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"Be the best you can be." "Everyone has their own level of greatness." Those were the words from NFL Kansas City Chiefs Coach Todd Haley to the packed crowd of 400 people at Monday's Rotary meeting. Jefferson City, Helias, and Blair Oaks High School football teams and coaches joined the Rotary Club members to hear the second-youngest head coach in the Chiefs' franchise history. At 44 years old, Haley consistently pushes his players with a passionate and demanding approach that has already paid dividends for the franchise. His message, not only directed to the young football players in the room, but to all the Rotary members, whether in business or their personal lives, was not to miss the opportunities that you have now, and give your best all the time.

Coach Haley was introduced by Dr. Mike Monaco, the Chiefs' team physician, former co-captain of the Jefferson City Jays Football Team, and son of long time member, Nick Monaco.

Also offering a few words from the audience was Lincoln Head Coach Mike Jones, former super bowl star for the St. Louis Rams. Listen to the link below to hear Coach Haley's remarks.

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MU research, he said, last year drew about $228 million in funding from government agencies and another $222 million in fee-for-service activities, including drug trials and production of radioisotopes used by commercial pharmaceutical companies in cancer treatment and other drugs.

Noting the decline in population in the Midwest, Dr. Duncan discussed MU's approach to research, which is built around leveraging available investment capital in Missouri to promote basic research leading to economic development, and helping students think analytically and critically and focus on translating research into economic opportunity.

"Like Rotary, public service is the fundamental role of research at the University of Missouri, Dr. Duncan said. "We try to show students how knowledge can enable them to do whatever they can envision, and how to put knowledge into practice to build better lives for themselves and the community." 

Tony, who is beginning his 16th season with the Cardinals, recounted anecdotes from his experience as a first-time manager in the Chicago White Sox farm system in 1978, and went on from there to discuss his insights into topics ranging from managing advice (“trust your gut, don’t cover your butt”) to the difference between the current Busch Stadium and the prior Busch Stadium (“much better conditions for the players”).

Describing the second half of last year’s season as “one of the weirdest second halves I’ve ever been around,” he pointed out that the Cardinals never lost a series to a team with more wins than losses, but lost seven of eight series to teams with more losses than wins. Quoting his friend and Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, Tony said the Cardinals in effect let the seven, eight and nine hitters in the batting order (the weaker teams in the league) get hits off them during the second half.

Looking ahead to this season, Tony said that off-season priorities included strengthening the pitching staff and providing additional protection for Albert Pujols and Matt Holliday. Pujols is expected to continue to bat third, followed by Holliday and new addition Lance Berkman in the fifth spot. Putting the first and second hitters on base for the power hitters to drive home will continue to be a goal, as will developing a third baseman to complement David Freese.

Jay told Club members that his priorities include local issues such as realizing the economic development potential of the old Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City.

Mike said that working on the proposed second reactor at the Callaway County Nuclear Plant also will be among his legislative priorities as the session continues.

Jay and Mike are sponsor and co-sponsor of a House Bill 126 that would require additional notice of mass layoffs of state employees, and both are supportive of state employees in general.

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Rooney's radio career blossomed when Rotarian Clyde Lear hired him to be Learfield's first sports director in the late 70's. Since then he has announced minor league baseball, Mizzou basketball, college football bowls and the NCAA Final Four, all before joining the Cardinals.

As a small town boy who has seen unimaginable professional success, he is the classic example of the American Dream. Listen below to what John had to say about his career as a sports announcer and his thoughts about the St. Louis Cardinals upcoming season.   

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E.M. Burger, Philip's grandfather, built his first ham house - part of which still stands at the Burgers' facility south of California, Mo. - in 1952, and cured 1,000 hams that first year, building on a family heritage that extended back through generations. Burgers' expanded into mail-order and began curing hams year-round in the 1960s and has continued to expand over the years. Click here for more history.

Today, Burgers' sells products ranging from seafood to Missouri barbecue to game birds to desserts and all kinds of other goodies as well as its more traditional pork products. In addition to mail order via catalogs published several times a year, Burgers' markets its products on the Web and via the food-service industry, as well as to grocery stores and other outlets. And yes, you can still get Burgers' ham; the firm will cure about half a million hams of various kinds this year.

Following the meeting, Ralph met with Club members and representatives of the Jefferson City area medical community to discuss ideas; Club members will discuss a proposal for participation in Project CURE at the Club's November 8 meeting. Ralph said that shipments of medical supplies and equipment have been made to more than 120 countries so far, and he's working on a collection mechanism for Missouri.

"We're talking about supplies and equipment that may not be worth much here but that can save a lot of lives in other countries," he said. "It's a simple concept, but it's very rewarding, and we would welcome the participation of Rotary."

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