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Create Lasting Impact 

A Message from 2026-2027 District Governor, Amy Chinnery-Valmassei

Happy New Rotary Year, District 6040!

Yes... we Rotarians get to celebrate two New Years every year!

Today marks the beginning of a brand-new Rotary year. New presidents are ringing bells, new officers are stepping into leadership, and clubs across our district are already looking for ways to make a difference in their communities.

As we kick off the new Rotary year, here are three ideas I'd love for us to keep in mind.

Do Better Than Your Best

Rotary International President Yinka challenged us with these words, and they've really stuck with me. To me, it isn't about comparing our club to another club. It's about asking, What's our next step? How can we build on what we've already accomplished? Every club has room to grow, and every club's next step will look a little different.

Connection Creates Impact

This has become my theme for the year because I believe it's at the heart of Rotary. Every member joins because someone made a connection. Every service project begins with people coming together. Every partnership, every friendship, every new idea starts with a conversation. The stronger our connections, the greater our impact.

Create Lasting Impact

The work we do matters. Sometimes we see the results immediately. Other times, we never know just how far a kind word, a scholarship, a service project, or an invitation to Rotary will reach. Together, we're creating something that lasts—not just for today, but for generations to come.

Over the coming year, I look forward to visiting each of the District 6040 clubs, celebrating what makes your club unique, and learning alongside you. I know I'll leave every visit inspired by the incredible people who make District 6040 such a special place.

Thank you for everything you do for Rotary, for your communities, and for one another.

Here's to a wonderful year of serving, growing, connecting... and Creating Lasting Impact.

Amy Chinnery-Valmassei
District Governor 2026–2027
Rotary District 6040

P.S. If you like someone, invite them to Rotary! Whether it's to a service project, a social event, or a meeting, your invitation might be the connection that changes their life—and strengthens Rotary

Larry A. Lunsford selected to be 2027-28 Rotary International President

Larry A. Lunsford, a member of the Rotary Club of Kansas City-Plaza, Missouri, USA, is the selection of the nominating committee to become Rotary International’s president for 2027-28. He will officially become the president-nominee on 15 September if no other candidates challenge him.  

Lunsford attended Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, on an academic scholarship, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting. He first encountered Rotary when he received a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship to spend the 1981-82 academic year at the University of Newcastle in Australia.

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Larry Lunsford Opinion Piece in the Kansas City Star

We are proud to share a recent Kansas City Star opinion piece authored by D6040 PDG / Rotary International President Nominee Larry Lunsford.

Please take a few moments to read Larry's thoughtful perspective bringing awareness to human trafficking in our area.

Kansas City World Cup can shine a light on human trafficking | Opinion By Larry A. Lunsford Special to The Kansas City Star
Read more at:  https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/article316135952.html
 
Districts 6040 and 5710 unite to honor survivors and victims of human trafficking.
 
 
Photos of the event courtesy of Valerie Anderson: https://www.flickr.com/photos/128842771@N06/albums/72177720334539602/
 
 
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Chillicothe youth library welcomes Rotary-funded musical chimes project.

The Lillian DesMarias Youth Library in Chillicothe has expanded its educational offerings with the installation of outdoor pentatonic chimes, made possible through a Rotary District 6040 District Grant awarded in October 2025.

The grant supported a project led by Rotary 2025-2026 President Ben Arthaud, providing funding for the musical installation as part of a broader effort to encourage learning through interactive experiences. The outdoor chimes are designed to promote music education while offering visitors a hands-on opportunity to explore sound and creativity.

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Kirksville Rotary Club Featured in News 

On July 22, Ruth Bowers received the Ray Klinginsmith Distinguished Service Award from the Rotary Club of Kirksville, recognized alongside another member for her extensive service to Rotary and the community. 

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KCI Rotary grows butterfly garden

 

 The KCI Rotary Club’s efforts to create a butterfly garden in Michael Gunn Park at Platte Meadows continue. 

The Rotary has been working on the garden for the past year and a half. They were awarded a $2,500 grant from Rotary International that allowed the local group to purchase seeds for 30 different varieties of plants and benches. 

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2024-2025  District Foundation Report
Congratulations, District 6040 Rotarians, for the amazing things you have accomplished in our communities and around the world! Our clubs should be extremely proud of the determination shown to continue planning and completing service projects through the last few challenging years. And thank you, Rotarians, for your continued support of The Rotary Foundation! 
 
Please take a few minutes and enjoy the District 6040 Rotary Foundation 2024-2025 Annual Report.
 
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Rotary is made up of People of Action.  Rotary clubs throughout northern Missouri have been hard at work on grant-funded projects that improve lives throughout the District. If you want to make a real difference in your community, join your local Rotary club!
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