Parkville Rotary Club
Weekly Newsletter
October 31, 2023 
 
 
 
 
This Week's Program: November 3, 2023
 
Topic: Annual Club Meeting - Election of Officers
 
An annual club meeting is required for non-profit entities by Missouri State Statutes and should be conducted on the first regular meeting in November of each year.
 
Please join us for this meeting Friday. 
 
 
 
 
 
Programs Reminder!! 

When you have a speaker scheduled please make sure to provide the following information to Michelle Sparks, michelle@audraheller.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!)
 
 
 
 
 
District 6040 Foundation Dinner - Hoop-la this Saturday Evening  

Preview the HOOP-la Silent Auction here. Bidding is open now. Click on the blue box below to see the items and bid! 
 
We’ll see you this Saturday night at 6pm!
 
 
 
 
Register Now for The ABCs of The Rotary Foundation
 
District Leaders and Rotarians,

As your Zones 30-31 Foundation Teams serve as a resource to each District and its Rotarians,we often hear that we assume that everyone knows about the basics of The Rotary Foundation, but the evidence does not support that assumption. For example,only about 50% of Rotarians in our two Zones, the Heart of America, support Our Rotary Foundation with their donations,and worldwide, that percentage drops to about 30%.

Our response to that is a webinar titled "The ABCs of The Rotary Foundation" to be presented Tuesday, November 7, 6:00pm CT.

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This promises to be a fast-paced hour with various team members as presenters. But the success of the event depends on you and your leadership teams getting the message out to your clubs and fellow Rotarians. Please spread the word !!! 

Register now and lead by example. See you there !!

 
Marc Horner
District Rotary Foundation Chair 2022-2025
Past District Governor 2019-2020
District 6040
Past President; Rotary Club of Kansas City 2011-2012
816-985-8766
mhorner@aol.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
Want to Learn More about Rotary?
Rotary Leadership Institute - Part 1 starts soon! 


RLI or Rotary Leadership Institute Part I will be online via Zoom in October and November.  If you've taken RLI, please recommend these classes to a friend.  If you haven't taken RLI, please join us to learn more about Rotary.  Agenda's are attached for your convenience.  Please note that you must attend both nights in the session you choose to get credit for the class. 
 
November Session:
Night One-Tuesday Nov. 14 from 5:15 to 8:15
Night Two - Tuesday Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 8:10
 
The link to register for the November session is noted below:
 
The cost is $30 and you can pay online when you register.  Checks can also be made out to HOA-RLI and mailed to me at 850 Fairway Drive, Chillicothe, MO  64601.
 
I will send more information and the materials once registration is completed.  Future dates to note:  Part II will be held Jan. 9 and 16, 2024 and Part III Jan. 23 and 30, 2024.  
 
Let me know if you have any questions or any problems registering.  RLI is a great way to learn more about Rotary.
 
I look forward to hearing from you soon,
Julie (The REAL) McCoy
RLI Coordinator for District 6040
660-752-3128
 
 
 
 
 
Salvation Army Kettle Ringing Volunteers Needed 

The Parkville Rotary Club is signed up to volunteer at the Salvation Army Kettle Ringing on December 9th, from 4-6:30 at the Hy-Vee at 5330 NW 64th St., Kansas City, MO 64151. 
 
This is a great cause and we hope to see you.  We will have a sign-up sheet for 45 minute shifts - if you can't stay for the entire time.  Please be on the lookout for the sign-up sheet in a future email/at our club meetings. 

What Happens When You Ring

Each year, The Salvation Army will serve more than 25 million people across America – including many here in your community. That means 55+ million meals for the hungry, 10+ million nights of shelter for the homeless, and countless Christmas gifts for children who may otherwise go without.
So truly, you can make a difference with every ring. The funds you raise as a Salvation Army bell ringer will make a year-round impact in your community through social services assistance, homeless shelters, disaster relief, children’s programs, rehabilitation services, anti-human trafficking, and more.
Donations in the red kettle stay local – directly impacting the lives of your neighbors by helping them in their time of need. When you ring the bell, you’re making change happen.
 
 
 
 
 
Member News!
Member News is a new section in the weekly newsletter.  Have news you want to share with Parkville Rotary members? Email Dalyn Novak at dnovak@wskfarch.com to have your news added.
 
 
Dave Overman Update (in his own words on Facebook...)
 
You have no doubt heard (and probably used) the term “my tummy’s growling.” Would that mine were as tame. Thanks to a couple of high powered, broad spectrum antibiotics, mine is not only growling it’s roaring, snorting, stomping, romping, bucking, whinnying, grumbling, gurgling (think comic mad scientist lab sounds), to the point of going feral (if you get my drift) and in TOTAL command of my attention. To “tame” the varmint I’m downing a couple of yogurts a day (UGH!!)+ taking probiotics.
 
Home health has been by to dress my legs three times and all assure me the healing process is moving along, but will take a little time. “Vitals” are good. Still waiting to see orotho doc about my left shoulder – still pretty useless.
My REAL home health provider continues to take good care of me making sure I keep up with my meds along will love pats (and gentle boots) as needed.
 
Stay tuned...
 
Dianna Collins is a Grandma x 2! 
 
Dianna's beautiful grand babies made their entrance into the world last Friday 10/27/2023 (in the middle of Rotary, lol). They were born at 31weeks 5 days and unbelievably they are breathing on their own.
 
Avery was born at 12:28 pm 15.25 inches long and 3lbs 10.5oz.
Greyson was born at 12:29 pm 15.5 inches long and 2lbs 9oz.
 
Momma and babies are doing great.  Now we just have to wait for them to come home.  This is going to be a long wait.  We were told its not based on weight its based on health so as long as they stay healthy and continue to grow we hope to have them home by Christmas.
 
CONGRATS DIANNA! 
Avery (left) and Greyson (right)
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Programs
Nov 03, 2023 12:00 PM
Election of Officers
Nov 04, 2023 6:00 PM
Annual Foundation Dinner for 2023 - College Basketball Experience and Hall of Fame, 1401 Grand Blvd.
Nov 06, 2023
Flag Deployment - Veterans Day
Nov 10, 2023 12:00 PM
Sophies Run - Hosted by Robert Kersey
View entire list
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Lynne Fahy
October 3
 
Steve Bleish
October 10
 
Homer Williams
October 11
 
Dave Overman
October 21
 
Scott Walterbach
October 30
 
Join Date
Larry Vawter
October 16, 2006
17 years
 
Kathy Leibrand
October 20, 2017
6 years
 
Neil Davidson
October 22, 2002
21 years
 
 
 
 
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Parkville Rotary Membership Forms

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
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