This is the 18th Year the CHOICES Program was presented to Eighth
grade students from October 2023 through November 2023 across
Pulaski County School Districts Crocker, Dixon, Laquey,
Marantha Baptist Academy, Richland, Waynesville and Swedeborg.
The Program was presented by 18 presenters throughout 7 districts,
29 classes, reaching 588 students across Pulaski County.
The CHOICES
Program is a highly participatory classroom seminar, presented
by local volunteers in partnership with the Waynesville-St. Robert
Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. The main goal of the CHOICES
program is connecting with the students and showing them there
are many things to consider when planning their futures. A core
principle discussed during the presentations is self-discipline;
the importance of understanding what self-discipline means and
applying it to your life. The CHOICES program uses interactive
exercises to help students learn the impact of their choices and
how to take control of their lives through wise decision-making
in different areas of life such as time and money management as
well as education.
CHOICES Presenters: Nadine Albrecht,
Cynthia Andry, Michelle Beckley, Amber Box, Edward Bruington,
Deborah Decker, Kerstin Ellis, Linda Gifford, David Lowe, John
Moore, Don Murray, Rosalind Pride, Walter Reese, Ruby Riley, Janel
Rowell, Melissa Sharp, Charles Slider, Marianne Ward.
Program Sponsors:
American Family Insurance Stafford Agency
Casey's General Store #1314
Citizens Bank of the Midwest
City of Waynesville
Ed Morse Ford - St. Robert
Flat Branch Home Loans- The Giving Branch
Fort Leonard Wood Thrift Shop
Infuze Credit Union
Laclede Electric Trust
Lowe Dreesen Miller, Attorneys at Law
Mercy Clinic - Richland
Mercy Clinic - St. Robert
Military Police Regimental Association
Rosalind Pride
Rotary Club of Pulaski County
Security Bank of Pulaski County
The Bank of Missouri
Wal-Mart St. Robert
Waypoint United Methodist Church
If you would like to get involved as either a
presenter or a donor please contact the Chamber office at 573-336-5121.