Hello Rotarians: 
Lunch RSVP: Click https://manhattancc.surveysparrow.com/s/Rotary-Club/tt-deafc2 to register by Wednesday 2/4/2026. Lunch is at 11:30AM for $12.
Chris
Chris Culbertson, President
(cell) 785-410-7701
culbert@ksu.edu 
Polio National Immunization Day - 10/22-11/3/2026
MHS Interact meets again 2/9 at 3PM in MHS Room E-139.
Our meeting last week fell on the 165th anniversary Kansas Day. We were accompanied by Dr. Roger Reitz in singing My Country 'tis of Thee, and Ron Wilson then led us in the State Song, Home on the Range which was fun.
It was also Anne Culbertson's birthday, Club Membership Chair and my beloved wife. HB2U.
A reminder that we have the Suggestion Box at the reception table, and I encourage you to offer any ideas you might have.
Community CARES Chest, our Signature Project, was open again last week with baby formula. Please let NPO's that serve young families know that we're open and will continue this Wednesday from 8-10AM and 1-3PM.
Thanks to Anne Culbertson, Rebecca Gould, Mike Heylin and Felix Jimenez.
Thanks to Anne Culbertson, Rebecca Gould, Mike Heylin and Felix Jimenez.
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Our greeters last week were Mark Queen and Bill Muir online. Mark Queen is Founder of CoreScore, which builds Christian entrepreneurial 'tribes' across the US.
He's been a member of MRC for 20 years, and was President in 2011-12. Mark is married to Kayla for 40 years, and they have 3 children, 2 surviving, and have sponsored 4 Rotarian exchange students.
What Mark likes best about Rotary is the power we have as a community - locally and internationally. His little known fact is that he hunted a moose at just a yard away on a bow hunt in Canada in 2015!. A YouTube video recorded it.
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I presented a Paul Harris Society +1 pin to Shelley Carver, announced a +3 pin for Mark Queen, and +8 pins for Vern Henricks & Randy Peterson, recognizing their continuing support. (Pins to be delivered later)
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February's theme is Peace Building & Conflict Prevention and our CUP Money goes to the Juneteenth Committee.
Our guests were and our speakers Rick Hernandez and Marcia Rozell.
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President-Elect Shelley Carver presented our December CUP Money Big Check to Rick Hernandez of the Manhattan Free Clinic. He is grateful for Manhattan's support in a time when health care costs have increased 30+% and more people rely on the Free Clinic.
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Devi Rathod gave an impromptu Mental Health Moment with tips on raising mentally resilient children. Thanks for standing in.
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Daryn Soldan then introduced our speaker Marcia Rozell, Director of Visit Manhattan. She leads the City's tourism strategy, marketing and visitor engagement efforts. She had a lively presentation on plans for the America 250 celebration, including events throughout the year.
A website to see all the events in Kansas for the year can be viewed at: https://www.travelks.com/kansas-250/.
Marcia also talked about the schedule for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Kansas City, and local efforts to draw international visitors to Manhattan too.
Marcia also talked about the schedule for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Kansas City, and local efforts to draw international visitors to Manhattan too.
For more info about Manhattan events related to the World Cup, visit: https://VisitManhattanKS.org/events/2026-world-cup/.
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On behalf of Marcia, we donated the children's book "Flat Cat" to the Ogden Elementary School.
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Thanks to Mark and Bill Muir for greeting, Dr. Reitz on piano, and Marcia for a look at upcoming events.
Our next meeting is this Thursday, February 5th. Mike Rezkalla will update us on Pawnee Mental Health Services.
Mike Rezkalla and Chuck Rice will be our greeters this week.
Next week will be Devi Rathod and Bill Riley.
Next week will be Devi Rathod and Bill Riley.
Lunch RSVP: Click https://manhattancc.surveysparrow.com/s/Rotary-Club/tt-deafc2 to register by Wednesday 2/4/2026. Lunch is at 11:30AM for $12.
Attend via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87387499653?pwd=eVdYZ29zdDhnQ0MrZWVXMklPNC9IQT09 - Meeting ID: 873 8749 9653 / Passcode: 280408
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87387499653?pwd=eVdYZ29zdDhnQ0MrZWVXMklPNC9IQT09 - Meeting ID: 873 8749 9653 / Passcode: 280408
Yours in Rotary,
Chris
Chris Culbertson, President
(cell) 785-410-7701
culbert@ksu.edu
Opportunities to Participate:
KSBBBS "For Kids Sake" SuperBowl
Visit http://bit.ly/rileybowl for info about the bowling fundraiser that takes place this Saturday 2/7.
Rotary International will sponsor polio immunization projects in Agra, India again this fall. For more details, visit: https://worldpolioday.agratajmahalrotary.org/
KSU Rotaract & MHS Interact
KSU Rotaract volunteers at the Free Clinic next Wednesday 2/11.
MHS Interact meets again 2/9 at 3PM in MHS Room E-139.
Instagram: @interact.club.of.mhs
Konza Rotary Club Meeting
Konza Rotary Club meets February 6th at 7-8AM at Meadowlark Hills. Riley County District Court Judge Grant Bannister will speak.
CAAHT (Community Action Again Human Trafficking) Club
Monthly meetings are conducted at noon on first and third Tuesdays on Zoom.
Monthly meetings are conducted at noon on first and third Tuesdays on Zoom.
For info, contact Sharon Sullivan or Patti Mellard at sharon.sullivan@washburn.edu / patti@keystaffing.com
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Opportunities to Contribute:
February Cup Money - Juneteenth
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, using the 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.
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Opportunities to Show Rotary Pride:
Complete your Profile in My Rotary
Complete your Profile in My Rotary
You can 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.
Get 'Rotarized'
You can find Rotary clothing, membership items and other gear at Russell Hampton online: http://bestclubsupplies.com
