PARKVILLE ROTARY CLUB
Weekly Newsletter
September 1, 2026  
 
No Meeting This Week - HAPPY LABOR DAY! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Parkville Rotary Plaza has Full Approval
 
Good evening all,
 
This brief note is to confirm that the revised MOU associated with Parkville Rotary Park was approved by the Parkville Board of Alderman a few minutes ago unanimously. The project is now fully approved, and construction will officially start in the morning.
 
Materials were delivered to the site today, and what appeared to be some utility digging started this morning. The City announced other construction would start in the AM ... with project completion, weather permitting,  to be October 31st.
 
Dave Rittman
 
 
 
 
 
 
Make Sure to RSVP for: 
Upcoming Third Thursday Social in September! 

Please invite friends and family to our Third Thursday Social event at Kactus Kreek. 
 
$30 per person, $15 for kids.  We will provide wine, a cheese board, and soft drinks.  

We hope to see you there! 
 
 
 
2026 District 6040 Foundation Dinner
 
The planning process is well underway for the 2026 District 6040 Foundation Dinner, SO......  SADDLE UP, ROTARIANS! 
It’s time to dust off those boots, break out the bling and get ready to party for a purpose!

BOOTS & BLING
2026 District 6040 Foundation Dinner
Friday, November 6, 2026
The Carriage Club | Kansas City


We’re bringing District 6040 together for a night of Rotary fellowship, celebration and fundraising — all in support of The Rotary Foundation and the grants and scholarships that help our clubs Create Lasting Impact.

HERE'S WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU:

Celebrate the incredible work of District 6040 clubs
Dress up in your best Boots & Bling
Bid big in our silent and live auctions
Raise a glass with our NEW Cheers for Charity beer buckets & wine bottles
Take your chance with our $100 raffle — you don't have to be present to win!

Have a whole lot of Rotary FUN! DON'T JUST HEAR ABOUT IT — BE THERE!
 
Register now! You can attend individually, gather your club around a sponsored table, purchase raffle tickets, become a Community Sponsor or add some Cheers for Charity to your evening.

COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN?

We have special room rates available at The Fontaine and Hilton.
 
This is one Rotary night you don't want to miss!
Round up your club. Invite a friend. Find your favorite pair of boots. Add a little sparkle.
 
Saddle up and join us November 6!
 
Let's celebrate what we've accomplished — and raise a little money to help us do even more — SEE YOU THERE!
 
In the Spirit of Rotary,
Kandi Kos
District Executive Secretary
rotary6040office@gmail.com
816-359-0964
 
 
 
District 6040 Paul Harris Promotion
 
For the 1st half of Rotary year 26/27, District 6040 is offering an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund SHARE.
 
The District will match points to dollars 1:1! 
 
If you make an Annual Fund SHARE donation of $500, the District will match with 500 points and you'll be recognized with a Paul Harris Fellowship.
 
If you make a $250 donation, the District will match with 250 points.
 
If you make a $367 donation, the District will match it!
 
If you make a $1000 donation, the district will match with 1000 points and you'll be recognized with TWO Paul Harris Fellowships!
 
The Fine Print: 
  • Points cannot be used to meet your Paul Harris Society obligation.
  • The points program is for Annual Fund donations only.
  • Points will be matched up to 2000 per Rotarian during the promotion.
 
If you'd like to take advantage of this promotion and truly make a difference in the world and in our District, contact me and I'll take care of the paperwork.
 
Dan Gabbert
D6040 Annual Fund Chair
816 309 5626
 
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Programs
Sep 04, 2026
Sep 11, 2026 12:00 PM
Hear from Our District Governor About Creating Lasting Impact
Sep 25, 2026 12:00 PM
Building the Future of Park Athletics: Growth, Leadership and a Championship Culture
Oct 30, 2026 8:00 PM
Entertainment, Elvis Show
View entire list
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Betty Knight
September 2
 
Join Date
Bob Stone
September 1, 1983
43 years
 
Dave Overman
September 1, 1983
43 years
 
Homer Williams
September 1, 1981
45 years
 
Steve Bleish
September 1, 1983
43 years
 
Robert Kersey
September 12, 2014
12 years
 
Scott Walterbach
September 25, 2009
17 years
 
 
 
 
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Parkville Rotary Membership Forms

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 Edie Hays-Bleish, edie.hays@gmail.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! 
 
 
 
 
 
Programs Reminder!! 

When you have a speaker scheduled please make sure to provide the following information to Katherine Swanson at drkswanson@gmail.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!

Thank you for your help! 
 
Dalyn Novak
Executive Secretary (and newsletter creator!)
 
 
 
 
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