We’ve had a change in our program for this Friday. Our speaker will now be Polly Howard with The Children's Place.
Since 1978, The Children’s Place has been Kansas City’s trauma treatment center, serving the mental health needs of young children ages eight and younger who have experienced traumatic events such as abuse, neglect, violence, or the loss of a loved one.
As a national leader in children’s mental health, The Children’s Place provides early intervention, play therapy, and education that help children heal and thrive. Their mission is simple yet profound: to restore childhood and give kids the chance to lead healthy, happy lives. Hosted by Jason Henke
FIFA World Cup Comes to KC
As many of you are already aware, Kansas City is preparing to welcome an estimated 650,000 soccer fans into our metro next summer for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, …and Rotary will be there for the action!
We’ve come together with our neighboring district in Kansas to form a World Cup-specific planning committee, co-chaired by Plaza Rotary Club International Service Chair Kathy Kopach and District 5710 PDG Stephanie Meyer. Conversations are underway about how to best welcome our guests, showcase Rotary, and bring attention to vital causes, including the prevalence of human trafficking at such events.
You’ll hear much more about these plans in the coming months (as they are solidified), but in the interim, we wanted to make you aware of a fantastic volunteer opportunity: As Kansas City prepares to host the world for FIFA World Cup 2026™, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to show the true meaning of Service Above Self.
The KC2026 Host Committee is recruiting more than 6,000 volunteers to help welcome fans, players, and visitors from around the globe— and we believe Rotary members are uniquely suited to lead the way. This is your chance to help showcase the heart of our city and extend Rotary hospitality to fellow Rotarians from around the world who will be visiting our region.
Whether it’s assisting with fan services, wayfinding, or city welcome efforts, volunteers will play a vital role in creating a warm, inclusive, and memorable experience for guests in the Heart of America.We hope you'll encourage your club members to apply to be part of this historic moment.
1. Volunteer Interviewers Needed: KC2026, the local organizing committee, is looking for 350 dedicated individuals to serve as volunteer interviewers. The interview phase will run from October through January, during which KC2026 and FIFA expect to assess over 12,000 candidates. To support this effort, they are seeking 350 volunteers to serve as FIFA World Cup KC 2026 Interviewers.
Interviewer training will be conducted in mid-October, followed by the official start of interviews. Each interviewer is requested to commit to 1–2 shifts of approximately 2 hours during this phase. Those interested in serving as Volunteer Interviewers need to do two things:
-Sign Up to Volunteer
-Complete this Form
2. Rotary Code: On August 11, the official application process begins. You will receive notification once you have signed up. When you complete your volunteer application, please enter the code ROTARY in the “Group Code” field. This will help us track the number of Rotarians participating and, where possible, identify opportunities for Rotary members to serve together. While we cannot guarantee group assignments, we will do our best to keep Rotarians connected throughout this experience.
Let’s come together — across clubs and across the metro — to serve our community and show the world what Kansas City and Rotary are all about.
Kathy Kopach and Stephanie Meyer
Synergy Services Volunteer Day Rescheduled
Mark your calendars! Our next volunteer opportunity at Synergy is scheduled for:
📅 Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Synergy Services – 2001 NE Parvin Road, Kansas City, MO 64116
We’ll be serving together to support Synergy’s important mission in our community. More details will follow soon.
A sign-up sheet will be sent closer to the event to help Synergy plan for us and make the best use of our time and talents.
Thank you for continuing to live out “Service Above Self.”
Save the Date - Parkville Rotary Annual Snowflake Party!
The Annual Parkville Rotary Snowflake Dinner will be at Café Des Amis, 12 Main Street, in Parkville on January 10, 2026 5:30 PM.
More details will be provided as we get closer to the event, but save the date on your calendar!
Save the Date - District Foundation Dinner!
🎷 Foundation Dinner: A Roaring Good Time 🎷
Dust off your fedoras, flapper dresses, and dancing shoes – we're throwing it way back for this year's Rotary District 6040 Foundation Dinner with a Roaring 20s twist!
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!
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!
