Weekly Update from President Scott Emley

Fellow Rotarians,

 

This week our club will hold our annual Awards Ceremony during our noon meeting.  This gives us a chance to celebrate and recognize scholarship and grant recipients as well as Rotarians who continually exemplify our motto of "Service Above Self."   For me, the timing of this is perfect as we just concluded an extremely successful District Conference here in Manhattan.  Many of your fellow Rotarians were highly involved and instrumental to the success of the District Conference.  In addition, many of your fellow Rotarians were recognized with awards at the conference.  District Governor Debra Rodenbaugh Schaub will be in attendance this week to present awards from the District to our club and to several of our members. In addition, we will honor this year's Rotarian of the Year.

 

If you haven't done so already, please remember to renew your membership in Manhattan Rotary Club by paying your dues.  With the ability to choose between paying by credit/debit card, online or check it's easier than ever to renew.  Chris Nolte is available as you enter our meeting to accept credit/debit card payments.  Secretary George Ham is available at meetings to accept your checks. To pay online, just click on this link:    https://mkt.com/Manhattan-Rotary   As I've mentioned before we certainly don't want to lose you, but if you know you will not be renewing your membership for next year, please notify myself, Secretary George or Treasurer Gil prior to June 1 if at all possible.

 

During my presidency this year I've had the honor of recognizing 2 of our members who reached their 60th anniversary in Rotary.  What are the chances of a club president having that opportunity once during his or her term, let alone twice?  Bill Durke joined Rotary on May 6, 1955 and I was proud last week to present him with a certificate commemorating the day. Congratulations Bill and thank you for your years of service.

 

This week's meeting will be rewarding, uplifting and inspirational.   I hope you will plan to attend.   See you for lunch Thursday!