July 30, 2012

The University of Missouri Flagship Council honored Senator Kurt Schaefer, Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, at the Flagship Council Board meeting on July 30th. Dave Griggs with the Flagship Council presented a plaque recognizing the Senator's exemplary leadership and extraordinary determination and commitment to Missouri Public Higher Education and his willingness to go above and beyond in the support of the Council and Higher Education in our state.

May 1, 2012

Members of the Harrisburg women’s basketball team, along with three of their coaches, visited the Capitol on Tuesday. The team claimed the Class 2 title this year over New Haven, winning first place for the second year in a row. The team was introduced in the Senate and a resolution was presented the coaches. Congratulations to the entire team and coaching staff for their success again this season.

April 26, 2012

Senator Schaefer addressed college students from around the state at the "More For Less" Rally at the State Capitol. Schaefer also received the Associated Students of the University of Missouri (ASUM) Legislator of the Year Award at the Rally.

April 18, 2012

Representative Kelly, Dr. Randy Mueller, and Senator Schaefer after introduction of Dr. Mueller as Doctor of the Day in the Senate.

April 16, 2012

Christian Fellowship class with teacher, Michelle Hill during their visit to the Capitol.

April 13, 2012

Senator Schaefer reads to the children at The Nora Stewart Early Learning Center (NSELC) in Columbia, Missouri.

April 3, 2012

Coach Haith and the Mizzou basketball team visited the Capitol. They were accompanied by UM President Tim Wolfe and MU Chancellor Brady Deaton. I was able to recognize the team on the Senate floor for their successful final year in the Big 12 Conference and presented them with a resolution. Coach Haith was also recognized with a resolution for his successful first year coaching at Missouri and for being named the Henry Iba Coach of the Year and the Associated Press Coach of the Year. Coach Haith and the players stayed at the Capitol to sign posters and other items. All of us here at the Capitol were pleased to have had the chance to meet these exceptional athletes. Below is a link to the presentation of the basketball team on the Senate floor.

Presentation of the Mizzou basketball team on the Senate floor.

Senator Schaefer accompanied by Athletic Director, Mike Alden, UM System President, Tim Wolfe, and MU basketball head coach, Frank Haith

The University of Missouri basketball team in the House Lounge

March 27, 2012

During Columbia Schools Spring Break Senator Schaefer’s family visited the Senate. Senator Schaefer and his family pictured in the side gallery, from left to right are Max, Wolf, wife Stacia, Lena, and father-in-law Bill Wyrick.

March 8, 2012

Senator Schaefer introduced Dr. Frank Rieger, the Doctor of the Day, to the Senate.

March 7, 2012

I had the pleasure of meeting and introducing the Community Advocacy through Resident Education (C.A.R.E.) organization on the Senate floor. Over fifty physicians were in attendance to advocate their concerns this session. Congratulations to C.A.R.E. for the strength and continued impact of their program in informing and caring for Missourians.

Senator Schaefer, Tom Fuhrman and the Randolph County Leadership Excel participants during their visit to the Capitol.

March 1, 2012

Senator Schaefer, Representative Kelly with Michael Matson and UMC President Tim Wolfe during the University of Missouri Undergraduate Day at the Capitol.

February 29, 2012

Senator Schaefer, Lt. Governor Kinder and members of the association during events in the Capitol Rotunda for Alzheimer’s Association Memory Day. Senator Schaefer is the recipient of the Leadership of the Year Award from the Alzheimer’s Association.

February 22, 2012

Detective Jeff Nichols and Senator Jack Goodman (District 29) presenting for Senator Schaefer during his Gubernatorial Appointment Committee to the Crime Laboratory Review Commission.

February 16, 2012

Dr. George Prica of Columbia during his visit with the Senate as the Doctor of the Day.

February 14, 2012

Senator Schaefer with the Mizzou Women’s Soccer Club on their visit to the Capitol.

February 8, 2012

Senator Schaefer presenting Sharyn Hyatt-Wade with a resolution in honor of her receipt of the Missouri Arts Award for Arts Education.

Senators Schaefer and Stouffer with members of the Freedom of the Road Riders during their legislative day at the Capitol.

February 2, 2012

Boone County Commissioner Karen Miller and Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwell with Senator Schaefer during their legislative day at the Capitol.

Senator Schaefer with Dr. Ted Groshong, Physician of the Day.

Senator Schaefer with Wayne Wilcox and Jerry Crutchfield Randolph County Commissioners on their legislative day.

February 1, 2012

Senator Schaefer met with the Missouri Corn Growers Association - Pictured left to right are Kyle Kirby of Liberal, Mo., Senator Schaefer, Billy Thiel of Malta Bend, Mo., and Rob Korff of Norborne, Mo.

January 25, 2012

Christine Grace and Senator Schaefer during her Gubernatorial Appointment hearing to Missouri Task Force on Prematurity and Infant Mortality

Roger Worthington and Senator Schaefer during his Gubernatorial Appointment hearing to the Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Donald Yost Jr. and Senator Schaefer at his Gubernatorial Appointment to the Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Dr. Dean Hainsworth (Columbia), Joy Bulen (Senator Schaefer’s Intern) and Gary Kremer (State Historical Society) listening to debates on the side gallery of the Senate.

Senator Schaefer introduced 11 students who attended our National History Day at the Capitol. Each student assembled their history exhibit on the 3rd floor rotunda for the day. John Swift, a student of Columbia Catholic School and a resident of Boone County, put together a wonderful exhibit titled Dred Scott: Debate over the Rights of Slaves. Congratulations to all of these young individuals and their pursuit of academics.

January 19, 2012

Senator Schaefer pictured with the 2011 Championship Sports Teams from Rock Bridge High School during their visit to the Capitol.

Cheerleader Team	Boys Cross Country Team

Girls Golf Team	Girls Tennis Team

January 18, 2012

Shirley Patterson and Senator Schaefer during her Senate Gubernatorial appointment to the Coordinating Board for Early Childhood.

Kelly Schultz and Senator Schaefer during her Senate Gubernatorial appointment as the Missouri Child Advocate in the Office of Child Advocate for Children’s Protection and Services.

Le Greta Hudson and Senator Schaefer during her Senate Gubernatorial appointment as a member of the State Committee of Dietitians.

Senator Schaefer with members of the Columbia Board of Realtors during their Legislative Day.