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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 Upcoming Events St. Louis Business Expo Socket will be at the St. Louis Expo in St. Charles on March 18th. Come out and see us! Lake of the Ozarks Products and Services Show Need a mini-vacation? Come out to the Lake! The annual Lake of the Ozarks Products and Services Show is back, and sure to be a good time. Come out and see us at the Country Club Hotel on March 20th and 21st. Kirksville Spring Expo March 27th marks the day for the 2010 Kirksville Spring Expo to be held at the NEMO Fairgrounds. See you there! Recent Events Sedalia Home and Garden Show Thanks to everyone who visited us at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia for the annual Home and Garden Show on March 12th and 13th.
Mid-Missouri Home and Lifestyle Expo Socket was at the 50th annual Mid-Missouri Home and Lifestyle Expo put on by the Home Builders Association of Columbia. This year's show was in the Hearnes Center in Columbia, MO February 26-28. Thanks for stopping by to see us!
Jefferson City Home Show Socket attended "Celebrate Your Home 2010" on February 19-21 at the Firley YMCA in Jefferson City, MO. We were so excited to introduce our new Home Phone service and bundles. For more information about the new service in the Jefferson City area, visit www.socket.net/jeffersoncity.
Polar Plunge This year, Socket was proud to sponsor the 2010 Polar Plunge. There were 360 plungers and over $60,000 raised for the Special Olympics of Missouri. The money raised goes toward funding thousands of Special Olympics athletes to train and compete year-round.
Plungers and spectators posed in front a green screen for arctic photos, and could buy prints for a donation of $3 to the Special Olympics. To see the artic photos and action shots of all the heats plunging, visit our Polar Plunge Photo Gallery. Moberly Lifestyle Fair Socket kicked off the new year with the Moberly Lifestyle Fair on January 22-23.
The show, sponsored by KWIX/KRES/KIRK Radio stations, was the perfect kick-off to a new year of events. Socketeers had a great time talking to local residents and giving out free stuff. Backpacks of Love Last year, we tried something new. Instead of sending out traditional tins of Holiday popcorn to our clients, we helped needy children in their names. We got such a positive response, we decided to make it a holiday tradition. This year, we stuffed more than 200 backpacks with comfort items and treats to be delivered to Missouri children removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. It is our hope that in the midst of such a difficult time, these items will offer some much needed comfort and love.
Diamond Night Socket was a sponsor of Diamond Night, an annual event to benefit Boys and Girls Town of Missouri. Diamond Night was held on November 14 at the Tiger Hotel. To learn more about Boys and Girls Town, visit www.bgtm.org. Look for Socket at an area event near you this spring! Keep checking this Web site to view our updated calendar of events. Past Events Habitat for Humanity Dinner Socket sponsored the Ambassador's Dinner to benefit Habitat for Humanity on October 20 at Peachtree Banquet Center. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity, visit www.habitat.org. Central Missouri Food Bank Volunteer Evening Socket employees and their friends and family members spent an evening at the Central Missouri Food Bank on October 20.
To learn more about the Central Missouri Food Bank, visit www.centralmofoodbank.org. Chipping In For Charity Socket was a hole sponsor at the Boone County Bar Association's Chipping In for Charity Golf Tournament October 12 at the Columbia Country Club. It was a little chilly at lucky Hole 13, but plenty of golfers came out to support a good cause.
Jefferson City BIG Expo Socketeers headed to Jefferson City on Thursday, October 8 for the BIG Business Expo. Socket representatives answered questions from area consumers and businesses during the show. A drawing was also held for a free 500 GB external hard drive.
For more information on the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce visit Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce American Red Cross Blood Drive Socket hosted a blood drive on Tuesday, October 6 at our headquarters in Columbia. The donations made by Socketeers during the blood drive saved almost 40 lives.
For more information on the American Red Cross visit www.redcross.org Quarterly Membership Breakfast September 2009 Socket was the gold sponsor of the QMB on September 15. Chamber members had the opportunity to learn first-hand how Socket was born and continues to grow into a cornerstone of central Missouri business. It is a story of inspiration, growth, dedication, and downright insanity. Yes. Insanity: only young entrepreneurs crazy enough not to listen to the naysayers and pessimists could have ended up with a technology company with 100 employees - 75% of which come from right here in Missouri. Check out Socket's footage featuring a musical performance by a special guest. Visit www.columbiamochamber.com for more information about the Columbia Chamber. St. James Grape and Fall Festival Socketeers had a good time passing out balloons and tattoos at the St. James Grape and Fall Festival at the Street Market on Saturday, September 12. For more information on the Grape and Fall Festival visit St. James Grape & Fall Festival Adopt-a-Spot Trash Pickup Socket employees filled 18 bags of trash cleaning up Clark Lane in Columbia on Saturday, August 29. The trash pickup is part of Socket's commitment to help keep the streets of Columbia clean. The company has adopted a spot of roadway on Clark Lane between Hwy. 63 and Paris Road. To learn more about Columbia's Adopt-a-Spot litter clean up program, visit www.gocolumbiamo.com/PublicWorkstestsolidwaste/Volunteer/cleanuplitter.php. State Fair Pig Races Socketeers had a great time at the Pig Races at the Missouri State Fair! For three days of the fair Socketeers were on hand to pass out balloons and temporary tattoos. Pig Race attendees could also guess which pig was going to win for a chance to win a free Pig Races T-shirt.
For pictures and raffle winners visit: www.socket.net/statefair Neighborhood Party Socket threw a neighborhood party on July 30 at Stephens Lake Park. We had Shakespeare�s pizza and Hot Box Cookies to eat and a couple hours to visit, play trivia and win great prizes! Check out this Web page for pictures and to see if your ticket was the winner! Kickball-a-Palooza Socketeers had a blast playing in the dirt at the first ever Kickball-a-Palooza. This event was held by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce on July 15. Fourteen local teams gathered for some community fun.
Socket employee Ben Roudenis was even interviewed by KOMU! Play Video - Windows Media Player Summerfest Socketeers were in downtown Columbia for a night of free music and fun on June 24. Roomful of Blues performed with The Bel Airs and The Mojo Roots on 9th Street. Socket was on hand passing out more than 400 free water bottles and great prizes! For more information, visit Summerfest.
Fulton Street Fair Socket was out at the 6th Annual Fulton Street Fair June 19 & 20. There was music, carnival rides and great food!
Central Missouri Food Bank Volunteer Evening Socket employees and their friends and family members spent an evening at the Central Missouri Food Bank on June 17. Volunteers helped portion, package and prepare food items for distribution to needy local families. To learn more about the Central Missouri Food Bank, visit www.centralmofoodbank.org.
Jefferson City YMCA Father's Day 5K Socketeers were in Jefferson City on June 20 to help out with the Father's Day 5K. A team of six Socketeers took on the challenge of participating in the event. For more information visit, Jefferson City YMCA.
Art in the Park Socket was at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia on June 6 and 7 supporting the arts. We provided free shuttle rides, a coloring contest for kids, balloons and more! Thanks for bringing your friends and family out to the park to join in on the fun. For more information, visit Art in the Park.
Centralia Anchor Festival Socket was in downtown Centralia, Missouri on May 29-31 for the 2009 Centralia Anchor Festival. Socketeers were on hand to answer technical questions and pass out balloons and temporary tattoos. Attractions included live entertainment, parade, anchor driving contest, fun run, carnival rides and games, craft and vendor booths, and great food! Thanks for stopping to to see us! Check back for the announcement of the winner of the Smokehouse Tower from Burgers' Smokehouse.
Socket's Spring Blood Drive Thank you for helping us save lives on Wednesday, May 20 at Socket's Spring Blood Drive. The drive was held at Socket's headquarters at 2703 Clark Lane in Columbia, MO in conjunction with the Community Blood Center. All blood donated will be distributed to hospitals in Missouri and Kansas. Visit www.savealifenow.org to schedule an appointment or to find local blood donation opportunities near you.
Woodhaven Golf Tournament Socket was proud to serve as a sponsor for this charity event on Monday, May 18 at the Columbia Country Club. Proceeds from the event benefit Woodhaven, a community-based supported living program for people with developmental disabilities. Coyote Hill Boots 'n Bids for Kids Socketeers helped out at Boots 'n Bids for Kids, donating their time on May 14 to serve as ushers, replenish refreshments and assist with tables. Boots 'n Bids for Kids was a dinner and auction to help raise money for Coyote Hill. To learn more about Coyote Hill visit www.coyotehill.org.
Clean Up Columbia Socket participated in this city-wide cleanup effort on Saturday, April 25. Thousands of people volunteered to stroll the streets of Columbia in a massive effort to make the city a more beautiful place. For more information, visit www.gocolumbiamo.com/Volunteer/Opportunities/clean-up_columbia.php.
Columbia Earth Day Celebration Socket attended the Columbia Earth Day festivities on Sunday, April 26 in downtown Columbia. The event featured music, activities and more than 200 booths. For more information, visit www.columbiaearthday.org.
Lebanon Home Show Socket representatives were on hand at this local event on Saturday, April 18. Residents in the Lebanon area came by to ask technology-related questions they might have. Many entered our raffle for a delicious gift basket from Burgers' Smokehouse! There were also plenty of balloons for the kids. Thanks to everyone who stopped by! Central Missouri Food Bank Volunteer Evening Socket employees and their friends and family members spent an evening at the Central Missouri Food Bank on Wednesday, April 15. Volunteers helped portion, package and prepare food items for distribution to needy local families. To learn more about the Central Missouri Food Bank, visit www.centralmofoodbank.org.
Kirksville Spring Expo Socket met with several Kirksville area residents at the Kirksville Spring Expo, held at the NEMO Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 28. Congratulations to our raffle winner, Dorothea Shipman of Kirksville! Shipman won a Smokehouse Tower from Burgers' Smokehouse. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello to us!
Lake Products & Services Show Socket had representatives on hand at this popular Lake area event on Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21. Several Lake area residents stopped by just to say hello or to find answers to their technology-related questions. Congratulations to the Lake Ozark resident, Bart Margiotta, who won our raffle for a Smokehouse Tower from Burgers' Smokehouse!
Sedalia Home & Garden Show Socket hosted a booth at this event on Friday and Saturday, March 13-14 at the Mathewson Exhibition Center on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Thanks to everyone from the Sedalia area who stopped by to see us at the show! Congratulations to Dixie Woolf of Stover! Woolf won Socket's drawing for a Smokehouse Tower from Burgers' Smokehouse. Adopt-a-Spot Trash Pickup Socket employees helped with trash and refuse pickup in Columbia on Thursday, March 5. The trash pickup is part of Socket's commitment to help keep the streets of Columbia clean. The company has adopted a spot of roadway on Clark Lane between Hwy. 63 and Paris Road. To learn more about Columbia's Adopt-a-Spot litter clean up program, visit www.gocolumbiamo.com/PublicWorkstestsolidwaste/Volunteer/cleanuplitter.php.
Columbia Home & Garden Show Socket recently hosted a booth at this large home show on February 27-March 1 at the Hearnes Center Field House. Several mid-Missouri residents stopped by to learn about our exciting new services or ask technology-related questions. There were also plenty of balloons for the kids. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi! Congratulations to Wanda Norvlin, our raffle winner. Norvlin won a $100 gift card to Addison's restaurant.
Rootin' Tootin' Chili Cookoff Socket sponsored a team in the 4th Annual Rootin' Tootin' Chili Cookoff on February 21 in Columbia. The event raised more than $30,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Columbia. Thanks for coming out to support the Boys & Girls Club and check out Socketeer Sheila Lynch's chili!
Jefferson City Home Show Thanks to all Socket customers and Jefferson City area residents who stopped by to visit us at the Jefferson City Home Show on February 20-22. Congratulations to Pat Wiezehowski from Jefferson City! Wiezehowski won a Smokehouse Tower from Burgers' Smokehouse from stopping by and entering the Socket raffle.
Ronald McDonald House Chocolate Ball Socketeers donated their time February 18 to help the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri set up for their 2009 Chocolate Ball.
Polar Bear Plunge Socketeers took the plunge in freezing water at Stephens Lake in Columbia on February 14. The Socket "Go Naked" team received an award for the largest team with a total of 17 plungers. The event raised more than $32,000 for the Special Olympics of Missouri.
Central Missouri Humane Society Supply Drive Socket recently held a supply drive for the Central Missouri Humane Society. At the drive employees contributed many items including dog food and treats, cat litter, leashes, paper towels, a broom, newspaper and office supplies. Employees also contributed enough money to feed 68 dogs for one week!
Moberly Lifestyle Fair Socket kicked off the first event of the year at the Moberly Lifestyle Fair on January 23rd and 24th. Congratulations to Richard Warren of Moberly! Warren won Socket's drawing for a Smokehouse Tower from Burgers' Smokehouse.
For more past events, follow the links below. 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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