Events

Rosa is the propietor of K-Tacos where they serve Mexican Cuisine such as their KC Current Bowl, Nachos Asada, and Cali-Burrito.  

Please join us to hear how she started her restaurant in Parkville and the exciting event she has planned for May 5, 2025, over authtentic Mexican Cuisine!

You are not going to want to miss this! 

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   This is a terrific event sponsored by Parkville Mainstreet Association.  It is a great volunteer opportunity as well.  If you just want to attend click on the icon for tickets.

Parkville Microbrew Fest is one of KC’s largest beer festivals with live music, handcrafted ales, and great food in Historic Downtown Parkville, Missouri. Festival admission includes a commemorative logo tasting glass, live music, and all the beer you care to sample from 1-5pm!

Rotary will be there!

Dr. Martin Kanne, a local retired family physician, has been dedicated to helping the people of Guatemala and Honduras for over 30 years. He initiated the Guatemala Humanitarian Fund, which focuses on various humanitarian projects, including building schools, churches, and kitchens to uplift the communities in need. Dr. Kanne's mission is to provide sustainable support and resources to enhance the lives of individuals in Guatemala.

Growing up in small-town Iowa in the 50s and 60s in a large Catholic family, Martin Kanne was shielded from the world's poverty and suffering, despite his parents' and teachers' efforts to instill empathy. He vowed that if he achieved his dream of becoming a physician, he would help those in need in the Third World. In 1989, a medical mission trip to Guatemala profoundly impacted him, exposing him to severe poverty and inspiring a lifelong commitment to aid. He adopted a Guatemalan girl in 1992 and funded a church construction in Nimipá. Since 2000, he has undertaken annual medical missions and construction projects in Honduras and Guatemala, working with local leaders and involving youth to expose them to these experiences. His projects have included building schools, churches, and homes, and providing medical care. A memorable 2020 mission trip underscored the importance of resilience and support, as his team navigated a sudden travel ban due to COVID-19. His work continues to focus on various infrastructure projects, aiming to improve living conditions and inspire the next generation.

Dr. Kanne will focus his presentation on the community-driven healthcare and education work of the Organization for the Development of the Indigenous Maya (ODIM), an organization he has worked with for nearly 20 years.

Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service.

THE MUFFLED drum's sad roll has beat The soldier's last tattoo; No more on Life's parade shall meet That brave and fallen few. On Fame's eternal camping-ground 5 Their silent tents are spread, And Glory guards, with solemn round, The bivouac of the dead.

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Ashley Halter serves as the Program Director for the Park Hill Community Alliance for Youth (CAFY), where she leads efforts to prevent substance use and empower youth within the community. Ashley will share insights into how CAFY collaborates and builds partnerships with schools, community leaders, and local organizations to implement innovative prevention programs, foster youth empowerment, and leverages data to address emerging challenges.

With over 15 years of experience in mental health and community support, Ashley has worked in diverse roles across the Kansas City region, including direct care, child abuse and neglect investigations and higher education. Her passion for prevention and creating lasting community change is at the heart of her work, making her a dedicated advocate for youth, families and community well-being.

July marks the beginning of the new Rotary fiscal year, & with that brings changes in leadership, goals, & exciting new plans on the horizon!

We will thank the 2024-2025 President Michelle Sparks, for her year of service, and officially welcome 2025-2026 President Dave Ritmman, as he begins his year. We will also recognize those who have served on the Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, those members who sponsored one or more members this past year, and our Past Presidents.  It is a time to be thankful for all the previous years work of the Board and Club and also to look forward to their future accomphlisments to come in 2025/2026.  Congratulations to all!

This event will be a potluck in the park.  Meat and Dessert will be provided.  Please bring friends, family, chairs a side dish and your drinks. 

See you there!

 Our office and our federal agency partners have over the past 8-12 months seen a dramatic uptick in reports from victims of online fraud. Many report loss of their entire life savings—millions of dollars in some cases. I have developed a presentation that identifies the types of scams we’re currently seeing and tips to avoid falling victim.

Surveys have shown that those who heard about scams and the tactics scammers use were significantly less likely to lose money. I hope that this presentation will empower Rotarians to protect themselves, their family, and their community.