District Governor Jodi Sundaram is a dedicated Rotarian known for her passion for service, leadership, and community connection. A proud member of Rotary for many years, Jodi has served in numerous leadership roles at both the club and district levels, always championing Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.”
Jodi brings energy, empathy, and vision to everything she does—whether it’s supporting local service projects, mentoring new Rotarians, or helping clubs grow stronger across the district. As District Governor, she is focused on building relationships, inspiring innovation, and ensuring every Rotarian feels the impact of the work they do together.
Huge Congratulations to Parkville Rotary President Dave Rittman!
Last week, Dave was honored with the Missouri Municipal League’s Civic Leadership Award 2025 — a recognition that couldn’t be more deserved.
Dave’s decades of service to Parkville speak for themselves. From his steady leadership as Alderman to his hands-on involvement in Rotary and community projects, Dave has shaped Parkville with integrity, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to service.
His knowledge of Parkville’s history, his dedication to improving our parks and downtown spaces, and his passion for making our city stronger have made him an invaluable part of this community. And now, as our Rotary President, he continues that work every single day.
Please join us in celebrating Dave on this well-earned recognition. Parkville is better because of him.
Membership Proposal Notice!
WEEK ONE NOTICE: The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Parkville has approved the membership application of Judy Wallace for publication.
In accordance with our club bylaws, this notice will appear for three consecutive weeks to allow members the opportunity to submit any written comments.
Judy comes highly recommended and shares our commitment to Rotary’s ideals of “Service Above Self.” We look forward to the possibility of welcoming her as a new member of our club family.
Thank You from
District Governor Jodi Sundaram!
On behalf of the entire Rotary District 6040 team, thank you for joining us at the Foundation Dinner. Your presence, energy, and generosity made the evening truly special.
Whether you traveled near or far, your commitment to Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self” was evident in every conversation, every smile, and every act of support. Together, we celebrated the impact of The Rotary Foundation and renewed our shared dedication to creating lasting change—locally and globally.
A heartfelt thank you to our speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and each of you who contributed to the success of the evening. Your support helps us continue vital projects in education, health, peacebuilding, and more.
We hope you left inspired and proud to be part of this incredible Rotary family. Let’s carry the momentum forward and continue doing good in the world. Please enjoy these wonderful photos from the event.
Our club is once again supporting The Salvation Army with bell ringing this holiday season — a tradition of spreading joy and compassion in our community.
Saturday, November 29, 2025 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Hy-Vee – 8301 N Saint Clair Ave, Kansas City, MO 64151
This is NOT the Parkville Hy-Vee but rather the one off Barry Road.
We will be filling 1.5-hour shifts:
• 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Please reply to this email with your preferred shift
If you plan to bring a family member or friend, please include their name too!
Bell Ringer Guidelines
The Salvation Army asks volunteers to:
• Wear vinyl or winter gloves at all times (vinyl provided if needed)
• Wear the red Salvation Army apron visibly over outer garments
• Point out QR code donation option on signage
• Do not hand out candy or let children ring the bell
• Only touch money if it doesn’t go fully into the kettle
• Wash hands after your shift
Thank you for helping Parkville Rotary continue this meaningful holiday tradition.
Your time and presence make a direct impact on Northland families in need.
As we prepare to welcome Rotarians from around the world to Kansas City for the 2026 World Cup, we invite hosts in the area to consider extending a warm Rotary welcome beyond providing lodging. (This email is being sent to all active Rotary members in District 6040 - so if you're too far from Kansas City to consider hosting, please disregard this email.)
Simple gestures such as sharing a morning coffee, offering a few home-cooked meals, or gathering for local outings can make the experience even more meaningful. These personal touches embody Rotary’s spirit of fellowship and service—helping our guests feel truly at home in our community.
A little later, we will ask you to complete an information page about yourself, your family, household pets, multilingual abilities, etc. in order to best match you with visiting Rotarians.
Let’s make our club part of the story when the world comes to KC. Let’s show them that Rotarians don’t just talk about service — we live it (and host it!).
Ben Martin, 302 NE Keystone, Lee's Summit, MO 64086.
Questions? Call Ben at 816-522-8387.
Save the Date - Parkville Rotary Annual Snowflake Party!
The Annual Parkville Rotary Snowflake Dinner will be at Café Des Amis, 12 Main Street, in Parkville on January 10, 2026 5:30 PM.
More details will be provided as we get closer to the event, but save the date on your calendar!
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.
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!
