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Our Foundation
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| Mayor John
Landwehr addresses the 4th of July crowd |
The
Salute to America Celebration operates under the direction of
a not-for-profit 4th
of July Foundation, a working partnership between the
City, County, State, Chamber, Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and of course, our
Sponsors.
Jefferson City Mayor John Landwehr
serves as Chairman of this organization.
Foundation Board
representatives:
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John Landwehr |
Representing the City of Jefferson |
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Jason Jordon |
Representing Downtown Jefferson City |
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Chris Wrigley |
Representing Cole County |
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Mark Meimert |
Representing the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce |
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Steve Picker |
Representing the Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau |
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Dan Roling |
Representing the Salute to America Committee
-- Past Chair |
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Bob Jones |
Representing Community & Civic Organizations |
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Julie Glaser |
Representing the Salute to America Committee
-- Past Chair |
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Mark Kaiser |
Representing the State of Missouri |
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John Hickey |
Representing the Salute to America Committee -- Past Chair |
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Greg Gaffke |
Representing the Salute to America Committee -- Immediate Chair |
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Kathy Crow |
Representing the Salute to America Committee -- Chair |
The Foundation is a 501C organization.
Festival Committee
The
event is organized and staffed by the all volunteer Salute to America Committee,
Kathy Crow, Chair.
Sponsors
This
event wouldn't happen without the generosity each year of our community-minded
benefactors.
Each
themed area in the Festival District is also sponsored by a business or
organization. There are many, many opportunities for businesses, civic
organizations, clubs, school groups, entertainers and individuals to contribute
in a variety of ways. If you're interested in learning more, contact our office
at 573.761-0704 or click here
for a Fax Back form.
Our Mission
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Continue to
foster a cooperative effort between the Chamber, City, County and the State to
showcase Jefferson City as our State Capitol’s celebration;
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Develop an
environment of inclusion and opportunity to encourage involvement by local and
statewide civic groups and other organizations who may mutually benefit by
participation;
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Attract and increase corporate and
other sponsorships by offering enhanced branding opportunities through
association with this event;
- Creating a prideful, patriotic
environment with diversity and abundance in activities, entertainment,
exhibits and retail opportunities to attract a broad audience and increase
regional attendance.
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