MURA Candidate Forum

The October 1 Breakfast Program, presented by the MURA Governmental Affairs Committee, will feature candidates for all 5 House districts and the 19thSenate district, all located in Boone County, whose names will appear on the November 5 General Election Ballot. Also invited to participate are the candidates for Boone County Commission – Districts 1 and 2. Attendees at the breakfast will learn about the ballot measures that will be on the ballot.

This is your opportunity to meet and hear from the candidates before casting your ballot.

You must register by September 16 to attend.

At the April 2024 Board meeting, the Board approved making the Breakfast Zoom webinar and the live recording of the event available for FREE to members; however preregistration is required. Pre-registration and payment (via credit card (PayPal Guest Checkout,) PayPal Account, Venmo bank transfer) for the breakfast must be received by Monday, September 16, 2024. If you have paid for the in-person breakfast and find that you are unable to attend, you may watch the webinar live via the Zoom link or later via the Zoom video recording link. You must request access to the live link by contacting Mary Leuci no later than the day prior to the breakfast.

NOTE: The Zoom video recording will be available upon request for 45 days following the breakfast.

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. for in-person breakfast at the Country Club of Missouri on Forum Blvd ($15.00):

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. the Zoom webinar (free):

Reminder–Medical enrollment for 2025

Annual Enrollment

Annual Enrollment for retirees is October 21 – November 1. Retirees enrolled in university insurance will receive detailed information including a personalized statement in the mail the beginning of October. Retirees are also invited to attend the retiree town hall where UM Human Resources staff and UnitedHealthcare representatives will share 2025 retiree benefit plan information.

The town hall will provide an overview of the upcoming changes to the Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription insurance plans for 2025, so it is strongly recommended you attend.

Deadline is now May 21, noon!

“Why Prairie Matters: New Relevancies of a Vanishing Landscape”
Carol Davit, Executive Director of the Missouri Prairie Foundation

Missouri was once covered with more than 15 million acres of tallgrass prairie, and prairie soils made the state into the agricultural powerhouse that it is today. Today, our state’s prairie legacy is reduced to fewer than 45,000 scattered, unplowed acres, but these old-growth remnants are biodiversity reservoirs and hold keys to sustainable future land use to benefit all Missourians.

An MU alumna, Carol Davit is the executive director of the Missouri Prairie Foundation, a 58-year-old land trust, including Grow Native! its 24-year-old native plant marketing and education program. She has worked for 26 years in conservation and environmental communications, development, administration, and leadership for private and nonprofit conservation groups, and also municipal and state governments. Editor of the Missouri Prairie Journal since 1997, Carol writes articles on native gardening, has edited field guides, and enjoys speaking to groups about native gardening, prairie conservation, and related topics. She is also the chair of the Missouri Invasive Plant Council. Carol lives in Jefferson City with her husband and son

At the April 2024 Board meeting, the Board approved making the Breakfast Zoom webinar and the live recording of the event available for FREE to members; however preregistration is required. Pre-registration and payment (via credit card (PayPal Guest Checkout,) PayPal Account, Venmo bank transfer) for the breakfast and pre-registration for the Zoom webinar must be received by Tuesday, noon, May 21, 2024. If you have paid for the in-person breakfast and find that you are unable to attend, you may watch the webinar live via the Zoom link or later via the Zoom video recording link. You ou must request access to the live link by contacting the president at Deank@missouri.edu no later than the day prior to the breakfast.

NOTE: The Zoom video recording will be available upon request for 45 days following the breakfast. Deank@missouri.edu)

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. for in-person breakfast at the Country Club of Missouri on Forum Blvd ($15.00):

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. the Zoom webinar (free):

“Creating the Next Generation of Mizzou’s Student-Innovators”
Greg Bier, Kelly Mattas, and students from the MU Griggs Innovator Nexus​​​​

Left to right: Greg Bier, Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Programs; Kelly Mattas, Senior Program/Project Support Coordinator

The University of Missouri offers programs, coaching, and resources to help students turn ideas for products and services into business realities. Join us for an interesting presentation from the Program Leaders of the MU Griggs Innovators Nexus. Over the last five years, their innovative approach to education, hands-on experiences, and mentorship has provided a culture of creativity and entrepreneurship to equip Mizzou students with the skills to navigate and excel in the dynamic landscapes of tomorrow. Come listen to the experiences of these student entrepreneurs and learn how many have progressed through MU’s entrepreneurship programs and gone on to launch successful businesses.

At the April 2024 Board meeting, the Board approved making the Breakfast Zoom webinar and the live recording of the event available for FREE to members; however preregistration is required. Pre-registration and payment (via credit card (PayPal Guest Checkout,) PayPal Account, Venmo bank transfer) for the breakfast and pre-registration for the Zoom webinar must be received by Tuesday, noon, April 30, 2024. If you have paid for the in-person breakfast and find that you are unable to attend, you may watch the webinar live via the Zoom link or later via the Zoom video recording link. You ou must request access to the live link by contacting the president at Deank@missouri.edu no later than the day prior to the breakfast.

NOTE: The Zoom video recording will be available upon request for 45 days following the breakfast. Deank@missouri.edu)

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. for in-person breakfast at the Country Club of Missouri on Forum Blvd ($15.00):

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. the Zoom webinar (free):