Recent Club Highlights

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

I hope you all had a rejuvenating Spring Break and enjoyed the relaxed pace of our community last week.

We had a warm welcome for Mike Rezkalla, the new Chief Executive Officer of Pawnee Mental Health, at our meeting last Thursday, thanks to Robbin Cole.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Marvin Gould, husband of Past President Rebecca. To honor Marvin's memory, a piece of his art will be displayed at the Beach Museum next week. Memorial donations can be made to the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art or the Manhattan Arts Center and a celebration of Marvin's life is planned for this Summer. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rebecca and their family during this challenging time.

We were privileged to recognize our March Student of the Month, Miles Braxmeyer, and his mother, Debra. Miles, a senior at Manhattan High, has excelled academically and athletically, and is actively involved in community service. Congratulations, Miles, and best wishes for your future endeavors at Kansas State University!

Our program speaker last week was Wesley Fryer, son of Past President Tom Fryer. Wes shared insights on Artificial Intelligence, discussing its impact on society, both positive and negative. He encouraged Rotary members to explore AI applications such as ChatGPT and Microsoft's CoPilot. In honor of Wes, a children's book, "I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference," will be donated to the Oliver Brown School library.

Last week, the Community Cares Chest distributed products to three nonprofit organizations in our community. A special thanks to Gary Fees for volunteering to assist with product distribution. I encourage all members to sign up and volunteer for future opportunities.

This Thursday, we look forward to our quarterly Club Assembly meeting. Board members and Committee Chairs will share plans for future club projects and seek your input via a membership survey.

Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead.

Warm regards,

Mitzi

P.S. Please see the sign up video to volunteer for Community Cares Chest distribution. Next week's greeters Natalie Gordon and Rebecca Gould.

Mitzi Richards
President
(cell) 785-564-1049
mitzidalerichards@gmail.com
 
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Please join us at The Manhattan Country Club on Thursday, MARCH 21th. 
PROGRAM - CLUB ASSEMBLEY
LUNCH RSVP - please click this link. https://manhattancc.surveysparrow.com/s/Rotary-Club/tt-deafc2 by Wednesday by midnight. Lunch opens at 11:30am and costs $12.
 
To join the Meeting by ZOOM: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87387499653?pwd=eVdYZ29zdDhnQ0MrZWVXMklPNC9IQT09
Meeting ID: 873 8749 9653
Passcode: 280408
 
To download the weekly ZOOM files to your calendar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMuf6spzIsH9eG2uCpIlmhjnzD4nCK9PDc/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvrTMtHt2cthyERpwEA4qgKOjxmFhdgvpYu03wIDB6bg7-POxYFuZxM_OJ
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OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE:
 
RETIREMENT CELEBRATION April 4th - please know you are all invited to party with Past President Robbin Cole - RSVP Requested https://givebutter.com/u1xEQz
 
GATHERING FOR GOOD - District 5710 Rotary Foundation Fundraiser, Double Tree by Hilton, Lawrence, KS, Saturday April 6th, 6:00-9:00pm
 
 
Manhattan Rotary Club Meetings
  • March 21 - Club Assembly
Konza Rotary Club Meetings
  • March 22 -  Tracy Emery - USD 383 FIT Closet
 
Rotaract Meetings at KSU
  • March 20 - Volunteering with Manhattan Emergency Shelter Inc., 6:00-7:00pm
  • April 10 - Call Hall Ice Cream Social + new officer team appointed - 6pm in Wildcat Chamber - We will eat outside of the union instead if weather is nice.
  • April 13 - Kansas River Cleanup, 8:00am
Community Cares ChestTo volunteer for the Community Cares Chest from 8-10 a.m. on Wednesday mornings or from 1-3 p.m., please log on at the Konza United Way website, if you have already volunteered in the past. If not, please watch the following short video by Tara Claussen, Secretary of our Club, for instructions on how to sign up and volunteer: sign up video.
 
CAAHT (Community Action Again Human Trafficking) Club MeetingsMeetings are at 12:00p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month by zoom. For more information contact Sharon Sullivan sharon.sullivan@washburn.edu or Patti Mellard, patti@keystaffing.com.
    Opportunities to Contribute
    March Cup Money - Homestead Ministry - The Homestead is a safe, residential transitional care program for women 18 years & older who are survivors of the sex trafficking industry and have been through a measure of their healing and recovery. Homestead Ministries provides a network of professional holistic services and support for each survivor. If you cannot make it to meetings to drop your contribution in the cup, you may:
    1. Mail it to Manhattan Rotary Club, PO Box 331, Manhattan, KS  66505-0331. 
    2. Send a check to the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, 555 Poyntz, Suite 269, Manhattan, KS 66502, with the memo saying, ‘Rotary Club Cup Money.’
    3. You may also contribute Cup Money via Venmo. Use the QR Code below.
    Rotary Foundation
    To make your contribution to the Rotary Foundation:
    1. Go on-line to www.rotary.org and click Donate and then Annual Fund. You will then sign in and pay.
    2. 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.
    3. Write your check to Rotary Foundation and give it to Bob Ward or Janet Lowell at a meeting.
    USD 383
    Take your used books in good condition to Dusty Bookshelf in Aggieville. Mention they are for the Rotary/USD383 account for books for elementary school students in our community. We already have some money in the account! Please do not take more than two boxes at a time. For more information, please contact Bill Richter (wrichter@ksu.edu)
     
    Opportunities to Show your Rotary Pride
    Purchase Official Rotary Products
    If you are interested in purchasing official Rotary products like caps or hats, shirts, socks, or even chrome plated license plate frames, go to the Russell Hampton website at www.bestclubsupplies.com to see the full selection of merchandise.
     
    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 on “My Profile.”
     
     
     
     
     
    Meeting Greeter

    Name

    Greeter Date

    Ike Ehie

    1/25/2024

    Ronnie Elmore

    1/25/2024

    Jordan Erickson

    2/01/2024

    Larry Erpelding

    2/01/2024

    Tom Eyestone

    2/08/2024

    Neal Farmer

    2/08/2024

    Gary Fees

    2/15/2024

    Lori Feldkamp

    2/15/2024

    Jennifer Francois

    2/22/2024

    Tom Fryer

    2/22/2024

    Nelson Galle

    2/29/2024

    Jim Genandt

    2/29/2024

    Chris Gergeni

    3/07/2024

    Tom Giller

    3/07/2024

    Kent Glasscock

    3/14/2024

    Lori Goetsch

    3/14/2024

    Natalie Gordon

    3/21/2024

    Rebecca Gould

    3/21/2024

    Steven Graham

    3/28/2024

    Wade Greif

    3/28/2024

    Mike Haddock

    4/04/2024

    Bob Haines

    4/04/2024

    George Ham

    4/11/2024

    Ronald Harrison 4/11/2024
    Michelle Haub 4/18/2024
    Tom Hawk 4/18/2024
    Vern Henricks 4/25/2024
    Katharine Hensler 4/25/2024
     
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