This is an annual nationwide scholarship program sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).  It is an    audio essay contest for students in grades 9-12.  The Wheaton High School Students record their audio-essays in studio.  Station provides anonymous recordings on CDs for submission.  Station Staff assist in hosting the group.  President explains the stations/various postiions/solicits interest in broadcasting from students.  We were very fortunate to have one Wheaton High student intern for us the summer before sophomore year at the University of Missouri - Columbia.

11/18/16 - Focus on Future:  Attended by President & Media Director;  Held at  Scott Regional Tech Commons Area; Monett 8th Graders, SRTC students and Monett High School students attended; Handouts provided regarding positions availabe in broadcast; provided WebTv of event.

MBA Radio Talent Institute:  Feb/Mar 2017.  Aired Announcements on KRMO, KKBL, KSWM & KQMO about MBA scholarships to the Radio Talent Institute (targets college students wanting a career in Broadcasting -- 10 days at Northwest Missouri State University).

Brownfield Ag Youth Awards:  KRMO participates with Brownfield to award youth who participate in local fairs w/ projects/speeches/presentations.  They could be active 4-H or FFA Chapters.  Briley Sage & Micah Anderson were awarded for their participation in the 2017 Newton County Fair -- 7/12.  Cade Shepherd & Brendon Kleiboeker were awarded for their participation in the 2017 Lawrence County Fair -- 6/21/17.

New Teacher In-Service Programs: -- 7/12/17 -- Letters sent to Aurora, Cassville & Monett educators introducing them to KRMO AM 990, KSMW AM 940, KKBL 95.9 FM & KQMO 97.7 FM -- detailing the programs and services provided to the communities by these stations.