District 6040 encourages all Rotarians and clubs to consider making a contribution to The Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund and Polio Plus fund to start the 2025-2026 Rotary year in strong fashion. 
 
District 6040 News
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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Unite for Good: Growing Stronger, Leading Together
🌀 Unite for Good: Growing Stronger, Leading Together
 
One Month In – Let the Excitement Begin!
We are officially one month into our new Rotary year, and I couldn’t be more excited to begin club visits this month as we Serve Together and Unite for Good. 
Let’s dive into the exciting opportunities ahead!
👟 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.
 
📅 Shoe Email Updates – Keep an eye out! Larry will be sending updates on the 25th of each month as we race to the finish line.
 
🎉 Save the Date:

District Conference
🗓️ April 24–25
📍 Rotary Youth Camp, Lee’s Summit, MO
Friday Night:
Special Guest: RI Zone 30/31 Director Brian Hall
Saturday Highlights:
🛠️ Camp service project
🎤 Breakout sessions with inspiring speakers
📋 District Business Meeting
👟 25th Anniversary Shoe Roll Call & Celebration
You won't want to miss it!
 
🎷 Foundation Dinner: A Roaring Good Time
Friday, November 7 · 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.
 
🌟 Evening Features:
🎶 Live Jazz
🎟️ Golden Tickets
🧺 Silent Auction
🍷 Wine & Whiskey Pull
🎭 Roaring 20’s Costumes Encouraged!
🎉 Let’s fill the Madrid Theater with Rotarians ready to celebrate and make an impact!
🛎️ Coming in the September Newsletter:
  • Hotel block info
  • Golden Raffle ticket links
  • Event sponsorship details
Let’s come together to make this year extraordinary – Unite for Good and have some FUN along the way!
 
My friends, this is not a one-person mission. This is our journey—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
 
 
How to Help the Texas Flood Victims
Communities in Rotary District 5840 have been devastated by catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country. The Guadalupe River surged over 30 feet, tragically taking dozens of lives and leaving widespread destruction in Kerrville and surrounding communities.

Rotary District 5840 is now accepting tax-deductible donations through their 501(c)(3) Foundation to support critical disaster relief efforts.

Your support will:
  • Provide relief to affected families through Rotary
  • Empower local Rotarians as they engage in cleanup and recovery
  • Fund long-term rebuilding solutions in their communities
Ways to Donate: 
 
 
By Check Payable to: Rotary District 5840 Foundation
Memo: Disaster Relief
Mail to: Rotary District 5840 Foundation, P.O. Box 13, Boerne, TX 78006
 
Via Zelle
Send to: D5840floodrelief2025@gmail.com
Memo: Disaster Relief
(Include your email in the note for a tax receipt.)
 
People of Action
 
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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