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GreetingsGreetings AnAn incredibleincredible journeyjourney GiveGive youryour all,all, fromfrom thethe AmericanAmerican makemake thethe mostmost LegionLegion of this week BY DAVID SHAFER of this week BY DENNIS WOELTJE COMMANDER, MISSOURI DEPARTMENT COMMANDER, MISSOURI DEPARTMENT MIKECRAIG AMERICAN LEGION AMERICAN LEGION ParticipationParticipation willwill PLUNKETT,RITCHIE, DIRECTORDIRECTOR OF OF WARRENSBURGWARRENSBURG •• ManyMany hon-hon- leaveleave aa lastinglasting MISSOURIMISSOURI orsors go go with with being being Department Department BOYSBOYS STATE STATE CommanderCommander of of The The American American impressionimpression Legion,Legion, and and perhaps perhaps the the greatgreat- estest of of all all is is to to have have the the pleasure pleasure BYBY MIKE CRAIG PLUNKETT RITCHIE DIRECTOR ofof welcomingwelcoming 960more of than the 1,000 out- DIRECTOR younever that be can gained never be in gained any class- in standingoutstanding young young men men of from our anyroom. classroom. greatour greatstate stateof Missouri, of Missouri to the to WARRENSBURGWARRENSBURG • • ItIt is is a pleasurea plea- YouYou willwill be participatingparticipating in campusthe campus of Central of the University Missouri sureto join to join with with over more 100 thanmembers 100 inthis this very very intense intense week week of activi- of Stateof Central University, Missouri for a fullfor weeka full membersof the staff of theof Missouristaff of MisBoys- activitiesties with with more more than than 960 1,000young ofweek training of training and participating and partici in- souriState Boysin welcoming State in welcoming you to our youngmen from men allfrom over all the over state the of onepating of the in greatestone of theAmerican- greatest you66th to Session. our 76th Session. stateMissouri. of Missouri. ismAmericanism programs ever programs devised ever by MBSThe is Boys designed State to program acquaint is TheThe opportunity opportunity for for you you anydevised organization. by any organization. youdesigned with participatory to acquaint youDemoc with- toto become become acquainted acquainted with with TheThe AmericanAmerican Legion,Legion, anan racy.the program in participatory youryour neighbors neighbors from from all all over over organizationorganization ofof warwar veteransveterans Democracy.In order to fully appreciate thethe state state of of Missouri Missouri will will be be a a bandedbanded together together for for “God “God and and yourIn week order in toWarrensburg, fully appreciate it is lastinglasting part part of of the the experience experience Country,”Country,” takestakes greatgreat pride,pride, onlyyour necessary week in Warrensburgthat you be will it -is awaitingawaiting you you at at Boys Boys State. State. nationwide,nationwide, inin theirtheir chosenchosen ingonly to necessary participate. that you be will- I I sincerely sincerely hope hope you you will will BoysBoys State State program. program. ingThe to participate.program moves quickly seekseek out out and and become become better better LikeLike manymany otherother programsprograms andThe requires program an intense moves effort very acquaintedacquainted with with your your fellow fellow ofof the the Legion, Legion, such such as as the the High High onfast your and part requires to ensure an intense that BoysBoys Staters Staters and and staff. staff. 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It is my sincere hope that It is my sincere hope that MBS PHOTO | KATE SILVER aheld campaign, an office, held or an participated office, or MyMy goal goal this this week week is is to to make make youyou will will return return to to your your homes homes participated actively in the sure your experience at Boys TheThe finalfinal assemblyassembly atat thethe endend ofof thisthis sessionsession ofof Missouri Boys State is sure to be a memorable actively in the court system at sure your experience at Boys withwith aa betterbetter knowledgeknowledge ofof court system at Boys State will State is one you will always experience,experience, asas waswas lastlast year’s,year’s, butbut notnot nearlynearly as memorable as the “Week to Shape a Lifetime” Boys State will leave a lasting State is one you will always democracy,democracy, how how it it works, works, what what leave a lasting impression on remember. betweenbetween nownow andand then.then. impression on you that can remember. itit means, means, and and certainly certainly with with aa knowledgeknowledge of of its its worth worth to to you you andand our our nation. nation. I I bidbid youyou welcomewelcome inin thethe namename of of more more than than sixty 60,000 thou- Political parties shaped by those willing to seize the opportunity sandLegionnaires Legionnaires across acrossthe State the of MBS has much to offer to those willing to seize the opportunity BY BRETT DINKINS StateMissouri, of Missouri, and I sincerely and I hopesin- er, you first have to create a suc- tiesweeks to supportof your life.financially. part of the politicalDR. TIM conver - citizensspirit into will nextbe welcomed year’s citizens to an WARRENSBURG • cerelyyour weekhope hereyour willweek be here remem will- Don’t make aAlthough mistake cessful you’ll political regret party. Tonight by WhatYou should is unique feel about proud MBS that sation this weekMILLER, will begin evenfrom better your program.school. bebered remembered as the greatest as the greatestweek of you just arrived at Missouri you will learn about the politi- isyou that have your been politicalselected toparty rep- at the local level.MISSOURI As former BOYS NextWe Saturday, also hope do not that think you weekyour oflifetime. your lifetime. simplyBoys State, imagineletting next this Satur -weekcal process pass and you campaigning by assignmentresent your iscommunity random and in thisnot U.S. Speaker of theSTATE House DEAN OFTip backhave learnedto today your wishing responsibil- you OPERATIONS AlthoughAlthough BoysBoys StateState isis day. You are nearing the end of at MBS, and now it is time to basedcitizen’s on building any real-life program. political O’Neill said, “all politics is hadity, rolledduty and up yourprivilege sleeves at every and get involved. Generally, politi- affiliations. Your party can be local,” so in your city wards you taken an active role in choosing designeddesigned to to teach teach government government BYMBS, DR. a TIM week MILLER that has undoubt- crop” of high school juniors You have two great oppor- opportunity. We hope you cal parties are organizations representative of the majority will begin defining what issues the important issues and the andand politics, politics, I Ibelieve believe you you willwill DEANedly OF shaped OPERATIONS your lifetime. You from the great state of Mis- tunities this week: One, to get have learned how a democ- that bring like-minded people and you will learn to compro- are important and what policies citizens who will fight to make findfind thethe personal interac interac-- have elected city councilmen, souri. a better understanding of how racy works. We sincerely hope tion with young leaders from mayors, county commission- together to form platforms mise in order to protect every- need to be put in place to allow them part of the conversation. tion with young leaders from WARRENSBURG • We take a Each year it seems to us, you your city, county and state gov- that this week will live in your around the state to be a very ers, state legislators and even detailing the party’s stances one’s interests, not just those your fellow citizens to have Whether it is raising money to around the state to be a very great deal of pleasure in wel- young men make up a more ernment work; and two, meet After you leave us this week memory for years to come. rewarding part of our program. the governor of MBS. It sounds on key issues. Voters will often of a few. Your political party a better week. All of this will for your party, drafting speech- rewarding part of our program. coming you to the 66th session outstanding group than the other outstanding young men and go back to your hometown We represent your MBS My goal this week is to incredible that in one week you make decisions based on these can be as big as you want. It culminate in a state party plat- es to share its message, running My goal this week is to of the American Legion Boys last; your group should be no from all over your state – some and high school this fall, we Store, MBS Bank, and the phys- make sure your experience have built an entirely function- platforms, including when can define a stance on several form, which your candidates a campaign or seeking public make sure your experience State of Missouri. exception! friendships you make this week hope you have grasped the ical requirements of your well at Boys State is one you will al 51st state. they are voting candidates into issues or choose a specific few. for office will use to share their office, there is a role waiting for at Boys State is one you will We recognize your group We feel this could well be will be cherished for life. Please “spirit” of MBS. being while you are a citizen of always remember. In order to get there, howev- office and deciding which par- The issues you discuss as vision for how the next crop of you in the political process. always remember. this year as the “cream-of-the- one of the most outstanding make the most of both. We trust you can instill this Missouri Boys State. PAGEPAGE 22 •• SATURDAY,SATURDAY, JUNEJUNE 11,13,11, 2005 20052015 MBSMBS RECORDRECORD •• WWW.MOBOYSSTATE.ORGWWW.MOBOYSSTATE.ORG EDITORIALS Gov. Alex Harbolt NEWSWIRE Governor Williams 20042014 AWARDS Awards MODEL CITY Legionnaires Duggan City was the 2004 Legionnaires extends welcomewelcome Citizen of the Week Harry S Truman Model City AwardTyler Davison winner. Webb City

MODEL1st Runner-up: COUNTY deserve credit to incomingMBS citizens citizens Patrick Murray Jefferson City deserve credit The 2004 Jerry Litton 2nd Runner-up: BY TERENCEALEX HARBOLT WILLIAMS the 2015 Butmeasured success by is winning not measured or los- Model County Award was pre- MBS GOVERNOR Jonathan Linton, Stark City his will be an exciting week. Rallies. Elections. Speakers. It MBS GOVERNOR MBS ses- bying. winning or losing. sentedsented toto NewberryNewberry County.County. might be easy to get caught up in all the activities and for-for- sion. Those whowho have a suc-suc- WARRENSBURG • getget whowho broughtbrought usus thisthis “Week“Week toto ShapeShape aa Lifetime.”Lifetime.” WARRENSBURG • AsAs Mis-Mis- If you cessfulcessful week week will will be be those those BOYSBoys NATION Nation Delegates T souri Boys State governor, win every who set realistic realistic goals for TThe American Legion has spent valuable time and money to Asa Royal The American Legion has spent valuable time and money to sourisouri Boys Boys State State governor, governor, Chesterfield Tyler Bennett Folan and make Missouri Boys State a week to remember. Through programs II extend extend to to each each of of you you a a election themselves,themselves, and andand do do every everyevery-- Cameron Leahy Saint Peters JustinJustin Shaw-JungShaw-Jung HouHou rep-rep- suchsuch asas this,this, LegionnairesLegionnaires helphelp rekindlerekindle patriotismpatriotism andand leadership;leadership; sinceresincere welcome. welcome. You You are are this week, thingthing they they cancan to to attain attain attain resentedresented MissouriMissouri BoysBoys StateState theythey helphelp inculcateinculcate aa sensesense ofof individualindividual obligationobligation toto thethe commu-commucommu-- privileged toto bebe partpart of this it won’t them.them. TheyThey willwill meetmeet chal-chal chal-- Alternates: atat thethe 20042004 sessionsession ofof BoysBoys nity, state and nation; they help promote democracy. In short, they unique citizenship training training be hard GOV. HARBOLT lengeslenges enthusiastically enthusiastically andand Luke Guerdan Saint Peters Nation in Washington, D.C. help each of us become better Americans. program. to leave with a new spirit. Morgan Corder St. Charles Though it would be impossible to show our appreciation in a You were were selected selected to Warrensburg with a posi- And in the face of defeat, monetary way, therethere areare waysways toto givegive thanks.thanks. TheThe mostmost obviousobvious attendattend the the 76th 66th 66th Missouri Missouri Missouri tive attitude about what you theythey willwill realizerealize thethe contribu-contribucontribu-- COLLEGEJerry L.SCHOLARSHIPS Litton Boys State session because way is to talk with one of the Legionnaires who is giving up his Boys State session because accomplished here. But that tionstions theythey havehave made,made, andand bebe The A.B. Weyer Trust, a you are leaders in your GOV. TERENCE WILLIAMS timetime thisthis weekweek toto bebe withwith you.you. LetLet himhim knowknow whatwhat youyou thinkthink ofof thethe youyou are are leaders leaders in in your your probably won’t happen. If proud ofof themselves.themselves. SuccessSuccess trustModeltrust fundfund County establishedestablished Award forfor thethe school and your community. program and what its impression on you has been. schoolschool andand youryour community.community. you’re as active as you should isis failurefailure turnedturned insideinside out.out. ItIt purposeScott County of ensuring the con- Like you, I came to Boys Perhaps a better way to show appreciation, however, is to make Now let me offer some Ifbe,If you’reyou’reyou won’t asas winactiveactive every asas elecyouyou- isis thethe markmark ofof peoplepeople suchsuch asas tinuing1sttinuing Runner-up: qualityquality ofof thethe MissouriMissouri State when I was in high thethe mostmost ofof youryour timetime herehere atat BoysBoys State.State. GetGet involvedinvolved inin asas manymany words of advice: Don’t rest shouldtion.should be,be, youyou won’twon’t winwin JohnJohn Glenn,Glenn, NormanNormanMatthew Vincent VincentW. 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Harry S Truman thethe 20052005 MBSMBS session.session. cansitcan back do do and nothing nothing criticize, except except or you sit sit during their lives, who could The 2004 Model Citizen Now let me offer some IfIf youyou winwin everyevery electionelection backcan set and new criticize, goals, or and you work can callcall themthem failures?failures? wasModel Kyle DaneCity Spradling Award of words of advice: Don’t rest thisthis week, week, it it won’t won’t be be hard hard settoset attain new new goals, goals,them. andIt’s and a work workdifficult to to II wishwish youyou thethe bestbest ofof luckluck Mount Vernon. on your laurels. 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ButBut you’vehardyou’ve and campaignedcampaigned still don’t hardhard come andand thethe bestbest MissouriMissouri BoysBoys StateState aa totaltotal ofof approximatelyapproximately that you contributed fully to Crowder thatthat probablyprobably won’twon’t happen.happen. stilloutstill on don’t don’t top. come comeBut success out out on on is top. top.not ever.ever. $250,000$250,000 inin scholarshipsscholarships givengiven byAthletic various Missouri Competition colleges andand universitiesuniversities toto BoysBoys StatersStaters whoLewis attend - 165 theirpoints schools. OtherWhitfield scholarships - 160 points include the $1,000Gambrell$1,000 SamsungSamsung - 155 points Scholarship,Scholarship, Focused instructioninstruction a a with the recipient becoming eligibleStaffeligible forforScholarship thethe $25,000$25,000 Nation-Nation- alal SamsungSamsung Scholarship.Scholarship. Quenton Hooks Jesse Cureton highlight of program OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE highlight of program Mike Deluvia ININ RADIORADIO WARRENSBURG • InIn additionaddition Boys State. standingstanding ofof thethe workingsworkings ofof WARRENSBURG • In addition Citizens then split into three or appointed to law enforce- Outstanding Attorney toto aa corecore curriculumcurriculum thatthat allall Topics covered will thethe HouseHouse ofof RepresentativesRepresentatives Tyjour Andrew Odum to a core curriculum that all different media: newspaper, ment jobs at Boys State. They Andrew Sigler citizenscitizens of of Boys Boys State State will will includeinclude various various aspects aspects of of andand thethe StateState Senate,Senate, includ-includ- citizens of Boys State will radio and TV, where they also will be updated on the study,study, focused focused instruction instruction crimecrime prevention prevention and and the the inging howhow lawslaws areare passed.passed. study, focused instruction get hands-on training in the latest and most effective OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE with professionals in each responsibilitiesresponsibilities of of a a law law Citizens will also learn Outstanding Businessmen with professionals in each various fields by creating methods of police work used ININ NEWSPAPERNEWSPAPER areaarea ofof studystudy provideprovide BoysBoys enforcementenforcement official.official. aboutabout the the procedural procedural and and area of study provide citizens daily papers and broadcasts by the Highway Patrol. Blake Alle-Lightfoot and StatersStaters additional additional insight. insight. Citizens will be trained practical problems of the Andrew Blake Kleiner additional insight. in real, authentic studios. Cameron Horn City counselorscounselors inin arrest arrest and and trial trial proce- proce- legislativelegislative process,process, includingincluding Following is a summary of LEGISLATIVE Light Horn Credit, Inc. eacheachCAMPAIGNING/POLITICAL ofof thethe fivefive areas:areas: dures,LAW which they will apply parliamentary procedure. OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE The Legislative School is OPERATIONS when elected or appointed INOutstandingIN TELEVISIONTELEVISION City Clerk serve ... you GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE toto lawThe law enforcement enforcementSchool of Law jobs jobs at atis MEDIAfor newly-elected legislators ANDThe CAMPAIGNING School of Campaign- setup like a regular law and anyone who wants to Boys State. They also will The citizens who attend AustinKenny MichaelDistenfano Nasca he city counselors of the various cities of Boys State are ing and Political Operations school, teaching basic trial learn how the legislative sys- he city counselors of the various cities of Boys State are This area is designed for be updated on the latest thisthis area area serve serve as as staff staff the men who will put in their entire time for the benefit of teaches campaigning strate- procedure, criminal law, legal tem works at the state level. thethe menmen whowho willwill putput inin theirtheir entireentire timetime forfor thethe benefitbenefit ofof citizenscitizens who who desire desire a a bet- bet- andand mostmost effectiveeffective methodsmethods members of KMBS-TV Outstanding Firefighter citizens of Boys State. These men are worthy of your confi- gies, how to use the media pleadings, civil actions, and Any member of the Senate OUTSTANDING BUSINESSMAN citizenscitizens ofof BoysBoys State.State. TheseThese menmen areare worthyworthy ofof youryour confi-confi- terter understanding understanding of of the the of police work used by the andand KMBS KMBS Radio, Radio, each each of of T as a persuasive tool, how to the role of the Attorney Gen- or House of Representatives Grant McSparin Tdence and stand ready to assist you in any and every way. dence and stand ready to assist you in any and every way. administrativeadministrative and and execu- execu- Highway Patrol. which has daily newscasts Lance Edward Neal Do not hesitate to go to them on any problem you may have. deliver interesting and con- eral. Any aspiring lawyer or is required to attend this Do not hesitate to go to them on any problem you may have. tivetive functionsfunctions ofof BoysBoys StateState completecomplete with with commercials commercials They are on the job day and night. They live with you. They sleep vincing speeches and how to LAWjudgeLAW must attend this school school in order to recieve Outstanding Journalist They are on the job day and night. They live with you. They sleep officials. It is also designed andand promotional promotional spots, spots, and and with you. They eat with you. Together, with the citizens of Boys create positive political per- and are even required to pass job training for their posi- OUTSTANDING TREASURER with you. They eat with you. Together, with the citizens of Boys toto helphelp citizenscitizens developdevelop suc-suc- Citizens are taught the of MBS RECORD, which is Jacob Johannigmeier State, these city counselors make Boys State what it is. They are on ceptions within the general a Bar Exam before being tion. All attendees will learn State, these city counselors make Boys State what it is. They are on cessfulcessful campaign campaign strategies, strategies, basics of trial procedures, published daily. the job to see that each citizen gets everything possible out of the public. This school is also able to practice law, just like the procedures and pro- Benjamin Norman Williams the job to see that each citizen gets everything possible out of the createcreate positive positive perceptions perceptions civilcivil actions,actions, criminalcriminal offens-offens- The staffs of the newspa- Outstanding Judge session. When in doubt, take it to the city counselor. in charge of analyzing the in the real world. The citi- cesses that go into passing a session. When in doubt, take it to the city counselor. of candidates and deliver es,es, pleading pleading cases cases and and the the per, radio and television are Public Opinion Poll, iden- zens who attend this school bill, including Parliamentary OUTSTANDINGPhilemon Ramar LOBBYIST Imani Abel persuasive speeches. rolerole ofof anan attorneyattorney inin gener-gener- completelycompletely responsible responsible for for tifying the issues important eventually run the Boys State Procedure. Citizens in this area also al.al. LawLaw studentsstudents areare requiredrequired thethe content content of of their their stories, stories, to MBS citizens. The school Court System. Tyler Lois Johnson will administer and analyze toto passpass aa barbar examexam priorprior toto andPUBLICand may may ADMINISTRATION develop develop edito- edito- Outstanding Law is designed for lobbyists, thethe resultsresults ofof publicpublic opinionopinion practicingLAW ENFORCEMENT law at Boys State. rialrial positionspositions withwith respectrespect toto OUTSTANDING LAW campaign managers, politi- The School of Public Enforcement Officer polls regarding elections and Law School prepares citizens candidaciescandidacies and and operations operations ENFORCEMENT OFFICER cal party leaders and anyone This school gives citi- Administration teaches citi- other issues significant to toto holdhold officesoffices whichwhich requirerequire atat BoysBoys State.State. Austin Campbell interested in learning more zens a look at the day-to-day zens about the inner work- Boys State. aa qualified qualified lawyer, lawyer, such such as as During the focused ses- DwayneSheriff, Newberry Joel Fidler County about leading a successful activities of the Missouri ings of municipal govern- The area is taught by the Municipal Judge. sions,sions, citizens citizens discuss discuss the the campaign. State Highway Patrol. The ment and how to make and members of a political con- The instructors of Boys responsibilitiesresponsibilities of of reporters reporters Outstanding Legislators school is taught by members implement public policy at OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY sultingsultingJOURNALISM firmfirm basedbased inin Wash-Wash- StateState LawLaw SchoolSchool areare practic-practic- andand the the basics basics of of covering covering of the Patrol, which has had the local level. 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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS MBS Party Platforms MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL CHRIS KOSTER Adopted by Missouri Boys State citizens in 2014, these are the platforms of the Federalist and Nationalist parties. This week citizens will have the Saturday, June 13, 2015 opportunity to debate and modify these platforms to reflect the values and priorities of the 76th session of Missouri Boys State. Chris Koster is the 41st Attorney General of the state of Missouri. As Attorney General, Koster created a Domestic Violence Task Force, which led to comprehensive new laws to protect domes- Nationalist Federalist tic violence survivors, recovered a record $200 We, the Nationalist Party, stand for moderate government. We Taxes: The Federalist Party wishes to establish a 7.5-percent million to the state’s health care system from believe in a bottom-up approach to government rather than an income tax and a 5-percent sales tax. fraudulent Medicaid providers and cracked down ineffective top-down approach. We believe that effective policies Transportation: The Federalist Party would like the halls to on violations of workers’ rights. Prior to being elected Attorney General, that promote social and economic growth are best implemented on work like highways. They are pro-infrastructure. Mr. Koster served in the Missouri Senate from 2004 to 2008, representing a city by city, county by county basis. Recognizing that large popula- Election Reform: Federalists wants to reform state elections. Cass, Johnson, Bates, and Vernon counties. He previously served as Cass tions cannot be grouped into imprecise groups, we reject the exces- They propose one per county per office for state elections. County Prosecuting Attorney for 10 years. sive implementation of sweeping, statewide polices that assume Environment: The Federalist Party is pro-green. They support that the needs of each city or county are the same. We understand the governor’s current plans. LIEUTENANT GENERAL MARTIN STEELE (RET.) that each city and county is unique and has different goals and Room Inspections: Privacy must be maintained. The Feder- Sunday, June 14, 2015 ideals. The Nationalist Party aims to promote the growth of small alist Party believes that no storage is to be opened during room Lt. Gen. Martin Steele rose from Marine Corps business. We stand for a low flat tax rate for all. We acknowledge the inspections. If any storage areas are left open during room inspec- private to three-star general, culminating his importance of recycling and responsible environmental conduct. A tions, the Governor is allowed to inspect them. military career as the Deputy Chief of Staff for chief characteristic of the Nationalist Party is the stress we place on External Affairs: The Federalist Party believes that Boys State Plans, Policies, and Operations at Headquarters, volunteerism and service. We are deeply grateful for the services should show appreciation to counselors by creating a Citizens’ U.S. Marine Corps. Upon his retirement from rendered unto us by the by the veterans of our armed forces and Choice Award, whereby one counselor will be honored per county active duty, he served as President & CEO of the desire to recognize them whenever possible. As Nationalists, we after being selected by the citizens. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum. Lt. Gen. Steele place emphasis on the investment of energy and enthusiasm into Business: The Federalist Party is pro-business. It seeks to expand currently serves as the Associate Vice President for Veterans Research, the Boys State program. We believe that we will only get out of this business by establishing a state commercial district and a self-regu- Executive Director of Military Partnerships, and Co-Chair of the Veterans program, what we put into it. Finally, Nationalists aim to modern- lated, privately funded banking system. Reintegration Committee at the University of South Florida. ize Boys State through policies that integrate technology and con- Welfare: The Federalist Party wants to lend a hand to citizens of KARL ROVE nectivity. We promote policies to reform tax codes to a single, flat Missouri Boys State and help them get back on their feet. Monday, June 15, 2015 tax for all citizens. We support policies such as the establishment Meals: The Federalist Party would like to use all available space in Rove served as Senior Advisor to President George of the Free Business Establishment Grant, and the setting of infra- the dining halls during meals by assigning larger seating sections W. Bush from 2001–2007 and Deputy Chief of Staff structural standards to promote effectiveness and aesthetic appeals for each city. from 2005–2007. At the White House he oversaw of cities. We intend to push bills in the legislature that accomplish Terrorism: The Federalist Party will not tolerate any cities being the Offices of Strategic Initiatives, Political Affairs, our goals. Our vision for Missouri Boys State is a bright one. Our terrorized or any property being taken from a citizen without his Public Liaison, and Intergovernmental Affairs and policies will make cities cleaner, safer, more efficient, and better to permission. was Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, coordinating live in. The Nationalists stand for you. the White House policy-making process. Before Karl Rove became known as “The Architect” of President Bush’s 2000 and 2004 campaigns, he was president of Karl Rove & Co., an Austin-based public affairs firm that worked for Republican candidates, non-partisan causes, and non-profit groups. His clients included over 75 Republican U.S. Senate, “What can I expect this week?” Congressional and gubernatorial candidates in 24 states. WARNER BAXTER Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Warner Baxter is chairman, president and chief executive officer of St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation, parent company of utilities that serve more than 2.4 million electric and nearly 900,000 natural gas customers. Additionally, Baxter serves on the boards of UMB Financial Corporation, Edison Electric Institute, Barnes Jewish Hospital, the Electric Power Research Institute and The Muny.

MISSOURI STATE AUDITOR NICOLE GALLOWAY Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Nicole Galloway is the 38th State Auditor of Missouri. As State Auditor, Galloway brings her expertise to work for all Missourians to be their watchdog holding government accountable. Prior to becoming State Auditor Galloway was Treasurer of Boone County for four years. She was Secretary/ Treasurer of the Missouri Technology Corporation, investing in entrepreneurs to help create jobs, and she served as Secretary/ Treasurer of the Missouri County Employees’ Retirement Fund, protecting the retirement benefits of nearly 16,000 participants in 111 counties.

MISSOURI GOVERNOR JAY NIXON Thursday, June 18, 2015 Jay Nixon is serving his second term as governor of Missouri. As Governor, Jay Nixon has worked to make government more efficient, effective and responsive to the needs of Missouri families. He is committed to maintaining fiscal discipline, creating jobs, growing the economy and investing in public education. Prior to becoming Governor, Nixon was elected to a record four terms as Missouri’s Attorney General. In 1986, he was elected to his first term in the Missouri State Senate, where he would represent the people of Jefferson County for six years.

THE MISSION CONTINUES FOUNDER ERIC GREITENS Friday, June 19, 2015 The answer is simple: A Navy SEAL, Rhodes Scholar, boxing champion and humanitarian leader, Eric Greitens is the founder of The Mission Continues, a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Missouri that challenges veterans to serve and inspire in communities across America, and the author of the New York Times best- A WEEK TO SHAPE seller The Heart and The Fist. Greitens was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as a White House Fellow, and in 2011 the Association of the U.S. Navy named him the Navy Reserve Junior Line Officer of the Year. In 2014, Greitens stepped down as CEO of The Mission Continues but continues to A LIFETIME! serve as an ambassador and member of the Board.

Citizens interested in applying for one of the top management positions with MBS RECORD, KMBS-Radio or KMBS-TV should ask their city counselor for a Media Management Application. The HELP applications must be completed and returned to your city counselor BEFORE dinner tonight. Finalists will be interviewed by the staff of the Journalism School. Only the top three positions on the newspaper, radio and television stations are being filled prior to the first session of WANTED the Journalism School. Anyone attending the school will POSITIONS IN MEDIA MANAGEMENT automatically participate in one of the media areas. MUST BE FILLED! PAGE 4 • SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015 MBS RECORD • WWW.MOBOYSSTATE.ORG CELEBRATE THE STAFF’S 75TH GOVERNOR’S CUP VICTORY WITH OFFICIAL SPORTSWEAR FROM THE MBS STORE