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Through the efforts of Kirksville Rotary volunteers, citizens of Kirksville can show their support for our country, neighborhoods, and loved ones during the flag holiday seasons. Displaying the flag is an outward expression of gratitude for our country and its citizens. All funds raised will be utilized to improve our community and world.

President

President Elect

Secretary

Treasurer

International Service

John Dungan

Club Service

Tasha McKim

Community Service & Joint Service

Ramey Weichelt

New Generations & Vocational Service

Marty Jayne

Mari Macomber

Nov 29, 2023 12:00 PM

City of Kirksville

Rotary Members

Dec 06, 2023 12:00 PM

Classification Talks

Tom Stinson

Dec 13, 2023

Cyber Security

Santa Clause

Dec 20, 2023 12:00 PM

Holiday Party

Monthly Community Service Project - Unhoused Kits!

Jan 10, 2024 12:00 PM

Monthly Service Project - Valentines Day Bags

Feb 14, 2024 12:00 PM

Monthly Service Project - Dog Toys!

Mar 13, 2024 12:00 PM

Monthly Service Project - Birthday Boxes!

Apr 10, 2024 12:00 PM

Monthly Service Project - Book Bag Packs!

May 08, 2024 12:00 PM

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2023 Joint Service Luncheon

The 2023 Joint Service Clubs Luncheon was hosted by The Rotary Club of Kirksville-Thousand Hills on November 21 in the Georgian Room of the TSU Student Union. The featured speaker was Carl Chinnery, member of the Lee’s Summit Rotary Club.

Carl joined Rotary International in 1977 and has served in several Rotary leadership roles, including District Governor of District 6040 from 2002 to 2003. Carl has committed most of his adult life to the elimination of polio. During his message to the Joint Service Clubs, he shared a letter written by his mother describing the impact that polio had on his family. Carl was instrumental in the immunization of 160 million children during India’s National Immunization Day. He received the District 6040 Humanitarian Award for Polio Eradication, the 2010 Regional Service Award for a Polio Free World and the International Service Award for a Polio Free World.

Despite the serious nature of Carl’s message, his sense of humor shined as he proudly accepted the crown bestowed by the Thousand Hills Club in appreciation of his service.

Kirksville Rotary Club 2022-2023 Awards

President Melissa Stuart and Past President Marie Murphree were able to display our clubs 2022-2023 awards that include Rotary Citation, 3 End Polio Now Awards & Star Club membership!

Club Member & Past Rotary International President Wins Award

The Mizzou Alumni Association presented a prestigious Faculty and Alumni Award for distinguished service to Ray Klinginsmith, a member of the Kirksville Rotary Club and Past Rotary International President. Our club is incredibly proud to call Ray a member and a friend.

District Governor Randy Steinman Visits Kirksville

Thank you so much everyone that came out to visit 6040 District Governor Randy Steinman last week!

We were able to hear about some of the projects most important to him, including microcredit loans, the PolioPlus Society, and fostering cooperation among district Rotary Clubs.

Rotary Donates To NEMO United Way

Our club was happy to hear from Amanda Selby, United Way Campaign Drive Chair! Thanks to our clubs fundraising efforts, we were able to present a $1,000 check towards the United Way's 2024 campaign!

2023 Truman Homecoming Parade

Thank you so much everyone who came out for the Homecoming parade on Saturday! We had a great turnout and enjoyed treats together at the end.

Spruce Up Rotary Park Event

Thank you so much everyone that came out this Saturday for our Spruce Up Rotary Park event!! It was a misty morning but we were still able to plant some new trees. Rotarians and ATSU Rotaracters made a great team.

Additional thank you to Rotary Park Chairs Danny Pagliai and Mark Burger for putting together such a great event!

Visit from youth exchange student!

We were happy to have youth exchange student Lynn Buchen was a visitor at the September 27 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting. Lynn has visited us all the way from Kiel, Germany!

Rotarians Give Back

We love when Rotarians come together to make a difference in our community!

This morning members helped get buddy packs out to local schools.

Pictured from left to right is: David Nichols, Randy Smith, Larry Whitney, Tom & Cathy Stinson, Jennifer Chrisman, and Uyilawa Okuaihesuyi.

Service Above Self

On Sept. 20th fellow Rotarians got together to participate in a street clean up along Baltimore. Thanks so much Melissa Stuart, Craig Shorten, Debi Boughton, Ron Brand, Osariemen Okuaihesuyi, Uyilawa Okuaihesuyi, (not pictured) Scott Beard, and Anne Beard for volunteering!

Rotarians Giving Back

On Sept. 21st we were all smiles partnering with the Mizzou Alumni Association and Thousand Hills Rotary Club to volunteer at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Pictured is Treasurer Jonna Lovenduski, President Melissa Stuart, and Director of Community & Joint Service Ramey Weichelt. Not pictured is Director of Club Service Tasha McKim

Ernie Hughes - Fulbright Scholarship to Uganda

Fellow member Ernie Hughes said he was pleased to be a part of a Fulbright Scholarship Specialist Program on business administration (designed to be 2-6 weeks long) in Uganda this summer. Two Uganda universities were involved in the program: Makerere University, established in 1922, which became an independent national university in 1970 (35,000 students) and Makerere University Business School, founded in 1997 (20,000 students). The Coca-Cola Foundation and Spencer Foundation were also involved. Ernie said this is the first Fulbright trip by Truman in 25 years! This is Ernie’s sixth trip to Africa. He said China’s influence is everywhere in Uganda, which is basically a third world nation. While there Ernie visited the Rotary Club of Kampala Kibuli, a club with 22 members. The District Governor was also there. Music was a large part of the meeting. Ernie is pictured with President Melissa.

Fly the Flag Program Kickoff

Fly the Flag

The Rotary Club of Kirksville has initiated a new project for Kirksville MO. The club is making flag subscriptions available to Kirksville area residents and businesses. It is not uncommon for a Rotarian to fly a flag from or near their home. This project will feature flags being displayed near the street. The flags will be set back 8-10 feet from the street and when numerous neighbors subscribe, will create a corridor of flags. Display the flag is an outward expression of gratitude for our country and its citizens. 100 percent of the funds raised will be utilized to support Rotary projects in the community. Rotarians will be displaying the flag on 6 "flag" holidays: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Patriot Day, and Veteran's Day. If you are interested in having a flag displayed in your yard or business, please click the words "Fly the Flag Program" in the menu bar above.

New Member Welcome - Tom and Cathy Stinson

We're so happy to welcome new Rotarians Cathy and Tom Stinson! The Stinsons jumped in feet-first by helping out at the Pancake Breakfast during the Red, White, and Blue Festival a couple of weeks ago. Tom is a solutions architect with Cyderes, a cybersecurity services provider. The Stinsons were sponsored by Jeff Romine. We're glad to have you in our club!

New Member Welcome - Ansh Atriwal

Club President Marie Murphree inducted new member Ansh Atriwal. Ansh is new to town, coming all the way from California! He is the new Hospitality manager of La Plata's Depot Inn. We are so excited to have him in our club. Even better - he was inducted on his 26th birthday. Be sure to give Ansh a warm welcome and stop by the Depot Inn if you're in La Plata to say hello and check out his work!

Recognition of Adair County High School Students
for the 2022-23 Academic Year

Scholarships Awarded

The Ray Klinginsmith Graduating High School Student Scholarship is awarded annually by the Rotary Club of Kirksville in honor of Ray Klinginsmith, a member of their club who served as President of Rotary International from 2010 to 2011. Criteria for the scholarship include academic excellence, service and leadership in the school and community, an understanding of Rotary's motto "Service Above Self," letters of recommendation, and financial need. Winners of the two $750 Ray Klinginsmith Scholarships from the Class of 2023 were Brashear High School senior Wesley McGinnis and Kirksville High School senior Cristian Mendez. A $250 Honorable Mention Scholarship was awarded to Kaylee Bishop of Novinger High School.

Pictured from left to right are Wesley and his mother Diane; Cristian and his mother Katie, along with Rotarian Mike Mitchell; and Kaylee with her academic counselor Kandice Robinson and Rotarian Melissa Stuart. Congratulations to all of our scholarship winners!

4-Way Test Speech Contest Winner Announced

The 4-Way Test Speech Contest is held each year by the Rotary Clubs of District 6040 for high school students enrolled in grades 9 through 12. Contestants are asked to describe how one or more elements of Rotary's 4-Way Test impact life or society. The 4-Way Test instructs us to ask these questions of the things we think, say, or do:

1. Is it the truth?

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build good will and better friendships?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

This year the Rotary Club of Kirksville chose Kirksville High School sophomore Camden Wilson as the winner of the Club's 4-Way Test Speech Contest. Camden received a $150 cash prize for his entry. Pictured with Camden is Rotarian Melissa Stuart.

Rotary Literacy Program

One of Rotary's seven areas of focus is Basic Education and Literacy. Members of the Rotary Club of Kirksville contribute to the Literacy effort by reading to local school children to instill a love of books and learning. John Dungan (left) and Debi Boughton (center) are pictured reading at Faith Lutheran Church. Kevin Butner (right) read at Mary Immaculate School.

Shoes for Orphan Souls

The Rotary Club of Kirksville presented a check for $2436 on April 26, 2023 to Larry Lunsford, Rotary District 6040 cheerleader for the Shoes for Orphan Souls campaign. Pictured from left are Rotarians Dale Schenewerk, Larry Lunsford, Shoes Committee Chairman Rashmi Prasad, and Jeff Romine.