Our Fifth Friday will be at Knuckleheads, Gospel Lounge. Back by popular demand is Jeff Bergen and his Elvis Tribute Show. Tickets are general admission and available on their website. This is an exciting and high energy show, so don't miss!
Parkville Rotary Plaza Status Update
Yesterday morning (Monday Oct 26, 2026) the Rotary clock was relocated to it's new location in Parkville Rotary Plaza. Originally installed in Rotary Triangle at Hwy 9 and 1st street in 2006, the clock was installed on a base especially designed for it within English Landing Park adjacent to Farmer's Market.
The expansion of the Hwy 9 intersection will eliminate the former Triangle and it's landscape in the near future due to highway elevation changes. Thus the clock now remains preserved for residents to use and enjoy for years to come at it's new location.
The clock will be operational again in a week or two once power is available to it's base, and it is re-calibrated to run in it's new location.
Update provided by Dave Rittman
2026 District 6040 Foundation Dinner
NEXT WEEK!
BOOTS & BLING 2026 District 6040 Foundation Dinner
Friday, November 6, 2026 The Carriage Club | Kansas City
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.
District 6040 Paul Harris Promotion
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.
Dave Overman - Facebook Post on 10.22.26 courtesy of Bob Stone
80 years + 1 day
Thanks for all the birthday wishes – it was a good’un. Celebrated last Sunday w/ local d-i-l; went out to dinner last night – really “whooped it up.” We didn’t make it home until almost 8:30 p.m. Heading north to visit the MN contingent and do it all over again!
As a public service, I offer “Things I’ve learned in my 80 orbits”:
#1 – You’re never too old to “learn something the hard way.”
#2 – No matter how careful the planning; no matter how careful the execution of said plan; there’s always one more idgit than you planned for.
#3 – No matter what happens (or when or where) there’s always someone standing around who “knew it would.”
#4 – I’ll never understand neon hair, shredded jeans, or tats.
#5 – What don’t hurt, don’t work.
#6 – There’s no “hurry up” gear. In overdrive, I top out somewhere between “amble” and “mosey.”
#7 – If science really wants to help humankind, it needs to work on why the floor keeps getting farther and farther away.
#8 – Artificial preservatives are your friends.
#9 – You have a lot more “do da” than “zip-a-dee.”
#10 – You only get 33 minutes from a “5 Hour Energy Drink.”
#11 – You don’t know ANY of the people in People Magazine.
#12 – And finally, you best put the word “pants” on your “out-the-door-checklist.”
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!
