Rotary District 6040

Tom was a member for 69 years! He joined Rotary in 1951. That was before most of the Clubs in the District were founded. Also, before most members in the District were born.

How did Rotary Clubs handle the last pandemic. Interesting!

Together, We Transform: Doing Good in the World. Join us for the final installment in the virtual series Empowering Women in Rotary. As the previous sessions have demonstrated, this inspirational series is for all to learn and grow as Rotarians in support of the difference we can make when working together. On Monday, November 9th, 6:00 to 7:00 PM, we'll hear from Brenda Cressey, a Trustee of The Rotary Foundation, discussing wasy you can make an impact in our communities, our nation, and our world. Don't miss it! Registration and additional information can be found at https://ewirotary.com/events

Great job Lee’s Summit Sunrise Rotary!

Today is Giving Tuesday! A gift to Rotary builds communities and creates new opportunities. Join us in doing good in the world: https://on.rotary.org/376vCg4

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! With a four-star Charity Navigator rating, 92% of our funds spent of programs, and more than 100 years of service - The #Rotary Foundation is your trusted source for doing good in the world. https://on.rotary.org/36ZRoC4

The pandemic hasn't slowed the Rotary Club of Kirksville! "We have been conducting hybrid meetings. We have a beautiful park named Rotary Park with an amazing amphitheater named after past RI president Ray Klinginsmith. When weather allows, we are meeting outside in the amphitheater. We have switched from buffet style lunch from Colton's Steakhouse to individual box lunches, but they are still tasty! When we have to meet indoors, we are meeting in our usual indoor location but maintain social distancing and also open doors to the outside to allow some ventilation. When we are also inside, we have access to WiFi and I have been showing our meetings via Facebook live on our Facebook page."

You're all quite aware that due to unforeseen circumstances (like a global pandemic) we weren't able to gather together for our annual celebration - the 2020 Shoes Roll Call. But that didn't stop Rotary District 6040 from conducting an amazing (and appropriately socially distanced!) Shoes Caravan! Take a look at this powerful Caravan recap/Shoes Roll Call video, hosted by our own Shoes Cheer Leader - Larry Lunsford! https://youtu.be/l5Ii83tXOXY

A fascinating throwback to 1914 Kansas City in this Rotary International "Rotarian" magazine. The special issue is filled with KC features, photos and ads and c...an be read in full here >> http://bit.ly/2lT1I5N. In addition to being shown on the cover, Union Station is profiled and photographed on pages 30-33 See more

Congratulations to the Cameron club -which dedicated an ADA Veterans Fishing Deck with Ribbon Cutting at Cameron’s Sunrise on September 24th. Following months of construction, officials of the Rotary Club, City of Cameron, Chamber of Commerce and Park Board joined for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new, covered ADA compliant Fishing Dock. Cameron Public Works Director Drew Bontrager described the project as the centerpiece of Sunrise Lake. The fishing dock was conceived as a way to allow disabled veterans access to Sunrise Lake. #PeopleOfAction

DGE David McCaughey at training!

Want to be part of something huge - like wiping a dreaded disease from the face of the earth? World Polio Day is coming up this Saturday, October 24th. Find out more, and join your local Rotary Club! #EndPolioNow #PeopleOfAction https://youtu.be/UgBxumXI8MQ

Congratulations Parkville Rotary! Job well done.

DG Don Gladhart congratulates Houston Roberts (St Joseph #32) on graduating from RLI. Houston, who joined Rotary last December, completed the three courses via the new Zoom format. Another Part 1 course is scheduled for November. Contact PDG Julie McCoy at [email protected] for more info on Rotary Leadership Institute.

To Club Presidents and Membership Chairs. This is a must watch TED talk. We have to change our tune. What we have been doing no longer works. Enjoy. This one will make you think!

Great community service!

Staying engaged and connected during the pandemic? The Weston Club is! Weston Rotary Club is meeting in person the first and third Fridays, and plans to get back to weekly meetings soon. The club recently took over as operator of the Weston Food Pantry (it was in a declining state, but food insecurity increasing) and are currently serving 20-25 school-based families with a weekly bag of supplemental food, 20 senior citizens with a monthly food supplement and handling community food insecurity needs as they arise (on a one-off basis). "It's a large undertaking for a smaller club; as we will run it from A-Z from fundraising to operations with no overhead involved. "

A polio-free world is possible. Find out five ways that you can take action for #WorldPolioDay on 24 October. https://on.rotary.org/2Ruyz1d

Rotary continues to fight to end Polio! World Polio Day is October 24.