Bobbie has always been a very active Cosmo. She joined Cosmo in 1996 and within two years was already her club’s President. She is a willing and steady participant and leader in everything the Alexandria Club does. At the Federation level she has chaired committees, helped with conventions and ultimately served as Governor. At the International level, Bobbie continues her service to Cosmo by working as a club builder and serving on the Foundation Board. She is a Ruby Beacon and has made numerous contributions of time and funds to many other International projects and programs. She and husband Bill are a fixture at every International Convention and meeting. 

Cosmopolitan of the Year
JUDY WEITKEMPER, Columbia Show-Me Club

Judy has been a Cosmo for nine years and has a record of perfect attendance. She has held several club offices including President. She has most recently been the Parliamentarian. She has chaired the clubs largest fundraiser the last two years where money raised is earmarked for the Cosmo Diabetes Center in Columbia, Mo. She chaired a committee at the latest Mo-Kan Convention for her club. Judy is always involved in every Show-Me club activity, be it a fundraiser, work day, social or regular meeting. She also finds time to be involved in other causes in her community.

Member Community Service
DON FELTHAM, Heartland Club

Don has been a very active member of the Heartland club since joining including being President. He has served in virtually all capacities in the club. In the broader community, Don was a founding member of a non-profit that uses humor therapy in the treatment of serious and chronic illness. He is the Chair of the local schools Technical and Vocational Education Advisory board. Don volunteers regularly on community events with the Kansas City Chiefs, participates with the Chiefs Youth Football Camp, Operation Blessing (a national food bank), Operation Breakthrough (a community service operation) and numerous other worthwhile causes.

Governor of the Year
GARY BARTLETT, Lawrence River City Club

Gary was selected as our Governor of the Year for his dedication, effort and enthusiasm in leading Mo-Kan during the last year. His efforts were focused on building membership during the year as well as developing a special camaraderie among all the clubs. He has certainly accomplished both tasks with a huge membership increase and a revitalization of community in Mo-Kan. He also worked tirelessly as House Committee chair and Awards Chair. In that capacity he watched over the renovation of our HQ building and provided countless hours of assistance coordinating the awards program. He has also found time to start the formation of a new club, coming soon in Topeka, KS.

Club President of the Year
JIM WALKER, Three Rivers Club

Jim was selected as our Club President of the year for his tireless work in Sioux City and the rebuilding efforts of the Three River Club. Over the last couple of years the Three Rivers club has built itself up from three members to now 36 with a doubling of members during the current year thanks in large measure to Jim. The club is not really rebuilding anymore. It is reloading and approaching top ten status. Jim hasn’t just worked in Three Rivers club. He continues to work on behalf of all Cosmos on the Foundation Board and wherever and whenever needed.