We value every member’s time, talents, and treasures; foster a welcoming and inclusive community built on meaningful relationships; and create lasting impact through service locally and globally.

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Start Your Friday on the Plaza.

Join us Friday morning for great conversation, meaningful connections, and a closer look at what Plaza Rotary is all about.

Kansas City-Plaza Rotary Club
We meet In Person & Online
Fridays at 7:15 AM
Classic Cup Restaurant
301 W 47th St
Kansas City, MO 64112
United States of America
We are meeting in person and offer a ZOOM option.
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Speakers
Pat Smithson
Services for the Elderly
Sep 04, 2026 8:00 AM
Diane Marty
Always Adapting, Never Changing: A Quick Glimpse at a High School Ecology
Sep 11, 2026 8:00 PM
Anthony Estrada
Operating in a food desert
Sep 18, 2026 8:00 AM
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Interested in speaking to Plaza Rotary?

If you'd be interested in presenting to the Plaza Rotary Club, please contact Program Chair, Bill Moran via the Contact Us form in the menu bar.f you'd be interested in presenting to the Plaza Rotary Club, please contact Program Chair, Bill Moran via the Contact Us form in the menu bar.

Home Club of the 2027–28
President of Rotary International

From Kansas City to the World

Larry Lunsford's selection as Rotary International President is a historic honor for our club and our city—and a reflection of Plaza Rotary's long tradition of leadership and service.

 

Meet Larry Lunsford
Club Stories

Home of Rotary District 6040 Governor 2029-30

Jeff Deatherage

As District Governor of Rotary District 6040 for the 2029–2030 Rotary year, Jeff looks forward to supporting clubs, developing leaders, strengthening membership, expanding service opportunities, and enhancing Rotary’s impact throughout District 6040. He believes Rotary’s greatest strength is its ability to bring together people of action who build friendships, serve their communities, and make a positive difference in the world.

Our Charitable Foundation

The Plaza Rotary Club of Kansas City Charitable Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.

Since it was founded in 1992, the Foundation's mission has been to focus on life-changing, sustainable projects in our community to serve the underserved.

With your help, we can make lives better in our community and around the world.

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Member Birthdays

Member Birthdays:
  • Therese McGill
    August 1
  • Bob Latz
    August 5
  • Aileen Murphy
    August 7
  • Jim Mitchum
    August 16
  • Kathy Kopach
    August 16
  • Larry A. Lunsford
    August 20
  • Steve Johnston
    August 20
  • Ralph Foiles
    August 25
  • Ky Scott
    August 28
  • Marielena Marroquin
    August 30

Make a Difference—Here and Around the World
Join us in putting service into action. Together, we strengthen our local community, support our neighbors around the world, build meaningful relationships, and create lasting change.