Doug Crews’ retirement reception is April 29

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Following 36 years of service to Missouri Press Association, Doug Crews officially stepped down as executive director at the end of February. In honor of his years of service, a retirement reception will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Columbia Country Club.

To RSVP for the reception, contact Kristie Williams via email at kwilliams@socket.net or by phone 573-449-4167.

Columbia Country Club is located at 2210 N. Country Club Drive in Columbia.

Any donations honoring Crews’ service to Missouri Press should go to Missouri Press Foundation to assist with repairs to MPA’s Arrow Rock Print Shop Museum.

Donations to the Print Shop Museum can be sent to the Foundation at 802 Locust St., Columbia, MO 65201.

Executive Director Mark Maassen has taken over Crews’ duties effective March 1.

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