Parkville Rotarian Michelle Sparks who will share her incredible experiences from her recent Friendship Exchange to Zambia and Zimbabwe. Join us for an inspiring presentation filled with stories of connection and cultural exchange!
Mentors Needed at Park University!
Park University is looking for mentors to share their skills.
Larry Lunsford, a member of the Rotary Club of Kansas City-Plaza has been selected to become Rotary International President for 2027-2028. Congratulations to Larry! Having an Rotary International President from Kansas City let alone District 6040 is amazing!
Parkville Days are Right Around the Corner!
Parkville Days are Friday, August 22nd - Sunday, August 24th this year. There will be a parade on Saturday, August 23rd and the Parkville Rotary will be driving/walking in the parade. Please let Bob Stone know if you plan on driving a car so he can give you all the details - who, what, where, when, and why!
For more information on Parkville Days:
https://www.visitkc.com/events/parkville-days/
Save the Date - District Foundation Dinner!
🎷 Foundation Dinner: A Roaring Good Time 🎷
Madrid Theater
3810 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Friday, November 7
Get ready for a jazzy evening as we celebrate what our clubs have accomplished and how your donations make a difference locally and globally.
Evening Features:
🎶 Live Jazz
🎟️ Golden Tickets
🧺 Silent Auction
🍷 Wine & Whiskey Pull
🎭 Roaring 20’s Costumes Encouraged!
Let’s fill the Madrid Theater with Rotarians ready to celebrate and make an impact! Coming soon:
Golden Raffle ticket links
Event sponsorship details
Let’s come together to make this year extraordinary – Unite for Good and have some FUN along the way!
My friends, this is not a one-person mission. This is our journey—together. Looking forward to Growing Stronger and Leading Together in 2025-2026!
In Rotary Service,
Jodi Sundaram
District Governor 2025-2026
Rotary Club of Liberty
Member News!
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 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!
