Brad is one of the newest members to Parkville Rotary. We are excited to hear about his vocation and to learn more about him and his family! He has a great topic on College Funds.
EREY: Every Rotarian Every Year
It's that time of year again!
“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
Applause & Cause Committee
I am excited to introduce the Applause & Cause Committee, a new District 6040 initiative designed to amplify the visibility and recognition for the incredible work being done by our Rotary community. Our goal is to celebrate our collective impact and inspire greater engagement in the causes we serve.
Our Mission The Applause & Cause Committee is dedicated to:
Raising Awareness: We want to shine a light on Rotary’s vast impact.
Celebrating Our Achievements: Recognize the dedication and impact of Rotarians.
Fostering Engagement: Strengthen engagement and inspire action within our network to further advance Rotary’s mission of service above self.
How You Can Get Involved
Here are simple ways YOU can help spread the word and celebrate Rotary:
♦Wear Your Rotary Gear – First Workday of the Month
Show your Rotary pride! Wear your Rotary shirt, hat, pin or necklace and/or carry a Rotary tumbler on the First Workday of each month. Let’s spark conversations about Rotary and its mission.
♦Share Your Rotary Stories
Tell us about the amazing projects your club is working on or share a personal Rotary experience that has inspired you. Your stories help highlight the impact we make. Send details and pictures to rotary6040office@gmail.com.
♦Engage on Social Media
Boost our visibility online! Share Rotary-related posts, highlight milestones, and recognize fellow Rotarians. Use hashtags: #RotaryInAction #Rotary6040 #ServiceAboveSelf.
♦Nominate a Rotarian for Recognition
Know someone making a difference? Let’s celebrate them! Nominate a fellow Rotarian for special recognition by sending details and photos to rotary6040office@gmail.com.
Let’s Celebrate Rotary Together!
By working together, we can elevate the visibility of Rotary’s mission and inspire even more meaningful action. Applause & Cause is here to make that happen, but we need YOU—every Rotarian in District 6040—to bring energy, enthusiasm, and stories to the table.
Let’s take action today to keep Rotary’s impact thriving in our community and beyond!
Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to Rotary’s work.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Amy Chinnery-Valmassei, Ilene Shehan, & Janet Moore
Applause & Cause Committee
District 6040
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
#29 FUNCTIONAL LITERACY PROGRAM
It has been estimated that a billion people -- one-fourth of the world's population -- are unable to read. Illiteracy of adults and children is global is a concern in both highly industrialized nations and in developing countries. The number of adult illiterates in the world is increasing by 25 million each year! In the United States, one quarter of the entire population is considered functionally illiterate.
The tragedy of illiteracy is that those who cannot read lose personal independence and become victims of unscrupulous manipulation, poverty and the loss of human feelings which give meaning to life. Illiteracy is demeaning. It is a major obstacle for economic, political, social and person development. Illiteracy is a barrier to international understanding, cooperation and peace in the world.
Literacy education was considered a program priority by Rotary's original Health, Hunger and Humanity Committee in 1978. An early 3-H grant led to the preparation of an excellent source book on the issues of literacy in the world. The Rotary-sponsored publication, The Right to Read, was edited by Rotarian Eve Malmquist, a past district governor from Linkoping, Sweden, and a recognized authority on reading and educational research. The book was the forerunner of a major Rotary program emphasis on literacy promotion.
In 1985 the RI Planning and Research Committee proposed, and the RI board approved, that the Rotary clubs of the world conduct a ten-year emphasis on literacy education. Many Rotary clubs are thoughtfully surveying the needs of their community for literacy training. Some clubs provide basic books for teaching reading. Others establish and support reading and language clinics, provide volunteer tutorial assistance and purchase reading materials. Rotarians can play a vitally important part in their community and in developing countries by promoting projects to open opportunities which come from the ability to read.
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!
