Mark your calendars for the Rotary District 6040 Conference, taking place May 30-June 1, in Kirksville, MO. This annual event brings together Rotarians, community leaders, and guests from across the district to celebrate achievements, foster collaboration, and inspire future initiatives. Register by April 15th for just $100 which includes your conference fees, lunch on Friday, Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and Saturday dinner.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Truman's Baldwin Theater! After the District Conference, keep the energy going with Rhonda & The Rage live on Sunday, June 1st at 6:00 p.m. Tickets on sale soon! Special Rotarian Rate $35 (for district conference attendees). General Admission $45 (advance purchase). Don't miss the electrifying performance-secure your spot and make it a night to remember.
What to Expect
Recognition of outstanding clubs and members for their service and contributions.
Updates on Rotary International's priorities, programs, and initiatives.
Cultural and entertainment showcases celebrating the diversity within the district.
Opportunities to engage in hands-on service projects or fundraising events.
There is a lot going on out there that isn’t always the most positive, but it is refreshing to see the consistent can-do spirit of the Rotarians in each and every club. Rotary remains focused on fighting disease (including polio), promoting peace, providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, saving mothers and children, supporting education, protecting the environment, and growing local economies. Rotarians work to accomplish all of this through the lens of our core values, which are service, fellowship, diversity, leadership, and integrity.
It was an honor to visit 4 clubs across the district during the month of February.
Show Me Rotary Presidents-elect/nominee Training Seminar (PETS) is coming up on March 28-29 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia.
Each club is asked to have their President-elect (person serving as President in 2025-2026) and President-nominee (person serving as President in 2026-2027) attend.
This is a statewide learning opportunity to learn best practices about how to lead your club, learn the latest updates from across Rotary, and a great chance to network with other Rotary club leaders and district leadership from across Missouri. The Rotary International President-elect Mario Cesar Martins de Camargo and Rotary Zones 30/31 Director-elect Brian Hall will both be at this year's event and available for everyone to meet.
Would you and your Rotary club like to impact the lives of high school students in your community? You can do just that by sponsoring students to attend the Missouri RYLA Academy.
The Missouri RYLA Academy (MO RYLA) is a four-day/three-night service leadership program that introduces Rotary’s “Service Above Self” philosophy. The curriculum, developed and administered by professional educators, includes a personality self-assessment, team-building activities, and a two-day service project simulation. Rotary International recognizes our program as one of the model RYLA programs in the world. We were the only break-out session at the 2019 RI Convention in Hamburg, Germany.
I am excited to introduce the Applause & Cause Committee, a new District 6040 initiative designed to amplify the visibility and recognition for the incredible work being done by our Rotary community. Our goal is to celebrate our collective impact and inspire greater engagement in the causes we serve.
Our District and Club-level Rotary International Youth Exchange Program needs your leadership skills!
Our current District Youth Exchange leaders are stepping down due to retirement, re-locations, and job changes, creating an opportunity for new leadership and fresh perspectives.
The deadline for nominations for the 2028-2029 district governor has been extended until April 1, 2025
Your club is once again being invited to submit nominations for District Governor for Rotary year 2028-2029. You, as a Rotarian in good standing, may submit to your Club President and Secretary, the name of a Rotarian in your club who you believe would be willing and qualified to serve as District Governor.
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