Recent Club Highlights

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

Our meeting last Thursday was cancelled as the life of fellow Rotarian Phil Howe was remembered and celebrated at the Manhattan Country Club. Phil's dedication to philanthropy and his unwavering commitment to serving our community have left and indelible mark on all of us.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Howe family and friends during this challenging time. Let us remember him fondly and carry forward his legacy of kindness and generosity.

Last week, the Community Cares Chest distributed products to two nonprofit organizations in our community.  I encourage all members to view the sign up video and volunteer for future opportunities. 

Also, thanks to Rotaract Club members, together with Past President Steven Graham, who volunteered their community service at the Manhattan Emergency Shelter.  What beautiful smiles!!

This week, seize the opportunity to participate in the  MANHATTAN ROTARY CLUB SURVEY.  Kindly spare a few minutes to complete the survey online.  Alternately, if you prefer paper copies, they will be available at the sign-in table during this Thursday's meeting.  Your input is invaluable and will greatly influence the plans and decisions of our Board of Directors and Committee Chairpersons. We appreciate your thoughts, ideas and kindly request your submission by Monday, April 8.  

This Thursday, let's extend a warm welcome and officially introduce our newest member, Brian Niehoff.  Our program speaker will be Mary Bosco Heinrich, who will share the mission of Children's Mercy Kansas City. 

Wishing you all a productive week ahead, 

Mitzi

P.S. Please see the sign up video to volunteer for Community Cares Chest distribution. Next week's greeters are Wade Greif and Steven Graham

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 28th. 
PROGRAM - Matthew Briggs - Children's Mercy
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
 
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDE TRAINING - The Konza Club is coordinating with Pawnee Mental Health on April 18, 2024 from 8-5.
 
Manhattan Rotary Club Meetings
  • March 28 - Children's Mercy Kansas City - Mary Heinrich
Konza Rotary Club Meetings
  • March 29 - Greg Spaulding - K-State's Mechanical Engineering Program
Rotaract Meetings at KSU
  • 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, 8:00 a.m.
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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