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MRPC Annual Dinner planned Oct. 21 in Linn 

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Volunteer awards to be presented for 2020, 2021

ST. JAMES—Each year, Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) honors residents of the Meramec Region who give to their communities by volunteering their time, talents and support. With the cancellation of the 2020 MRPC Annual Dinner, the 2021 dinner will honor volunteers from both years. A total of 16 awards will be presented at MRPC’s 2021 Annual Dinner Oct. 21 at State Technical College of Missouri Student Activity Center at 1 Technology Drive, Linn.  

Individuals, agency representatives and community organizations being recognized by MRPC for 2020 contributions to their communities are:

  • Ralph and Jerry Voss of Linn, nominated by Osage County Presiding Commissioner Darryl Griffin and MRPC board member Don Claycomb;
  • Paula Pierce of Hermann, nominated by Gasconade County Presiding Commission Larry Miskel; 
  • Joe Brand of Salem, nominated by Dent County Presiding Commissioner Darryl Skiles;
  • Bruce Harrill of Waynesville, nominated by MRPC board member Luge Hardman;
  • Vicki Nelson of Belle, nominated by MRPC board member Steve Vogt;
  • The City of Crocker Park Board, nominated by Crocker Mayor Glen Smith;
  • Kris and Carrie Richards of Potosi, nominated by MRPC board member Laurel Boisonault;
  • Nick Barrack of Rolla, nominated by MRPC board member John Butz;
  • Paige Breeding of Vienna, nominated by Maries County Presiding Commissioner Vic Stratman; 
  • Skylar Rice of Belle, nominated by MRPC board member Steve Vogt, and
  • Wilma Stephen of Vienna, nominated by Maries County Presiding Commissioner Vic Stratman.

Individuals being recognized by MRPC for 2021 contributions to their communities are:

  • Stacey Kelly of Belle, nominated by MRPC board member Steve Vogt;
  • Judy Terry of Rolla, nominated by MRPC board member John Butz;
  • Larry Kampeter of Vienna, nominated by Maries County Presiding Commissioner Vic Stratman;
  • Amanda Wieberg of Vienna, nominated by Maries County Presiding Commissioner Vic Stratman; and 
  • Gracie Schultz of Belle, nominated by MRPC board member Steve Vogt.

The public is invited to attend the event in Linn. COVID-19 precautions will be followed. Tickets for the event will cost $35. For reservations, contact MRPC at 573-265-2993. The deadline for reservations is Oct. 7. A reception will be held prior to the dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a program and awards presentation following.

The Eugene E. Northern award, the highest honor given by MRPC for volunteers and community service, will also be announced at the Annual Dinner for 2020 and 2021. The Eugene E. Northern award recipient is kept secret until announced at the Annual Dinner. 

Formed in 1969, MRPC is a voluntary council of governments serving Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski and Washington counties and their respective cities. Steve Vogt, representing the city of Belle, serves as MRPC chairman. A professional staff of 34 led by Executive Director Bonnie Prigge offers technical assistance and services, such as grant preparation and administration, housing assistance, transportation planning, environmental planning, ordinance codification, business loans and other services to member communities.

To keep up with the latest MRPC news and events, visit the MRPC website at www.meramecregion.orgor on Facebook at www.facebook.com/meramecregion/.

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