Larry Ryan is the founder of RYAN Lawn & Tree will talk about his company this Friday. He plans to discuss the origins of our company's mission and vision, the reasons behind our transition to an ESOP, and his thoughts on legacy building.
Help Welcome Our African Friendship Exchange Guests - Hosts Needed June 7th
Our Rotary Friendship Exchange guests from Africa are arriving a day earlier than expected—on Saturday, June 7. They'll be staying with us for one night before meeting with their host families from the St. Joseph club on June 8th.
We're looking for volunteers who can:
Pick up guests from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) on June 7 - some of their flights may be pretty late/early (I am picking someone up at midnight - just want you to be aware for those who don't like to drive after dusk or are not early morning folks)
Provide overnight accommodation for that evening
At this point, we anticipate needing at least three host families, but that number may change. We may need up to 9.
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Rotarians from across the globe and share in the spirit of international fellowship.
If you're interested in hosting or have any questions, please reply to this email or call me directly at 913-481-7658.
Parkville Rotary Collects 544 Pairs for Shoes for Orphan Souls – Join Us May 27!
I am thrilled to announce that our club has collected 544 pairs of new shoes for the Shoes for Orphan Souls initiative! These donations will provide hope and protection to orphaned and vulnerable children in Guatemala and the Dominican Republic.
A heartfelt thank you to Chairperson Joe Carroll for his outstanding leadership in coordinating this year's drive.
🚚District Drop-Off Event
You're warmly invited to join the district-wide drop-off event:
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 27 🕟 Time: 4:30 PM 📍 Location: Vocational Services Inc.
935 Kent Street
Liberty, MO 64068
Let's come together to unload our donations, take photos, and celebrate the impact of our collective efforts.
Thank you for your generosity and commitment to making a difference!
Bring your family to Kauffman Stadium on June 15th as the Royals take on the Athletics.
Enjoy ballpark favorites, teach Dad how to snag his first foul ball, and celebrate Father’s Day weekend by giving back. Every cheer helps support 100 years of free summer camp for disabled and disadvantaged youth.
$5 from each purchase via the following link goes to the Rotary Youth Camp:
The annual District 6040 Rotary Foundation Dinner will be held on November 7, 2025. More details in the coming weeks.
Member News!
Have news you want to share with Parkville Rotary members? Email Dalyn at dnovak@wskfarch.com to have your news added to this section of the newsletter.
Rotary Fact of the Week!
50 Things Every Rotarian Should Know about Rotary
by Steve Garret, District Governor 1994-95, District 5300
#41 GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE
One of the most popular and rewarding programs of The Rotary Foundation is the Group Study Exchange. Since the first exchange between districts in California and Japan in 1965, the program has provided educational experiences for about 25,000 business and professional men and women who have served on about 5,500 teams. The GSE program pairs Rotary districts to send and receive study teams. Since 1965, more than $42 million has been allocated by The Rotary Foundation for Group Study Exchange grants.
One of the attractive features of GSE is the opportunity for the visiting team members to meet, talk and live with Rotarians and their families in a warm spirit of friendship and hospitality. Although the original Group Study Exchanges were male only, in recent years teams include both men and women.
In addition to learning about another country as the team visits farms, schools, industrial plants, professional offices and governmental establishments the GSE teams serve as ambassadors of goodwill. They interpret their home nation to host Rotarians and others in the communities in which they visit. Many of the personal contacts blossom into lasting friendships.
Truly, the Group Study Exchange program has provided Rotarians with one of its most enjoyable, practical and meaningful ways to promote world understanding.
The Membership Committee has been hard at work looking for great new members. All members and prospective members can access the new member forms by clicking on the blue box below. This link will take you directly to the membership forms.
Parkville Rotary has the following membership types:
Standard Rotarian Membership
Corporate Membership
Spouse Membership
Please submit the forms filled out to Sandra Knoernschild at SandyKnoe@outlook.com, so the new member information can be reviewed by the board for approval! We are always looking for new members to join our growing club!
When you have a speaker scheduled please make sure to provide the following information to Sandy Knoernschild, SandyKnoe@outlook.com, who is managing our events calendar.
Speaker Name
Speaker Bio
Speaker Topic
Any other information you think members would like to know about your speaker, photos are welcomed too!
This information is included in this weekly newsletter and can really get people excited to come listen to our weekly speakers!
