| Community Awareness group The Community Awareness Group meets the 1st Monday of most months at 10:00 A.M. in the Conference Room of the Main Branch of Central Bank in Osage Beach. The group's mission is to promote and cultivate community awareness of, and participation in, community related activities for members living in the lake area. Contact: Suzi Layden at 573-434-2370 See Newcomers/Longtimers Calendar for Community Awareness Group list of events. Click on the event in the Calendar to see detailed information regarding the event. Luncheon Projects Each year the Community Awareness Group sponsors a drive to collect items for our local Lamb House, Hope House, and Share the Harvest Pantry. Committee members nominate charities to receive funds from the 75/25 activity held at the regular monthly luncheons of N/L. Committee members shall report all concerns of N/L members. Community Pride Award Members of this committee are volunteers from the Community Awareness Group. There is a Chairperson, along with others, that visit all the establishments that are nominated by N/L members. Winners are selected for various categories and invited to the N/L luncheon to receive recognition with an award. Special Projects The Community Awareness Group selects special projects to improve the quality of life for children in the lake area. In the past, we have collected books to present to 1st and 2nd grade students. We have collected clothing to issue to the schools for when young students have accidents or need warm clothing to go outside to play. We have also collected cuddly animals for local police and fire stations. Other Functions Over the years, members of the Community Awareness Group has been involved in the betterment of the community. This included projects such as keeping breast of new and old bills in the legislature, supported lowering alcohol levels for boat drivers on the lake, supported legislature to end additional billboard signs on highways, and promoted water safety boating classes. Derelict buildings are brought to the attention of the proper government officials. We worked with city officials to have street number addresses posted on all businesses in Osage Beach. Join Us Feel free to come and visit any one of our meetings. Frequently we have speakers come to give us information that might affect members or our community. |
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