Three members of LCARSP attended the 2021 MRTA Annual Meeting September 14-15 in Jefferson City. Linda McGlothlin, unit president and Clarissa Sydnor, unit president-elect, learned about issues the group supports as well as the many benefits available to MRTA members through AMBA. The attendees were also entertained by nationally known motivational speakers Devin Henderson, magician and mentalist, and Jan Hargrave, leading behavioral and body language expert.
Our LCARSP again achieved the MRTA Unit of Excellence! President McGlothlin accepted the award from MRTA President Arleta Godwin. Also pictured are President McGlothlin and President-Elect Sydnor with the award.
Zenda Folta, publicity committee chair, also attended the meeting and received the 2021 Distinguished Retiree Award for Region 13. (Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles and Warren Counties). Zenda has been busy volunteering in her community since retiring in 2013. She is actively involved in Master Gardeners, Daughters of the American Revolution, LCARSP and her church and has created and maintains their websites and/or Facebook pages. She delivers Meals on Wheels with her husband, has helped with mass vaccination events at her local health department, and has shared information about MRTA and LCARSP at local functions. Photos include MRTA President Godwin, Mrs. Folta and Region 13 Vice President Sherry Brandes and the thirteen recipients of the 2021 MRTA Regional Distinguished Retirees.
Our 2020 Region 13 Distinguished Retiree was also a LCARSP member, Jan Burlison. Jan has been quite active during her retirement. She has worn many hats in our local unit, including president. Jan is an active member of the group's craft club which makes and sells craft items to fund the unit's classroom grant program. She has also volunteered at the LCARSP booth during local health fairs and makes phone calls to prospective members about upcoming events. Jan serves her church as Sunday School teacher, Bible Study leader and Bible School leader. She serves on the board of the Lincoln County MIZZOU Alumni Association and volunteers as an instructor with the Cuivre River Education Program. Since the MRTA Annual Meeting was virtual last year, a video was created to honor these distinguished recipients. You can view the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4hpXCEESdA
Congratulations to both of these ladies and thank you for your commitment to our community! You exemplify the MRTA motto "To Serve, Not Be Served."
