Parkville Presbyterian Church - Living Center (lower level)
819 Main Street, Suite 304b, Parkville, MO 64152
When:
12:00 PM
Topic: Establishing the Parkville Historic Society
Dean Katerndahl has been mayor of Parkville for a little over 4 years. Prior to that he was chair of the Parkville Planning Commission for about 14 years. Prior to retirement he worked for the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) working with city and county managers on cooperative projects throughout the region. Dean and his wife, Marcia, have lived in Parkville on Main St since 2005. They have a son, Casey, who is a cancer research scientist at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis.
About a year ago Dean and Professor Tim Westcott of Park University, invited a number of individuals and organizations to meet to explore establishing a Parkville Historic Society. They are still in the formative stage, but have developed a website (parkvillehistory.org) and are slowly working on several initiatives, including becoming a more formal organization. Dean will bring us up to date on their work and introduce us to the website.
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.
Parkville Rotary Gifts $1000 to SPEAC
On October 9th, guest speakers at our weekly Friday meeting were Cora Smith and Susie Hines. They are President, and Director of Food Procurement, respectively, at South Platte Emergency Assistance Center, which is housed in the lower level of Parkville Presbyterian Church.
SPEAC is our local food pantry, it served over 6,000 individuals last year. Started in 1989, as a coalition between 4 local churches. It is staffed entirely by volunteers, and is part of the Harvesters food network.
Parkville Rotary Club presented SPEAC with a donation check of $1,000. The club also has announced that SPEAC will be the beneficiary of their Trivia Night Fundraiser in January.
President Steve Bleish with Cora Smith & Susie Hines
Parkville Rotary Plaza Status Update
The center stone island is built and awaits the relocation of the Rotary clock, which is imminent. Rotary volunteers helped with the plantings yesterday. Thank you to all who participated. More plants will be placed into the new island center garden once the clock is in place.
Completion of construction is still projected as October 31st, with signage installation to follow in the weeks ahead.
Last minute addition: Brittanie at the City confirmed tonight that the scheduled move date of the clock is now next Monday, weather permitting. Power was removed from the clock this afternoon in prep of the move.
Update provided by Dave Rittman
Below are some photos of the landscaping installation.
Rotarians Chelsey, Edie, Mark, Jessika, plus future Rotarian Mack did plantings at and around Rotary Plaza next to Farmers Market in Parkville.
October Fifth Friday!
Don't forget to get your tickets now!
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!
2026 District 6040 Foundation Dinner
The planning process is well underway for the 2026 District 6040 Foundation Dinner, SO...... SADDLE UP, ROTARIANS!
It’s time to dust off those boots, break out the bling and get ready to party for a purpose!
BOOTS & BLING 2026 District 6040 Foundation Dinner Friday, November 6, 2026 The Carriage Club | Kansas City
We’re bringing District 6040 together for a night of Rotary fellowship, celebration and fundraising — all in support of The Rotary Foundation and the grants and scholarships that help our clubs Create Lasting Impact.
HERE'S WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU:
Celebrate the incredible work of District 6040 clubs Dress up in your best Boots & Bling Bid big in our silent and live auctions Raise a glass with our NEW Cheers for Charity beer buckets & wine bottles Take your chance with our $100 raffle — you don't have to be present to win!
Have a whole lot of Rotary FUN! DON'T JUST HEAR ABOUT IT — BE THERE!
Register now! You can attend individually, gather your club around a sponsored table, purchase raffle tickets, become a Community Sponsor or add some Cheers for Charity to your evening.
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.
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!
