of Missouri June 15 – Stacey Button, President REDI June 22 – James L. Cook, DVM, PhD, William & Kathryn Allen Distinguished Professor in Orthopedic Surgery, Director, Comparative Orthopedic Laboratory, University of Missouri, Topic: Regenerative Orthopedics at Mizzou: Turning “what if” into “we can” June 29th – Dr. Churchill, OSHER July 1st - Joel Vance, “A Short Survey of Columbia Beer Joints of Years Past ” Adjourn with the Creed: 1:01 Optimistically Yours, Noelle Case, Secretary A special thank you to Charles Neville so taking such great meeting notes. Bringing Out The Best In Kids Since 1936