ABOUT US

Charles Harper was a founding member of the Poplar Bluff Regional Giving Circle and has served as President of the Board since its incorporation in 2011.  Mr. Harper retired from teaching Spanish at Poplar Bluff High School in 2020 and is happy to have more time to devote to growing the Giving Circle.  His wife Debbie is also a retired PBR1 educator.  They enjoy traveling to visit their children and grandsons in California and Florida.

Kirk Mondy has served on the PBRGC Board since incorporation in 2011.  He retired from a 41 year career at Ozark Federal Credit Union in May, 2023 and puts his financial skills to work as Board Treasurer.  Mr. Mondy has always had an avocation for music and has put those skills to work in church music for those same 41 years.  He has a wife, Carol, who enjoys retirement with him, and two adult daughters who live in Kansas City and Columbia, MO.

When asked to serve on the Board of Poplar BluffGiving Circle, I was honored. I could give back to my community knowing the work and funds have a far reaching impact for organizations and their clients. I’m excited to be a part of this program.

My name is Stephen Patty, and I teach Language Arts at Poplar Bluff High School. I have served on the Giving Circle board since 2016. My favorite part of PBRGC is making connections and bringing awareness to all of the wonderful philanthropic organizations within our community. Learning about all of the great work so many of our neighbors do is truly inspiring, and I am blessed to be a part of an organization that supports them.

Alora Bauer is the Adult Services Librarian at the Poplar Bluff Library. In her position there, she serves as head of both marketing and programming. She also represents the Library on the Butler County Wellness Council and PB Chamber Non-Profit Alliance. She says, "I am excited to be a part of the Poplar Bluff Regional Giving Circle Board, and I look forward to having the opportunity to support the many wonderful non-profit charities and organizations serving our community."

Mike Anderle is a history and government teacher at Poplar Bluff high school. Mike coaches JV and Junior High soccer for the district, and also advises members of the high school Interact Club. He has been on the Poplar Bluff Regional Giving Circle Board for the last 5 years.  “The PBRGC has amazed me since I first joined. Not only the amount of funds raised for local non-profits, but the way local organizations work in concert to help each other and, most importantly, how they help those in need. The Giving Circle is one of the greatest investments you can make as a citizen of Poplar Bluff and Butler County.”

Hello! I’ve been a member of the Giving Circle Board for many years throughout my career in education! Along with my fellow board members, I believe in the power of community and the difference that we can make together. I’m proud to represent a great organization that serves to support other non-profit organizations in our area!