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Adjust Font  Community InvolvementWith Socket's wide range of services throughout Missouri and continuous company growth, Socket recognizes the importance of improving the places we live, work, and play. By engaging in numerous charity events and organizations, Socket strives to strengthen its ties within the community.Upcoming Events Recent Events Past Events Non-profit Partners Chambers of Commerce
Columbia Corporate Dance Off Preliminary Host Socketeers will be teaming up with the Ronald McDonald House Charities for the Columbia Corporate Dance Off sponsored by SOCKET! Together, we will be visiting other local businesses for their office's preliminary round. The highest score will move on to the finals at Galactic Fun Zone on July 28 to dance off against other local business dancers. Recent Events Columbia Corporate Dance Off - Preliminary Round Socketeers busted a move to benefit the Ronald McDonald House in the Columbia Corporate Dance Off sponsored by SOCKET! Socketeers competed against each other during the preliminary round for the chance to represent Socket at the Columbia Corporate Dance Off Finals on July 28 to dance off against other local business dancers. Socket's Preliminary Round was June 24, 2011 from 12:30 - 1:30 PM. Check out Socketeers bustin' a move here: Congratulations to Socketeer Jason Christian who will move on to the finals at Galactic Fun Zone on July 28 to dance off against other local business dancers. Get a glimpse of the video game here: Missouri Bankers Association 2011 Annual Convention Socket joined the 2011 Missouri Bankers Association Annual Convention Wednesday, June 8 to Friday, June 10 at the Hilton Hotel in Branson, MO. Socket took part in the exhibit hall at the convention, which offered the leaders of Missouri's community banks the latest banking products and services. To learn more about the MBA, go online to www.mobankers.com. Moberly Railroad Days On the morning of Saturday, June 11, Socket set up camp for the Moberly Railroad Days. The weather was cloudy, cool and rainy keeping many people at home. However, as the afternoon approached and the sun poked its head out from the clouds, the town of Moberly seemed to burst with excitement. Moberly looks forward to Railroad Days every year, so having nice, sunny weather on the last day of the festival seemed to mean a lot to the community. Socket was right in the heart of the excitement handing out purple balloons and inviting the little Picassos of Moberly to enter Socket's Summer Coloring Contest. Fulton Street Fair The weekend of June 17 was an exciting time for the community of Fulton. As vendors set up their booths on that Friday and Saturday, the people of Fulton and surrounding areas crowded the historic brick streets of downtown. Socket was more than happy to be a part of such a festive weekend and to engage with the good people of Fulton and surrounding areas. Socket continued its summer coloring contest, passed out purple balloons and gave away Socket pens to current and potential customers. After Socket embedded itself in the town of Fulton for the weekend, it became clear that Fulton is a close-knit community, and as a Mid-Missouri company, Socket was excited and proud to provide more information about the Fiber Project that will be coming to Fulton soon as a way to connect everyone in the community and bring everyone even closer. Jefferson City Chamber Golf Tournament Yee Haw! Socket was out at Meadow Lake Acres Country Club for the 2011 Jefferson City Chamber Golf Tournament Monday, June 20. The Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce added some excitement to the atmosphere of the tournament by asking each of the hole sponsors to come up with a fun, creative theme for their hole. Dressed up like hillbillies for Socket's hole theme, Socketeers Steve Bremer, Audrey Gardner, and Socket's event worker Paige Shelton gave koozies and pens to all the golf teams as they stopped to play a quick game of hillbilly golf. Check out this Socket Twit Pic that was posted to Socket's Twitter account @SocketInMO the day of the tournament. Socket Helps Joplin As soon as the tornado disaster in Joplin made headline news last Sunday, May 22, Socket employees quickly came together to do all they could to help. Socket organized a tornado relief drop-off, which allowed people from around the area to drop off items such as clothing, toiletries and toys. Also, throughout the week, Socket held several small company fundraising events in order to raise money for Joplin relief. At the end of the week, Socket came up with more than $1,200 and was proud to donate this money to United Way Thursday, May 26 during the launch of the "United for Joplin" relief movement. To learn more about this movement click here United for Joplin. Socket's Honest to Goodness Charity Donation Program At Socket's company meeting Friday, May 20, Socket invited several local non-profit organizations to join the company for lunch. At the meeting, these non-profits were presented donation checks as a result of Socket's Honest to Goodness Charity Donation Program. This was the third round of donations under the program and Socket proudly donated more than $6,286.94. Coastal Electric Invitational Socket helped sponsor the Sixth Annual Coastal Electric Invitational Monday, May 16 at Columbia Country Club. The golf tournament benefited the BJ Palmer Memorial Fund for Woodhaven, a provider of community-based supported living services for men and women with developmental disabilities. Socket sponsored a par three hole and allowed golf teams to take a break from the tournament and enjoy a quick, fun game of hillbilly golf. At the end of the golf tournament, the golf team with the highest hillbilly golf score won a $100 gift certificate to Addison's. To learn more about Woodhaven, visit www.woodhaventeam.org. KMOS Kids Day Many mid-Missouri families joined us at the Holiday Inn Expo Center May 14 for the KMOS Kids Day 2011! Kids enjoyed a FREE, family-oriented day of literacy-based, interactive learning centers designed around the concepts of PBS family viewing, reading and hands-on experiences and appearances by Clifford the Big Red Dog, Sid the Science Kid, Curious George, Super Why and Word Girl! Ronald McDonald House Annual Golf Tournament On Friday, May 6, 2011, Socket was proud to help sponsor the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri's thirteenth annual Golf Tournament. Held at LA Nickell Golf Course, this tournament brought back long-time supporters of the charity as well as new friends with a day full of fun and friendly competition. Learn more at Ronald McDonald Charity Golf Tournament. Earth Day Socketeers helped celebrate our planet by going out to Peace Park to Columbia's Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 17 in Columbia! Learn more at www.columbiaearthday.org. Clean Up Columbia Socketeers took the time to Clean Up Columbia Saturday April 9. Check out the pictures below of us sprucing up our neighborhood. To learn more about how you can get involved with Clean Up Columbia click on the link above. Kirksville Spring Expo Socket went up to Kirksville Spring Expo Saturday, March 26 at the NEMO fairgrounds. Thanks to everyone for stopping by to see us! Columbia Business Showcase We loved seeing everyone at the Columbia Business Showcase at the Holiday Inn Executive Center. We loved talking about our services as well as giving away a years worth of Shakespeare's Pizza! Sedalia Expo Socket traveled I-70 to attend the Sedalia Expo March 12 and March 13. Thank you for stopping by to ask us your technical questions, and for signing up for the delicious tower of meat from Burgers' Smokehouse. Columbia Home and Lifestyle Expo Feb. 26 and 27 Socket was at the the 51st annual Columbia Home and Lifestyle Expo located at the Hernes Center. Thanks to the many of you that stopped by and signed up for the delicious, mouth-watering tower of meat and cheese from Burgers' Smokehouse. Special Olympics of Missouri Polar Plunge Socket employees took a cold dive into Stephens Lake at the Special Olympics Polar Plunge February 19. Check out the pictures below for our reasons to be freezin'. You can see more photos of the Columbia Polar Plunge at the Special Olympics website. Jefferson City Heart Ball Socket was a proud sponsor of the American Heart Association and the Jefferson City Heart Ball on February 12 at the Capitol Plaza. Last year the event raised $51 million nationwide. Click here for a full list of details and donation opportunities. Moberly Lifestyle Fair Thanks for visiting Socket at the Moberly Lifestyle Fair January 21 and 22. Those of you who braved the snow had a chance to win an assorted gift basket of Burgers' Smokehouse goodies valued at $150. For more past events, follow the links below. 2010 Events 2009 Events 2008 Events 2007 Events Socket's Non-Profit Partners Click on the organization's link to view its Web site.
Churches Benedictine Sisters, Our Lady of Peace Monastery in Columbia, MO Blackpond Church in Birch Tree, MO Christian Church of Mid-America in Jefferson City, MO Christian Wings for the World in Ironton, MO Cornerstone Assembly of God in Cape Girardeau, MO First Baptist Church in Vienna, MO Harrisburg Christian Church in Harrisburg, MO Harvest Fellowship Church in Warrensburg, MO Holy Rosary School in Monroe City, MO LaGrange Christian Church in LaGrange, MO Midway Heights Baptist Church in Columbia, MO Millersburg Christian Church in Fulton, MO Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia, MO Sacred Heart Church in Columbia, MO St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Tipton, MO St. Mary Catholic Church in Shelbina, MO Southside Baptist Church in Hannibal, MO Wilkes United Methodist Church in Columbia, MO Community Centers and Organizations Community Chapel Youth and Family Center in Camdenton, MO Friends of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park in Columbia, MO Lady Jay Volleyball Booster Club in Jefferson City, MO Mountain View Community Betterment, Inc. Miller County Historical Society New Bloomfield Area Historical Society City Organizations Columbia Housing Authority Fun City Youth Academy/Community Playground of Columbia, Inc. Meals on Wheels of Columbia, MO Missouri Distance Learning Association Missouri Girls Town Foundation, Inc. in Kingdom City, MO Missouri River Relief The PedNet Coalition, Inc. United Way of the Mark Twain Area Columbia Track Club/Columbia Half Marathon Chambers of Commerce Hannibal Chamber of Commerce Wentzville Chamber of Commerce Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce Columbia Chamber of Commerce O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce St. Peters Chamber of Commerce Lake St. Louis Chamber of Commerce St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Camdenton Chamber of Commerce St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Wright City Chamber of Commerce Troy Chamber of Commerce St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association
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