Events

Rotary is visting the Parkville Wine House.  A social with our volunteer friends at one of our very own Parkville businesses!  Look for your signup.

See you there!

You are invited to a special event at Rotary Youth Camp to celebrate “Percussion at Play!”, a wonderful project led by Girl Scout Gold Award recipient Paige Thomas.

📅 Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ Time: Open House from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Ribbon Cutting at 1:30 PM)
📍 Location: Rotary Youth Camp, 22310 NE Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit, MO
🍪 Refreshments will be served!

This event highlights a fantastic new addition to the camp, and it’s a great opportunity to show our support for youth leadership, community service, and the incredible work happening at Rotary Youth Camp.

Please mark your calendars and join Paige in celebrating this achievement.

The Parkville Rotary Club was formed March 26th, 1946 under the sponsorship of the Kansas City Club.  Parkville Rotary has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Park University. All Park College/University presidents have been members of the Parkville Rotary Club. The University is also home to the Rotary Clubs Archive and Museum. 

Our club has completed 79 years of service today in Rotary International District 6040 in serving Parkville and communities across the world.  Our deepest appreciation goes to the orginal founding members and to all those who have served and are currently serving.

Rotary is the only organization which has a global foot print and is working towards happy communities across the world with it's noble initiatives:  Disease Prevention and Treatment, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Maternal and Child Health, Basic Education and Literacy, Community Economoic Develpment, The Environment and Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention.  

Rotary Clubs across the world execute service projects worth 2 billion dollars every year in their communities.  Rotarians give 25 million volunteer hours to their communities across the world every year.

WOW! Happy Birthday Parkville Rotary and thank you for all you do!

This is a great opportunity to learn about Parkville’s accomplishments, current projects, and future plans directly from the Mayor. Don’t miss this chance to stay informed and engaged in our community!

We look forward to seeing you there!

David has led the Strategic Partnership efforts for Greater Kansas City Chamber since 2014. He is also responsible for the Chambers small business efforts as well as the Chambers finances. David is a member-focused leader that specializes in building and cultivating meaningful relationships with area business and civic leaders. Prior to joining the Greater Kansas City Chamber he held similar positions with the Overland Park KS Chamber, the Shawnee KS Chamber, as well as the Manhattan KS Chamber.

David has more than 20 years of Chamber experience in the region. He was an important member of the initial World Cup Committee that helped Kansas City land the 2026 World Cup. He traveled to Qatar to experience the 2024 World Cup and also assisted with planning elements for the 2023 NFL Draft. He recently organized the KC Chamber’s Trade Mission to Frankfurt Germany in the fall of 2023.

David built his career by selling Chamber memberships across the metro to businesses of all sizes. He is an award-winning sales professional that truly believes in the power of small businesses and the impact of regional collaboration.

David is a proud graduate of Kansas State University and currently serves on the National Advisory Board for their School of Journalism and Mass Communications. He is passionate about mentoring and the power that positive influences can have on one’s life. He has volunteered countless hours as a mentor for multiple school districts and nonprofit organizations. He also currently serves as a board member for the Prospect Business Association.

David is a very proud Kansas City native and can be found wearing KC gear around anytime/anywhere! He and is his wife Cassidy live in Lenexa and have three high energy sons, Ryker 10, Dax 8 and Cruz 6. He is an extremely proud father and would love to show you pictures. He would also appreciate your advice on how to get them to listen better!

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.

YMCA

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.

 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.