PARKVILLE ROTARY CLUB
Weekly Newsletter
February 3, 2026  
This Week's Program: Friday, Feb. 6th 
 
Location: 
Parkville Presbyterian Church - Living Center (lower level)
819 Main Street, Suite 304b, Parkville, MO 64152
Time:
Noon
 
 
TOPIC: The Incredible, Amazing You
 


Our guest speaker will be fellow Rotarian Dave Overman — someone many of you already know and enjoy. Dave is well liked, highly engaging, and always brings an entertaining and insightful perspective. This is one of those meetings you’ll be glad you attended.

 
 
 
 
Sign Up to Volunteer for KKC Read-A-Thon
THIS FRIDAY!
 
We’re gearing up for the Kindest Kansas Citian Read-A-Thon, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
 
Friday, February 6, 2026
 
Two shifts available:
  • 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 12:00–2:00 PM
 
Synergy Services Youth Resiliency Center
2001 NE Parvin Road, Kansas City, MO 64116
 
This special day kicks off the selection process for the Kindest Kansas Citians. Volunteers read essays and drawings written by students in grades K–12, each one nominating an everyday hero who makes our community a better, kinder place — teachers, neighbors, coaches, first responders, and more.
This tradition has been going strong for 36 years, with nearly half a million students participating since it began.
 
The winning students and their nominees will later be honored at the 36th Annual Kindest Kansas Citian Awards in April.
 
👉Sign up here:
 
It’s meaningful, uplifting, and a powerful way to give back in just a few hours.
 
Michelle Sparks
 
Parkville Rotary
Vice President 2025/2026
Mobile:  913-481-7658   
 
 
 
 
Special Parkville Rotary Board Meeting Wednesday Evening
 
All Parkville Rotary Board Members are asked to attend the Wednesday Feb 4th, Special Meeting at 5:30 PM at Dave Rittman's home. 
                
 
 
 
 
 
District 6040 Challenge!

After a very successful Foundation Dinner in November (Thank You! for your Club's donations and participation) we are poised to finish this Rotary year strong!
 
At PETS last year I suggested focusing on two things - asking every member to commit to $144 (EREY per capita goal for the District) and use Rotary Direct as the tool for giving.
 
Rotary Direct is an easy way to ensure your members' donations to The Rotary Foundation are regularly processed, making it easy to fulfill a goal or commitment to being a Paul Harris Fellow, a Paul Harris Society member, or simply supporting The Rotary Foundation.
 
The Challenge
 
On February 1st, I'll run a report of all Rotary Direct giving for the district. I'll run the report again on July 1 and the Club with the largest per capita gain in members using Rotary Direct for AT LEAST $12 per month (or $144 per year) will win a fabulous prize. 
 
What's the prize? 
 
You'll pick the date and your favorite local watering hole and I'm buying the first round for all members of your Club who show up! Socialize and celebrate - what could be better?
 
I may drag along some big shots from the District and maybe have some give aways or Rotary swag. Of course the real winner here is The Rotary Foundation and funding District grants with recurring donations to The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund.
 
Fire up your Clubs to finish the year strong and let's look forward to a fun Happy Hour this summer!
 
YIRS,
Dan Gabbert
Rotary District 6040 Annual Fund Chair
816.309.5626
 
PARKVILLE ROTARIANS UNITE! 
Parkville Rotarians! We've got this! As your Foundation Chair I'd love to see everyone donate something towards our goal. Please use the Rotary Direct method Dan noted above or give your donation to Joe Carroll and he will submit it for you. 
 
Our Third Thursday Socials would be the perfect time to win this prize! 
 
Thanks,
Dalyn Novak
Foundation Chair
 
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Programs
Feb 06, 2026 12:00 PM
The Incredible, Amazing You
Feb 13, 2026 12:00 PM
Feb 19, 2026 5:30 PM
Feb 27, 2026 12:00 PM
Encore with Dave Overman
View entire list
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Joe Carroll
February 9
 
Larry Cory
February 11
 
Candi Sweeney
February 20
 
Bob Caplinger
February 23
 
Todd DeMint
February 23
 
Join Date
Cliff Cribb
February 12, 2023
3 years
 
Dalyn Novak
February 24, 2012
14 years
 
 
 
 
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Parkville Rotary Membership Forms

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 Sandy Knoernschild, 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! 
 
 
 
 
 
Programs Reminder!! 

When you have a speaker scheduled please make sure to provide the following information to Michelle Sparks at michellesparkshomes@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!

Thank you for your help! 
 
Dalyn Novak
Executive Secretary (and newsletter creator!)
 
 
 
 
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