Rotary is visiting the Parkville Wine House this Thursday. We are excited for a social with our volunteer friends at one of our very own Parkville businesses!
“Every Rotarian Every Year” status is achieved by clubs when, during the Rotary year:
EVERY member of that club personally contributes at least $25 to the Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund
The club’s total TRF Annual Fund contribution averages at least $100 per capita
If you want Joe Carroll to add a donation amount to your upcoming invoice please let him know by April 1st! JCarroll@connections.bank
Rotary Youth Camp Ribbon Cutting
This Saturday!
You are invited to a special event at Rotary Youth Camp to celebrate “Percussion at Play!”, a wonderful project led by Girl Scout Gold Award recipient Paige Thomas.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ Time: Open House from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Ribbon Cutting at 1:30 PM)
📍 Location: Rotary Youth Camp, 22310 NE Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit, MO
🍪 Refreshments will be served!
This event highlights a fantastic new addition to the camp, and it’s a great opportunity to show our support for youth leadership, community service, and the incredible work happening at Rotary Youth Camp.
Please mark your calendars and join Paige in celebrating this achievement.
Michelle Sparks
Parkville Rotary
President 2024/2025
Rare Opportunity to Join Incoming RI President for Dinner
Join your incoming club leaders for a rare opportunity to have dinner with a Rotary International incoming President!
RI PE Mario Cesar Martins de Camargo of Brazil will be speaking at PETS in Columbia, MO. You do NOT have to attend PETS to attend this special dinner.
We would love to pack the house and show Mario our gratitude for making time to be with us.
2025 Show Me Rotary – Presidents Elect Training Seminar
SPECIAL Invitation to have dinner and meet
RI President-elect Mario Cesar Martins de Camargo
Limited seating, so act quickly.
When:Friday, March 28, 2025
6:00pm mix & mingle cash bar
6:30pm dinner
8:00pm dessert & cash bar
Where: Holiday Inn Executive Center
2200 Interstate 70 Dr SW, Columbia, MO
Cost: $75 per person
Registration deadline is Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
NOTE: If you are attending PETS this year, you DO NOT need to purchase a ticket to the dinner, it is included in your registration fees.
Show Me Rotary is opening the dinner up to all members. You will need to purchase a ticket if you are NOT registered for PETS. Please let us know if you have any questions!
Nominations for 2028-29 District Governor Deadline Extended
Dear Fellow Rotarians
The deadline for nominations for the 2028-2029 district governor has been extended until April 1, 2025
Your club is once again being invited to submit nominations for District Governor for Rotary year 2028-2029. You, as a Rotarian in good standing, may submit to your Club President and Secretary, the name of a Rotarian in your club who you believe would be willing and qualified to serve as District Governor.
This person should be voted on by your club and his/her name, along with the application and all needed signatures, submitted to the District Nominating Committee.
The District Nominating Committee, in accordance with Section 12.03.2 of the RI Bylaws, will consist of the last five Past District Governors. They are the voting members. The current District Governor, Governor-Elect, Governor-Nominee, and the Governor Nominee-Designate will also serve on the committee as non-voting members.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Randy
Randy Steinman
Immediate Past District Governor
913-927-2393
May 30 - June 1 in Kirksville, MO
Mark your calendars for the Rotary District 6040 Conference, taking place May 30-June 1, in Kirksville, MO. This annual event brings together Rotarians, community leaders, and guests from across the district to celebrate achievements, foster collaboration, and inspire future initiatives. Register by April 15th for just $100 which includes your conference fees, lunch on Friday, Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and Saturday dinner.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Truman's Baldwin Theater! After the District Conference, keep the energy going with Rhonda & The Rage live on Sunday, June 1st at 6:00 p.m. Tickets on sale soon! Special Rotarian Rate $35 (for district conference attendees). General Admission $45 (advance purchase). Don't miss the electrifying performance-secure your spot and make it a night to remember.
What to Expect:
Recognition of outstanding clubs and members for their service and contributions.
Updates on Rotary International's priorities, programs, and initiatives.
Cultural and entertainment showcases celebrating the diversity within the district.
Opportunities to engage in hands-on service projects or fundraising events.
The annual District 6040 Rotary Foundation Dinner will be held on November 7, 2025. More details in the coming weeks.
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
#32 RECREATIONAL & VOCATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS
From stamp collecting to wine appreciation, the hobbies of Rotarians are as diverse as the membership itself. Yet, among the more than one million Rotarians worldwide, an amateur-radio enthusiast or a chess player is bound to find others who share the same passions. But Recreational Fellowship members share more than just their common interest in sport diving or Esperanto; they share an interest in fellowship and service and in promoting world understanding. As such, it's no wonder that the International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians donates the profits from ski events to The Rotary Foundation or that the Flying Rotarians help ferry medical personnel and supplies.
One has only to look at the types of Vocational Fellowships to recognize how they differ from their recreational counterparts. With Rotarians united by their shared professional interest in such fields as Hospital Administration and Finance/ Banking, it's obvious that Vocational Service is as important a concern as international fellowship to the members of these groups. Members exchange technical information and seek opportunities to employ their expertise in service not just to their own communities and countries, but to their professions as well. For example, the Ophthalmology International Vocational Fellowship organized a professional seminar on the subject of eye surgery in developing countries.
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!
