Hello Rotarians!
I hope you have all have got your driveway cleared and the streets around your house are passable. It sure reminds us how Winter comes with a BAM! as soon as January arrives.
I was out of town last week and President-Elect Chris Culbertson led the meeting. I've heard he did a great job and that many Rotarians were able to make it after all.
Thanks for making the effort to attend, and thanks to Chris for filling in.
Thanks for making the effort to attend, and thanks to Chris for filling in.
Please contribute to the Pocket Change for District 5710 Polio Plus jar at the registration table when you come in. This campaign helps all Clubs in the District participate in Polio Plus.
We reward attendance at the meetings with a drawing for Free Lunch. Last week Mark Claussen was the winner. Remember - you could be the next winner, but you must be present to win!
Our greeter was Rich Wartell, and our apology to those that had to struggle with the front entrance. Dr. Roger Reitz was not able to attend, so we recited The Pledge of Allegiance instead.
We had one visiting Rotarian, Christine Benne of the Konza club, and 4 guests including our speaker, Ned Seaton. Spouses Martha Seaton and Melissa Cannon-Smith accompanied Dick and Kent, respectively, and Global Grant Scholarship candidate Duro Dogan joined us via Zoom. Please continue to invite your friends to visit Rotary - our goal is 160 members this year, and visitors are the best way to reach that goal.
This month's theme is Vocational Service, and our January CUP Money goes to Big Lakes Developmental Center whose mission is to deliver quality services that promote choice, independence and inclusion for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Last week the Community Cares Chest was closed due to cold weather and road conditions. We will be operating again this week, Wednesday January 15th from 8-10 AM and 1-3 PM.
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Next up, Rotarian Dick Seaton re-introduced his nephew Ned Seaton, Editor-in-Chief of The Manhattan Mercury, a local newspaper in operation since 1884.
Ned graduated from Manhattan High and Harvard University, with a degree in Social Studies. He has served as Editor of the paper since 2005, succeeding his father, Ed Seaton. Ned began working at The Mercury since 1996 but was a delivery paperboy as a kid!
In 2024, the Manhattan Mercury and Manhattan Broadcasting announced plans to merge the news operations of the paper and KMAN Radio. Ned was named General Manager of the new entity, and the paper's news operation will move to the radio station offices early this spring.
Seaton regaled us Rotarians with his annual Year in Review commentary on events in Manhattan and Kansas State University, as well as political outcomes of 2024 and concerns about 2025. Ned's off-the-cuff remarks are always fun and funny, and the Members enjoyed it very much. His personal #1 story for the year involved former Manhattan Mayor Wynn Butler's sudden fall from grace on May 9, 2024!
In honor of Ned, we will donate the book "The Truth about Dragons" to the Bluemont Elementary School.
Thanks to Rich for greeting, Dick Seaton for introducing, and especially Ned Seaton for his engaging look back at 2024. It was a good way to start the new year after a few weeks holiday break.
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Our next meeting will be at the Manhattan Country Club this coming Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 12-1PM.
We will have Molly Lindquist Disbrow, MD as our speaker. She practices gastroenterology at Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus.
Her father is Rotarian Jim Lindquist who, along with his wife Sally, are trustees of the Kansas State University Foundation. Molly's mother Mary passed away in 2007.
Dr. Disbrow is quite accomplished in her own right and will be talking about a revolutionary new gastroenterology scanning procedure.
Her father is Rotarian Jim Lindquist who, along with his wife Sally, are trustees of the Kansas State University Foundation. Molly's mother Mary passed away in 2007.
Dr. Disbrow is quite accomplished in her own right and will be talking about a revolutionary new gastroenterology scanning procedure.
The Greeters for the next meeting will be Harry Watts and Keith Westervelt.
Please wear your name badge and leave it on the tray as you go. Sign in and be sure to register your guests too. Get a raffle ticket from the greeters or at the sign-in table.
Lunch RSVP: Click https://manhattancc.surveysparrow.com/s/Rotary-Club/tt-deafc2 by midnight, Wednesday 1/15/2025.
The $12 fee may be paid at the door. Lunch begins at 11:30AM.
The $12 fee may be paid at the door. Lunch begins at 11:30AM.
Meeting ID: 873 8749 9653 / Passcode: 280408
Add the ZOOM meeting to your calendar: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMuf-6spzIsH9eG2uCpIlmhjnzD4nCK9PDc/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvrTMtHt2cthyERpwEA4qgKOjxmFhdgvpYu03wIDB6bg7-POxYFuZxM_OJ
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I look forward to seeing you all this coming Thursday.
Randy
Randy Peterson, President
(cell) 316-213-2252
randallpete54@gmail.com
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Opportunities to Participate:
Community CARES Chest - Wednesday volunteer shifts from 8-10 AM and 1-3 PM on January 15, 2025.
Please visit Konza United Way website: https://www.konzaunitedway.org/volunteer
If you're new, watch the video by Tara Claussen for how to sign up and volunteer: sign up video
KSU Rotaract Club
Rotaract will meet again after the holiday break, and have several good meetings planned.
Dr. Claudia Petrescu is taking on more of the Rotary mentorship this spring term.
The Konza Club will host Jason Smith, President and CEO of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce at their meeting this coming Friday, January 17th.
They meet 7-9 AM at Meadowlark Hills
They meet 7-9 AM at Meadowlark Hills
CAAHT (Community Action Again Human Trafficking) Club Meetings - Meetings are held monthly at 12 noon on the 1st/3rd Tuesdays by Zoom.
For more info ask Sharon Sullivan or Patti Mellard: sharon.sullivan@washburn.edu / patti@keystaffing.com
For more info ask Sharon Sullivan or Patti Mellard: sharon.sullivan@washburn.edu / patti@keystaffing.com
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January Cup Money - Big Lakes Developmental Center
Mail it to Manhattan Rotary Club, PO Box 331, Manhattan, KS 66505-0331.
- Send a check to the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, 555 Poyntz, Suite 269, Manhattan, KS 66502, with the memo saying, ‘Rotary Club Cup Money.’
- You may also contribute Cup Money via Venmo, using the QR Code:
Rotary Foundation - To make contributions to the Rotary Foundation:
- Go on-line to www.rotary.org and click Donate and then Annual Fund. You will then sign in and pay.
- Write your check to Rotary Foundation and mail it to Rotary Foundation - 14280 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 or to Manhattan Rotary Club, PO Box 331, Manhattan KS 66505.
- Write your check to Rotary Foundation and give it to Liz Nelson or Janet Lowell at a meeting.
USD 383
Take used books in good condition to Dusty Bookshelf in Aggieville. Announce they're for the Rotary USD383 account for elementary school students in our community.
A limit of 2 boxes per trip. For more information contact Bill Richter. (wrichter@ksu.edu)
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Opportunities to Show Rotary Pride:
Purchase Rotary Products
You can purchase official Rotary caps or hats, shirts, socks, or even chrome-plated license plate frames at the Russell Hampton website: http://www.bestclubsupplies.com to see a full selection of products.
Document your Profile in My Rotary
You can document your biographical profile in My Rotary. It is a wonderful way to share your contact and background information, your Rotary resume, information about any Rotary programs you have participated in, and your professional experience and areas of expertise. To create or update your biographical profile, go to https://my.rotary.org and click My Profile.
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