Parkville Presbyterian Church - Living Center (lower level)
819 Main Street, Suite 304b, Parkville, MO 64152
When:
12:00 PM
Topic: SPEAC - Who We Are, What We Do, & How We Are Able To Do It
Southern Platte Emergency Assistance Center (SPEAC)
Cora Smith is a retired trainer and Product Developer for Wilton Industries. She began volunteering at SPEAC pantry about a year before her retirement twelve years ago. After retiring, she became more involved with SPEAC and was trained to do Intake. A year or so later she was appointed to the Board to fill the unexpired term of the Vice President. Since that time, she has served as Vice President and President. Cora is currently serving her 3rd term as President.
Susie Hines is a retired social worker for the State of Missouri. She began volunteering at SPEAC in 2017. She was elected Vice President in 2018. She began training for Food Supply a year or so after where she continues to serve today. As head of Food supply she is responsible for our Harvester orders and deliveries as well as overseeing other
volunteers who make grocery store and restaurant pick-ups. At the Boards request, She also orders from other channels to keep the pantry stocked in household and personal items.
Looking for a way to become more involved in the Parkville Rotary Club?, We need your Expertise, Leadership and Commitment! We are looking for a Member to fill the role of Vice President for the 27-28 Rotary year that begins on July 1 2027. The role would move on to President Elect and then Club President in subsequent years.
If interested or you have more questions, please reach out to Steve Bleish or Joe Carroll.
Parkville Rotary Plaza Status Update
Progress continues with the Rotary Plaza in English Landing Park. Today they are working on completing the stonework and wall associated with the water fall that will be installed in the open square in the center of the photo. Power is being installed now, both for recessed lighting and at outlets. Water to the base of the fountain became available an hour ago!
The clock will be relocated from Hwy 9 on to the stone base about to be built in the center of the Plaza shortly - once a missing part arrives from the clock manufacturer.
Update provided by Dave Rittman
It works!!! The first test of the water fall just now ... The feature is not fully installed ... but the structure is "live" and runs!
Upcoming Events in October
Attend the Rotary International Convention in Barcelona Spain!
Registration for the 2027 Rotary International convention recently opened.
The convention is being held in Barcelona, Spain on June 26 - 30, 2027. It may be the opportunity of a lifetime. All the information can be found at:
As you plan your fun fall activities, you'll want to be sure to include Lee's Summit's newest signature event - a Halloween-themed costume party at Green Street on Friday, October 30. If you made it to LS for any of the Futbol Friday watch parties, you already know what an electric venue Green Street is, and with it decorated spooktacularly for Boo Ball, it's going to be an epic evening!!
We chose downtown for our location intentionally, as our club and our sister club have been committed to our community for decades. Our mission of service above self plays out as we tend the Rotary garden close to the train tracks, conduct quarterly street cleanups in the downtown corridor, and host our happy hours at downtown establishments. In short, we LOVE our downtown community. So please, get your tickets, come spend some time in our charming downtown district and then party the night away with us at Green Street!!
Get your TICKETS HERE, and if you're interested in sponsoring, we'd love to include you that way as well (please use the contact information below). We hope you'll join us to eat, drink and be scary!!
CONTACT INFORMATION
kindredmadekc@gmail.com
620-786-5039 or 573-578-8593
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.
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.
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 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!
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!
