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MISSOURI WESTERN AMBASSADORS

Organization and Purpose

Established in 1975 as a special interest group, the Ambassadors of Missouri Western State University serve as a vital link between the university and the St. Joseph community. Through activities and programs, Ambassadors strive to increase the community's awareness of the educational, cultural and financial benefits that MWSU brings to the greater St. Joseph area.

Scholarship Programs

The greatest growth in college student populations is among adults who are pursuing educational goals which have been delayed or those who desire to seek new career opportunities. The Ambassadors have selected reentry or non-traditional students as its primary focus and established a scholarship fund specifically targeted for them.

Since 1989, over $250,000 has been awarded to students. During the past three years, $10,000 has been given each year. Our current fundraiser was "A Ritzy Night in Paris," an evening of dining and entertainment, which was held in April of 2011.

Membership Benefits

Membership in the MWSU Ambassadors offers numerous opportunities to each person, such as:

  • Personal Development
  • Community Networking
  • New Friendships

Most importantly, the program provides the chance to learn more about the university and how to become instrumental in bridging the college and the community.

Meetings and Dues

Three general membership luncheon meetings are planned each year and are held to one hour to accommodate busy schedules.

 

To learn more about the organization, with a minimal time investment, each member is encouraged to become involved in one of these five committees:

  • Membership Bridging the College and the Community
  • Scholarship
  • Resources
  • Publicity
  • Hospitality

Dues are $20 per year and are payable each September as the year corresponds with the academic calendar.

President
Stena Hinkle
Vice President
Jan Pray

Ambassador's

Executive Board

Recording Secretary
Jennie Sommers
Corresponding Secretary
Pam Brock
Treasurer
Carey McMillian
Liaison
 
Membership
Diane Holtz
Barbara Crumley
Resources
Hawley Rumpf
Scholarship
Mary Schuman
Nominating
Sally Carpenter
Faye Litvak

Publicity
 

Board Consultants
Dixie Ham

Kerrie Harter

Norma King

Social
Patti Burri

Past President
Becky Garrison

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