MURA Breakfast Meeting: Pat Okker, Dean of the College of Arts and Science, December 4, 2018

— Registration is now closed.

The MURA Breakfast series will feature a presentation by Pat Okker, dean of the College of Arts and Science on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. at the Country Club of Missouri.  Dean Okker will tell her personal story about suddenly pursuing three sports at the highest levels and how they have affected her academic career.

You can now sign up and pay for the December 4th breakfast (one or two people). The cost for the breakfast is $13.00; $26.00 if you are bringing a guest. Deadline to register for the December breakfast is November 27. NOTE: The online site will not accept payments after November 27.

The process is easy:

  1. Click on the  button shown below.
  2. On the Payment Options page, select how many people you are registering.
  3. A Payment Methods page will open. Enter your preferred payment method: PayPal or Venmo or enter your credit card information in the form provided.
  4. A confirmation page follows. Enter your email address and name for a confirmation receipt and to capture the name(s) of persons you are registering.
  5. You’ll receive an email that confirms your pre-registration and payment.
  6. Ta Da!! You’re done!

Of course, you can also pre-register by mail using the registration form. Please note that you must submit payment with your pre-registration. Pre-registration and payment for the December breakfast must be received by Tuesday, November 27th. No refunds will be available. However, you may assign your registration to someone else if you cannot attend.

MURA Breakfast Meeting: Breakfast – Brian Brown, Assistant Athletic Director, MU, November 6, 2018

The MURA Breakfast series will feature a presentation by Brian Brown, Assistant Athletic Director, MU, November 6, 2018, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m., at the Country Club of Missouri. Brian will speak about his job keeping student athletes healthy, eligible and participating at all levels during their time at MU.

You can now sign up and pay for the November 6 breakfast (one or two people). The cost for the breakfast is $13.00; $26.00 if you are bringing a guest. Deadline to register for the November breakfast is October 30, 2018. NOTE: The online site will not accept payments after October 30.

The process is easy:

  1. Click on the  button shown below.
  2. On the Payment Options page, select how many people you are registering.
  3. A Payment Methods page will open. Enter your preferred payment method: PayPal or Venmo or enter your credit card information in the form provided.
  4. A confirmation page follows. Enter your email address and name for a confirmation receipt and to capture the name(s) of persons you are registering.
  5. You’ll receive an email that confirms your pre-registration and payment.
  6. Ta Da!! You’re done!

Of course, you can also pre-register by mail using the registration form. Please note that you must submit payment with your pre-registration. Pre-registration and payment for the November breakfast must be received by Tuesday, October 30. No refunds will be available. However, you may assign your registration to someone else if you cannot attend.

MURA’s Fall Information Meeting — September 29, 2018

Video of Fall information Meeting

MURA’s fall information meeting is set for Saturday, September 29, at the Country Club of Missouri, 1300 Woodrail Ave., Columbia.  For the first time-ever, we will be “livestreaming” the meeting so that you can join the meeting without traveling.  Thanks to a partnership with MU Extension, you can participate by using your computer, iPad, or smartphone to log-in to an internet address.  Here’s the link that you’ll want to save and bookmark:  https://muext.MURA Sept 29 2018 Info Meeting Sept 29 2018 Info Meeting.

The program includes updates on retiree benefits and pension plan.  Guest speaker is Dr. Marshal Stewart, Chief Engagement Officer for UM System and MU Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement.  There will also be a legislative update from the MU Flagship Council.

Questions for the speakers can be submitted ahead of time, as well as during the event.  To submit a question prior to the meeting, simply send a brief email to MURA at MURetireesassoc@missouri.edu.  In the subject line, write “MURA Info Meeting Question.”  Include your phone number so that we can contact you if we need clarification or additional information.  Keep your questions general, if possible and do NOT send any personal information such as account numbers, Medicare number, or Social Security number.  Submit questions no later than September 19th so that speakers can tailor their presentations to the needs and interests of MURA members. The program is set for 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, but there will be coffee and light refreshments available beginning at 9:30 a.m.  No pre-registration is required.

MURA Breakfast Meeting: The Honorable Patricia Breckenridge,
Missouri Supreme Court, October 2, 2018

The MURA Breakfast series will feature a presentation by The Honorable Patricia Breckenridge of the Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m., at the Country Club of Missouri.  She received both her undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Missouri and will speak about the Supreme Court and Missouri’s judicial system.

You can now sign up and pay for the October 2nd breakfast (one or two people). The cost for the breakfast is $13.00; $26.00 if you are bringing a guest.Deadline to register for the October breakfast is September 25. NOTE: The online site will not accept payments after September 25.

The process is easy:

  1. Click on the  button shown below.
  2. On the Payment Options page, select how many people you are registering.
  3. A Payment Methods page will open. Enter your preferred payment method: PayPal or Venmo or enter your credit card information in the form provided.
  4. A confirmation page follows. Enter your email address and name for a confirmation receipt and to capture the name(s) of persons you are registering.
  5. You’ll receive an email that confirms your pre-registration and payment.
  6. Ta Da!! You’re done!

Of course, you can also pre-register by mail using the registration form. Please note that you must submit payment with your pre-registration. Pre-registration and payment for the October breakfast must be received by Tuesday, September 25. No refunds will be available. However, you may assign your registration to someone else if you cannot attend.

2018-2019 Event Calendar

2019 Event Time Location
Feb 5 Breakfast – Candace Sall, Assistant Curator, Museum of Anthropology, MU 8-9:30 a.m. Peachtree Catering and Banquet Center
March 5 Breakfast – Bill Fisch, Professor Emeritus of Law, MU 8-9:30 a.m. Peachtree Catering and Banquet Center
March 16 MURA Annual Business meeting 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Reynolds Alumni Center
April 2 Breakfast – Betsy Garrett, MD, Professor Emerita of Family and Community Medicine 8-9:30 a.m. Country Club of Missouri
April 17
Spring Social/Schroeder Picnic 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Twin Lakes shelter
May 7 Breakfast – Jan Swaney 8-9:30 a.m. Country Club of Missouri
May 21 Chancellor’s Retiree Resource Fair and Luncheon TBD Reynolds Alumni Center
June 4 Breakfast – Speaker to be announced 8-9:30 a.m. Country Club of Missouri

 

MURA Leadership Calendar:

  • Board meetings: July 18, 2018; September 19, 2018; January 16, 2019; April 17, 2019
    • 2-4:00 p.m.; Reynolds Alumni Center
    • Contact: Jo Turner or Leslie Palmer
  • Program Committee meetings: July 12, 2018; Sept 13, 2018; Jan 10, 2019; April 4 2019
    • 9-10:30 a.m.; 4-H Center for Youth Development, 1110 S. College Avenue; room TBA
    • Contact: Betsy Garrett
  • Past Presidents meetings: July 19, 2018, September 20, 2018; November 15, 2018; January 17, 2019; March 21, 2019; May 16, 2019
    • 9:30 – 11:00 m.;  4-H Center for Youth Development, 1110 S. College Avenue; Room 121
    • Contact: Ken Hutchinson

 

2018 Event Time Location
Sept 11 Breakfast – Legislative and Elections Update 8-9:30 a.m. Country Club of Missouri
Sept 25 Fall Social 4-6 p.m. Providence Point
Sept 29 Fall Information meeting 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Country Club of Missouri
Oct 2 Breakfast –The Honorable Patricia Breckenridge, Missouri Supreme Court 8-9:30 a.m. Country Club of Missouri
Nov 6 Breakfast – Brian Brown, Assistant Athletic Director, MU 8-9:30 a.m. Country Club of Missouri
Dec 4 Breakfast – Pat Okker, Dean, College of Arts and Science, MU 8-9:30 a.m. Country Club of Missouri
Dec 15 Holiday Luncheon 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reynolds Alumni Center

 

 

Fall Social September 25, 2018

September 25, 4:00-6:00PM
Location: Providence Point (Map) (Directions)

Casual dress; jeans & boots welcome

Register and pay Online below or mail this form and $10/person to:
Rex Waid, 2407 Stratford Chase Parkway, Columbia, MO 65201.

Deadline to register: Friday, September 14, 2018.

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