Hello Rotarians! 
I got things going with a 26-slide presentation that highlighted as much of the 2024-25 year that we could. We had 3 Rotary Awards to Shelley Carver, Mike Heylin, Steven Graham and Dr. Roger Reitz. 
This week I and Jim Lindquist are in France with the KSU Alumni Association. I plan to be back next week to round out the Rotary Year.
On Wednesday of last week, I hosted an Appreciation Dinner for the current and incoming Board members at the Country Club Pineview room for 18 total guests. This will become an annual tradition to recognize the volunteer efforts of these Rotarians. Thanks to all who have served this year.
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We had our Year-End Review and Awards ceremony last week, and were fortunate to have our own esteemed member C. Clyde Jones in person to present the Rotarian of the Year award. He looked great and has a very cool app on his phone that transcribed what people say, so he can 'hear' us all. Thanks to Robbin Cole for tending to him to make it to the meeting. He gave a spirited introduction that kept us in suspense to find out the winner!
We also had a Board Meeting right afterward, and were able to approve a new application for Edwin Olson and transfer for Christine Benne, who joins us (finally) from the Konza Club. We'll be formally welcoming 1-2 of our new members this Thursday and in weeks to come.
Our impromptu greeters were Steven Graham and Jim Linquist. Dr. Roger Reitz accompanied us singing 'My Country Tis of Thee'.
A guests were Marilyn Bullock and Sue Bullock Garver (Paul Bullock), Ms. Sammy Gleason (Steven Graham), and Mark Wilkins (Gary Clark). Marilyn and Sue were surprise guests for Paul!
Please continue to invite guests. They're the best source of new members to the Club.
Please continue to invite guests. They're the best source of new members to the Club.
In our weekly attendance raffle last week, Gary Stemple was the winner of a Free Lunch at an upcoming meeting.
June's theme is Rotary Fellowships, and our CUP Money goes to the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging & Disability Services. They are dedicated to serving senior citizens and their families in Kansas to make informed choices about their lives and access community-based long-term services and support.
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I got things going with a 26-slide presentation that highlighted as much of the 2024-25 year that we could. We had 3 Rotary Awards to Shelley Carver, Mike Heylin, Steven Graham and Dr. Roger Reitz.
To mark Roger's 50th anniversary, the Club has donated $100 to the Rotary Foundation. He spoke of how much he's been able to do in Rotary and how it brings out the best in people. He encouraged Members to be proud of the things we do.
We recognized 16 new members this year, which brought our year-end ranks to 161. I showed the various service projects we worked on, our KSU Rotaract club, the Youth Service awards, and touched on some of the more notable programs presented and the area groups that benefit from Rotarians support. I showed 5 slides that recapped what was New for 2024-25 including our attendance incentive, Visitors' Day, Proud Papa's speakers, Greeter introductions, Pocket change for Polio+, the Mental Health Task Force, and the upcoming Friendship Exchange with South African Rotarians. It really was a busy year, and I'm proud of all the goals we met. Thanks!
The long-anticipated announcement was then made by C. Clyde Jones of this year's recipient is Dr. Paul Bullock, who's been a member of MRC over 52 years. Paul's service was applauded and his wife and daughter were on hand to celebrate with him. Congratulations.
We ended the program with a symbolic passing of the President's gavel to Chris Culbertson, who will start his 2025-2026 term July 1st, and some special recognitions and thanks to those that make each week and each project happen.
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Thanks to Steven and Jim for greeting, Dr. Reitz on piano, and all the board members that helped put together our program. Special thanks to C. Clyde Jones and heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Paul Bullock.
Our next meeting will be this week at the Manhattan Country Club June 19 from 12-1 PM, with James Sands telling us about the Black History Trail of Geary County and celebrate the Juneteenth Federal Holiday.
Thanks to Steven and Jim for greeting, Dr. Reitz on piano, and all the board members that helped put together our program. Special thanks to C. Clyde Jones and heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Paul Bullock.
Our next meeting will be this week at the Manhattan Country Club June 19 from 12-1 PM, with James Sands telling us about the Black History Trail of Geary County and celebrate the Juneteenth Federal Holiday.
Greeters for the next meeting will be Gary Fees and Lori Goetsch.
Lunch RSVP: Click https://manhattancc.surveysparrow.com/s/Rotary-Club/tt-deafc2 by Wednesday 6/18/2025. Lunch begins at 11:30AM and costs $12. Please register so the Country Club accommodates us all.
Lunch RSVP: Click https://manhattancc.surveysparrow.com/s/Rotary-Club/tt-deafc2 by Wednesday 6/18/2025. Lunch begins at 11:30AM and costs $12. Please register so the Country Club accommodates us all.
Attend via Zoom: If you cannot attend in person, but can attend remotely, please do. We intend to continue it so more people can join.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87387499653?pwd=eVdYZ29zdDhnQ0MrZWVXMklPNC9IQT09
Meeting ID: 873 8749 9653 / Passcode: 280408
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Welcome Vice-President Shelley Carver, who will preside over this week's meeting, and I look forward to seeing you again next week.
Yours in Rotary,
Randy
Randy Peterson, President
(cell) 316-213-2252
randallpete54@gmail.com
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Opportunities to Participate:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87387499653?pwd=eVdYZ29zdDhnQ0MrZWVXMklPNC9IQT09
Meeting ID: 873 8749 9653 / Passcode: 280408
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Welcome Vice-President Shelley Carver, who will preside over this week's meeting, and I look forward to seeing you again next week.
Yours in Rotary,
Randy
Randy Peterson, President
(cell) 316-213-2252
randallpete54@gmail.com
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Opportunities to Participate:
Manhattan Juneteenth Celebration
Last Saturday the 14th, Rotarians helped set up and serve lunch for the participants in the annual Juneteenth celebration at Douglass Activity Center. Thanks to Steven Graham, Mike Heylin and Eric, Jonathan Hupp, Phil Mattox and Jim Wright.
Last Saturday the 14th, Rotarians helped set up and serve lunch for the participants in the annual Juneteenth celebration at Douglass Activity Center. Thanks to Steven Graham, Mike Heylin and Eric, Jonathan Hupp, Phil Mattox and Jim Wright.
2025-26 Rotary Dues
$250 annual dues were due yesterday, June 15th. You may still bring a check or card to the meeting this week for Janet/Therese, or mail to PO Box 331, Manhattan KS 66505-0331, Venmo @Manhattan-Rotary, or pay online at https://manhattanrotary.org
The Rotary cutoff for active members is June 30th.
Community CARES Chest
CCC was open last week with a new shipment, that proved extremely popular! 31 NPO's showed up and picked up almost everything we had!
CCC was open last week with a new shipment, that proved extremely popular! 31 NPO's showed up and picked up almost everything we had!
It will be closed this week while we await another shipment and reorganize the space.
Visit Konza United Way website to volunteer: https://www.konzaunitedway.org/volunteer
District 5710 Podcasts
Dave Lewis hosts a new series of podcasts on Rotary activities. Listen in at:
KSU Rotaract Club
The KSU Rotaract Club will resume in the Fall.
Konza Rotary Club Meeting
The Konza Rotary Club meets at 7AM on Friday June 20 with Brett Jones, of Manko Windows Systems on hand to talk about the company's history and growth.
CAAHT (Community Action Again Human Trafficking) Club Meetings
Meetings are conducted monthly at noon on the 1st/3rd Tuesdays by Zoom.
For more info ask Sharon Sullivan or Patti Mellard: sharon.sullivan@washburn.edu / patti@keystaffing.com
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June Cup Money - North Central-Flint Hills Area on Aging & Disability Services
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 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) 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 Nelson or Janet Lowell at a meeting.
1) Go on-line to www.rotary.org and click Donate and then Annual Fund. You will then sign in and 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 Nelson or Janet Lowell at a meeting.
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Opportunities to Show Rotary Pride:
Purchase Rotary Products
Opportunities to Show Rotary Pride:
Purchase Rotary Products
You can purchase official Rotary caps or hats, shirts, socks, etc. at Russell Hampton: http://www.bestclubsupplies.com
Document your Profile in My Rotary
You can document your biography in My Rotary. Share your contact and background information, information on Rotary programs and your professional expertise.
Go to https://my.rotary.org and click My Profile.
Go to https://my.rotary.org and click My Profile.
