Greetings Rotarians!
Since we've been starting sooner, we've been able to finish up earlier each week. I hope you appreciate that (I do!).
Please do submit recommendations in the Suggestion Box in back - they can be for improvement or ideas for service projects or speakers.
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Signature Projects:
· Community CARES Chest was busy again last week - 31 agencies came for bottled water, ginger ale and kids books. They open again on Wednesday 8-10 AM and 1-3PM. Thanks to 6 Rotarians that volunteered.
· Common Table will be Tuesday, September 8th 5:15-7:30 at the Lincoln Education Center. Jayson Cyr sent an RSVP invite for the 6 available slots. If you haven't participated yet, please give it a try.
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We started the meeting singing My Country 'Tis of Thee with Dr. Roger Reitz on piano, and recited The 4-Way Test.
I want to invite you to attend a Recognition Ceremony for Dr. Reitz at the Manhattan Depot, 120 Ft. Riley Blvd. this Thursday at 4:00 PM. It's an honor he sure deserves.
August's theme is Membership & Club Development, and our CUP Money goes to Shepherd's Crossing.
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Our greeters were Jason Coleman and Bill Muir (Zoom). Jason is a Science Librarian at Hale Library and involved with K-State's AI efforts. He joined MRC in 2019 through Mike Haddock, and has been a Manhattan resident since 1975.
Our greeters were Jason Coleman and Bill Muir (Zoom). Jason is a Science Librarian at Hale Library and involved with K-State's AI efforts. He joined MRC in 2019 through Mike Haddock, and has been a Manhattan resident since 1975.
His partner Anuja Madan is an English professor and they have no children. What Jason likes about Rotary is meeting people and learning about interesting things happening. An unknown fact about him is he is an avid board gamer!
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Vernon Turner's delivered a Mental Health Moment focused upon the Coalition to Empower our Future, aimed at youth mental health. For more information link to https://empowerourfuturecoalition.com/about-us/.
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Vern Henricks then introduced Jeff Wick, who is CEO of WTC. He came to speak about community growth and job development.
Vern Henricks then introduced Jeff Wick, who is CEO of WTC. He came to speak about community growth and job development.
Jeff highlighted facts and statistics about the impact of job creation, property and sales taxes, and incentive programs. He talked about 'shovel ready' space, and made an analogy of incentives to college NIL - nobody likes them but...
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In Jeff's honor, we presented the children's book 'Cranky, Crabby Crow' to the Amanda Arnold Elementary School.
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Thanks to Jason and Bill Muir for greeting, and Jeff for an engaging look at how to shape the economic future of Manhattan.
Jason Cyr and Duane Dunn will greet this week, and we'll hear from Rotarian Adam Boyle, speaking on Online Security. We'll also have an update from Rotary Peace Fellow Karla Jordan.
Thanks to Jason and Bill Muir for greeting, and Jeff for an engaging look at how to shape the economic future of Manhattan.
Jason Cyr and Duane Dunn will greet this week, and we'll hear from Rotarian Adam Boyle, speaking on Online Security. We'll also have an update from Rotary Peace Fellow Karla Jordan.
Lunch RSVP: click https://manhattancc.surveysparrow.com/s/Rotary-Club/tt-deafc2 to register by Wednesday 8/26/2026. Lunch is served at 11:30AM for $12.
Attend via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87387499653?pwd=eVdYZ29zdDhnQ0MrZWVXMklPNC9IQT09 - Meeting ID: 873 8749 9653 / Passcode: 280408
Attend via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87387499653?pwd=eVdYZ29zdDhnQ0MrZWVXMklPNC9IQT09 - Meeting ID: 873 8749 9653 / Passcode: 280408
Thank you all for your support of Rotary, and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Shelley
Shelley Carver, President
(cell) 785-317-7606
shelleycarver0576@gmail.com
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Opportunities to Participate:
Opportunities to Participate:
* Rotary on Tap
Please plan to come to Sunset Zoo on Tuesday, October 13th, 2-6 PM to relax and enjoy each other. Zoo exhibits open starting at 2, and are open to Members and their families. Refreshments will be served 4-6 with a cash bar.
Konza Club meets this Friday from 7-8AM at Meadowlark Hills. They'll have Tamara Bauer of The KSU Institute for Community Health and Well-Being speaking.
* Speedy/PD Family Fun Walk and Race
The event will be held this coming Saturday 8/29. Volunteer Rotarians will be at a water table and need to arrive by 7:15.
* 2026 Feed My Starving Children
We can help prepare meal packs again this year from September 23-26. More information will be coming.
* 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's
We can also help the Walk this year on Saturday October 3rd. More information will be coming.
* 2026-27 District 5710 Annual Conference
The District Annual Conference will be held in Manhattan October 23-24 at the DoubleTree Inn; details will come soon.
* Rotary World's Largest Polio Walk
Saturday October 24 is also scheduled for Rotary International Zones 25B and 29's Walk to End Polio Now in Manhattan and other District 5710 locations. Save the date.
* Essence of India National Immunization
RI will be immunizing in Agra, India from 10/22 to 11/3/2026. Link details: https://worldpolioday.agratajmahalrotary.org/
* CAAHT (Community Action Again Human Trafficking) Club
Monthly meetings are at noon on first and third Tuesdays on Zoom. For info contact Sharon Sullivan or Patti Mellard: sharon.sullivan@washburn.edu / patti@keystaffing.com
Monthly meetings are at noon on first and third Tuesdays on Zoom. For info contact Sharon Sullivan or Patti Mellard: sharon.sullivan@washburn.edu / patti@keystaffing.com
Opportunities to Contribute:
* August Cup Money - Shepherd's Crossing
Mail it to Manhattan Rotary Club, PO Box 331, Manhattan, KS 66505-0331, or 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 with QR Code:
* Rotary Foundation - To make contributions:
1) Go on-line to www.rotary.org and click Donate and then Annual Fund. You sign in to pay.
2) Send a check to the Rotary Foundation at:
Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 -or- Manhattan Rotary Club, PO Box 331, Manhattan KS 66505.
3) Write a check to Rotary Foundation and give it to Liz or Janet at a meeting.
1) Go on-line to www.rotary.org and click Donate and then Annual Fund. You sign in to pay.
2) Send a check to the Rotary Foundation at:
Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 -or- Manhattan Rotary Club, PO Box 331, Manhattan KS 66505.
3) Write a check to Rotary Foundation and give it to Liz or Janet at a meeting.
Opportunities to Show Rotary Pride:
* Complete your Profile in My Rotary
* Complete your Profile in My Rotary
Fill in your biography in My Rotary to share your background, Rotary programs and professional expertise.
Go to https://my.rotary.org and click My Profile.
Go to https://my.rotary.org and click My Profile.
* Rotary Merch
You can find Rotary clothing, membership items and other gear at Russell Hampton online: http://bestclubsupplies.com
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