Volume 3 Issue 6: June 2019
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OTC student Samantha Adams is a winner of the 2019 Scott Wright Student Essay Contest organized by The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Adams was one of three winners selected from more than 160 contest entries nationwide.
Held each year, NISOD’s student essay competition honors the memory of Scott Wright, past editor of “Community College Week” and winner of the 1998 Award for Excellence in Higher Education Journalism. Wright’s reporting focused national attention on developmental education and the unique open access mission of community colleges. To participate in the contest, students at NISOD-member colleges describe a faculty member, staff member, or administrator who encouraged him or her to complete a course, finish a semester, or graduate from college, and explain how that encouragement helped him or her reach that goal. Adams, a Glendale High School graduate, wrote her essay about John Landon, an adjunct criminal justice instructor who also serves OTC as a safety and security officer. Adams enrolled at OTC in the fall of 2018 where she took Landon’s Introduction to Criminal Justice course. She hopes to become a Missouri Highway Patrol officer someday. |
“If it wasn’t for Mr. Landon I would still be wandering through life not sure what path to take; too busy doubting my abilities and seeing my gender as a roadblock from opportunity,” Adams wrote in her essay.
“I can now say with confidence that my gender makes no difference in my career choice. I am going to be a police officer. A female police officer at that. Thanks to one teacher who thought it was fantastic.” As part of the award, Adams and Landon will each receive $1,000 and a trip to Austin, Texas to be recognized during NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 25-28. Adams’ essay will be published on the NISOD website and OTC will receive a complimentary 2019-2020 NISOD membership. “Each year NISOD looks forward to awarding students who take the time to thank someone who helped them reach their goal,” said Edward J. Leach, NISOD’s executive director. “Each student who entered the contest is to be congratulated, as are the individuals at our member colleges who continually make a positive difference in the lives of their students.” 
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Willard Parks News
Kid-Venture Camp at The REC
We are off to a fun start at Kid-Venture Camp at The REC! Here is the current field trip and special events schedule for June! Registration will remain open all summer, so get your kids signed up!
Inflatables at The REC: June 5th
Springfield Cardinals: June 12th
($5 copay - includes lunch)
Fantastic Caverns: June 19th
Springfield Warrior Gym: 26th
Movie Day every Friday!
Orchard Hills Kid-Venture Camp opens July 1st
Contact Jesse, Day Camp Coordinator at: 417-742-5380
The REC
Due to Kid-Venture Camp and special events, please contact The Rec for Open Gym availability.
The WAC
Opening weekend for the Willard Aquatics Center was busy and refreshing! Splash Bash on Friday was a huge success and it was great to see so many from our community enjoying everything to do at the pool! Here are some June events to look forward to:
Registration is still open for Swim Lessons!
Father's Day Movie Night: June 15th
Swim Team Tryouts will be rescheduled for a date TBD
FIT Season Passes are still available!
Come get your WAC Pool Pass at The Rec!
Contact Jasmine, Aquatics Director at: 417-742-5343
Willard's 57th Annual Freedom Fest
We are excited to be in the final stages of planning the biggest event in Willard! We extend huge thanks to our wonderful sponsors from all over our community! Please visit the Willard Parks Facebook page to learn more about the local businesses who help support your Parks events and activities!
We are still looking for many kinds of vendors to share their products, services, and skills with the 7,000+ Freedom Fest attendees! We are still accepting applications from food and craft vendors, fundraisers, demonstrative booths, direct sales reps, informational booths, and most anything in between!
If you or your company are interested in becoming a proud sponsor or a vendor, please visit the Freedom Fest website at: www.WillardFreedomFest.com
Or contact Samantha, Marketing Specialist and Events at: 417-742-5385
We are off to a fun start at Kid-Venture Camp at The REC! Here is the current field trip and special events schedule for June! Registration will remain open all summer, so get your kids signed up!
Inflatables at The REC: June 5th
Springfield Cardinals: June 12th
($5 copay - includes lunch)
Fantastic Caverns: June 19th
Springfield Warrior Gym: 26th
Movie Day every Friday!
Orchard Hills Kid-Venture Camp opens July 1st
Contact Jesse, Day Camp Coordinator at: 417-742-5380
The REC
Due to Kid-Venture Camp and special events, please contact The Rec for Open Gym availability.
The WAC
Opening weekend for the Willard Aquatics Center was busy and refreshing! Splash Bash on Friday was a huge success and it was great to see so many from our community enjoying everything to do at the pool! Here are some June events to look forward to:
Registration is still open for Swim Lessons!
Father's Day Movie Night: June 15th
Swim Team Tryouts will be rescheduled for a date TBD
FIT Season Passes are still available!
Come get your WAC Pool Pass at The Rec!
Contact Jasmine, Aquatics Director at: 417-742-5343
Willard's 57th Annual Freedom Fest
We are excited to be in the final stages of planning the biggest event in Willard! We extend huge thanks to our wonderful sponsors from all over our community! Please visit the Willard Parks Facebook page to learn more about the local businesses who help support your Parks events and activities!
We are still looking for many kinds of vendors to share their products, services, and skills with the 7,000+ Freedom Fest attendees! We are still accepting applications from food and craft vendors, fundraisers, demonstrative booths, direct sales reps, informational booths, and most anything in between!
If you or your company are interested in becoming a proud sponsor or a vendor, please visit the Freedom Fest website at: www.WillardFreedomFest.com
Or contact Samantha, Marketing Specialist and Events at: 417-742-5385
You can find information regarding all of our events, course registration, and other important news on our website, www.willardparks.com. You will also find a printable employment application and listings for open positions here as well.
Willard Fire News
Willard School News |
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Summer School Starts June 3rd
Schools out for the summer! What a fantastic year it was! We’re busy getting ready for hundreds of students that will attend summer school Monday, June 3- Friday, June 28 at Willard East, Willard South, and Willard High School. While the deadline for registration has already passed, it's important that our Willard community knows any child under 18 years old can eat breakfast and/or lunch at any summer school site for FREE, any day of summer school during their normal serving hours. Breakfast is served from approximately 7:30-9AM and lunch from 11:00-Noon. Please check in at the office.
Ribbon Cutting August 6th
Save the date for Tuesday, August 6th as we prepare to cut the ribbon on Willard Intermediate School-South! The ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house will be August 6th from 5PM-7PM at WIS-S (630 S. Miller Road Springfield, MO 65802). All are welcome to explore our second intermediate school to house more than 300 Willard Tigers this fall!
Willard Chamber NewsSummer time brings lots of excitement and city involvement from the Chamber of Commerce. We kicked off the summer with our City-Wide garage sale the first weekend in June! We are also gearing up to participate in the Freedom Festival! Many of our businesses will have booths set up during the festivities! We are excited to partner with Willard Schools for the Willard Business Expo on August 13th. We have our next Chamber meeting on Tuesday, June 11th at noon. The meeting will be held at the Willard Community Building. We always welcome new members! To join the Chamber, email willardchamber@gmail.com for more information.
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Mayor
Corey Hendrickson…………….…..............417-234-4713 Board of Aldermen Clint McEntire……………..........................417-631-1599 Donna Stewart………...........……..….........417-493-9894 Sam Baird…..………….……………..…......417-844-0636 Samuel Snider……….…....……….….........417-839-9444 Jon Jones..................................................417-224-2805 Larry Whitman………..……………........….417-343-0994 City Administrator Bradley Gray…...…………...…....417-742-3033 ext 5304 City Clerk Jennifer Rowe.…..……..…....…..417-742-3033 ext 5302 Chief of Police Tom McClain ……………...….….417-742-3033 ext 5341 www.cityofwillard.org |
Board of Aldermen June 10th & 24th...............…..……................…. 7:00 pm Planning and Zoning June 25th.............…………………..….......…......7:00 pm Park Board June 27th.................……..........….....……...…….7:00 pm Economic Development June 17th....…...……...……........................……..7:00 pm |