ROTARY INTERNATIONAL is a Global Network of more 33,000 Rotary Clubs in 171 countries with more than 1.3 million members worldwide. Rotarians are are business and professional persons who subscribe to the motto “Service Above Self”, volunteer in their communities and promote world understanding and peace. Rotarians encourage high ethical standards and carry out humanitarian projects to address such issues as poverty, health, hunger, education and the environment. Rotary was founded in Chicago, Illinois, USA 1905 as the world’s first volunteer service organization. Rotary District 6080 is located in southwest and central Missouri, USA, and includes 50 Rotary Clubs with more than 3,000 members.
The eradication of polio is a special priority for Rotary International, which made a commitment to immunize the world’s children against polio in 1985 and became a spearheading partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative three years later. The other partners are the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and UNICEF.
As members of Rotary, we share a vision of a better future. To make this vision a reality, we must acknowledge and unleash the change within ourselves.
The Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say or do
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Is it the TRUTH?
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Is it FAIR to all concerned?
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Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
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Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Raymond E. Plue, DVM
December 4, 1944 – October 10, 2026
A Life Well Lived. A Legacy That Will Never Be Forgotten.
Please join us for a special gathering as we remember and celebrate the remarkable life of Raymond Plue.
Raymond lived a life filled with friendship, adventure, service, and a genuine passion for connecting with others. Whether traveling the open road on his motorcycle to attend Rotary events, enjoying his love of Corvettes, serving communities around the world through Rotary, or simply spending time with family and friends, Raymond embraced life and the relationships he built along the way.
His kindness, generosity, and commitment to helping others left a lasting impression on countless individuals. The friendships he developed and the memories he created will continue to be treasured for years to come.
We invite family, friends, fellow Rotarians, Corvette enthusiasts, motorcycle friends, and everyone whose life was touched by Raymond to join us for an informal, come-and-go gathering in his honor.
Guests are welcome to stop by, view photographs, share favorite stories and memories, offer condolences, and reflect on a life that made a difference.
There will be no formal service or structured program, simply an opportunity to come together in friendship and remembrance.
Date: Saturday November 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 404 Portland Event Center, Columbia, MO
RSVP Appreciated, but Not Required
To assist with planning, we would appreciate an RSVP from those who know they plan to attend. However, everyone is welcome, whether or not they have responded in advance.
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The roads Raymond traveled brought him to countless places, but it was the friendships he made and the lives he touched along the way that became his greatest legacy.
