Larry Lunsford, a member of the Rotary Club of Kansas City-Plaza has been selected to become Rotary International President for 2027-2028.  Congratulations to Larry.  

Upcoming District Events
District 6040 Executive Council Meeting
Aug. 21, 2025
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
 
RI Monthly Theme - Basic Education & Literacy Month
Sep. 01, 2025
 
District 6040 Executive Council Meeting
Sep. 18, 2025
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
 
RI Monthly Theme - Community Economic Development Month
Oct. 01, 2025
 
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The heart of our fundraising is club table sponsorship. We have several levels of table sponsorship from $5,000 for 20 guests to $1000 for 4 guests. Individual tickets are $150. If there is interest from your Rotary club to sponsor a table and attend, please contact Cassy Venters at deventers@me.com.  

The Rotary club of kitwe North received visiting Rotarians from the District 6040 on the friendship exchange programme. It was an amazing weekend as qe had a chance to show them our projects and one of each was lumpuma heath care project... after that we had a chance to visit the Palace...later that evening we were invited for a scrumptious meal ๐Ÿ˜‹ and enjoyed some good music... on Sunday we had a tour to chifunshi home of the chimpanzee were we learnt a lot about chimpanzee And letter on that evening we had an amazing dinner at Leo spice Valley we were joined by two other clubs Rotary Club of Kitwe Rotary of kalulushi for a night of fun and exchange of banners and gifts it was an amazing experience looking forward to more collaborations

A Word From Our District Governor
 ๐ŸŒ€ Unite for Good: Growing Stronger, Leading Together

One Month In โ€“ Let the Excitement Begin!

We are officially one month into our new Rotary year, and I couldnโ€™t be more excited to begin club visits this month as we Serve Together and Unite for Good. 

Letโ€™s dive into the exciting opportunities ahead!


๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Shoe Drive Spotlight: 25th Anniversary Challenge!

Shoes, Shoes, and More Shoes!

Our Head Shoe Cheerleader, Larry Lunsford, and I are challenging every club to make this 25th Anniversary of Shoes for Orphan Souls one to remember.

๐Ÿ“… Shoe Email Updates โ€“ Keep an eye out! Larry will be sending updates on the 25th of each month as we race to the finish line.

๐ŸŽ‰ Save the Date:
District Conference
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ April 24โ€“25
๐Ÿ“ Rotary Youth Camp, Leeโ€™s Summit, MO

Friday Night:
Special Guest: RI Zone 30/31 Director Brian Hall

Saturday Highlights:
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Camp service project
๐ŸŽค Breakout sessions with inspiring speakers
๐Ÿ“‹ District Business Meeting
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 25th Anniversary Shoe Roll Call & Celebration

You won't want to miss it!


 

๐ŸŽท Foundation Dinner: A Roaring Good Time

Friday, November 7 ยท Madrid Theater

Get ready for a jazzy evening as we celebrate what our clubs have accomplished and how your donations make a difference locally and globally.

๐ŸŒŸ Evening Features:
๐ŸŽถ Live Jazz
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Golden Tickets
๐Ÿงบ Silent Auction
๐Ÿท Wine & Whiskey Pull
๐ŸŽญ Roaring 20โ€™s Costumes Encouraged!

๐ŸŽ‰ Letโ€™s fill the Madrid Theater with Rotarians ready to celebrate and make an impact!

๐Ÿ›Ž๏ธ Coming in the September Newsletter:

  • Hotel block info
  • Golden Raffle ticket links
  • Event sponsorship details

Letโ€™s come together to make this year extraordinary โ€“ Unite for Good and have some FUN along the way! 

My friends, this is not a one-person mission. This is our journeyโ€”together.  Looking forward to Growing Stronger and Leading Together in 2025-2026! 

In Rotary Service, 

Jodi Sundaram, District Governor 2025-2026, Rotary Club of Liberty 

Around The District

Help for the District Foundation Dinner

Rotary Clubs can help to support the Foundation Dinner on November 7, 2025 at the Madrid Theatre in Kansas City. We are looking for donation of silent auction items, donation of whiskey or wine, donation of Southwest Airline Points, and Club or individual sponsorships. 

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A Hopping Good Time

The Odessa Rotary Club, and members from the Odessa High School Interact Club, held their Annual Frog and Turtle Races at the annual Puddle Jumper Days this past week.  It was a great service project that brought togther the community.  

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