As we turn the page on a year filled with challenges and triumphs, we extend our warmest wishes for a prosperous and fulfilling 2025. May the spirit of Rotary – Service Above Self – continue to inspire us all to make a positive impact on our communities and the world.
This Friday, join us for a lunch meeting featuring Rosa, the owner of K-Tacos. Hear Rosa share her inspiring entrepreneurial journey as we celebrate this beloved family-owned gem in Parkville. Experience the fresh, authentic flavors and warm hospitality that make K-Tacos a local favorite.
The speaker is hosted by the Parkville Mainstreet Association, a corporate member of the Parkville Rotary Club.
The Rotary International Float in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA
The Parkville Rotary Club donated $1/club member to help build the Rotary International Float for the January 1st parade. Below is an inspiration image as as well as the final float.
Honoring President Carter
The Parkville Rotary Club honored President Carter with flags at the Parkville City Hall.
Parkville Rotary Board Meeting - January 9, 2025
The meeting will take place at the Thrivent office, located at:
8600 NW 64th Street, Suite 205
Parkville, MO 64152
Please note that entry is through the west side of the building.
Rotary Volunteers Repair Flags
Rotarians worked to get our flag supply ready for the coming year in the Park Commercial Underground below Park University. Thank you to the following volunteers for working!
Steve Bleish
Edie Bleish
Bruce Knoernschild
Neil Davidson
Larry Leibrand
Kent Mayfield
Judy Mayfield
Robert Kersey
Sandi Schmude
Bob Stone
Brad Walters
Member News!
Member News is a new section in the weekly newsletter. Have news you want to share with Parkville Rotary members? Email Dalyn at dnovak@wskfarch.com to have your news added.
Rotary Fact of the Week!
50 Things Every Rotarian Should Know about Rotary
by Steve Garret, District Governor 1994-95, District 5300
#22 - Honorary Membership
"Honorary" is one of the types of membership a person may have in a Rotary club. This type of membership is the highest distinction a Rotary club can confer and is exercised only in exceptional cases to recognize an individual for unusual service and contributions to Rotary and society. Honorary members cannot propose new members to the club, do not hold office, and are exempt from attendance requirements and club dues.
Many distinguished heads of state, explorers, authors, musicians, astronauts and other public personalities have been honorary members of Rotary clubs, including King Gustaf of Sweden, King George VI of England, King Badouin of Belgium, King Hassan III of Morocco, Sir Winston Churchill, humanitarian Albert Schweitzer, Charles Lindbergh, composer Jean Sibelius, explorer Sir Edmund Hillary, Thor Heyerdahl, Thomas Edison, Walt Disney, Bob Hope, Dr. Albert Sabin, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and many of the presidents of the United States. Truly, those selected for honorary membership are those who have done much to further the ideals of Rotary.
The Membership Committee has been hard at work putting together new membership forms! All members can `access the forms by clicking on the blue box below which will take members to a dropbox link with the forms. Give these to potential members! The new spouse forms can be found here as well.
The following forms can be found in the link:
Standard Rotarian Membership Packet
Corporate Membership Packet
Spouse Membership Packet
Please submit the forms filled out to Dalyn Novak (dnovak@wskfarch.com) so she can get new member information added to ClubRunner after the board's approval!
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!
